Moran. And I'm Olga Villaverde. Alright, Julie. I

know you love fashion. Oh my gosh, are you kidding me?

Duh. Well today I'll be talking to a designed whose southern fashions,

I love that even more. I knew it.

Southern fashions are making a splash across the country, and she - this a great story

- she used online education to help her along the way. She's beautiful, she's talented,

she's successful. Southern Fashion. I can't wait.

I'm going to buy you something. My birthday.

I will. Yes, thank you so much.

Happy Birthday, girlfriend. And speaking of education. Today's Be the

Change is the all about educating our next generation of young ladies to pursue careers

in technology and science. So important. We'll explain how one company is working with Boys

and Girls clubs across America to peak their interest.

Love that story. Plus, do you kind of argue sometimes with your hubby?

About money? Yeah.

No, no, no. I just hide credit card shoe purchases. Did you hear that, Rob? She's hiding it. Well,

we've got advice on how to avoid those financial land fast-track mine situation.

Conflicts, yeah. I know. Well, The Balancing Act - and it's a good

show - starts right now. (music)

Are you living your dream and achieving the financial success that goes along with it?

If you're like most women, you've probably been putting your career goals on hold, focusing

on family needs, or something else. But there's a way to fast-track your future success and

still handle home and family matters. Today, we're joined by one such entrepreneur. Very

special and motivated woman here. Stephanie Carter, Founder Design Director for the Southern

Fashion House, who began her success with an online education.

Good Morning, Stephanie. Good Morning, how are you?

Good. I love what you're wearing, and I know it has to do with what you design. What is

that? Thank you, this is Judith March. This is just

a little dress that we recently designed. And you took an idea and went with it, and

have become very successful. But I want our viewers to hear your story because I find

it to be so passionate. You start college at Troy. You have no idea what you want to

do to. No idea.

Happens to most of us. Tell me about that. Yes, I went in Undecided, and three years

into college they were like "Okay, it's time to decide."

Three years Undecided? Three years Undecided.

What were you taking? Electives? Electives and the things that you have to

take. And so, I decided to go into Business and Marketing at Troy, and one of my teachers,

Dr. Steve Garrett inspired me by a class project. We had to create our own business.

And so... And what did you create?

I created Deja Vu, which was supposed to be a retail store. A retail women's clothing

store. Okay.

Because I love to shop. And most women love to shop. So, okay, we

can relate. So he gives you this project. You take this idea, and then what?

Then, I actually do it. You're kidding? You actually go to the bank

and pull out money and start? I enjoyed the project so much. It inspired

me so much. I was like, okay. I sold my car for $4,000. I went to the bank, and I opened

a checking account, and I did it. Does Dr. Garrett know what you're doing?

Absolutely. And what is he saying?

He loves it. He's actually in charge of the Marketing Group at Troy and they come visit

our corporate office a lot. So while you're going to Troy, you're taking

your classes, I'm assuming, still. You're starting this business. How are you doing

both? Well, actually the teachers at Troy, then,

and still now, were very flexible and they allowed me to fax my homework in. That was

before online so much. And then, at the end, my 4th year in college, I did online classes

so I could also balance the new business and finish up college.

So how did those online classes benefit you because I can kind of see the flexibility

around them? Absolutely. They allowed me to be able to

do my job, finish college, and further my career.

So you're like such a great example here for many women out there who say "You know, I've

got so much going on, and I don't have the time to go back to school..." And the online

route is a very positive one. Absolutely. They offer over 200, I think,

divisions. And most of all of those are online. And how has this Deja Vu entrepreneur gone

for you? Well it actually went into Judith March. That's

the wholesale clothing line, and we also have a clothing line by Missy Roberton from Duck

Dynasty. And what other stuff do you design?

I design maxi dresses. We have a game day line, which also Troy inspired me. Because

when I would go to the games, everybody wanted those school colors. And so we started-- Now

we're licensed for all those CC teams. So, we do game day dresses and game day T-shirts.

So, it's everything from casual to dressy. And I do want a lot of our viewers out there

to know that the reality here is that you are also a mother. You are expecting. So,

in your own words, how do you balance it all? Whew, I struggle with balance every day of

my life, but you just have to keep your priorities straight, and it is important to balance.

That's the great thing about Troy offering online classes today - that it allows women

to balance and actually create their own career. If you had to go back and get some more online

courses, for whatever reason - maybe to expand the business, would you see yourself being

able to do it again at Troy university? Absolutely.

Yeah? Absolutely.

What would you say is the take-away from just what Dr. Garrett did for you, how he inspired

you, where you are today, and the online opportunities for women?

I just think that it was such a large university, but yet you felt so at-home. They offered

so many things to make you-- It's like they want you to succeed.

And let me tell you, you are the epitome of succeeding.

Thank you. There's no more excuses. If you think it...

You can do it. Thank you so much. Good luck to you and to

your unborn child. Is it a girl or a boy? We don't know.

Okay. Good luck. And if you'd like to read more on today's topic, you can also visit

us at TheBalancingAct.com, or get a little bit social and log on to Facebook.com/theblanacingactfans

and check out Troy University online. (music).

Today's Be The Change is about investing in the next generation. I love that. The Boys

and Girls Clubs of America and CA Technologies have been partnering for several years now,

empowering girls to explore a future in technology. Their Tech Girls Rock initiative hopes to

cultivate an interest in science and ultimately tech-related educational opportunities and

careers. And we're headed to Raleigh, North Carolina to learn more about this innovative

and inspiring workshop. (music).

The Girls Clubs of Raleigh, North Carolina recently played host to hundreds of excited

tweens and teens - all part of the clubs effort to get young girls motivated for future careers

in America's ever-expanding high tech economy. With momentum fueled by the Clinton Global

Initiative, the Raleigh workshop Tech Girls Rock is part of a national effort supported

by CA Technologies contributing an excess of $10 million in monetary and software funding

since 2005. Partnering with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, CA Technologies is aiming

at inspiring young girls about high tech academically and professionally in one-on-one and group

problem solving demonstration and education. High Tech Engineer for CA Technologies, Emily

Chiles is one of many professionals donating her time and energy to help the next generation

of young girls achieve their dreams. In this act of encouraging young women and

youths to really get into this - we live in a technology age. So, if we can get young

women out there, imagine the innovation that can come from different perspectives.

So why don't more young women choose high technology careers? They never considered

it. That, according to a study conducted by Global Research Firm Penn Schoen and Berland,

it found 63% never considered a career in Engineering. And in a Girl Scouts of America

study, only 13% of female teens say STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

related careers would be their first choice. Encouraging, educating, and inspiring young

girls remains the primary focus of the nationwide workshops.

Well, I hope that through today alone that we spark an interest, that we've planted a

seed, that this is a part of that, maybe, the genesis of the movement to start shifting

that social norm - to start shifting the way women view the field of technology and IT

careers, and saying I can do that. Other CA Technologies professionals are equally

confident Tech Girls Rock will have positive outcomes for years to come.

And so we really want to make sure that we influence these girls at this age because

this is where they tend to drop out at higher levels. So it's really important to instill

in them the different types of careers they can have, and really demystify some of the

geekiness around technology, and maybe some of the preconceived notions they may have

around what a career in technology could be like.

When asked what her favorite thing about the workshop, this tween had this to say:

"The one thing that I liked the most so far is when - I just came out of the computer

lab - and we're doing coding in there. So, well my group, we're doing a basketball play

and she's a girl, and you get to tell her how to move, when to move, and how far to

do it." And this 13-year-old is discovering new things

at Tech Girls Rock. "I was excited because I'm usually on my phone,

and I honestly don't know what a phone is, like actually. But, I'm always on my phone."

"Do you all know what an anagram is? Does anybody have an idea?"

From anagrams to computer code and just high tech advice generously given by caring professionals,

these workshops are living up to their name. They rock.

"Tech Girls Rock!" To find out more about Tech Girls Rock workshops

in your city and state, visit The Boys and Girls Club of America website. For Be The

Change, I'm Julie Moran. (music).

How often do you and your spouse talk about money? Even more specifically, how often do

you fight about it? It is not an easy topic for more couples or for any of us, but there

is a right way to do it and have a successful outcome. Here to wrap-up our 3-part Money

Matters series is Ryan Hahler from Brightpeak Financial. So great to have you on the set.

Thanks for having us back. You know, money has to be the number one thing

that couples fight about. What are the most common issues that you see?

It's all across the board. Yeah.

Quite frankly. And we've seen it all. What is boils down to is sort of a misconception

that's out there. It's the idea that money and money decisions are logical decisions

that we make with our brain. The reality is we make so many of our decisions, including

those about money, it's emotional, right? We make them with our heart.

Completely emotional. And you think, oh, this is a factual thing. Money matters, but it's

really very emotional to talk about. Absolutely.

What is the best way to start the conversation for couples?

Yeah, the good news is it's actually easier than you think.

Really? So two key things to remember: The first is

timing is everything, and the second is the words that you use matter. Okay?

Love that. So, on the first one. Timing is everything.

A couple of things to remember there. Okay.

The first is don't have conversations about money or other important issues when you're

already emotional, when you're distracted... Tired.

Tired. Yeah, late at night, rushing off to get the kids to school.

No, got it. Bad time. Okay? Second thing, is make sure

you do it regularly. So, it should be something that you actually have ongoing conversation

about money. Not just like, okay, we have to talk about this big issue and then we're

done. Right.

And so something that my wife and I have found works well is we actually schedule time.

Okay. As formal as it sounds...

Right. It sounds a little formal. But, you know, okay we get the kids down to

bed. We know that we've got a few hours before it's time for us to turn in for the evening,

and it's a great time for us to reflect on the day, and also money can be part of that

conversation. You can also have a date night and talk about

money. I love it. Yeah, it'd be a ton of fun, right?

Yeah. Now my producers told me that you have this

game that you want me to play, and I said alright. I'm game for it, but seriously, I

will play this game, but you've got to explain it to me.

Excellent. Alright. So it actually goes back to the second point, which is the words that

you use matter. Okay.

So, have you ever done improv? I have.

Alright, good. So, three key rules to improv: The first is you want to fully step into your

partner's world. So both of us, right? Okay.

The second is, the words that you use matter. Like I mentioned before, but it's like think

about words that build. So, like "and", "yes" also versus words like "no", "but". Right?

They bring it down. They ruin the energy. And then the third is

you want to make sure that you're always trying to make your partner look good.

Love that. Alright.

Ok, do I have a line in this game? How about you want to buy a new car. Does

that work? That works for me. Alright, we'll start. Honey,

I just really want to buy a new car. But we just finished paying for the car that

we have two years ago. That doesn't feel good. See, already, I'm

like saying you said "but" and you said "no". Exactly, it's like we killed it right there.

We killed it. Alright, we've got to try it again in a positive

tone. So let's try it the right way.

Same line? Do the same thing.

Honey, I just really would like to buy a new car.

Yes, I know you've been driving the one that you've got for a while. And, it's also nice

not having a car payment. I agree, it is, but the car has 500,000 miles

on it, and we're driving our kids in it. It's really, I don't think it's safe.

Yes, I can definitely see your point, and it makes me think that maybe there's a creative

way that we can figure out how we can get the car and also not saddle ourselves with

this huge car payment. Yes, we can do it. Let's do it.

Let's do it. I see us buying a new car.

Alright. Okay, I got it.

Got it? Felt better, didn't it. Positive, positive, positive. Yes. I love

that. And now, what about - this has got to be a problem - setting long-term and short-term

money goals for couples? Do they fight about that, too?

Absolutely. And that's where a lot of tension can come in. So, the key thing that I would

say to remember, and to really try to strive for as a couple, is to make sure that you're