I'm inspired by it all - the good and the not so good - because every experience is an opportunity for me to learn, grow, and become the best version of myself.

I learned how to get rid of the Southern accent when I was, like, 11 years old and living in New York for the summer doing modeling and commercials and auditioning for Broadway. The mother I lived with for the summer taught me how to drop my Southern accent.

Everybody remembers what it's like to be in high school. We really never leave those years behind.

I feel most alive when I'm surrounded by family and friends, and when I am working.

I cannot stress the importance of pausing to take a few deep breaths throughout the day. It's simple and effective.

I'm inspired by it all - the good and the not so good - because every experience is an opportunity for me to learn, grow, and become the best version of myself.

Meditation has really helped with keeping my center.