Q&A with Nancy O’Dell

Access Hollywood host Nancy O’Dell shares tips for balancing work and motherhood.

As a reporter, Nancy O’Dell has plenty of access to information. She knows how to get the scoop on crime, politics and, of course, hot Hollywood celebrities. So when she was pregnant with her daughter, O’Dell was surprised she didn’t have the information she needed. Based on her personal experiences, O’Dell wrote Full of Life: Mom-to-Mom Tips I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Was Pregnant. Here, O’Dell shares some of her insights on balancing motherhood (she has two stepsons in addition to her daughter) and work. Read more

Eight Hours Can Change Your Life

As the editor of SUCCESS for Women, I want to extend a special invitation to you to attend the 2009 SUCCESS Symposium in Dallas on Saturday, March 28.

The symposium will highlight legendary personal-development speakers, including Stedman Graham, a New York Times best-selling author; John C. Maxwell, America’s foremost authority on leadership; John Addison, CEO of the $2 billion company Primerica Financial Services and motivational expert; Connie Podesta, best-selling author, humorist and behavior expert; Chris Widener, best-selling author and influence expert; Mel Robbins, syndicated female radio show host and respected life coach; and Darren Hardy, publisher of SUCCESS magazine. Read more

Save Money Enjoying an Evening with Friends

Dinner out is, well… out. Throw a fun, inexpensive dinner party instead.

The doorbell rings, and a smile sweeps across your face. Music is playing, candles are flickering, the table is set and your home smells wonderful. You open the door to let your friends in, relaxed and ready to enjoy a delicious dinner and an evening of fun.

OK, so maybe you haven’t thrown a dinner party in years. (Does watching Food Network in your sweat pants count?) But even if your life is consumed by a busy schedule, throwing a fabulous dinner party can be a reality. Read more