Yes, I wanted to be a superwoman, and I still try to strive towards that. I think most women want that independence, and it's very difficult to pursue the independence when you are on someone else's time clock. I think women are still being inspired to pursue entrepreneurship because of the yearning for independence.
Again, women are also very smart. We have a lot to contribute, and sometimes.... In my case, for instance, when I was in my job, I didn't feel like my skills and expertise were being maximized. I felt like I could do more. I felt like I could give more, and if I wasn't able to do it in the workplace, I didn't have time to do it in the community. That is why I went into entrepreneurship. I knew that I could manage my own time and not only give back to my community but also contribute economically in the form of a business. From my perspective, absolutely, independence....
As I said, I think the government can really meet entrepreneurs at their juncture of challenge. I wanted to become an entrepreneur because I wanted to manage my time and be around my children. I came to this country in 2001. When I came in 2001, we were having conversations about child care. Here we are 24 years later, if my math is right, and we're having the same conversations.