The modern workplace has seen rise to a slew of improvements for working women. Yet something that continues to elude women in the workforce is distinct sense of confidence in themselves. Good Morning America corespondent and co-author of The Confidence Code Claire Shipman joins Francesca to talk about so many working women seem to lack the self-assurance of their male colleagues.

When women are the primary breadwinners in a family things change. Studies have found that Women who act as the top earner in a household are at a higher risk for burnout, infidelity, and divorce. One such women Farnoosh Tarobi, author of When She Makes More: 10 Rules for Breadwinning Women chats with Francesca about why all these problems plague working women and what you can do to alleviate them.

Many American's might think that you'd need to win the lottery or work until you were 75 in order to retire with financial security. Well, Wes Moss has some good news for you as he talks with Francesca about how you might be able to retire a lot sooner than you think.

Born in a town where a handful of families control everything, George A. DeMoulas grew up as the biggest open secret in town. An illegitimate son of a prestigious family he joins Francesca this week to discuss his life and new memoir Illegit.

The fact that true friends are a genuine treasure is common sense. But did you know that strong female friendships can actually improve your span and quality of life? Not all relationships are sunshine and roses however and this week Francesca talks with Nicole Zangara about her book Surviving Female Relationships, The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly.

We are a culture that idolizes "geniuses." But what are the traits that people like Bill Gates and Steve Jobs have in common that made them so successful? Professor David Yoffie stops in to tell us what you can do to emulate these modern success stories.

We've all had to deal with difficult people at some point in our life. From coworkers to bosses, to clients, it seems like there's always someone we just can't placate with words. Well, Psychiatrist Mark Goulston may have the solution to your problems. Listen in as he joins Francesca to talk about strategies to get through to almost anyone.

Everyone appreciates a comfortable home. As evidenced by America's billion-dollar interior decorating industry. But some believe that the arrangement of your living space goes beyond simple comfort. Join Francesca and her guest Tara Collins as they discuss the Art of Feng Shui and how your home can affect both your mental and physical health.

Filmmaker Gayle Kirschenbaum joins Francesca this week to discuss her latest work Look At Us Now Mother.  A heartwarming story of the transformation of a mother/daughter relationship from hatred to love.

T. J. English author of Where the Bodies Were Buried stops in to offer an in-depth look into the capture trial of James "Whitey" Bulger. One of the most infamous figures in the history of the City of Boston.