Growing up in the entertainment industry, I've had a lot of people tell me I'm not good enough.

I want to speak up and tell you that mascara and clothes don't make you cool, neither do name-brand handbags, but being a leader can.

Taking away from someone else will never make you any better.

I just always loved to perform and I was lucky enough to be in front of the right people at the right time!

Some kids my age experiment with drugs, I experiment with music.

Growing up in the entertainment industry, I've had a lot of people tell me I'm not good enough.

If you're picking your best friend based on what kind of clothes she wears or how popular she is, chances are you aren't going to stay in touch after graduation.