Karen Steede Terry is the author of Full-Time Woman, Part-Time Career. As a sought-after software instructor and independent consultant for 12 years, Karen continually receives inquiries from women about how she manages to maintain a flexible career while having a family. Karen wrestled for many years with how to resolve the "traditional" role of women as wives and mothers versus having a career, which led her to write her second book. Today she is Certified Life Coach specializing in helping others start their own businesses.

Karen has been featured as a work/life balance expert on the CBS News, The Washington Post.com, and many radio shows. Her book was chosen by Dr. Laura as a "Book of the Week" for her nationally syndicated radio program, was the recipient of an Axiom Business Book Award.