Tory Burch(I)

Born and raised on a farm in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, she was a self-described tomboy who liked sports and hanging out with her three brothers.

I don't think I was always taken seriously and it bothered me. The first article that was written about me, I remember the journalist saying, "You're very ambitious", and fifteen years ago I was taken aback. It was very clear in the article because a friend of mine called me and said "Nice article, but don't ever shy away from the word 'ambition'. It really struck a chord.