“Small steps. I’ve been trying to treat myself better. I like to do my make up in the morning. I repeat some affirmations. Something for me.”

Being home with two babies has been challenging and fun, while trying to carve out an identity for myself beyond it.

I love to take the time to blend harmonies and give them depth.

I ask myself am I a mother, a musician, a model again one day perhaps. The answer is simply yes. A woman is many complex things.

I am often asked what my aspirations for my music are. Do I want to fill big stadiums? Do I want to be a star? I just want to touch a few people’s hearts and show my daughters that they can follow their dreams.

I hope to help make a better world for my daughters; to help break down the divides that still very much exist.

My mental space is when I get to a place of creativity, and I can just be myself while I am writing and connecting with the material.

Making music is so much fun.

I am often asked how many instruments I can play. My main instrument is the piano – I spent time as a concert pianist.

Nothing is as glossy and perfect as it seems on social media.

“Small Voice” is a deeply personal song I wrote the lyrics and music for.

My father is a Baptist minister and my parents encouraged my music, always having me sing in front of an audience.

A proud moment was my very first hater telling me you’ve got a great voice, please stop waving your hands around.

Lately, since I can’t run, I’ve been getting back into yoga. Feels good to take a few moments of peace for myself in the day.

Promises were made and broken. Only you could keep me open.

Small voice gave me everything when I had nothing. Small voice, changed my life, It haunts me every night.

And at night I think about holding you close. I realize now you were the only thing I ever chose, and every night forevermore you’ll keep me up, and I still pray with everything that you’ll come back.

Do not disturb yourself by picturing your life as a whole.

If somebody hurts you, it’s okay to cry a river, just remember to build a bridge and get over it.

A father’s love always brings healing.

Crying is all right in its way while it lasts. But you have to stop sooner or later, and then you still have to decide what to do.

The cure for pain is in the pain.

Never look back. If Cinderella had looked back and picked up the shoe she would have never found her prince.

Generosity. Bring all you have. It’s ok to be brave and afraid at the same time.

I’ll be back.