Statistics show that diversity in the media is pretty dismal. Critical voices from women and people of color are missing from many important conversations.

Saying you want to be a model when you grow up is akin to saying you want to win the Powerball when you grow up. It's awesome, and it's out of your control, and it's not a career path.

When I gave a talk at TEDx, I thought that if I did a good job, the video might go viral.

At the Big Bad Lab, we build participatory art and media platforms for causes, communities and organizations we care about.

I'm really excited about furthering my film career in Bollywood and Hollywood.

If you're into a leather-jacketed crime fighter and his artificially intelligent robotic supercar, tune into 'The Good Wife.' If, on the other hand, you prefer the misadventures of a freelance itinerant trucker and his simian sidekick, check out 'The Walking Dead.' Or DVR them both and go talk to your family.

Each novel is harder than its predecessor because I must work harder at not repeating myself. However, I enjoy the challenge. This is the greatest job in the world.

I was a waitress for nine years, which I don't regret at all. It taught me about discipline. I was always writing; it took a long time to make a career of it.