From September to April, hundreds of Kappa Deltas came together to shape their futures, one Confident Conversation at a time. 

This year’s Confident Conversations series was all about transformation, and we’re wrapping up with full hearts and empowered minds. Whether you tuned in live or caught the replay, each session delivered inspiration, actionable insights and the powerful reminder that confidence doesn’t require perfection—it just requires showing up. 

Let’s take a look back at everything we accomplished together, and what’s still to come! 

Three Conversations, One Confident Message 

This year’s theme, Shaping Your Future, resonated across all three sessions. Our dynamic speakers tackled personal and professional growth with practical strategies and uplifting encouragement: 

• Jess Ekstrom opened the series with Chasing the Brightside, challenging us to lead with purpose, embrace optimism and take brave action. 

• Maria Maldonado-Smith shared practical advice in Leveraging Your Sorority Membership: From College to Career, showing us how to tell our Kappa Delta stories confidently and professionally in résumés, interviews and networking spaces. 

• Lauren Beane, a proud Eta Upsilon–North Carolina State sister, closed the series with Ready Enough: Activating Our Confidence with Only 50% of the Answers, encouraging us to embrace imperfection and move forward with courage. 

Missed a session or want to revisit your favorite? Email training@kappadelta.orgcreate new email for access to a recording. 

A Year of Impact: By the Numbers 

The impact of Confident Conversations 2024–2025 speaks for itself. 

This year, more than 2,000 Kappa Deltas attended—either live online or through chapter sisterhood events—to invest in their personal and professional growth. Alumnae participation continued to grow as well, with 22% of attendees representing our post-grad sisters. 

And what did members think of the experience? According to post-event surveys, the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. 

• In Session 1, 99% agreed they gained a deeper understanding of how to overcome personal and professional obstacles. 

• In Session 2, 98% of respondents said the session gave them practical strategies they could apply immediately in their careers. 

• In Session 3, more than 95% agreed they walked away with clear strategies for setting goals—even when they don’t have all the answers. 

Across all three sessions, more than 90% of survey respondents rated the program a 4 or 5 (out of 5!), making it clear: Confident Conversations is meeting a real need for meaningful, practical and inspiring leadership development. 

Here’s what a few attendees had to say: 

“I realized that being fearlessly confident and being yourself is the answer to doing your best.” 
 

“I feel confident to share my positive Kappa Delta experience with future employers.”
 

“I have a better approach than perfectionism and don’t need to fear or avoid failure.” 

Want even more of where this came from? 

Whether you’re applying for your first job, eyeing a leadership role or simply ready to grow, remember this: you’re already doing the work. Through your officer roles, volunteer leadership and everyday acts of sisterhood, you’re gaining experience worth sharing and Kappa Delta is here to help you tell that story. 

Check out our blog post on showcasing your collegiate leadership experience to learn how to highlight your involvement in ways that resonate with future employers. 

Already graduated? Our guide to highlighting your volunteer experience like a pro is full of practical tips for adding your Kappa Delta service to your résumé and LinkedIn profile. 

Don’t forget to join the Kappa Delta Network group on LinkedIn, where more than 24,000 sisters are connecting, sharing advice and supporting one another professionally. Whether you’re prepping for a big interview or looking to break into a new industry, there’s a sister ready to help. 

Join Us at Convention 2025! 

Confident Conversations may be done for the year, but the momentum doesn’t stop here. Join us June 20–23 in Grapevine, Texas for the 66th Biennial National Convention, where you’ll keep building your confidence and community with brave hearts. 

Our exciting lineup includes two past Confident Conversations favorites — Jess Ekstrom and Lindsay Boccardo — and new voices like Dr. Miriam Kirmayer, all ready to explore what it means to lead, connect and grow with confidence. 

Register for Convention by April 30, and keep shaping your future with your sisters by your side. 

Until Our Next Conversation… 

We’re already planning next year’s Confident Conversations series for 2025–2026. Stay tuned! We can’t wait to keep learning, growing and building confidence with you.