Conversation with Sam Santiago, Author of Hype Girl: The Confidence Playbook You Didn’t Know You Needed

Confidence isn't something you're born with. It's built. And when you've got the right people in your corner, there's no limit to how far you can go."  — Sam Santiago

Join us for an inspiring fireside chat with Samantha (Sam) L. Santiago, award-winning global COO, Fortune 500 executive, keynote speaker, and author of Hype Girl: The Confidence Playbook You Didn’t Know You Needed.

Jessica Bacelar, Senior Vice President, Key Account Manager at Swiss Re, will lead the conversation, exploring Sam’s career journey, leadership lessons, and the confidence-building strategies that have helped her navigate high-impact roles and moments of change.

Confidence is often seen as something you either have or don’t—but Sam believes it is a skill that can be developed through action, experience, and intentional choices. Drawing from her extensive leadership experience across global organizations, Sam will share insights on building confidence, overcoming self-doubt, embracing ambition, and stepping into opportunities…