Journalist turned astrologer and businesswoman, Yasmin Boland, is read by millions of people each week via her astrology and New Age columns in The Sunday Telegraph, Madison, Cleo and New Idea. She also writes the daily horoscopes for Yahoo! Australia and New Zealand, and for various US and UK sites. Her website www.moonology.com is one of the most popular astrology sites in Australia with around 850,000 page views a month. She is also a mother and the author of two novels, one non-fiction book and two series of astrology books published in Australia, the UK and India.
Growing up, what kind of career did you want to pursue?
Writing, writing or writing.
How have women helped shape your success to date?
My mother showed me anything is possible when she got me to meet the Young Talent Team as a child!
Who inspires you?
Many of my friends, author Doreen Virtue, Indian sage Narayani Amma.
What qualities do you most admire in a female colleague?
Great writing, intelligence, style, chutzpah, kindness mixed with success.
You are a role model for women, how do you think you can assist in their success?
By loving myself and living fearlessly.
What is the best path to success in your field of endeavor?
Balancing ambition with meaning.
What’s the key to successfully balancing work and life?
Work for yourself!
What personal attributes have you used to overcome adversity in your life?
I suspect I’m quite resilient.
What book/film/artist/soundtrack changed your life?
Scruples.
What’s your motto?
“Do it now!”