Danielle

What inspired your most recent tattoo?

My grandfather, a proud Cherokee man who lived to the remarkable age of 100, led a life filled with experiences that deeply inspire me. To honor his legacy, I wear his birth and passing dates alongside a full headdress, a symbol of his heritage and the profound impact he had on my life.

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

It’s chapters of my life, pieces of my history etched on my skin. The honor I feel seeing how an artist was able to bring it to life. So my ink tells my story of life. Good bad beautiful and the ugly. I’m beautifully flawed, and I love more than the ocean is wide. Each piece of art is another chapter. I’m still here.

What would you do with the $25,000?

After a year of constant change, moving seven times since June 2024, I long for the grounding of a home. That period felt like my life had lost its worth, but I'm now understanding that my story isn't over. In fact, the darkest parts I've navigated are transforming into something bright. Getting a home and having my back tattooed with this journey will be a powerful testament to that resilience.