The context of the following conversation is The organization where Skylar worked understood that the best ideas can come from anywhere and therefore encouraged employees to express their ideas and concerns.  Therefore, Skylar spoke her mind freely when it came to sustainable business practices.:
Skylar says Today in our weekly office meeting, I finally spoke my mind about some upcoming sustainable strategies, and I was finally regarded as an equal member of the team!.
The friend responds Like there was ever any doubt.  You're the most important member, because you have the most revolutionary ideas of anyone else on the team.  You're the idea person for the future of the department..
Skylar responds You really think so?.
The friend responds Of course I do.  Without you, your department would just eventually wither and die, cause everyone else just rehashes the same old ideas and strategies, and those just don't cut it in today's business world..
Skylar responds Well, thank you, partner, I really appreciate your support..
The friend responds It's not just support, Skylar. I believe in you so much, and I trust you to do what it takes to bring the company to where it belongs, in the future..