In order to effect great change, we need to look at how we can help those in our own communities as well as globally.

I've gone through a really hard divorce, and anyone who has gone through a divorce will speak about how hard the journey is from start to finish. It's a life-uprooting time.

For me the visual is just as important as the music.

I think it's a given that people know what I can do vocally.

I'm a smart girl. There are decisions that I make for reasons, and the most important thing is that my son is happy and he always will be. He's surrounded by love.

It's important to take time for your spouse and nurture the relationship.

I am Ecuadorian but people felt so safe passing me off as a skinny, blue-eyed white girl.