Women of Influence

Shattering stereotypes and raising the bar, these women are shaping America’s future.

The May 2009 issue of our sister publication, SUCCESS magazine, recognizes women who are shaping not only their communities but the world by putting their passions and strengths to use. Their varied stories and backgrounds relay the message that regardless of where a person begins, she can finish strong and successful. Read more

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