Yolanda Hadid

No matter how old we are, there is nothing better then getting the approval from our parents and the sense that they are proud of our accomplishments in life.

I took the same pride in my dishwashing job as a child as I take in running my company today.

When done with heart, commitment, and integrity, every job is equally important.

My life is raw, authentic, and focused on giving back to the journey God has given me; I want to leave this earth a better place with answers and education on Lyme and invisible chronic disease.

The Lakers and the Clippers teams play against each other; friends shouldn't.

Finding that financial independence away from a broken relationship is probably one of the most powerful places a woman can get to.

There are many different shapes of friendships to be had.

In 2013, after a challenging two years of long-term IV antibiotics and six weeks at a clinic in florida, I received the 'Star Light' award from the Lyme Research Alliance for my advocacy and strength to light the way of Lyme disease awareness.

The ALS ice bucket challenge was really the most brilliant publicity stunt of 2014, and it has brought worldwide awareness for a barely-known disease.

Being raised by a Catholic father, a Protestant mother, and marrying the Muslim father of my three children, I encourage people to respect and at least try to understand different religions.

Nobody likes to be judged, including me, but I am the first to say that I am far from perfect.

I am proud to be an American and finally call this my home!