Symone Hollie

Connect What inspired your most recent tattoo?

My latest tattoo is an elephant with an Om symbol and my mom’s name at the bottom. Elephants symbolize strength and protection—everything I’ve needed since losing my sister, Royale. Her death changed me, and I wanted something permanent to ground me. The Om stands for peace, which I’ve been searching for through grief. My mom’s name honors her strength through it all. This tattoo is my healing—love, loss, and growth inked into me forever.

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

If my tattoos could speak, they’d say I’ve been through hell and kept going. They’d scream that I’ve been broken, buried in grief, and still stood up. They’d talk about losing Royale and how that tore something out of me. They’d whisper about the quiet pain, the nights I cried alone, the days I fought just to get out of bed. They’d say my mom is my anchor, my strength. This ink isn’t for show—it’s pain made permanent, a reminder that I&

What would you do with the $25,000?

With $25,000, I’d try to fill the empty space that losing Royale left behind. I’d invest in my business, so I can make something that keeps me busy, something that feels like it matters, even if it’s just to keep going. I’d save enough to stop feeling like I’m one step away from losing everything. But I’d also do something for Royale, something that keeps her with me, even if she’s not here to see it. It’s not about money—it’s about fin