Women have every right to be equal to their male counterparts, always striving to better and improve themselves. The CEOs of IBM and YouTube are both women who prove that male dominant tech industries don’t necessarily have to be run by men.

One of the most-watched talk shows worldwide is hosted by Ellen DeGeneres, a female comedian, who took home more Emmy awards than her fellow male hosts (Fallon, Conan, and Kimmel).

The following are five traits that smart, beautiful and powerful females have in common:

THEY ARE DEEPLY PASSIONATE ABOUT WHAT THEY DO.

They love what they do; nothing holds them back them from reaching for the stars, growing further and always staying on top of their game.

FAILURE GOES HAND-IN-HAND WITH SUCCESS.

They believe that failure is a prerequisite for success; in order to grow and develop you have to learn from mistakes and past experiences.

THEY ARE ALWAYS RISK TAKERS

They are innovative always venturing in new and unexpected endeavours. That’s one of the core reasons why they are successful and thrive at what they do.

THEY MAKE SURE TO SCHEDULE ‘ALONE’ TIME

Taking time off to unwind and relax is highly crucial; they cherish their ‘me’ time away from work and the kids. They believe it helps them recharge, rejuvenate and come back feeling less stressed, more productive and focused.

THEY TAKE CARE OF THEIR PHYSICAL APPEARANCE

Taking good care of their career and family does not distract them from looking after themselves; they are willing to spend a fortune to enhance their physical appearance. They are religious about detox programs which cleanse their bodies and follow strict dietary and nutritional routines to stay in shape. They buy the latest skin & beauty products to have a glowing and radiant complexion.