An acupuncturist and soon to be nursing student with a love for beauty, art and style. I love to explore new places and learn new things. I’ve always been the odd one in the crowd, but have since learned to use my differences to thrive. My dog (Satori) and two cats (Baby and Salem) are my entire world outside of learning and creating. I love music and movement and spend most of my time either studying, adventuring or dancing. I enjoy community time, meeting new people and networking with like-minded individuals.

I think that the Fashion Hero series is something that has been needed for much longer than just 2 seasons. So much of our mentality at young ages come from the ideals that we see on television, “if you don’t fit into this box then you don’t fit in”, or “if you can’t buy these brands then you’re not cool.” Mine, and many others entire childhood’s were spent thinking that we weren’t good enough or weren’t cool enough, when in reality since the time of Freud and Barnays, television has been used in this way against the masses. It is series like this that are changing the ideals that we see on television everyday and allowing the younger generations to feel empowered being themselves in their own skin.

I think I would make a good role model because of my own personal journey with my own mental health. I am now in a place to be helping others with their own battles. My journey has provided me many life lessons, experiences and growth that many may not have got to experience, or may not have been lucky enough to live through. I am working locally to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health struggles and know that it needs to be addressed on a larger, global scale. I’ve always had my own unique style and have always loved eccentric/wild fashion. I am an extremely open-minded individual and always try to put myself in the shoes of the other person. I am a supportive and motivational individual and I love to see the beauty in each and everyone’s unique characteristics. I am a big advocate for body-positivity, and I love supporting others and lifting up those around me because I know how much of a difference these things can make for others who struggle with these things.