"I was once homeless. I reminded myself everyday that I was meant for greatness and that the situation was temporary. It was not how my movie would end."

“Take risks, even in discomfort. Therein lies personal and professional growth.”

“You have everything you need. Do not wait for permission from others to discover who you are.”

“Success isn’t a straightforward path. Keep pushing and you will ultimately reach your goals.”

I work at 30 Rockefeller Plaza and love this building. The Today Show, Saturday Night Live, and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon all tape here.

It’s fun and rewarding to work with such dedicated and amazing people around the world who care about doing good for their community.

"I would encourage anyone dissuaded from studying computer science to push through the difficult math. The grit you develop will help you in your career and beyond."

"Think about what you want to learn and accomplish in each company and each position. It’s okay to change what you have on the list, but ... be deliberate about the decisions you make."

"I’ve broken the traditional barriers and created opportunities I wanted for my success.”

“One of my mentors once told me that email is someone else's to-do list for you, so I try not to let my inbox dictate my priorities for me.”

Working at a startup that equips girls with an entrepreneurial mindset to become tomorrow’s leaders has been a really empowering first job out of college.

"It’s important to keep in mind that a fixed path is not the only option."

“I'm a big believer in mental hygiene. Worrying takes up too much space.”

"I was fascinated by the news as a kid. I wanted to be Bryant Gumbel. I loved how he shifted from asking seemingly hard news questions to doing really fun segments."

“The best thing you can do is find what is inside of you that you want to get out.”

“I was one of only two African-American females in my film school class. Because of that, I have always felt the need to highlight more people of color in my work.”

"Diligence and a bit of luck are the keys to career success. Ultimately, you are the CEO of your life."

The opportunity to share what Nielsen is and why it’s important to participate in our ratings is one of my favorite parts of the job.

It’s an amazing feeling to know that what I do supports what I consider a more sustainable form of capitalism.

"Even if a job is a reach, try for it. If you don’t take a chance on yourself, it’s a safe bet that no one else will."