When I started my company, many people said I shouldn't launch it as a retail concept because it was too big a risk. They told me to launch as a wholesaler to test the waters - because that was the traditional way.

Each job I had wasn't necessarily the perfect job, but I always talk to young women about how you really have to take certain things from each job and learn from that and then move on to something you really want to do.

Even if you’re not yet an entrepreneur, you can be entrepreneurial in everything you do. If you view each stop as an opportunity to learn something, there is always something you will take away from that experience.

I like being straightforward. We can deal with anything as long as it's on the table.

I never go out during the day without sunglasses.

One of my greatest talents is recognizing talent in others and giving them the forum to shine.

It was ingrained in me to be gracious.