The more we give, the more we receive. It's important to give back, because the seeds you plant today, you will harvest tomorrow.

I believe that my personal mission in life is to grow and contribute, so I am learning and growing every day.

It is not possible to erase racism just because African-Americans have reached a level of financial success and crossover appeal.

I'm sure you know a lot of people who were born into privilege and amounted to absolutely nothing. We all have greatness within us. So it is really important for everyone to figure out what God put us on Earth to do, and steer clear of the seven pervasive lies that often blindside people.

You know, you don't have to have money to be a successful businessperson. You don't need a college degree. You just need a lot of common sense backed up by a willingness to work hard.

Money has not changed me. When I look at money, each dollar represents an option of something I could not do yesterday.

My grandma used to make syrup for us because we couldn't afford it and I just played around with her recipe. I made strawberry syrup and that didn't really work out but I made strawberry-vanilla and that sold. Then I just went out and took marketing classes, went to seminars, learned about marketing a product and striking deals. It ended up taking orders of $1.5 million.