Keke Palmer is, without a doubt, an overachiever. After coming to Hollywood from a small town, the former child star has been in numerous television shows, movies, and musicals.

She has even held her first official book signing for her latest achievement, I Don’t Belong to You: Quiet the Noise and Find Your Voice, her self-help book that you can buy on Amazon.

Keke Palmer was seen arriving at AOL Build in New York City wearing a lace top by Alexander Wang in New York City on February 1, 2017 (Credit: Patricia Schlein / WENN)

As part of a follow-up to her book signing, Keke sat down for a BUILD Series interview in New York.

Keke Palmer shared the inspiration behind her book, delving into the events and experiences that fueled her to put pen to paper.

She also candidly spoke about her difficulties during her upbringing, offering a powerful and relatable testimony.

Keke Palmer adds a whimsical flair to her outfit with a pair of Isa Tapia’s “Gigi” tulle sandals (Credit: Patricia Schlein / WENN)

Keke went for a complete Alexander Wang look, which consisted of ivory innerwear layered underneath a long-sleeved lace top.

The two pieces were neatly tucked into place by a mini skirt that had lace-up details at the slit. The actress finished her look with a black patent bucket purse by Alexander Wang and a pair of Isa Tapia’s “Gigi” tulle sandals.

The 23-year-old briefly talked about her style, saying she was usually inspired by late ’90s to early 2000’s musical icons such as Lil’ Kim and Aaliyah.

Keke Palmer gamely posed for the paparazzi in her Alexander Wang outfit (Credit: Patricia Schlein / WENN)

In a 30-minute interview, Keke opened up about the trauma of growing up in the limelight.

The actress said she never felt like her authentic self because she always had to adhere to the television conglomerates she worked for. Growing up with fame also made it hard for her to connect to people.

Keke also addressed the need to be completely honest about who you are. The 23-year-old exuded wisdom as she encouraged people to keep believing in their path.

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