I feel like you have to tell people who you are, but you don't have to be disrespectful about it. But you also don't have to be a shrinking violet.

It's very fun to be single, because you know what happens? You find yourself. You understand what it means to love yourself, instead of putting all this energy into give-and-tug in a relationship.

You should never look at somebody and say, 'I wish I had their life,' because you never really know what struggles they're going through.

I come from a very small, poor town just outside of the Chicago area and I know what it's like to dream and accomplish some of your goals, but I would never want to do a show where I am preaching to anyone because I do not like being preached at. I want to learn right along with my audience and every show will be a collaborative effort. I am so thankful to Debra Lee and everyone at the BET Network for providing me with this unique opportunity and platform.

Follow your heart's truth with no need for personal gain other than the feeling produced when doing what you truly love.

Sometimes things seem too good to be true.

I always try to set a positive example for my generation and promote confidence.