10 of Our Favorite Quotes from the 2024 #WPLNSummit

The WPLN National Summit brings together women from every stage of their political journeys to hear from experts on policy and campaigns so that they are better equipped to lead in their communities.

This year, from June 20 through June 22, WPLN hosted women — and some men — from across the country for our 2024 #WPLNSummit in Denver, Colorado.

To learn more about our 2024 summit, click here to read the highlights recap!

Our 2024 Summit Speakers included current and former members of the U.S. Congress, state lawmakers, campaign and policy experts, business leaders, and more!

Each of our speakers shared valuable insights, experiences, stories, and advice for our attendees. Here are some of our favorite quotes from the 2024 #WPLNSummit:

"If your dream doesn't scare you, you're not dreaming big enough." - U.S. Representative Kat Cammack (FL) during our Kick-off Conversation with Jen Sarver

"I remember people saying, 'If you really want to help those children, you should be at home with them.' [But] I needed to do something during the day, why not do lieutenant governor during the day?" - Former Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin Rebecca Kleefisch, during our Leadership & Awards Dinner

"Stop thinking you have to be perfect... as women, we think if we’re not 10 out of 10, we’re failing. I think if you’re 5 out of 10, you’re winning." - Montana State Representative Courtenay Sprunger, during our Balancing Priorities panel

"I was told, 'You can't run for office and have a baby,' and I said, 'Watch me!'" - Colorado State Representative Rose Pugliese, during our Balancing Priorities Panel

"You were born an original. Don't die a copy." - Chevron Vice President of Rockies Business Unit Kimberly McHugh, during the Closing Lunch with business leaders

"Lead from where you are. You don't need a title, you don't need permission." - Lockheed Martin Vice President & General Manager Maria Demaree, during the Closing Lunch with business leaders

“I want to be elected because I'm the best damn person for the job, not because I check a box." - U.S. Representative Kat Cammack (FL) during our Kick-off Conversation with Jen Sarver

"It's never really a good time to run for public office. If you want an excuse to run, you'll always have one... But the time is now." - New Mexico State Senator Crystal Brantley, during our Balancing Priorities Panel

"Don't ask anybody's permission. You don't have to ask anybody else if it's okay for you to run for office." - Montana State Representative Courtenay Sprunger, during our Balancing Priorities Panel

"Go to the edge, conquer your fears, and find out what you're made of. You won't grow without challenging yourself." - Renée Brinkerhoff, Founder of car-racing team Valkyrie Racing, as well as Valkyrie Gives (a not-for-profit with a mission to combat child trafficking)

Here's one last bonus quote from the #WPLNSummit that we loved!

"There's a saying, 'You have 2 arms. One to push the door open and another to grab a woman and take her with you!'" - Lockheed Martin Vice President & General Manager Maria Demaree, during the Closing Lunch with business leaders