Singer, songwriter, and actress Brandy Norwood has worked in the entertainment industry for quite some time and has developed role models to follow after. While she does not completely pattern her life after one person, Brandy uses the insight and wisdom of various women in the industry to rear her daughter Sy’rai in the right direction. In a recent interview with TheYBF, Brandy talked about her mothering practices and the women who are most influential in her life.
On motherhood.
“I love being a mother because having a child inspires you to be a better ‘you.’ The hardest thing about being a mother is that you realize you aren’t perfect and you’ll make mistakes. But you do the best you can. I teach Sy’rai to always be who you are. Sometimes you can loose yourself if you don’t have a strong foundation so I talk to her about knowing who she is.”
Sy’rai and relationships.
“When I was dating Wanya Morris, my mom was afraid of me getting my heartbroken, so she was cautious. But with Sy’rai, when it comes to relationships, I’m going to be a little more open and allow her to make her own choices.”
Most influential women.
“I’ve had so many women who have been good to me. Whitney Houston was my everything and she opened so many doors for me and also offered good advice. Also, Oprah Winfrey has been over to the house and we were able to talk without cameras and she’s been a huge inspiration. And Kesha Epps (formerly of Total and wife of actor Omar Epps) is a dear friend and like the big sister I never had.”
