"I think success, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder," Janelle Monáe tells us.

A force to be reckoned with in the worlds of music, film and fashion, the multi-talented creative was crowned Musician of the Year in our annual awards issue, celebrating those who have achieved inspiring and extraordinary things over the last 12 months. The singer-songwriter and actor has embarked on a new era of self-discovery, and seeks to find art in everything – especially fashion.

We film the latest episode of our Life Lessons franchise in New York, on the set of her December/January issue cover shoot.

Above, Janelle Monáe tells us her life lessons.

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