In high school, my classmates voted me “Most Likely to Succeed,” an honor that, seven years later, still provides a confidence boost I am grateful for. A subsequent conversation with a college classmate, however, left me wondering what my high school peers – or anyone, for that matter – meant when they predicted that I [...]

The work-life balance is a myth. If you are a woman entrepreneur, there’s a big chance that you are, for some reason, chasing this unicorn dream of having a work-life balance. After all, isn’t that what all these blogs/magazines/tv shows/self help books/audiobooks/etcetera are telling you? That in order for you to have a fulfilling life [...]

On September 18 and 19, 2011, I had the opportunity to attend the 2nd annual Women Inspiration Enterprise Symposium in New York City. Both days were full of encouraging stories and discussions from some of the world’s most prominent women figures in business, government and the social sectors. From the trials and tribulations of entrepreneurship [...]

Autumn is just around the corner and before the clock makes us fall back for Daylight Savings, savvy business ladies and moms need to be sure they don’t fall behind on their priorities. With the kids going back to school, interns heading in for another year of college, and the office hours (and attire) changing [...]

When you have a hectic schedule it can often be easy to skip or even forget to eat breakfast. But breakfast is seriously the most important meal of the day, and the one that’s going to keep your energy levels high and your concentration sharp so truly worth eating! Try this Fruit and Nut Breakfast [...]

As busy women it’s important that we take time for ourselves and stay healthy. Studies show that exercise makes you happier and more productive! As a fitness professional I am always being asked ‘what are the most effective workouts to lose body fat’? My answer: A high intensity bodyweight workout is a quick and effective way [...]

Image courtesy of Shutterstock Lionel Bart knew a thing or two about the pleasure derived from food when he wrote the music for “Food Glorious Food” in the 1960s musical Oliver!  Though we’re not all starving orphan lads that spend our days pick pocketing and bursting with rambunctious, impromptu choreography, we are ladies that enjoy [...]

Debra Eckerling shares her rules and reward system for making things happen with the women entrepreneurs of She Takes on the World