I actually always say that I have a son and a daughter, but I work more for my son, because I want him to respect women when he gets into the real world like he respects his mom right now.

My vibrato was my weakness. With romantic pieces, I could be a lot more schmaltzy. My wider vibrato fit that.

My parents raised me with a never-give-up attitude, telling me I could be anything I wanted to be. I was a serious violinist and a valedictorian of my high school class. I knew all about hard work.

Be brave and be fearless, and for God's sake, stand up for yourself.

Trust is the most important aspect of being a journalist. If people don't trust or find you relatable - you will not have success.

I'm ready to move on to the next chapter of my life in which I will redouble my efforts to empower women in the workplace.

I grew up thinking that I could be anything I wanted to be in this world because my mom told me that every single night.