FIRST JOB: I was a papergirl; my entrepreneurial spirit started young.
MOST PROUD OF: Being an entrepreneur who has been able to weather many economic storms.
KEYS TO SUCCESS: Believing in myself and my capabilities; being willing to do the hard work to see the dream realized; and not letting adverse circumstances throw me off balance.
MENTORS: I am always open to being a student. When I meet an accomplished individual who has succeeded in an area I want to succeed in, I ask to be mentored.
LEADERSHIP TIP: Teamwork is vital; you can't do everything yourself.
DEFINING CAREER MOMENT: I realized that there was a lack of gratitude and appreciation in the corporate world particularly compared to my work ethic, so I vowed to never work that hard again unless it was for myself.
MOTIVATORS: Having a flexible career which allows me to take a 3-4 week vacation each year, or at least multiple vacations.
PASSION: Visiting 1 or 2 destinations every year from a travel book of best places to see.
FOR A LAUGH: I do Salsa dancing; it makes me smile and laugh.