Back in 1968, when I was 30, my entire life blew up. I had a life plan, and it collapsed for no rational reason. Gail Sheehy backblowcollapse Change image and share on social
If we don't change, we don't grow. If we don't grow, we aren't really living. Gail Sheehy changegrowlive Change image and share on social
The dream for many millennial women is to make a difference as social or political entrepreneurs. They are using the social media and marketing tools they have mastered to empower less fortunate women and direct them onto career tracks that women have traditionally avoided, like science and technology. Gail Sheehy avoidcareerdifference share on social
I'm a liberal, but I think there's so much that the private sector can do and does do. Gail Sheehy liberalprivatesector Change image and share on social
If you're the person living closest to the parent who's going to need help, and you take on the whole role of primary caregiver, you can be pretty sure your sibling who lives farthest away is going to call you and say, 'You don't know what you're doing.' Because they're not on the spot, and they probably feel guilty. Gail Sheehy callcaregiverclose share on social
I actually like getting out of my comfort zone. It shakes me up. Gail Sheehy comfortshakezone Change image and share on social
Married at 23, a mother at 24, and blindsided by divorce at 28, I found myself struggling, like many young women I meet today, to strike a balance between my personal life and my career. Gail Sheehy balanceblindsidedcareer Change image and share on social
To be tested is good. The challenged life may be the best therapist. Gail Sheehy challengegoodlife Change image and share on social
It was my very good fortune to find a mentor, Clay Felker, who started my career at the 'New York Magazine' as a freelance writer when I had to quit my job at the 'Herald Tribune' to stay home with my young daughter. Gail Sheehy careerclaydaughter share on social
The delights of self-discovery are always available. Gail Sheehy delightdiscovery Change image and share on social