Each week, thousands of people across the country turn to Harriette Cole for her no-nonsense advice. Through her nationally syndicated column, Sense & Sensitivity, Cole tackles tough issues ranging from etiquette to relationships to careers. Cole began her career as a runway model, later leaving her success behind to become lifestyle editor and fashion director at ESSENCE magazine. She is the author of several best-selling books, including Jumping the Broom: The African-American Wedding Planner and Choosing Truth: Living an Authentic Life.

What does beauty means to Harriet?