Can women have it all -- a husband, children and a successful business?
It may seem overwhelming, as being a mom is a full-time job on its own. Yet somehow many women manage the demands of family and working for themselves, too.
How do these women do it all, and with apparent ease?
In Balance
When juggling a career and children, it's always essential to maintain a balance, which at times can be quite difficult.
"I work at my home so it's hard to distinguish when to stop and switch modes. It's important to create fences, allowing some things in and some out, but never a wall," says Debbie Schlitt, who has two young daughters and owns the
Grand Gait Equestrian Community, a horse-boarding and showing facility in Vero Beach, Fla.
It's important to also factor in time for yourself.
"I continue to learn balance, and it's not easy when you are building or growing a company. In fact, we are taking our first vacation in almost four years; mostly due to building a great team, putting systems in place and finally making the commitment to just do it!" says Maureen Borzacchiello, founder of
Creative Display Solutions, a trade-show display company based in Lynbrook, N.Y, and mother of a four-year-old son.
Borzacchiello worked out of her home until she found an outside warehouse space in 2004; she then moved the entire office and warehouse to a nearby location in 2006.
Borzacchiello works in the office primarily from about nine to six, but sometimes catches up on work at home during evening hours. "Although my goal is to eliminate that and have some time for myself, I am a night owl, so it doesn't bother me too much," she says.
Still, as challenging as it may be to find the balance, many businesswomen don't regret the path they've chosen.
Danielle Sonnenberg
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