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 most remarkable thing about my mother is that for thirty years she served the family nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found.

I've been so blessed to be part of a family that has dedicated its life to public service.

Nobody knows better than I do what the pressures of party leadership can do to a young family. It tore mine apart.

I think, as a working mother, what is more challenging for me is that I get to balance both work and home and prioritise my kid's life.