Woman who lead by example, have built powerful lives and businesses, inspire those around them and leave a wake of motivation in their path- we not only admire them, but we learn from them.

If the feeling of having your nails "done" is something you enjoy and make time for is a totally personal preference. Between the 6 of us, we have 6 different thoughts on the topic - from no interest at all to a standing appointment in a salon every 3 weeks. Plus, 3 of us have at home options that we've become addicted to as well.

While one could argue that indulging in something that fills you up shouldn't leave you feeling guilty, we all have that one thing that we just love and others may not "get." Maybe it is a specific coffee order, questionable music preferences, catching up on Bravo or shopping - what keeps you sane, entertained and feeling like you?

Friendships in your 40's can feel like having people in your corner, a village of support and connections at important intersections in our lives. But, how do you make friends at this stage of the game? The 6 of us share where we've found our closest connections, how we foster these relationships and just what they mean to us.