There's a lot that I haven't put up there since my husband passed away because then it would be grief everyday. I have to fight within myself at times and ask, 'how do I go through the grief and find a light, even a glimmer of it?'

I don't do anything by myself. I have a whole crew to get me ready every day.

That to be an activist, you have to stay active. For me, it's profound; it's not something you choose to do every five years because it's chic to say it.

Don't be afraid to walk away from things that are just not right for you.

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

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

The one thing I know for a fact - some days are bad, some days are okay, and I'll go with it. If it's bad, I stay in and ride the wave and somehow, God gets me through and I'm fine. Dealing with grief doesn't work from one person to the other, it's so personal.