I had the pleasure of talking this past week with Tracy Holland on her podcast “Potential to Powerhouse: Success Secrets for Women Entrepreneurs.” The mission of the PtoP podcast is to spur the next generation of female entrepreneurs and women trailblazers.

We talked about my upbringing, my career and some of the pressures I faced as a woman in media. We also talked about my advocacy for women and my mission to give women the opportunity to share their stories at TEDWomen, the Connected Women Leaders convenings and other platforms.

Key Takeaways

We shouldn't be afraid of falling on our faces sometimes — it's an opportunity to learn and grow and have the strength to overcome obstacles in our lives and careers. The balancing act that mothers perform is something we all struggle with. Whether it's at home or work, there are times when you can't take care of everything and need some separation from your responsibilities in order to recharge.