I think everybody has tragedy in their life. Everybody has hurdles in their life. Everybody has tough things to overcome. My kids say to me, 'This isn't fair.' I said, 'Life isn't fair.' Everybody has their issues. It's how you handle your issues that distinguishes you.

Take off your armor; dare to be vulnerable, dare to unwrap yourself, and dare yourself to be yourself.

I don't believe in gutter politics. I don't believe in gutter journalism.

Our mothers give us so many gifts. They give us the precious gift of life, of course, but they also leave treasured lessons that can guide us along our journeys even when they are no longer with us.

I’m trying to get away from roles. I used to identify myself strictly in terms of my role, but when your roles fall away, part of you falls with them.

you are the leader you've been looking for

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