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.