When I used to model, the job description is 'shut up and pose.' There are people today who would really like me to go back to that old job description and 'just shut up and pose.

The mission statement of my company, Kathy Ireland Worldwide, is to find solutions for families, especially busy moms. I'm reaching out to busy moms because that's what I am. That's what I know, and I know this woman has been underserved.

For me the question was, do I want my paycheck to be dependent on how other people think I look?

I believe there are three keys to success. For me it is keeping my priorities in order: It's my faith and my family, and then the business.

Maintain a good balance. A personal life adds dimensions to your professional life and vice versa. It helps nurture creativity through a deeper understanding of yourself.

Rejection is a gift and failure is the best educator, so when someone knocks you down, get back up!

I've learned so many things and a lot of things I've learned the hard way. I look at failure as education in that respect I'm very well educated.