My dad is very down to earth, and I view him as a creative genius, and I am very proud of that.

I am very athletic and like to play tennis, run, hike, and work out with my trainer. I also enjoy traveling, and given that it's a part of my job, I get to do it a lot.

I write for 'Self' magazine sometimes.

I like to live a healthy life.

I always liked the idea of leadership and being a captain.

While I'm in L.A. I always make time for my favorite activity which is hiking. The trails in California are amazing, as they are always challenging, and I never get bored from all the beautiful scenery.

On really hot days, I try to motivate friends and family to come into the pool for an aqua jogging session which I teach. Aqua jogging is a great way to avoid the impact of regular walking or jogging on land. This is especially beneficial for those who have joint pain or who are healing from an injury.

Every two months, I allow myself a splurge day where I eat thick, doughy pizza from Pizzeria Uno or an ice cream sundae from my store with birthday-cake ice cream, Marshmallow Fluff, and toppings mixed in.

To save money on gifts, give someone their favorite candy in a beautiful, customized vessel with a personalized tag. It's sweet and always appreciated.

There's no denying that candy is comfort food and it's affordable.

I find that the people who don't eat as much candy are really into heavy protein, like steak. I don't eat that.

When I think of flavours, I think colour, so lemon should be yellow and orange is orange.

Whenever I meet with nutritionists, we discuss the idea of having everything in moderation and that people should eat protein or fiber when they eat sugar.

I've been entrepreneurial since middle school. I was always arranging bake sales, dances and school trips to raise money for the Dalton School.

My mom is a painter and photographer and my grandfather was an artist, so I've always been surrounded by creative people.

Watching my dad, Ralph Lauren, design clothes when I was young, I was always inspired.

Red candy is my favorite - I like red string licorice, Swedish Fish, and red gum balls.

It's important for me to eat really healthy because I have such a sweet tooth. I eat fish and vegetables for lunch and dinner, and I work out every day.

My husband is the cook at our house. I can make dessert and salad, but I stay away from meals. He makes amazing omelets, fish, and grilled vegetables like Brussels sprouts and cauliflower.

My parents screened 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' for my 6th birthday, and I became fascinated by the idea of living in a candy land with chocolate rivers and lollipop trees.

I know everything about candy. Would you believe I even know where to find gumballs in the middle of Africa?

If these rich women from 5th Avenue spend a fortune on cashmere sweaters, they will come to my store to buy gummy bears.

If I wasn't doing candy, I'd want to create the best rescue animal-shelter organization. Otherwise, the Jackson 5 and Michael Jackson were so much a part of my childhood, and Janet and I have become friends. So my second dream job would be backup singer for Janet Jackson!

For a while after college, I was thinking of becoming a fitness trainer, and I am a certified aqua trainer.