"My advice is not to strive for balance, because it’s an impossible dream. Practice resiliency. Learn to bounce back, and rebound bigger than you went in." — Jane Wurwand
Community Leader, Zimele Community
A: I have five children in total but two have mental conditions. Prior to having them in my life, I lived for the moment and did not think thoroughly about the future. After realizing that there may be little support for them after I am gone, I wanted to do more. I wanted to build a way to bring them a ... READ MORE »
President & CEO, U.S. Fund for UNICEF
A: The most honest answer I can give to this question is “some days better than others!” I do my best – I often fail at it – but I tell my family how much I love them, I thank my husband for his support and enablement of my life, and I let my job know – everyone from my chairmen ... READ MORE »
Author & Speaker, Unbinding the Heart
A: As we are so busy looking for things in our lives, we have to be sure not to miss the moment and remember that life can bring us the most fulfilling experience in each present moment and with each opportunity to make a difference in another person’s life. READ MORE »
Founder and Owner, Dermalogica
A: As I often remark, I believe that balance is a fantasy. When it comes to motherhood versus work, there is no conflict. Motherhood always comes first. I have been really happy and fortunate in this area of life which often does prove to be an area of conflict, not to mention guilt and resentment, for many working women. In my ... READ MORE »
President & CEO, International Medical Corps
A: Knowledge and education were important to gaining the freedom to have choices in life and to following my dreams. From an early age, she told me that I could accomplish anything that I wanted if I set my mind to it and worked hard. READ MORE »
Founder, Every Mother Counts
A: I feel like the word balance is overused. The more I consider the role of motherhood and everything else I enjoy, I prefer using the word integration. I am a woman, which means all of these roles are already integrated. I am a mother and a daughter, an activist and a model, etc. You're all of those things. These various ... READ MORE »