Women Who Lead

Last August, Marian Schembari took the old and tired ways of job applications and told them to, basically, shove it. You know those Facebook ads? The ones that pop up next to your Facebook page and somehow, magically, know that you are single or that you like to cook lasagna and text on your cell phone. Well, Marian bought one.

Debra Shigley is the author of The Go-Getter Girl's Guide: Get What You Want in Work and Life (and Look Great While You're at It). As a journalist, speaker and author, she has earned herself a lot of acclaim and respect. But, just like all University Chic readers, college women and recent grads, Debra was once a college gal herself.

Everyone hooks up in college--so it's not big deal, right? Not according to Laura Sessions Stepp, the author of "Unhooked: How Young Women Pursue Sex, Delay Love and Lost at Both." Read on to learn why she thinks hooking up can have a negative impact on your future relationships.

Anya Kamenetz is the author of "Generation Debt," a critically acclaimed book that examines the financial crisis affecting the MySpace generation. See what she has to say about how she developed a successful freelance writing career by her mid-twenties, and what college students can do to protect their financial futures.

Kristen Kjellman is an amazing athlete who just received one of the most prestigious awards in collegiate sports. She believes playing lacrosse has lead to her success both on and off the field.

Sujean Rim is a double threat, a fashion designer and illustrator who has had her work commissioned by such high-profile clients as Barney's New York, Tiffany's and DailyCandy. Find out how she has achieved the career of her dreams in two different creative fields.

Genevieve Thiers is the CEO of Sittercity.com, a successful online babysitting site that she created in college. See what she has to say about starting her own business as a student, and why she says you should never take no for an answer.

She has been a teacher, journalist and congresswoman, but Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinksy is proudest of her role as mother of eleven children. Read on to learn how this amazing woman has accomplished so much in both her professional and personal life.