The relationship I have with Bethann [Hardison], it's so unique. It's based on trust. But most importantly, Bethann is the one who will call on me if I'm doing something wrong. That's a very specific relationship.

The child must come first above all else. And pace yourself every day. There is quite a lot you will have to give up.

Pulling off a zebra-print dress can be challenging for some.

I would rather Google other people than Google myself.

If I feel frustrated in a situation, I take a deep breath and walk away.

The commitment to give of yourself and the knowledge that the time is right are what's important. The thing is, I suppose, a younger person may not correctly divine the right time, because of lack of life experience, so the older woman may have the advantage of truly knowing if it's right or not.

We grew up as poor people but we never knew poverty. I still love and miss the Somalia I grew up in. Things changed, when my father became a diplomat later on.