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.

Having children-the responsibility of rearing good, kind, ethical, responsible human beings-is the biggest job anyone can embark on. You have to take a leap of faith and ask lots of people for their help and guidance.

I stand on the shoulders of women who marched before me.

I like meeting people and I like being able to help.

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

you are the leader you've been looking for

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.