The things we overcome in life really become our strengths.

I think we all strive to push ourselves, to overcome our struggles. And when we do, we get to know ourselves better.

Life is here only to be lived so that we can, through life, earn the right to death, which to me is paradise. Whatever it is that will bring me the reward of paradise, I'll do the best I can.

It's really important that, as women, we tell our stories. That is what helps seed our imaginations.

... family and friends aren't always ready to make the journey when you are, and you just have to keep plowing along whether they have confidence in you or not. That can be very lonely.

A life lesson for me is, how do you muster the courage to take on a new risk? Whether it's starting up a business or taking on a new project or expedition. I think the risks that we take are all relative to the risk-taker.

Slowing down reminds you that the journey is supposed to be fun.