I shopped for body shapers for the first time in my life and I was horrified. They were thick - it was like wearing workout clothes and they all had a leg band on one side that showed through the pants.

Every time I went on stage I was so terrified I almost threw up.

Don't let what you don't know scare you, because it can become your greatest asset. And if you do things without knowing how they have always been done, you're guaranteed to do them differently.

I couldn't figure out what to wear under my clothes. The body shapers were too thick at the time.

I pledge to invest in women because I believe it offers one of the greatest returns on investment. I am committed to the belief that we would all be in a much better place if half the human race (women) were empowered to prosper, invent, be educated, start their own businesses, run for office essentially be given the chance to soar.

What I most identify with is effortless fashion, looking as if someone's not put a lot of effort into their look.

My revenue was $4 million my first year in business, off of one $20 item.