I would say that I learned that the heartbreak wasn't as much about me as the fact that my partner wasn't right with himself. I see where his life has taken him, and realize that the handwriting was on the wall. There were things that I had blamed myself for, but it was really more about his choices, his needs and his journey as a person. His desire for too much of everything made it a challenging relationship.

Directing music videos is all about capturing images.

So much of parenting is following your instincts, and taking the time to actually know your child.

I believe everyone should have the freedom to represent what they believe-in in their own way.

You just don't want your child to ever feel like they have less of an opportunity to succeed based on the circumstances in which they were born. I try to be optimistic about everything. There are no victims in my home.

I learned there's a tremendous amount of sisterhood among Muslim women, which I thought was really beautiful.

Good shoes and a good scent make the perfect day.