Stassi

Connect What inspired your most recent tattoo?

This one’s inspired by baby me—the wild child with a cowboy boot obsession and no shame in raising a little hell. It’s a playful reminder of where I started, how much of that spirit I’ve kept, and the joy in honoring the weird, fearless parts of ourselves

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

If my ink could speak, it would tell you I’ve never stopped becoming. My tattoos are the silent witnesses to my story—my parents’ signatures, the day I transitioned, the coordinates of the home I grew up in. The cicada on my chest carries multiple truths: it speaks of waiting in silence, of transformation, and of rebirth. It whispers, ‘I’ve been buried, but I rise louder, stronger, and impossible to ignore.’ Every mark is a voice I earned

What would you do with the $25,000?

If I won $25,000, I’d invest in what matters most—my family and my business. I’d use part of it to grow HeartLoc Studio, my trans-owned business that means so much to me. Then, I’d put the rest toward a down payment on a home in Joshua Tree, where my family and I can create lasting memories. Finally, I’d treat myself to a few more tattoos, each marking a chapter of my story. Family, growth, and self-expression are everything to me