We all know that there's no such thing as work/life balance and whoever said that there was should be kicked in the ass (can I say that here), because mommies - especially the single mothers- are...
A reader sent me this question: "I have a cherished baby and a husband who is willing to support me. Women in my new mothers group pressure me to abandon my established small business any...
I make my living teaching women how to unapologetically own their ambition in a society that has a double standard. It’s our prevailing cultural paradigm: ambitious men are go-getters, but
We women always try and look on the bright side. Case in point: a friend who was going through a painful divorce and custody battle said to me, “Well, at least I’ll lose a few...
Yesterday I met a friend/client for lunch at a lovely restaurant known for its salads and pastries. There were quite a number of tables inhabited by pairs of women. I arrived five minutes...
Thinking of my friend Jordana humbles me, often to tears. She’s pretty and smart, funny and feisty, and seemingly carefree. Seemingly, that is, until you learn that her son Jacob is...
It seems like everyone’s doing it: Christina and Nicole, Jessica, J. Lo, Gwen Stefani (on number 2), and, bless her heart, Jamie Lynn Spears. My refrigerator is peppered with shower invites...
While married, what did Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt have in common with 1/3 of American couples? Before I answer that, let me share a question posted by a DamselsInSuccess reader:
My 13 year old niece has been visiting from interstate with her best friend. It’s been an education! But an interesting event took place between the two of them over a foul chess maneuver which...
This post is an opening argument to the question, “Do women need men and/or children in order to be fulfilled?” The opposing viewpoint, from www.thestateof.com, can be read
Women who telecommute, at least part time, tell me, "I have a killer job." The pièce de résistance of their professional setup? "I can work from home when I need to. I...
As motherhood and work seem to be a hot topic on the boards, I wanted to offer my own comparison nugget. Entrepreneurial pursuits seem to be kinder to mothers than the traditional corporate...