There is no doing in the world without being first.

I'm black, I don't feel burdened by it and I don't think it's a huge responsibility. It's part of who I am. It does not define me.

I know who I am, and the thing about power for me is that it's connected to a source that's obviously greater than myself. Any time you can connect to the source and understand that that's where all of your energy, your creativity, your joy and your triumph come from, I consider that to be authentic power.

Self-esteem means knowing you are the dream.

The smallest change in perspective can transform a life. What tiny attitude adjustment might turn your world around?

I grew up in the country, which is probably why I'm so attached to the land. I love it. I love the lay of the land. I love walking the land. And I love knowing that it's my land.

The surest way to bring goodness to yourself is to make it your intention to do good for somebody else.