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" I wanted to be a businesswoman from as early as I can remember, and specifically, my real passion was real estate. "

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" I've had friends of mine hire people that I know well or that have worked for me, and I haven't gotten the call to do a reference check. That's almost the most basic thing one can do to assess them. "

" I hope my children just grow up happy and pursue their dreams. I mean, that's all I can ask of them. "

" My father is the opposite of politically correct. He says what he means, and he means what he says. "

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" Real change, the kind we have not seen in decades, is only going to come from outside the system. And it's only going to come from a man who's spent his entire life doing what others said could not be done. My father is a fighter. "

" I don't think you are truly successful unless you are a happy person and are happy with your life. I know many people who are professionally successful but miserable. "

" I want my children to see me first every morning, so I wake up at 5 and make sure to shower and exercise before they get up. "

" I have the good fortune of working with two brothers who are very accomplished, incredibly smart, and very capable. "

" People talk about balance. Balance is an awful measure of things because it implies a scale that inevitably tips. I like to look through the filter of, 'Is the life I'm leading consistent with my priorities?' For me, my family is the ultimate litmus test. "

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" Instagram is my favorite! It's interactive and a fun way to stay connected to my friends, family and fans. I love posting photos from family trips, property visits, previews of my collections, everything! "

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