For decades, Gail Abrahams has been a force to be reckoned with in the marketing and communications industry. With humble beginnings in traditional media, Abrahams went on to successfully climb the corporate ladder. Now this sought-after consultant is using her voice and expertise to help others as she celebrates a new chapter as a published author.

Her motivation to pen the struggles and lessons of the business world in her book — Heels, Hustle and Heart: Claiming Your Seat Without Losing Yourself — stemmed from her personal experiences as a woman in the sector. “I wanted to let people know that you can actually be at the top of your game without falling prey to harassment, exploitation or pressures that may force you to sleep your way to a promotion. Also, I wanted to show people that you can make it in life and accomplish or exceed your desired goals within your field. That's why I wrote this book,” Abrahams told Living.

The key, she discovered, to unlocking a rewarding career was to work hard, have an unwavering commitment towards the desired purpose, and be prepared to fight for those goals, both big and small. Abrahams also pointed out, “If you have a good mentor, a sisterhood or good people around you who support you, you can make it.”