Stephani Guzelides

My most recent tattoo was inspired by survival overcoming abuse and cancer I needed a symbol of my resilience It’s a reminder that I’m not a victim I’m a force Every time I see it I remember the battles I fought and the life I rebuilt with my own two hands After surviving and leaving an abusive marriage,my tattoo symbolizing rebirth It's a piece about pain,healing,self-love Every line reminds me that even in the darkest chapters,beauty is still possible It’s not just ink

My ink would scream survival Every line is a battle I fought and won-through abuse, cancer, and rebuilding my life My tattoos don’t just decorate me they define me. They say ‘I am unbreakable I am unstoppable and I wear my strength for the world to see Ink is proof that beauty can rise from pain My ink whispers you are still here”Every tattoo is a memory etched in survival love letter to the body that carried me through abuse, cancer, and rebuilding from ashes My skin is a stor

"I would build a bigger space where stories are told through ink—where scars are honored, not hidden. The $25K would help me teach new artists the beauty of healing through tattoos and create a home where survival and art collide. This isn’t just business—it’s building a legacy."I’m building a future rooted in art, freedom, and strength. This money would help empower others to find their voice through ink, just like I did."