2013 Honoree

Donna Brazile

Vice Chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee

Power is the ability to leverage your potential. I live in humility.

What city best describes your personality?

New Orleans, because my home town understands how to make a joyful noise.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever ignored, and the worst advice you’ve ever taken?

Ignored: My mom told me to always stop and think before talking.
Taken: Don’t fall in love with the first person you meet. Wait–

What is your Best Read? What book would you want to be a character in?

Alice Walker- The Color Purple.
The Bible, character: Esther.

How do you define power? Do you enjoy it? How do you live with your success?

Power is the ability to leverage your potential. I live in humility.

When do we stop asking questions about gender equality? When will it be Power People instead of Power Women? Is gender more important than politics?

Gender is a part of our political landscape.

What do you think of social media?

Tweet me. It is transforming how we communicate.

What’s one place you’ve always wanted to visit on your travels?

Portugal or Brazil.

When sending a child out to see the world for the first time, where would you send them?

Africa- the cradle of the universe.

What advice would you give to a young woman starting out?

To be yourself. Follow your passion.