Like many freelancers, I have to manage my own time and juggling different projects is essential.  With Google, Facebook, IM, and e-mail, staying focused can be a real struggle.  But within my profession http://macfreedom.com/ rules! Being a working woman of 2010s is certainly all about finding strategies that work for you, and Women Make It Work captures scores of them.

Diane Bell,
Screenwriter and Director, Obselidia, USA

My professional life in TV oftentimes fosters imbalance with work and personal life. I guess I am the kind of professional who could have done better with a ‘stay-at-home spouse’. But, in a society where economic independence for women has only just become reasonably desirable by men and ‘in laws’, I did the best I could. To all young working women globally who have high aspirations, sketch out a plan early on in your career to include the balance component.

Ravina Raj Kohli,
CEO Star News India, Founder and Executive Director JobCorp, India

I need the stimulation of work like I need the warm palm of my child’s hand in my hand. I get equal joy from watching the kids play sport, to opening a new store in a new country. I am so fortunate to have both. And, my office has a toy box and a computer! For balancing work and family life, Women Make It Work offers practical tips and anecdotes for modern working women.

Janine Allis,
Founder, Managing Director of Boost Juice Bars, Australia

When you’re setting out on your career, do not think about carving out time to have children. Don’t think pre-emptively about kids because it’ll mean you will stop looking for that next promotion. Just go for it. I didn’t think about anything other than: can I be the best that I can be? Step by step I made my way. You also have to believe that you can make fitting in all that you want in your life work – be that family or other interests and causes – and then work to make it work. Others will then support you, and believe in you.

Sian Westerman,
Managing Director, Rothchilds, London, UK

When I created Onesole I had no idea it would become so big. My shoe idea started as a hobby in the back of my pharmacy, and became a multi-million dollar business! Everyone asks: “how did you do it running the pharmacy, and being a single mom?” Well, I don’t have the golden recipe and it wasn’t overnight. I became a major multi-tasker doing things to save time like shaving my legs in the car at the stoplights! I encourage others to follow their dreams, because it is a wonderful journey of ups-and-downs that is well worth the feeling of accomplishment in the end.

Dominique McClain Barteet RPh,
Founder and CEO of Onesole, USA