Alex Salinas

January 12, 2018 in female, toronto, 1

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Where are you from?

I am an earthy mixed Latina born and raised in Toronto. My father was Chilean and my mom is from Napoli.

What do you do?

I am currently a program creator and facilitator at a City of Toronto Youth Space. We are a non-traditional space where youth can attend programs that range from employment etiquette to producing beats.

What is your dream creative project?

Lately I have become obsessed with the sun, light and shadows so my dream creative project would definitely be a collection of photos I took of the sun and the way light is reflected on and off certain objects throughout the course of a day. I would love to have a series of both photos and film. I guess what’s stopping me is my lack of knowledge of film but that’s stupid because I still feel inspired by the imperfect quality of the photos I take on my undying iPhone 6s.

If your life were a movie, what would be on its soundtrack?

I am definitely a person who struggles with favorites. I have way too many favorites for my favorites to even BE favorites anymore. If I had to pick the top five I’ve been most recently listening to, they would be “Blessings on Blessings” OSHUN & Proda, “Que Te Pedi” La Lupe, “Da Art of Storytellin’, Pt. 1” Outkast, “Bombo Fabrika Remix” Little Simz & Gabriel Garzon-Montano, and “How Come You Don’t Call Me” Alicia Keys (her vocals, amazing). If my life were a movie, I would definitely expect my soundtrack to be a collection of sultry songs sung by La Lupe.

Wanze Song

January 11, 2018 in female, toronto, 1

Wanze Song is an international designer whose broad background is reflected in her eclectic designs. Having initially immigrated from China to Canada as a child, she built strong connections in Toronto’s design community and eventually graduated from Ryerson’s School of Fashion. Today, she runs her growing brand from Berlin.

Dina Roudman

January 09, 2018 in toronto, model, female, 1

Dina Roudman identifies as a “loud and stubborn Taurus full of energy.” Otherwise, she is a creative multi-hyphenate with talents in photography, painting and modelling. For the latter she is signed to Dulcedo Models in both Toronto and Montreal and working towards a degree in graphic design. She has an impressive following of 24.9k followers on Instagram.

Parris Gordon

January 08, 2018 in toronto, fashion, female, 1, designer

The jewelry designer and co-founder of Beaufille, a Toronto-based womenswear and jewelry brand thats been recently dubbed as one of the best jewelry lines by fashion designers, by Vogue Paris and has been worn by Lady Gaga, Yasmin Sewell and Net-A-Portiers around the world.

With a combined Instagram following of 38k, her brand’s demographic consists of 84% women, average age being 27, primarily living in London, Toronto and NY, with an average income of $48,800.

Sapier Behr

January 07, 2018 in mua, stylist, new york, female, 2

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Where are you from?

From New York, still living in New York. For now...

What do you do?

I manage a luxury cosmetics store, but my passion really is helping people create their aesthetic through skin care and makeup. I feel like the term "makeup artist" has become synonymous with "beat to the gods" over the top instagram work. Once you really involve the wellness aspect of healthy skin care and lifestyle, and really work hand in hand with your customers on a regular basis, you can really help people form themselves into a representation of what they want to be. That's my passion.

What is your dream creative project?

I've always had this idea of being a "life-stylist". Basically, with all that I've learned in both the cosmetics and fashion world, I would love to help people get their whole life in order. From how they dress, what they put on their face, how they conduct their lives. Be involved in their entire lifestyle. Mostly I feel like people look to all these people on instagram to simulate what they believe is the ideal lifestyle, and I think there's room to find it within yourself. I'd love to help people be their own best self.

What are your go-to tunes for:

Getting ready to leave the house in the morning? - Duh, Whitney Houston everything. Can't start the day without Whitney.

When you’re exercising? - Beyonce, the entire Lemonade album. It's literally the only time I can listen to that album the whole way through. Beyoncé really takes you on a journey!

Going out for a night on the town? - Well it all depends. I have one playlist called "R&B Boyz" with old Trey Songz and Lloyd and Usher when I'm feeling sexy lol. But I also have one called "Pick Up The Phone" which is basically a compilation of trap music when I'm trying to be lit.

In your city, where is your fav place to:

eat? - Ciccio in Soho and no one knows about it but it’s literally one of the best Italian restaurants ever.

dance? - 205 Chrystie (when I don't want to see anyone I know and just shake my ass)

drink? - Flower Shop

shop? - There’s a string of small shops in Williamsburg on Bedford Ave between N4th and N5th that I buy everything at. (Trying to support those local businesses especially the women owned ones!)

Is there something you really want to do in your city that you haven't yet?

Go to the Statue of Liberty! I'm a terrible New Yorker and never do any of that cool stuff. But I'm trying to see the views from her crown!

Kindly recommend 3 people that inspire you…

Suzy Tamimi

Hunter Schuon

Daniel Duran

Mimi Harris

January 06, 2018 in los angeles, new york, music, male, female, 1

Mimi Harris is a native New Yorker conquering marketing, modelling and motherhood simultaneously. She also paints and has a passion for music education, adding to the strong multi-hyphenate culture in NYC.

Randi Bergman

January 05, 2018 in toronto, female, writer, 1

You probably love the 90’s, but you definitely don’t love the 90’s as much as Randi Bergman does. Randi is a freelance fashion writer and 90’s enthusiast based in Toronto. Prior to being freelance, Randi worked as the Executive Digital Editor for FASHION Magazine and led her team to four consecutive awards for best website at the P&G Fashion and Beauty Awards. Now, in addition to writing, she hosts a throwback podcast, Capsule ‘98, where she covers all things 90’s.

Molly Willows

January 03, 2018 in toronto, brazil, female, film, 1

Molly Willows is a Freie University-educated filmmaker, multi-disciplinary media artist and producer. Her style draws inspiration from the likes of Werner Herzog, Jill Soloway and Tavi Gevinson and her work hopes to empowers all women in media. In addition to her films and content, she accomplishes her empowering agenda by running a storytelling symposium for women called Ladies Lugging Gear.

Jo Jin

January 02, 2018 in toronto, fashion, female, stylist, 1

Jo Jin is a prop and wardrobe stylist with the Toronto chapter of Judy Inc. As a stylist, Jo has an impressive roster of clients from Canon to Google and Volve. Her work has been seen in print, on billboards and on TV, with thoughtful placement, perfect balance, dueling textures taking centre stage.

Marie Coyles

January 02, 2018 in toronto, female, music, 1

Marie Coyles is a jet-setting multi-hyphenate working as a media and leadership consultant. As a self-proclaimed Gucci Loving Earth Child, Marie covers a lot of ground creatively, with side hustles ranging from expert chandler to veteran vocalist.

Devon Owens

February 12, 2017 in toronto, copenhagen, female, 1

Devon Owens is a Canadian expat whose burgeoning modeling career has brought her to Europe! The Plutino-repped model studied Digital Communications at Humber and takes special interest in coding and video editing, when she isn’t in front of the camera.

Stats: 7k Instagram followers

Killa Kels

February 10, 2017 in toronto, influencer, female, music, dj, 1

Killa Kels is a Toronto-based DJ and influencer with cosigns from Lululemon, Nike and American Express. She is also a founding member of the creative agency, GXXRLS, which seeks to empower women through artistic collaboration. As a leader in the growing group of women DJs in Toronto, her work contributes to a more balanced, inclusive nightlife community.

Mellissa Miller

February 06, 2017 in new york, female, model, beauty, 1

Melissa Miller is works double-time as a spa-owner and model in New York. The self-proclaimed ‘caged elephant’ is looking to turn the tides of Black business ownership with her spa by taking away the stifling titles, a timely and intrepid approach. Also, a scroll through Melissa’s Instagram, full of plenty of snaps of her beautiful bod, will sure be a testament to her wellness expertise!

Jasmine Solano

February 05, 2017 in dj, female, new york, music, 1

asmine Solano is a Brooklyn-based DJ and one half of international music duo Electric Punany. Since spinning for brands like Donna Karan, Apple, Nike and Tophop and artists like Beyonce, she has transitioned into more curatorial and hosting work. MTV documented her journey as an emerging DJ on Scratch The Surface and she is currently spinning for HBO’s Mixtapes & Roller Skates tour.

Stats: 26.7k Instagram followers.

Kilo Kish

February 01, 2017 in female, los angeles, influencer, model, graphic designer, music, new york, 1

Kilo Kish is a bicoastal singer, visual artist and influencer whose cross-medium approach to art reflects her boundless creativity. Since first emerging onto the NYC music scene, she has scored features on The Gorillaz and Vince Staples’ 2017 projects and on an HBO-funded Game of Thrones mixtape alongside Big Boi and Common.

Stats: 56.7k SoundCloud followers, 66.8k instagram followers

Olivia Seally

January 01, 2017 in new york, toronto, art, creative consultant, events, female, 1, ff founders

Olivia Seally is a multi-talented brand strategist and content creator, with a background in collage, photography and event production. While she is currently based in Toronto, she has deep roots in New York and dope connections to show for it. She currently runs Freshmen Friday, a creative agency dedicated to connecting people, venues and brands to their communities.