Quotes from Kathy Ireland

I made the intentional choice to step behind the camera.

That was never on my radar, traffic stopping. It was never important to me.

I know my strengths. Painfully aware of the weaknesses. There's many. I love sports. So working towards a common goal, that's exciting to me.

I like to experiment a lot and invent things.

Jesus was nothing like I thought - He wasn't condemning. He was loving and leading.

So many young people say, 'I'm just going to see what happens.' It's so much more powerful to make things happen and have a plan.

But I look at failure as education. In that respect, I am so well-educated.

I know my strengths. Painfully aware of the weaknesses. There's many. I love sports. So working towards a common goal, that's exciting to me.

Beauty comes from the inside.

The only thing Martha and I have in common is that we both used to model. Martha Stewart is extremely talented. Her designs are picture perfect. Our philosophy is life is messy, and rather than being afraid of those messes we design products that work the way we live.

I believe there are three keys to success. For me it is keeping my priorities in order: It's my faith and my family, and then the business.

If we get our self-esteem from superficial places, from our popularity, appearance, business success, financial situation, health, any of these, we will be disappointed, because no one can guarantee that we'll have them tomorrow.

Martha Stewart is extremely talented. Her designs are picture perfect. Our philosophy is life is messy, and rather than being afraid of those messes we design products that work the way we live.

My family gave me values that have sustained me through situations that would challenge any person. My personal relationship with the Lord inspires me in all I do.

I won't give up my day job of design.

The entire time I was modeling, I was trying and failing at businesses. In fact, we would have started our business much sooner had I been more successful.

I entered the modeling industry as a business person already. I always knew I belonged on the other side of the camera.

We need to support these women who are in crisis pregnancy situations.

I work with wonderful people who support me. And, my beliefs are that the business needs to serve the family rather than the family serve the business.

Don't just work for the money; that will bring only limited satisfaction

But I look at failure as education. In that respect, I am so well-educated.

It's important to find one that complements your body and not try to fit into something that doesn't work.

Maintain a good balance. A personal life adds dimensions to your professional life and vice versa. It helps nurture creativity through a deeper understanding of yourself.

Keep integrity and your work ethics intact. So what if that means working a little harder; an honorable character is your best calling card, and that's something anyone can have!