Juli Pellett

Connect What inspired your most recent tattoo?

My tattoo is of a jaguar—fierce, poised, and deeply symbolic. To many, it may look like just an image of strength, but for me, it tells a story of survival, healing, and hope. I got this tattoo to represent courage, prosperity, and growth toward the future. For years, I struggled with addiction. I lost my way. My children had to live with their father while I became homeless and vulnerable. I did what I had to do to survive—some of those choices came with deep pain, shame, and dange

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

What makes my ink unique is the combination of style, detail, and personal meaning. I chose black and gray because there’s something timeless and bold about it. You don’t see a lot of people around me with that style, and I like that it sets mine apart. The detail in the work is what really makes it special—there’s a lot of depth and precision, and I’m proud of how it turned out. Even though I’ve done as much as I can for now, this isn’t the end of the

What would you do with the $25,000?

With $25,000 in my hands, I wouldn’t just spend—I’d build. Not just on things, but on moments, on dreams. Some of it would go to my skin, to finish the stories I’ve started in and to carve more meaning where space still waits. If I had $25,000, I would definitely put a portion of it toward missions, as helping, healing, restoring, and reviving both people and animals is really close to my heart. I have a huge interest in dog rescue and work with several rescues.