Allison Cadrette

What inspired your most recent tattoo?

My most recent tattoo has the best story — my best friend, who owns a tattoo shop in Oakland, and I were running around Switzerland in the rain when we wandered into a random shop. We decided to just pick a design off the wall, no planning, no overthinking. It was completely spontaneous, and it ended up being one of the most special and memorable tattoos I've ever gotten. It's funny how the one with the least thought behind it carries some of the most unforgettable memories.

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

If my ink could speak, it would tell a story of growth, self-love, and embracing life's unexpected moments. It would say, 'Celebrate who you are, honor where you've been, and keep evolving. Each piece is a reminder to love myself through every phase — the highs, the lows, and everything in between. From spontaneous tattoos in Switzerland to deeply personal designs, my ink reflects my journey of becoming more unapologetically me.

What would you do with the $25,000?

With $25,000, I'd take my mom to my best friend's tattoo shop in Oakland for matching tattoos — a special way to honor the incredible woman who raised me on her own and worked so hard to give me a beautiful life. I'd also use it to create more unforgettable experiences and keep collecting memories worth inking, because life's too short not to celebrate the people and moments that shape us.