I always say to people that working full time and being a mom is probably the hardest job, because as a mom you think about your child 24/7.

I don't eat a lot of anything. A little bit of everything, but not a lot of everything. Small meals all day long.

I lost my brother when he was 30, and that was devastating for me. I don't know if I will ever get over it.

I want my daughter to see a strong woman who goes after what she wants.

It helps immerse yourself in what you potentially want to do. Being involved, learning firsthand and observing the craft and absorbing all you can, makes it easier to define what you want. It will also ultimately make you a better Chef. Culinary school, or even a single class, is a great bet too.

People say, "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas." Because people do wild and crazy things in Vegas that they probably wouldn't do any other time. Which is why I feel like, if you're gonna open your first restaurant, this might be the place to do it.

I write everything down. I e-mail the second I think of something, or I write notes in my BlackBerry calendar. I set up reminder alerts on my phone. And I have a notebook by my bedside so I can write down any last-minute ideas.