I grew up in a home with a single mother, and my whole life, my mother has taken pride in going to work. Monday through Friday, 8am to 6pm, my mom would be out of the house in her office, taking care of business. Nothing comes easy, especially in a city like New York, so seeing my mom day in and day out provide for both of us taught me from an early age to respect her hustle and, more importantly, to always value the grit of a hardworking woman.