Stand up for what you believe in even if it causes waves.

There will always be people who can do it better than you, but that's a good thing! Start to see competition as inspiration — without envy.

Don't look for shortcuts, because they'll only hurt you in the long run.

My motto in life is 'aim true'. It came from my love of Artemis, the goddess of the hunt. She inspired me to sport a gold arrow around my neck because it reminded me of her strength and that I can always hit my mark when I set intention, follow what makes my heart beat, and aim true. The arrow was a reminder that I can cut through any obstacles, that I have power, beauty, and the ability to choose love over fear every moment of my life.

It's important to remember that there are many different types of people, styles of teaching and that we won't agree with all of them.

I deal with negative, nasty comments on a regular basis. It's difficult to digest because I've always been sensitive and it's a slap in the face to have someone respond cruely when you're trying to lift people up. It's been a huge lesson for me.

People love to judge, get used to it and stop taking it personally.