I remember being a teenager and having a boyfriend - this guy I thought I was way better than, and completely out of his league. He was a year younger than me. And he broke up with me. It was so shocking, and I couldn't believe it.

I always say I am a realist, and my mom says, "No, you just have anxiety."

I've spent my life being embarrassed.

Every time you fail, you learn more.

Most of the women I spoke to were pushing agendas that they felt connected to - more so than with the male lobbyists I met with.

I think both nature and grace live within everyone, and I always strive to be in a world of grace and compassion.

Someone doesn't think immediately, "I want to be a lobbyist."