To qualify the term 'boss' by adding 'girl' or 'babe' or 'honey' or 'pink' or whatever other ridiculous, antiquated-gender role assignment the media thinks is cute this month, is, at the least, disrespectful and at the worst, damaging to the way young women view themselves and our fight for equality in the business world.

Every successful business professional I know is constantly learning, reading, growing in their field.

I cannot emphasize this enough: you must have a morning routine! The way you begin your day is crucial to the rest of your day. So if you begin it by pressing snooze 15 times, chances are you're going to be running behind all day long.

If you're living strictly for the future or living in the past, it can make your partner feel neglected. Make yourself focus on the moment you're in.

I come from a family of 12, so I kind of got a little lost as a child.

I want to be remembered for Swiss Family Robinson and Old Yeller. I think Swiss is probably my favorite film.

When you have given all you can and no more, then you should just stop. I am an all-in type of person, so I will enjoy rest and family time.

My husband used to shout at my mother, 'What is wrong with your daughter? I'm married to a man.'