My definition of success? Being the kind of woman that I would want to have as a friend.

God puts mentors in your path. They may not look like you, sound like you, or be what you expect. But they always know more that you.

We've witnessed history in the making.

We need this city to actually live up to its name-The City of Angels. We need to spread our wings. We need to show that we are more than red carpets, we are more than Hollywood, that we are a city ourselves of open arms. We are a city of generosity and compassion.

It takes time to get to the top, and that's good - because by the time you get there, you'll have learned what you need to know in order to stay there.

I myself am still learning how to be me and that's OK. It can take a really long time to become the person you really want to be. Be who you are. It's the greatest gift we can give to ourselves, our community and our world.

My definition of success? Being the kind of woman that I would want to have as a friend.