Thousands of women attend the California Governor and First Lady's Conference on Women that Maria Shriver hosts each year. The event addresses issues that so many women face, ranging from caring for our aging parents to starting a successful business. Given the significance of those topics, the speakers are chosen carefully, as individuals who can teach and inspire, based on their own unique backgrounds. These are some of our favorite quotes — poignant and empowering — from voices of the conference, past and present.