On January 3rd, I tore a muscle around my knee while skiing. That one moment erased my entire running season—no January half marathon, no early morning runs to clear my head, no familiar rhythm in my body.

This year my son, Sebastian, moved up to an Elite team at his soccer club, Lonestar. I know that sounds exciting —“Go Sebastian!” — and yes, I’m incredibly proud of him. But any parent involved in elite club soccer knows the full truth: it's a commitment that stretches far beyond the athlete.

Last week, I had the opportunity to moderate a panel at the Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit in Las Vegas—an incredible gathering of smart and powerful female leaders.