"I didn't learn I was powerful when I worked on Capitol Hill. I didn't learn I was powerful when I became the youngest Director in a Washington, DC nonprofit's history. I didn't learn it through being the first ever Black (and only the 2nd woman) in an international labour organization's history serving as its National Lobbyist. I didn't learn it as a Wife or a Mother, TV-Producer or Minister. I learned it when I walked away or lost the titles and ability to do anything to help myself...and I humbled myself and for once in my life began to truly let others love me. It is not enough to give love... True power comes from knowing how to give and receive unmerited love...and this is a daily deci