Tyla Griffiths

What inspired your most recent tattoo?

My most recent tattoo is a symbol for anxiety—a reminder that even in the moments when I feel overwhelmed or out of control, I'm still standing. It’s a way of reclaiming something that once felt like it controlled me, and turning it into a mark of strength and self-awareness.

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

"If my ink could speak, it would whisper truths I sometimes forget to tell myself. It would say, 'I am not your flaw—I am your flag. I’m the mark you chose to wear when your mind was loud and your heart was tired, and still, you refused to stay silent.' It would speak in the language of survival, shaped like the symbol I chose to represent my anxiety—not to glorify it, but to face it. To say: You exist, I see you, but you do not define me.

What would you do with the $25,000?

If I had $25,000 I’d start by paying off my debt to clear the weight it carries. Then I’d save a good chunk for my son’s college so he’s set up for success. The rest would go toward a vacation just for me. I’ve worked hard, carried the load, and I deserve time to relax and recharge. A little joy for myself, to remind me who I am outside of responsibilities and stress, sounds like the perfect reward.