Kim salkeld

Connect What inspired your most recent tattoo?

My most recent tattoo is a Neo-traditional phoenix that covers my shoulder to my hip. It’s a symbol of how I move through life, no matter how hard I get hit, I always rise stronger. I’ve been through a lot, but like the phoenix, I come back brighter, bolder, and unbreakable.

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

If my ink could speak, it’d probably wink and say, “Yeah, she’s been through some stuff…. but didn’t she make it look good?” Every piece tells a story: wild phases, deep roots, and a whole lot of bounce-back. It would joke, roar, maybe flirt a little, but mostly it’d say, “This is her—colorful, unapologetic, and always leveling up.”

What would you do with the $25,000?

Honestly, I’d start by helping animals. I can’t save the world, but I could make a difference right where I live. I’ve always wanted to buy some land and open a shelter where animals can be safe and cared for while also raising awareness about animal care. Whatever is left.. I’d use it to travel to Egypt. I never knew my Egyptian father or the land he came from, and I think it’s time to discover that side of myself.