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Motherhood

"I am a mother and a daughter, an activist and a model…These various roles that we play, they have to be integrated." — Christy Turlington Burns

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Rena Nathanson ON Motherhood

Founder and CEO, Bananagrams, Inc.

Q: How do you respond to the question “How has having a child changed your life?”

A: Where do I begin? My kids have made my life immeasurably better, complete. I always knew that I wanted children, and I was blessed that they entered my world with such ease. They are my life. And I love that they are a part of my professional life as well. My father worked his butt off to provide for us, ... READ MORE »

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Diana Verde Nieto ON Motherhood

Founder & CEO, Positive Luxury

Q: What is the most valuable lesson your mother taught you?

A: It would be my Grandmother, and she taught me to always stand up tall. READ MORE »

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Mathilde Thomas ON Motherhood

Founder, Caudalie

Q: How do you balance career and motherhood?

A: I admit, it’s challenging to balance it all. You want to be a good mother, a good wife, a good friend and a good employer. For me that means working to adjust the balance slightly every day to make it all work. The good part about having three kids is that once Bertrand and I get home, there is literally no ... READ MORE »

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Tory Burch ON Motherhood

CEO & Designer, Tory Burch

Q: How do you balance career and motherhood?

A: You have to set priorities. My children are the most important thing in my life. READ MORE »

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WHAT MONEY, MILITARY & MATERNITY HAVE IN COMMON

claudia ON Motherhood

It always amazes me how much women can do. We juggle family, career, a social life and our personal goals often without taking a break or giving ourselves a much-deserved pat on the back. To celebrate the amazing things we do every day, we’ve been stocking up on new interviews with multi-faceted women who are READ MORE »

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Emily Miethner ON Motherhood

Founder & President, NY Creative Interns

Q: What is the most valuable lesson your mother taught you?

A: One of the most valuable lessons my mother taught me was the importance of writing thank you letters. She forced me to write them as a child, but in doing so she taught me why. Nothing great ever happens because of a single person, so it's important to share your gratitude and acknowledge others. To this day I try to ... READ MORE »