Once a month, try something you don’t think you’d be good at. You can find such happy surprises.

Stress is the worst thing. That's the ultimate demise of any good thing.

I used to wear more makeup, but I've learned to enjoy being natural.

My back-up plan is always to take a trip. That's never a bad option. That's always a good option.

I didn't take the typical path and go to college after high school. Instead, I saved up money from teaching dance classes and moved to L.A. But my family was so supportive - I never felt pressure from them. It's crucial to find a support system, even if it's not your family.

Keep going on hikes, keep having your friends in your life, keep that downtime sacred as well because as hard as you work in any job, it's really nice to have the relaxing de-stressors. Stress is the worst thing. That's the ultimate demise of any good thing.

Photography has definitely been my favorite way to remember things. At least for me that’s how my brain processes things, of memories or moments.