I decided to start my own label because so many people with talent come to me wanting to know how they can get in the music business.

You can hate me. You can go out there and say anything you want about me, But you will love me later because I told you the truth.

If we didn't have understanding of our journey, we wouldn't be able to go on. We'd be stuck, like, 'Why me?'

Then my life crashed and burned down: trials, men, drama, no self-love, no identity. A little identity, but not a lot of love for myself, my life.

I can tell you I didn't feel good when I could not articulate properly. Getting my GED was important and I want other women to feel that.

I've just been growing right along. It's painful, but it's a great pain, and I like suffering for great results. It's like going to the gym. It hurts really bad at first, but after a couple of months and after that diet, you're looking so hot.

You can't get around pain and opposition, but you can try to be joyful in the trial, and thank yourself for the trial, and thank God for the strength to get through it.