Almost twenty years since she first brought Taylor McKessie to life, High School Musical star Monique Coleman reflects on the role that changed everything. ❤️ #9Today | WATCH LIVE 5.30am | TODAY

High School Musical’ gave me an amazing platform and lifelong friends that I deeply cherish. It also taught me that fame was never going to fill the void of insecurity, self doubt, or unhealed trauma — because our true purpose isn’t found in stardom, but in being of service to others ✨♥️ _____ Executive Producer: @_moniquecoleman Directed by @Germany Flowers Producer: @Tia Robinson Co- producers: @germanyflowers @Shauna Shauna Visual/Production Consultant @Wild Phoenix

Seek progress, not perfection! 💫 . . Lately I've been reflecting on my early life as an artist before I ever felt the harsh sting of disappointment or judgement & slowly started to play it safe. Back when I was motivated by deep, wild, edge of the spectrum feelings & the desire to share them with an audience to make them feel something too. I miss the rush that came with taking bold artistic risks for my Soul! So, I've decided to revisit my roots, explore my original influences & inspirations t