American singer and actress, Janelle Monáe Robinson has advised young women aspiring to pursue a multi-dimensional career like hers.
In a chat with PEOPLE, Janelle said,
“I’m always encouraging anyone watching me to use me as inspiration to not create a blueprint, but a you-print: A you-print of who you are, what you have to say, what your purpose is, further investigating the type of art you want to make, the type of legacy you want to leave behind.
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“Not being like me, not trying to follow in my footsteps, but really carving out your own version of what you can do.”
The 37-year-old star of ‘Glass Onion’ has been contemplating the idea of paving the way and exerting influence on others. She explained that following her own path has always served her well.
“I think some things may work for folks when they look at me. They’re like, ‘Oh, OK. I like what it is that Janelle is doing.’ And some things may not resonate,” she said. “But I think for me, I have to remain authentic to my evolution. I have to remain enjoying the process of creating in the things that I want to create, and not really worrying too much about if it’s going to inspire people.”
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