Business Side of Things

How important is your word? I don’t know if you’ve been following the Trump “Hush Money” trial… Let’s put politics aside - as well as...

One of my first trips beyond my living room since having my hip replaced was to be a guest lecturer at University of Maryland for...

In 2000, one of my company investors, Sandy Apgar, invited me to a networking event at the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, DC. It was a who’s who - the place was dark, drinks were flowing, and people were shaking hands.

In May 2000, I had the honor of walking across a stage for the first time. I earned an MBA, without finishing high school or college, from the Loyola University Maryland Sellinger School of Business and Management.

Parking attendant. We spend a lot of time celebrating success. I do it myself. After working my way up from the bottom, a place filled with self-doubt, it feels great to share an accomplishment. But success can be defined in many ways.

I've been a waitress, a tech CEO, and a County Executive — but my most important title will always be 'Mom.' I know how hard it is to navigate childcare and balance motherhood with a career. It's why making things easier for working Moms is such a large part of my mission.

Do you need a mentor to be successful? Everyone says you do. I was 26 the first time I heard the word. I was headed to Madison Square Garden for a Grateful Dead concert. I was with a client, who had become a friend, and she was talking about how she met with her mentor on a difficult situation at work.

Why is the college degree our metric for potential? I was on a call tonight with 67 esteemed, prestigious people who work diligently to protect our country and companies. In this case, they work in cyber…but this applies to many industries.