I grew up in Bartlesville, OK. Bartlesville is a big, small town. It has small town qualities while also having aspects that resemble a city.
A huge influence in my life is still my family, but outside of family it was my dance teachers and coaches. Throughout the years, there were times that I spent more time with them than my own family. At a young age I learned the importance of independence and being self-sufficient.
I went to the University of Oklahoma and studied Human Relations. I was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority where I served on the recruitment team. I also occasionally participated in intermural sports.