others. I love to have fun, but I'm also serious about doing everything well -- from being a mom, to helping my clients, to being a kind, reliable, and generous friend. Oh, and to making good food. Good food is important. 5. What would your number 1 tip be for girls wanting to start their own thing? I hate to quote large corporations, but "Just do it" gets straight to the point. Don't wait to find out if what you want to do is cool. If there is a skill you want to develop, something you want to explore, or a place in the world that interests you, go out and do it, see it, or grab it. If you care about what people think, remember that people are drawn to those who are pursuing their passion. It's incredible how often the biggest barrier to getting what we want out of life is our own minds. If you feel like there's something you want to do but you can't, write down every reason you think it's impossible. Then write down all the reasons you can do it anyway. 6. What would you tell your 13 year old self??? That those hours spent writing in diaries, writing silly notes to friends, and making pen pals in foreign countries were not a waste -- they contributed to the 10,000 hours of practicing a skill that would lead to an acclaimed poetry book and pursuing a life dream of working for myself. I