Anfernee Berrios

Connect What inspired your most recent tattoo?

I got an African serpent headdress tattoo to honor transformation, flow, and shared symbolism across cultures. Though I’m not African, the serpent’s role in rites of passage and its connection to water—letting things move and evolve—resonated with my own personal growth. It’s a symbol of change, resilience, and rebirth, and a reminder to embrace life’s transitions with grace and openness.

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

If my ink could speak, it would say I’m someone who listens deeply—to culture, to spirit, to the unseen threads that connect us all. It would speak in many languages, honoring traditions beyond my own. It would say that I see the beauty in the symbols that unite us—spiritual meanings that echo across continents—and that I carry them not just on my skin, but in how I move through the world.

What would you do with the $25,000?

If I had $25,000, I would cut down my hours at my retail job and invest that time into my crafts—specifically tattooing and music. My ultimate goal is to live off my creativity, so this would give me the space and stability to really focus on building that life. I’d use the funds to grow my skills, invest in better equipment, and create more consistently. It would be a step toward turning passion into a sustainable future.