Going it alone

Some high-powered female real estate execs opt to start parenthood without partners


Laurie Golub of Africa Israel
From the May issueLaurie Golub always knew she wanted to be a mom, but in her 20s and 30s, she wasn’t ready.

“During those critical years, I was more focused on work,” said Golub, now in her 40s, who is the general counsel and managing director of business affairs at real estate development company Africa Israel USA.

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That changed suddenly a few years ago. “I felt that, notwithstanding my incredible career and fun, exciting life, something was missing,” she said. [more]