I try to dress a little casual before my photo-shoots. I can be comfortable before I go into my... transition.

That isn’t about money, fame, or power. It’s about will, dedication, commitment, and knowing your self-worth. You can be poor as dirt and have those traits. Money can’t buy you values. You just need to know what is important to you and then feel secure in your pursuit to achieve that.

Even though I am extremely blessed to have accomplished many of my goals at such a young age, I am still reaching, still striving.

No matter how big the glam squad, or how dramatic the dress, sometimes things just don’t work out.

I used to sing in the church choir. People would say it was unusual for such a small girl to have such a big voice. They would say, 'She sounds like she's grown.'

Ever since grammar school, I knew I wanted to be famous - I always wanted to be a singer.

I was brought up singing gospel, and I really enjoy getting the church up on their feet, their hips swaying, their hands clapping, it's a great feeling to evoke that energy for the Lord.