I did 30 Minute Meals for five years on local television, and I earned nothing the first two years. Then I earned $50 a segment. I spent more than that on gas and groceries, but I really enjoyed making the show and I loved going to a viewer's house each week. I knew I enjoyed it, so I stuck with it even though it cost me.

I never do the dishes, because my husband has an affinity for it. And I'm also not allowed to touch the coffeemaker.

What I've learned is that at the end of the day, we are all human. We all have that in common.

I'm not a chef. I haven't created any new technique in the kitchen. I'm not a rocket scientist. I think I'm good at writing accessible, fun, and affordable meals for the average American family. That's what I think I'm good at.

When you're out grocery shopping for your family, maybe you can put a can of cat or dog food in your cart and bring it to an animal relief center.

If you're humble and hardworking, opportunities will arise for you.

You don't feel as self-conscious if your clothes fit.