I believe our unique power lies in the very core, the very seed of our being, deeper than our DNA. Each of us has a tool chest we use to muddle through: to build a life, fix what needs fixing, and even tear things down when necessary. My voice is my power tool. What’s yours?

Will you be at the right place at the right moment to gain momentum and make the connections necessary?

Follow me, moment by intense moment, from MTV through a whirlwind ride with the biggest music legends in the world. Meet the “teachers” who, for better or worse, shaped and reshaped my life: a family, a friend, a foe, a dog, some lovers, some haters, a couple different versions of God, the two most beautiful children I’ve ever seen, and ultimately, myself.

At fifty-fffrrshx, I feel like I’m the closest I’ve ever been to knowing peace, knowing who I am and what I need. Loving, learning, mentoring and mothering—these are tall tasks that require a strong backbone of authenticity and integrity. I make my own rules, guided by my own truth. I hope this book will inspire readers to do the same.