Something that was instilled in me by my parents at a very young age is that there is no happy life without a life of service.

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.

Not being happy really is my fear.

Looking into my future, I don't always want to be in front of the camera. I want to be behind the camera and bring to life those family members of mine or people that I knew or the kids I grew up. I want people to know the different facets of black people, brown people, all people.

I would love to direct videos and that's what it keeps moving towards, but I have to stop being scared in order to do that.

I think people should have fun. And don't get so down on yourself. Enjoy life and be the best person you can be.

I work out. I'm getting toned, too. The Wii Fit really works your body. When I get off, I'm dying.