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www.MOSTmag.com || MOST FITNESS || 43there was no one they trusted more than them to give their honest opinion. Nick was speaking to my father and told him to bring me down to the club. I remember it was a Thursday, and they did not tell me they were going to be there, so that I wouldn%u2019t be too nervous performing. I got up and sang Aretha Franklin%u2019s %u201cRespect%u201d and didn%u2019t know they were there until they started singing backup during the first hook. It was really a special night. I was only a teenager and had these musical icons backing me up. From there, they became such mentors when it came to songwriting and the industry as a whole. I%u2019ve never met more beautifully humble people considering all they%u2019ve accomplished, and I miss Nick so much since his passing.MFM: You say that rally car racing is a lifelong hobby of yours. How does someone get their start in this?KE: I have a lot of men in my family. My father is the oldest of four boys, and I have two younger brothers myself. Coming from a European family, there has always been a love for anything automotive. My father taught us all how to drive stick when we were learning. In my first car I modified pretty much everything I could, from handling to the tuning. I actually followed rallies with my brothers and reached out to one of the owners of Bullrun here in the states, so I could do it with my father. The first one we did was in 2006 from NY to LA. From there it became something that bonded us even further. We got to see the country in so many different ways and share our love for being gear heads. It is really an amazing experience, because within the rally itself we%u2019ve gotten to race on the biggest F1 tracks and drag strips in the country.MFM: What do you feel when you are racing?KE: I honestly feel like a big kid. But then on the flip side, it%u2019s taught me a lot about patience and having control of a situation under pressure. You need to have a full understanding of your mind and body when you%u2019re handling such a powerful machine. In anything I do, there is always more motivation to it than meets the eye.MFM: How would you describe your style and favorite go-to outfit for both daily and special occasions? KE: I%u2019m from New York so I%u2019m inspired by a lot of things when it comes to fashion. I love it and like to experiment. There is always a sexy edge to whatever I%u2019m wearing, but I don%u2019t follow trends. What I wear is always based on my mood that day. An outfit for me is usually focused around a piece, whether it%u2019s a great coat or top. And if the pieces are more muted, it%u2019s all about the accessories for me %u2013 and of course a fabulous shoe! To me a shoe can make or break an outfit. You%u2019ll most likely find me in a heel.MFM: What is your beauty secret?KE: I%u2019m obsessed with Asian skincare and staying hydrated. It%u2019s so important as a woman to take good care of your skin, especially since I love playing with makeup. And with work there is a lot of that. The technology behind these brands is incredible, and I stand behind them. I%u2019m a big fan of Cle De Peau and Amore Pacific.MFM: Describe your process for coming up with a song?KE: The process for me behind making music varies. Sometimes I%u2019ll get into the studio and have a concept or a vibe of a feeling I want to explore. And other times it%u2019s just sitting with my producer and digging through sounds and seeing what sparks inspiration. I%u2019m always writing in general and singing melodies (and sometimes gibberish) into my voice recorder on my phone. How I%u2019ve Skirt: Marina Toybina