Music

Every artist in the world dreams of performing at the Grammys. Since I was a kid, I had been manifesting it, and two years ago, it happened. I was invited to perform with my favorite singer, John Legend.

I actually didn’t know what I was in for until about five days before the show. I couldn’t believe it when the CEO of the Grammys called and invited me to sing. I was in shock, but I was also exhausted. It all happened after cancer, a failed IVF attempt, and just as the war in Ukraine had begun. I performed, but mentally, I wasn’t ready for any of it.

After the performance, I wanted to hide and not respond to anyone. I ended up losing my voice for a month, too. My point is that our mental health and overall well-being are incredibly important. If either is struggling, we’re not truly ready to enjoy our dreams when they become reality. That’s why I will always be the biggest advocate for mental health.

Please take care of yourself—so when your dreams come true, you’re ready to enjoy them!

This goes for everybody. Your mental health is super important. No matter your field of interest, without your mental health in a good place, you can not deliver excellence, and excellence is key.