My first job was in retail at the age of 14, and I have worked in the industry ever since.

When I look at pictures when I was younger, I do the quintessential cringe.

Give yourself time to work on your dream. If you want to start a stationery company or if you want to start an Internet site... Whatever it is, pick the thing that you love, and allot the time, but know and value the downtime as well.

Dress for the story that you’d like to have people know about you before you even open your mouth.

When I go out and I'm presenting the best side of myself, I want to look different from everyone, but I don't want it to look like I'm wearing a costume.

Because my business life is so busy, my home is really my sanctuary. That is where I reflect and spend quality time with my girls.

I try to set an intent every morning and take time to think about whatever I hope to achieve that day. I've learned that there's never going to be enough time to do anything. It's never going to be a perfect day, and I'm at a point in my life where my children are more important than work. Work is still important to me though, and I love what I do.