Know Your Worth: The Conversation Every Woman Needed to Hear

Some conversations stay with you long after the room clears. The Know Your Worth panel, brought to you by crouse health, at the 2026 CNY Women's Summit was one of them.

It reminded every woman in that room that success isn't something you chase — it's something you define. We're in the driver's seat of our careers and our lives. We always have been.

On the main stage, three women who have built powerful careers and lives on their own terms sat down for an honest conversation.

it was the real stuff. The hard calls, The moments of doubt, and what made it worth it. Somewhere in the audience, something shifted.

Meet the women who reminded us what's possible:

  • Tamika Goode-Otis, Moderator: VP of Corporate Responsibility & Community Relations, KeyBank

The best part about a conversation like this? It doesn't stay in the room. You carry it with you — into your next meeting, your next hard decision, your next moment of doubt.

And if the Know Your Worth panel reminded you of anything, let it be this: you already know what you want. You've always had what it takes. You just needed permission to go after it.

The Know Your Worth panel was brought to life thanks to the generous support of Crouse Health, an Experiential Sponsor of the 2026 CNY Women's Summit.

Crouse Health is a not-for-profit organization that has been caring for generations of Central New Yorkers since 1887. Their mission is to provide the best in patient care by exceeding the expectations of their patients — and to promote community health across the region.

From general and specialty care to inpatient, outpatient, and community health education and outreach programs, Crouse Health offers a full range of services designed to meet Central New Yorkers at every stage of life. They don't just treat illness — they invest in the long-term health and wellbeing of the communities they serve.

Crouse Health's presence at the Summit reflects something we deeply believe in at the CNY Women's Network: that taking care of your health is inseparable from showing up fully in your career, your relationships, and your life.

Learn more about Crouse Health at crouse.org.

about the 2026 cny women’s summit

Hosted by CNY Women’s Network, the 2026 CNY Women’s Summit marks five years of impact, connection, and momentum.

This year, we’re going deeper — with high-level programming led by industry experts, designed to sharpen your skills, expand your influence, and reignite your purpose.

about the 2026 cny women’s market

Hosted by CNY Women’s Network, the 2026 CNY Women’s market was held at the marriott syracuse downtown on march 28, 2026.

This annual event celebrates and supports women-owned businesses, artists, and creators across Central New York—come shop and discover it all. it’s free to attend and open to the public.

about the cny women’s network:

THE CNY WOMEN’S NETWORK, host of the annual cny women’s summit, IS An independent for-profit media company THAT CONNECTS, SUPPORTS, AND EMPOWERS WOMEN PROFESSIONALS ACROSS upstate NEW YORK.

DISCOVER OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND YOUR NETWORK, PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS, AND FIND INSPIRATION here.

for access to exclusive opportunities, join our membership community, the collective by cnywn. start an individual or corporate plan here.

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