Phaedra Parks

“Everybody knows that anything worth having or doing usually does not come or happen without hard work and few challenges.”

“True friendships are not easily built nor are they quickly destroyed by a mere disagreement.”

“I am always of the mindset that every opportunity is presenting a new opportunity.”

“My mother is and always has been my rock. She is a tremendous source of strength for me, and provides me with guidance, love, and faith. I know that I can rely on her, and that she will always be there for me.”

“Some of us work hard to achieve our goals, while the thirsty tell lies to become a part of any conversation.”

“When anyone seeks my advice in my professional capacity as an attorney, I always try to provide assistance.”

“I have seen the dark side of reality TV.”

“I want to do television that edifies women and empowers women, and if I do reality, I want it to be real.”

“I know my worth so I have to be treated a certain way so I'm not going to settle for anything.”

“As an African American woman and the descendant of slaves, I do not condone any form of racism or oppression. I most certainly do not take lightly our history of slavery and the battles that were fought, and won, to gain the freedoms that we now enjoy.”

“I think makeup should not be used to disguise you, but just make you more perfected.”

“We often hear the old adage 'it takes a village'; however we don't often stop to take an inventory of who the members of our personal village are. I am truly grateful for the support of my village.”

“None of us are perfect, but we can all strive to be better.”

“Every culture is different and it's easy to adopt perspectives depicted via various mediums.”

“I endeavor to connect young black boys with the necessary resources, which will afford them the opportunity to matriculate in this society in a productive manner.”

“Southern belles definitely believe in having a good work ethic and working hard and always being prepared.”

“I like to mix fresh lemons and ginger in my water, sometimes a little cucumber. But I love ginger because obviously it's great medicinal properties to it as well.”

“I have a great relationship with Apollo's parents. My mother-in-law is a very supportive and caring lady. We both consider family very important, so we make spending time together a priority.”

“My favorite food would be red velvet cake because it's just so decadent. Cream cheese icing, a few pecans, it's just delicious. Who couldn't love that?”

“I am passionate about social issues and work hard in the community to positively impact the evolution of social ills.”