Each week, we feature a fantastic new woman we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting gals who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

Belinda Sherman

My Current Job/Company:
Director of Strategy and Execution, Huntington, Wealth Division

My Birthdate:
5-14-1969

My Work:
I direct the sales strategy and execution tactics of Huntington’s wealth division.

My Passion:
My family and my career.

My Family:
Joseph (Supportive Husband), Madelyn (Beautiful Daughter- 4), Alexander (Amazing Son – 4)

My Heroes:
My father.

My Escape:
A great song, a mystery novel … or a family beach vacation.

My Pet Peeve:
Closed mindedness

My Indulgence:
Red wine and pizza.

My Roots:
I grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio with a happy and humble family.

My Future:
Very Bright!

My Love:
Listening to my children giggle or having them run and tackle me when I come home from work.

My Movie:
Always

My Quote on Life:
“Peace…It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.” (Unknown)

My Accessories:
Great shoes.

My Advice to Young Women:
You can do anything you set your mind to regardless of your position in life. Even in times of great trouble, all can change with a choice.

How I Balance it All……………
Not well enough. It is difficult to be an interactive Mom and have a demanding career. I do not ever feel like I am good enough at either. However, I desperately want both, so I will continue to try to figure it out.

Each week, we feature a fantastic new woman we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting gals who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

Susan Fisher Palace

My Current Job/Company: President, Susan Palace Wellness, Certified Health and Weight Loss Coach, Global Director, Take Shape for Life, Corporate Relaxation Speaker

My Birthday: 12-17-1958

My Work: I help people create a state of optimal health and wellbeing in their lives. It starts with getting to a healthy weight and adopting the mindset and practices to create vibrant and radiant health. I take people from surviving (non-sick) to thriving.

My Passion: Making a difference for people in the mind/body/health field. I love learning, growing and experiencing the miracles of transformation.

My Family: I am blessed with a wonderful husband, Andy, a beautiful daughter, Lauren 15 and delightful son Jay, 12. We have an 8 year old Shi Tzu named Roxy.

My Heroes: Anyone who turns a difficult situation into a learning experience or turns a tragedy into a triumph. It takes courage to overcome obstacles.

My Escape: My morning meditation time. 20 minutes wrapped in a blanket on my couch with a cup of hot water and lemon. Snuggling in bed watching movies with my husband and/or children.

My Pet Peeve: Hearing people complain.

My Indulgence: Wine, dark chocolate with almonds and movie theater popcorn with butter.

My Roots: Born in Houston, Texas before it was a BIG city. My dad was a surgeon and mom a teacher. I was the oldest of 4 children born less than 4 years apart. We were taught the value of education and independence from an early age.

My Future: I can’t wait to find out! I am enjoying the journey!!!

My Movie: “Gone with the Wind.” It is a classic and my mom’s favorite book. I could relate to Scarlett O’Hara’s determination when she said, “I will never be hungry again.”

My Love: My husband and children. They nourish me beyond belief. I also cherish my girlfriends, my mom and my sister.

My Quote on Life: “Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.” -John Wooden

My Accessory: Silver earrings

My Advice to Young Women: Everything starts with a decision. Focus on who you are and what you want. Accept that it takes time to master your profession (research shows 10 years). Ask for what you need. Use challenges and setbacks as opportunities to grow and learn. Take responsibility for outcomes in your life. Surround yourself with support — coaches, mentors, colleagues and friends!

How I Balance it All: For me, balance is an “experience” that is dynamic — never static. Focus, structure and support are my keys to making it happen.

I learned by watching a unicyclist that to balance you must keep moving forward. If you stay still, you will fall. If you look down, you will fall. I keep focused on my priorities and the experience I want to have with my family, my clients, my business and my relationships. If I am feeling stressed and overwhelmed, I know I am out of balance and need to refocus on enjoying my work and my family. The choice is mine.

I have learned to say no to things (yes I feel a little guilty for not baking or volunteering more). I had to let go of control as my husband and kids take on more responsibility. (What an interesting haircut!)

If I stay balanced on the inside (nutrition, sleep, activity, structure) I am better able to balance my daily life with dignity and ease. It is always a dynamic process!

Each week, we feature a fantastic new woman we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting gals who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

Quincy Yu

My Current Job/Company: President/SeaYu Enterprises, the makers of Clean+Green®

My Birthday: I am a Libra

My Work: Delivering natural cleaning products that work, and educating women about keeping a healthy, sustainable home.

My Passion: I have two major passions right now: ensuring that our children are sufficiently educated because this is the foundation for their futures, and educating women on how to create healthier homes.

My Family: My family consists of a husband and six children (five human and one dog) plus an extended family of siblings and their families of 42 people.

My Heroes: My dad, who left China and his profession to start a new life and better life for his family…and who never complained when working 364 out of 365 days a year.

My Escape: Reading

My Pet Peeve: Rude behavior, i.e. people not getting up on the bus to let elderly people or pregnant women sit down, people talking over others, people talking loudly on their cell phones in public, etc.

My Indulgence: An occasional expensive and decadent glass of my favorite red wine.

My Roots: I am a first generation Chinese American.

My Future: My children.

My Movie: Don’t have one.

My Love: My husband, Dennis.

My Quote on Life: Live life with no regrets.

My Accessory: Shoes.

My Advice to Young Women: Don’t be afraid to fail!

How I Balance it All: Understanding my priorities, and prioritizing demands accordingly.

Each week, we feature a fantastic new woman we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting gals who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

Joyce Edelman

My Current Job/Company: I am a Partner with the law firm of Porter, Wright Morris & Arthur, LLP

My Birthday: 4/26/57

My Work: I just celebrated 30 years as a lawyer with Porter Wright! I defend pharmaceutical and medical device companies in complex product liability and mass tort litigation.

My Passion: I am passionate about my family, friends and career. I also have had a life-long passion for women’s issues which has been the focus of my community service.

My Family: Neal (great husband of 21 years); Josh (17 and a high school senior); Ilana (14 and a high school freshman).

My Heroes: My parents and my children are my heroes as they have taught me so many important life lessons. They inspire me to be the best person I can be.

My Escape: For the last 15 years, I have gone to the beach in Cape May, New Jersey with Neal, Josh, Ilana and my parents. I simply love any beach!

My Pet Peeve: Selfishness and bigotry are on the top of my list.

My Indulgence: Chocolate; french fries; cosmopolitans “reality” TV, and fashion….to name a few!

My Roots: I grew up in Wheeling, West Virginia in a loving Jewish home with two hard-working parents and two older talented sisters. I have had the same BFF my entire life as our moms were pregnant at the same time!

My Future: In the immediate future, I will try to prepare myself for my son leaving for college next year {Sigh}! In my long-term future, I want to age gracefully, take more risks and open new doors professionally and personally.

My Movie: I love movies but don’t have a favorite. The movie “Schindler’s List” had a profound effect on my life.

My Love: I love spending time with my kids. They light up my life in unimaginable ways.

My Quote on Life: “You must get involved to have an impact. No one is impressed with the won-lost record of the referee.” (John H. Holcomb)

My Accessory: Chunky necklaces; cuff bracelets; my YWCA “New to You” pink patent leather purse.

My Advice to Young Women: Take risks. Do things you can’t imagine. It’s all about confidence. Advocate for yourself and others. Stay authentic. Have fun.

How I Balance it All: Some days are better than others. On the days that no one is happy with me, I try not to beat myself up. I remind myself that I have a rich and meaningful professional and personal life and I am blessed. I have an amazing and supportive husband who handles a lot of our domestic life, especially when I am buried in work at the office or traveling. I rely on family and friends because it does take a village.