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Today we hit on a topic a lot of women, including myself, can relate to: the crazy, hectic lifestyle of being a mom -- whether you work or not.

Personally, I race from this job back home to a world of homework, soccer, ballet, and many heart-to-heart chats with my three daughters, deconstructing the daily dramas of what happened at school -- not to mention getting dinner on the table and squeezing in a few minutes to have an actual conversation with my husband. Sometimes it seems like a few minutes alone in the shower is the only time I get to myself! Doesn’t this all sound really familiar?

Our two guests today, Heather Reider and Mary Goulet, have a great Web site called MomsTown and have penned a new book entitled "It’s All About You," offering great tips on how to take away some of the stress and replace it with passion... reclaiming a sense of self. I am sure you can relate.

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To read an excerpt of the book, click here.

On our plaza with some of the women who got a jump start and are still getting support from Dress for Success.

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We have had a great week with one of my favorite charities, Dress for Success. For years, I have been donating all my work clothes and separates to this organization, which helps women get back on their feet by dressing them for job interviews. Women who are disadvantaged, or have been in abusive relationships and who need to re-enter the workplace, find clothing and support in Dress for Success. It's amazing how something simple like a gently-worn professional outfit can lead to a new job and a new life! They also need shoes and bags and coats. There are Dress for Success office, too, so for more info, check out their Web site.

Now that we are switching our clothes from summer to fall, it's a great time to think about giving some things away. Thanks for helping to change another woman's life for the better!

More Dress For Success stories from The Early Show this week:

Dress For Success, Dine Like A Star

"Palm" Restaurants Dress For Success

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Happy Friday everybody! Today, a couple of my favorite gals stopped by our plaza -- soccer superstars Mia Hamm and Julie Foudy, who are the first women to be inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame.

Mia has always been a fantastic inspiration and role model for many girls, including my own and I always love seeng her. She and her shortstop hubby, Nomar Garciaparra, had two baby girls 4 1/2 months ago. True to form, she looks incredible! So does Julie, who had a baby girl 8 months ago. Guess that comes with being a dedicated athete.

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This morning I saw Elizabeth Edwards for the first time in years. The wife of presidential candidate John Edwards was in the studio to chat about the paperback version of her New York Times best seller "Saving Graces." She has added a new chapter about the recurrence of her breast cancer, which is now incurable, and she talks about their decision to continue the campaign together as a family.

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Many of you know Debbye as The Early Show's uber-fabulous veterinarian. She's a super-smart doctor who was the 1990 Miss America — and her list of accomplishments doesn't stop there. Debbye has also become a marathon runner in recent years and has raised a lot of money for charity.

Check out the smart and gorgeous Debbye and find out more about what inspires her.

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I believe we all are created for a specific and wonderful purpose in life. And we have within us the tools, creativity and intelligence to fulfill our divine destinies.

The true secret to success is simply being who we are born to be and doing what we are born to do. And while life brings a good portion of challenges, trials and disappointments, if we are steadfast and unmovable in pursuing our dreams, we won't have to go looking for success. With hard work, faith, and determination, success will come find us! —
Debbye Turner