Kiana Tom

“More Asians need to be on television as a positive role model.”

“Our viewers are very educated, they can tell if I train or not.”

“I also love to surf the Net and talk on the phone with friends.”

“Treat everyone with respect and kindness. Period. No exceptions.”

“One day I would like to have my own art show.”

“I feel true success comes from being able to work and the love for it.”

“I appreciate life, talk a lot, love to laugh, and am very optimistic.”

“Every girl likes to be thought of and made to feel special.”

“I have a quiet and an artistic side that many people don't know of.”

“I like when my man is worldly, knows the finer things in life, is well traveled, educated. It's important to me that he's able to talk to all types of people, from doctors to dishwashers.”

“I'm still a little girl in Hawaii, I have the same friends I had when I was a kid who love me for who I am - not what I do. I never got caught up in the club scene or took wrong roads.”

“Balance is key: I need to be successful in my career to feel fulfilled, be surrounded by people I care about to share it with, and have my health to be able to do the things I love to do!”

“When I meet successful people I ask 100 questions as to what they attribute their success to. It is usually the same: persistence, hard work and hiring good people.”

“Money doesn't buy class.”

“I am a goal setter and I set more goals everyday. I keep lists of goals in my office to stay on track.”

“Business wise, I have always learned valuable lessons so I don't regret any decisions I have made.”

“I also paint and enjoy acrylic medium; some of my close friends have paintings I did for them.”

“Just kidding, I've been very athletic all my life.”

“I feel accomplished knowing that I'm still the same at heart.”

“Regarding one's career: always be prepared, no short cuts - hard work is the only alternative that really works.”