Soledad o’Brien, CNN Anchor—“Soledad is superhuman and incredibly smart about all aspects of her life. She is a woman with vision, extreme organizational skills, and this joie de vivre that translates on camera. What I appreciated most about her was her commitment to accuracy as a journalist and commitment as a mother. She has been obsessive about making sure her facts are straight her entire career. I also marvel that she manages four children, a husband and such a demanding career that has spanned from journalism to philanthropy to being a documentarian. Soledad personifies the fact that hard work does indeed pay off.” —C.M.
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