The takeaway here is that your name and your reputation is everything, and whether or not an opportunity comes your way depends on what is said about you in a time or place that you have no control over.

Everybody fails. Everybody falls. We are all human, after all. But mercy lifts us. Forgiveness allows us to move on and try again.

One of the biggest pieces of advice I have for women business leaders is to not try to be Superwoman. As a business owner, wife, and mother, there have been times where I have gotten caught up in the myth that I have to “do it all.”

Surround yourself with people who will uplift, support, and encourage you no matter what is going on in your life!

Over those five difficult years I slowly emerged from the ashes and found my way. I discovered the pain had made me a more empathetic and less judgmental person. Moreover, I came to forgive my former husband and most importantly, myself.

“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” You need to buy a ticket to win the lottery. You need to put yourself in a position to have luck.

Never stop learning. If you ever think that you are the smartest person in the room, then you need to change rooms.