What do you think makes a brand last?
Distribution is key; it’s what can break or make a company. If people can’t find your product, it doesn’t matter how good it is. I also think if a brand is associated with the right person, then the sky is the limit. Someone who is passionate about what they are selling can take a brand global. So I definitely believe in celebrity endorsement to get a brand off the ground. I have been associated with brands from exercise equipment and sports drinks to jewelry. I think when a company has a business plan—and of course, the proper funding—combined with enthusiasm and passion about the project, it is certainly off to a great start. The key is to get all of your ducks in a row before you get too ahead of yourself. Also I believe in teamwork. If you put together a good team of people and experts where everyone has a role they excel in: that can be a successful combination. Never think you can do it all yourself, because most of the time you can’t. And never be afraid to express your thoughts and ideas! You never know when the next one will be life changing. Expect success and it will happen
What’s your favorite social media tool and why?
Twitter. I find it so much fun to read people responding to different aspects of your life in real time. It’s just amazing. I’ll tweet something about the show or what I am doing on a particular day and instantly people are writing in from Indonesia or Brazil! I remember the day I was having a barbecue and I tweeted, “Who has a great recipe for barbecue?” I must have had about 300 recipes within five minutes! Of course, I had the best barbecue
What advice would you give to women who aspire to be in the entertainment industry?
I think that if you are truly passionate about the entertainment business then you have to go for it. Work ethic is key, and in this business no one sleeps! There is always something going on and technology changes on a dime, so keeping up with it and being eager and willing to learn from someone else is important. Find someone who is doing exactly what you want to do and have them be a mentor. Learn from the ground up so you are able to develop skills on every level and then apply yourself. Personal connections are so very important and can change your career. So be sure to get out there: be social and reach out to others who may be able to help. More and more women are finding their way into this business on an executive level. Someone is going to get the job you may desire, so it might as well be you! Dream big, work hard—and do your homework!
What’s the best business advice anyone has ever told you?
If someone says no, you are talking to the wrong person!
What is your definition of success?
Success to me means that my family is happy, healthy, and strong. At the end of the day, when I put my head on my pillow, the feeling of satisfaction I get from knowing I did everything I could to get the best out of myself, and that I did the best job possible at whatever my task was is the best feeling of success. Just do the best you can—and love, laugh, and give of yourself along the way.
Distribution is key; it’s what can break or make a company. If people can’t find your product, it doesn’t matter how good it is. I also think if a brand is associated with the right person, then the sky is the limit. Someone who is passionate about what they are selling can take a brand global. So I definitely believe in celebrity endorsement to get a brand off the ground. I have been associated with brands from exercise equipment and sports drinks to jewelry. I think when a company has a business plan—and of course, the proper funding—combined with enthusiasm and passion about the project, it is certainly off to a great start. The key is to get all of your ducks in a row before you get too ahead of yourself. Also I believe in teamwork. If you put together a good team of people and experts where everyone has a role they excel in: that can be a successful combination. Never think you can do it all yourself, because most of the time you can’t. And never be afraid to express your thoughts and ideas! You never know when the next one will be life changing. Expect success and it will happen
What’s your favorite social media tool and why?
Twitter. I find it so much fun to read people responding to different aspects of your life in real time. It’s just amazing. I’ll tweet something about the show or what I am doing on a particular day and instantly people are writing in from Indonesia or Brazil! I remember the day I was having a barbecue and I tweeted, “Who has a great recipe for barbecue?” I must have had about 300 recipes within five minutes! Of course, I had the best barbecue
What advice would you give to women who aspire to be in the entertainment industry?
I think that if you are truly passionate about the entertainment business then you have to go for it. Work ethic is key, and in this business no one sleeps! There is always something going on and technology changes on a dime, so keeping up with it and being eager and willing to learn from someone else is important. Find someone who is doing exactly what you want to do and have them be a mentor. Learn from the ground up so you are able to develop skills on every level and then apply yourself. Personal connections are so very important and can change your career. So be sure to get out there: be social and reach out to others who may be able to help. More and more women are finding their way into this business on an executive level. Someone is going to get the job you may desire, so it might as well be you! Dream big, work hard—and do your homework!
What’s the best business advice anyone has ever told you?
If someone says no, you are talking to the wrong person!
What is your definition of success?
Success to me means that my family is happy, healthy, and strong. At the end of the day, when I put my head on my pillow, the feeling of satisfaction I get from knowing I did everything I could to get the best out of myself, and that I did the best job possible at whatever my task was is the best feeling of success. Just do the best you can—and love, laugh, and give of yourself along the way.