Kehlani Quotes

Women watch and say, 'I like watching you control your own space. It's motivated me to do better, to go back to college, to even try law school. My daughter's been watching you since she's 10 - I love the fact that she's watching a strong woman who's in control.' All of those things are good, positive things.

I spent a lot of times sitting in big rooms full of a lot of men and executives thinking, 'What would Oprah say right now?' and trying to channel that as hard as I could. And mostly that was just about having the confidence. If this woman did it, it can be done. And there's no reason for anybody to stop you.

When I want to be strong, I think of Beyonce, for sure.

I think a lot of girls look up to me because I'm a strong woman.

In my videos, I always want to be a powerful woman. That's my mission.

I look up to a strong woman; maybe that's why I fell for Gaga. She works incredibly hard and is very strong and inspirational like Mom, with a great work ethic.

I want to be a role model. I want to be able to know that I inspired girls to work hard and go for their dreams and to never give up.

Women need opportunity and encouragement. If a girl can climb mountains, she can do anything positive within her field of work.

Beyonce is my role model. You know how people say, 'What would Jesus do?' I always say, 'What would Beyonce do? In her career, what decisions would she make?' And I really think it helps me guide my career and be really nice to every fan and every person that I work with.

As a young woman, I was fortunate to have the leadership of Jeanette Hayner, the courage of Jennifer Dunn, the faith of Elisabeth Elliot, and the indomitable spirit of Margaret Thatcher to guide and motivate me.

I love Priyanka Chopra mainly because she is a self-made woman.

The most powerful woman I know is my mother, and she doesn't wear any make up at all.

As women, we should set an example and make others feel confident that they can do amazing things as well.

Beyonce's 'Freedom' - I listen to that when I am suiting up and getting into superhero mode.

It's an honor to be the voice for girls who are not scared and who want to have someone to connect with.

I think I'm going to lead my people one day. I'm sure of it.

I want my daughter to see a strong woman who goes after what she wants.

I grew up believing that I could be the president of the United States. I was told I could be whatever I wanted.

Tina Turner is someone that I admire, because she made her strength feminine and sexy.

Ali's belief in himself was something I picked up on, and it's become my own philosophy.

What I've really learned over time is that optimism is a very, very important part of leadership.

Kids always need a role model. I let them know you can do it, too, if you really want to.

I've been absolutely terrified every moment of my life - and I've never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do.

Pharrell is a person who has influenced the world. I see myself in him, so I said, 'You're an alpha, and I'm an alpha, and I want to be able to express myself in every way, like you do.'

When I'm in a tricky situation I often think: 'What would Beyonce do?' It helps.