Living in Maryland, I saw that the opportunities were far greater in California than back home.

My mom was a cheerleader and had me as a teenager. I remember her giving me some pom-poms and teaching me how to do some splits when I was 3 or 4.

The best business decision I've made was to become a songwriter. I can't say that I have a worst, because I don't have any regrets.

There hasn't been one highlight that stands out... but touring and performing has been great.

I did a theatrical musical, Annie Warbucks, when I was 11. We did a tour and we stopped by Los Angeles.

I moved here to California when I was 13 to pursue my acting career

You have to be a strong person to be in music, especially