I have great friends around me that are positive and I think that's the key to life is making your own path. Set your own rules because there is no set rule, there is no set look, there is no set anything. You make your own rules in your life. You make your own decisions.

What is the use in being a celebrity if you can't use the platform to help?

I auditioned for 'American Idol' at 17. They told me, 'No.'

I want to encourage young women to stand up for each other and speak up when they see others in a tough situation.

I haven't personally experienced bullying, but when I was in high school, I had a best friend who became a bully. I took a stand and took it upon myself to separate from her. I couldn't be associated with her because it wasn't the type of person I wanted to be.

So I want to let women of all sizes out there know, you can do whatever you put your mind to. It doesn't matter what size you are, what color you are, you can do whatever, whatever, whatever you put your mind to!

As long as you are being true to yourself, you will always find happiness.