Don't rest on your laurels. There's always going to be someone behind you who's going to be better than you. So you need to get out there and keep working.

I think women are often taken for granted.

Don't ever lose sight of who you are and your own power.

It's important that women support women. It gives me a great sense of well-being to know that I can make a difference in people's lives.

There are a lot of male egos out there that cannot deal with highly successful women. And it's their problem.

You have to learn to be patient and not give up. Look to your parents; they need to be there for you. But having spiritual faith will get you through anything.

It's important to give back to people.