Order your copy today! Have you already taken a break or have you thought about it? When was the moment that you knew things had to change? Tell Us Your Story >>   Links Below you'll find links to our friends and business associates. Many of the women who we’ve talked with and whose stories are included in the book, have not only taken a break but have also truly changed their lives. Below are some of the products of their Time Off. The Time Off Community Isa, now a body awareness expert and owner of dance studio Temple of Poi. Here’s what Isa has to say about her time off, “I’m so much happier, the only thing that is the same is my determination.” www.templeofpoi.com Kay, now home with her children, has created an interactive knitting website, “I get to do two things I love, write and mentor people.” www.masondixonknitting.com Lisa is now the managing partner of Artemis Woman in Vermont, dedicated to empowering women with wellness-inspired products, “Women have a very strong voice inside. Listen to that voice.” www.artemiswoman.com Diana, married mother of two and business owner of a leading Customer Communications Company, is still contemplating taking some time off. www.pohlypartners.com Diane is about to have some more time off after her retirement from her position as CEO of Gilda’s Club Worldwide, a non-profit organization that helps people learn how to live with cancer in the affirming company of a community of peers. “I don’t think you can ever get rid of Type A, but you can decide where your Type A-ness is focused.” www.gildasclub.org Monique, author, mother, wife, and owner of three bed and breakfasts. “A lot of people stay in their lives because it looks good to other people… the bottom line is that you have to make time for you.” Her new inn in New Orleans is quite special. It’s a B&B spa retreat with rooms names Serenity, Tranquility, and the like. www.akwaaba.com Kerry, living in Vermont with her son and husband, is an entrepreneur/designer of a company called the Better Boob Job, www.thebetterboobjob.com. “People said I was crazy, but I’m selling in boutiques across the country.” Donna Drury, former P&G Sales and HR executive, is an inspirational speaker and "LifeShop" facilitator who specializes in coaching female executives, entrepreneurs and professionals by empowering and enlightening each individual to live their best life by leveraging their passion, talents and experiences. Her LifeShops are part of a unique series she created called, "The Business of YOU!" www.lifequest2000.com Erika Brown is the Chief Connector and Founder of Stellar Connections, a revolutionary women’s leadership organization in the Denver metro area that seeks to redefine the rules of the game for women. www.stellarconnections.biz   Lisa B., 35, worked her way up the ladder in the glamorous world of travel. While 15 years of non-stop work were a plus for her paycheck, she realized that her chances for love were diminishing every year she said, "not yet." Read More>> From newsrooms to ladies rooms, the buzz is that it’s time for some well-deserved time off. Check out the latest truths, trends and stories from women like you on Mary Lou’s blog. Join in the conversation now... Visit the Blog>> | Home | About Mary Lou | About the Book | Press | Community | Events Calendar | Subscribe Now | Privacy Policy | Site Map | Links | Contact us through Just Ask A Woman :: © 2004 Just Ask a Woman :: All rights reserved. Website design and development by Kim Buchheit and Robert McCarter.