Accessories are crucial. A great bag and a piece of statement jewelry are the fastest way to elevate an otherwise understated look.

Traditionally women have been more reticent to acknowledge their ambition and to say it with pride. So I like having people who work for us who are ambitious, engaged, respectful. Mis-hiring is a huge mistake. It's a tremendous opportunity cost throwing the position to the wrong person.

Real estate is my life. It is my day job, if you will. But it consumes my nights and weekends, too.

I set very bold goals. It's how I've always been. I'm definitely somebody who swings for the fences, and I expect very high performance.

I make money because I have to pay for everything apart from my school fees. My mother even makes me pay my own telephone bill.

It's important to be honest with and respectful of each other and deal with issues as they arrive, as opposed to letting them simmer.

The beauty of America is people can do what they like.