My mother is an African-American from the South Side of Chicago who married a white guy in 1978. She was hyperaware of racism and made me aware of that.

I consider fitness, diet, and beauty to be essential to a balanced self.

When you really listen to what your body is telling you, it's easy to treat it well. For example, if my fingernails are weak, I know I need more calcium. If I have dry skin, I'm dehydrated or need to exfoliate.

I try to drink lots of water and tea before bed.

Cinnamon is a super-food that lowers cholesterol and is anti-cancerous.

If I'm wearing a vintage '50s-style dress, I'll wear some funky, wild shoes by a contemporary designer.

Bananas are the base of all my smoothies! They are packed with potassium and give a solid base flavor.

Don't get married to the idea of something having to be one way.

The way I see it, any attention I get, for whatever reason, just draws more eyes to the causes that I believe in.

Don't be too close-minded, and don't think there's only one way to get to where you want to be. There are a thousand ways to get there, and if one way doesn't work, try the other.

I'm creating my own future.

There was always Helmut Newton coffee table books around when I was growing up.

I DJ a lot of night events - sometimes I may work 3 nights a week, and some weeks I don't work at all; other times, I'm working every night.

'Castles Made of Sand' was a song that my parents put me to sleep to, so naturally, it still puts me in a zen state.

I feel like 2015 is the year of wellness.

If you don't work through the things that haunt you early, they'll stay with you for the rest of your life.

I'm always trying to find the balance between diet and fitness that will make my brain function at its optimum. What I discovered works for me is no refined sugars, processed foods, wheat, and dairy - that's when I'm functioning at my best.

If you want to achieve something, you're going to run into roadblocks, but you have to learn how to pivot and explore your options.

It is very important to moisturize your body! Your skin has a better glow when it's hydrated.

The houses in Mustique are styled with incredible decor. I vacationed there as a kid and have the fondest memories.

Goals give us purpose, which, in turn, motivates us to make ourselves the best version in all aspects of your life.

When I have dinner, I get off my phone, smell my food, and chew it well.

My biggest issue is hyperpigmentation and evening out my skin tone.

I was a kid of the '90s, so I was always inspired by Gwen Stefani, especially the 'Spider Web' video.

Adding chlorella and chlorophyll to your smoothie gives you the benefits of leafy greens in their most raw form.

Almond Mylk is a great source of omega fatty acids and fiber without being high in fat.

Dates are great because they're a high-energy fruit with a lot of fiber.

My mom taught me every dance move I've ever known to the Motown hits.

My mother raised me as a vegetarian, but when I turned 18, I decided to expand my palate.

I'm a huge foodie, but I'm also very conscious about what I put in my body.

I'm a member at Equinox because I love the classes. I also enjoy hiking, swimming, and skiing.

When I shaved part of my head in 2007, I was not an anticipating the grow-out process.

I didn't get acne until after college, and I was very concerned, not only because I didn't have the discipline to not pick at my face but then that would lead to scarring and more acne - it's a vicious cycle that can be broken!

People think that because I have dark skin that I don't need to put on SPF! Wrong!

I'm an analytics girl.

I used to have an online-shopping problem.

Sometimes I would buy two of the same thing just to give my friends.

I've always been like a guinea pig when it comes to health trends.

I remember the first thing I ever tried was the 'eating food for your blood type' diet. It didn't work for me. It left me fatigued and constantly tired.

I love a cute work-to-play heel.

I am a sucker for a cute PJ set.

It's always fun to try non-traditional athletic wear with cutouts and fun textures.

It's so dry on planes, and when you are flying for 30 hours, facial mists and moisturizers are an absolute must!

I try to get my workouts in in the morning.

In an ideal world, I'm eating dinner at home before I have a DJ gig.

Not all face masks are created equal.

I have a habit of walking into any beauty store I pass just to check out what brand they have - since I like to recommend things to friends, I need to know what products are out there.

Don't stress over mean-girl antics.

I'm obsessed with the vegan beauty brand RMS - their concealer is amazing.

I use By Terry lip gloss religiously - and I always have Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream with me just in case. Between the two of them, I've got everything covered, from chapped lips to stray marks to doing a simple glossy eye.