I want to own a hundred percent of the suffering I went through in my life, and I don't want anyone telling me I can't share my story.

I never liked being at the mercy of anyone else, which drove my desire to create my own path and not be told what to do by parents, teachers, or bosses.

Being honest and upfront came from finally figuring out who I was and conquering my inner demons, allowing me to be an open book.

The limitations of the camera actually gave me the freedom to tell a story I couldn't have done on video.

I turned down lucrative offers from the music industry because I didn't want to betray the trust of those who connected with my music, which was born from my own struggles with mental health.

I didn't trust my editorial voice at the beginning of my career, which made it hard for others to understand what I wanted from them.

People love to lie about who they're not, and that's why I choose to be vulnerable and honest about my life experiences.

I treat my voice as a responsibility and I strive to be honest and authentic in my writing.

I recorded my NAXOS album as part of the GFA prize, and it was unique because I had the freedom to create something that I wanted, rather than what a record company might typically push for.