Star

My parents told me that they would hear me humming in my cradle in the middle of the night when I could not sleep. They said I would hum myself back to sleep. When I was one, my mom and I took a baby music class and my skills continued to show. Later on, when I was four or five, I was put into musical theater classes, and that is when I realized, “Wow- I can do this.”

What was it like working with Gwen Stefani?

It was a dream come true. Gwen is an icon and inspiration. She’s caring and motivational. She pushed me to be better and gave me the tips and tools I needed in that moment to be ready to get on stage and be the best version of myself. Her last words to me were, “Jillian, you are amazing. Don’t ever give up because you’ve got this.”

Where do you see yourself in five years?

I’m planning a move from New York to Los Angeles to have the opportunity to work on my music and acting. Being in LA will give me to opportunity to collaborate with other artists and share my talent in an environment that allows creativity. I hope to be an influential artist who people can relate to and find approachable. I want to share my love for music with the world, while relaying the importance of kindness and inclusion.

What does the word power mean to you?

Power means being able to share, impact, and inspire people all over the world. It means being a role model to younger people and showing them that dreams really can come true with hard work, determination, and tenacity. It means getting your message out to the world in a positive fashion. For me, that is through my music. The word power comes from within, and everyone has personal power- it just needs to be channeled. Powerful people are influential people who make the world a better place, which I hope to continue to do day after day.