Being a woman in a male-dominated industry, you are so afraid of people thinking you are weak.

To give up is easy. But to hold it together when everyone else thinks you'd fall apart is true strength.

My dad used to call me 'the human pretzel' because I was able to bend my body, and because my legs are very long.

From my mom and dad, because they're happily married for a long time: Just listen. Listen to him. I'm so independent and driven and stubborn. Just let him talk. It's about not being so stubborn and having to win every argument. My parents set a great example. They love each other and take care of each other so much.

Admitting your weaknesses does not diminish your strengths: it shows your courage.

I think what I try to do with all the naysayers, negative comments, or even people that think you can't do it, I'm trying very hard to use it as motivation and to add to that chip on my shoulder.

I always second-guess what I am doing.