When I worked as a magazine editor, I had a great friendship with our publisher. Her name was (and still is, actually) Brenda. She was in her mid-40s and one of those women who just oozes confidence. She had a wicked sense of humor, a commanding presence, and a really, really nice shoe collection. She'd done very well for herself - an editor by 26 (like me), a decades-long career in journalism, with a knowledge of the industry that made me want to sit at her feet and soak up everything she knew.
Fake it till you make it - and it looks like Faith has! Congratulations and thanks for the inspiration!
