JAMO magazine March 2019 / 51th Issue | Page 53

JAMO | cover FA: Who is your biggest inspiration? Why? JM: My mom. She’s such a survivor. She beat breast cancer a few years back and recently had a heart attack resulting in her having a triple bypass operation. It was eight weeks before my wedding and she was deter- mined to walk me down the isle, and she did. She’s always been my source of strength and nothing I do would be worthwhile without her. “ FA: What is your message for JAMO readers? JM: To always believe in yourself. You should always be your number one fan and source of encouragement. Love yourself madly deeply and often. You’re more than enough...oh, and season two of On My Block airs in March. FA: If you could go back in time, what message would you give to your younger self !!? JM: You got this, baby! You’re doing it! Don’t let anyone’s negativity dull your shine. Everything you’ve dreamt of will happen and IS happening regardless of how many doors have been slammed in your face telling you otherwise. Coming out to LA will be that hardest thing you’ll ever go through, but it’ll all be worth it. “ You should always be your number one fan and source of encouragement. March 2019 | ISSUE 51