"Family means everything. After years of moving around, being able to come home and tap into the tremendous support sy…"

"I'd likely be a tenured professor somewhere teaching either creative writing or history. I would also like to become …"

"I brag a great deal about Cleveland! It is my hometown and will always have my heart. People have teased me, saying C…"

"I had a great childhood. I grew up in Cleveland with my dad, mom and two sisters. My dad made dentures for a living a…"

"As a child, reading at the library opened my mind to a world beyond what was in front of me. My parents kept me focus…"

"My education unlocked opportunities and gave me confidence to compete. But it still wasn't easy selecting a career. I…"

"The lack of diversity on corporate boards, in CEO roles and on corporate executive councils is a well-documented issu…"

"Funny you should ask. I yelled as a driver cut me off this morning on I-64E in St. Louis, and it felt good.I am a pas…"

"When leading and influencing, I have found the best way is through effective communication. Yelling is ultimately cou…"

"When I pursued what interested me, the earlier confusion in trying to figure out what I was going to be when I grew u…"