All the Cool Girls Get Fired | Laura Brown + Kristina O’Neill Moderated by: Michelle Miller

 In this candid conversation, media veterans Laura Brown and Kristina O’Neill explore the evolving landscape of women in the workplace and creative industries. Drawing on their experiences navigating challenges, reinvention, and leadership, they share insights on resilience, ambition, and what it really takes to succeed in environments that are often stacked against women. Moderated by Michelle Miller, this session goes beyond the headlines to discuss mentorship, career pivots, and the power of finding your own voice. The New Orleans Book Festival brings the world’s leading authors to Tulane University for a multi-day celebration of their works. The Festival features both fiction and non-fiction and convenes readings, panel discussions, symposia and keynote speeches. It provides an opportunity for outlets, authors and readers to interact with each other in one of the most vibrant and culturally diverse cities in the world.