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#VULKANERS , WHERE YOU BECOME PART OF THE VULKAN COMMUNITY. HAVE YOUR VOICES HEARD, YOUR STYLE SEEN, AND SHARE WHO YOU ARE! WE ARE HERE AS A PLATFORM TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER AND ALL OUR UNIQUE VOICES, TALENTS, AND MORE. LET’S UPLIFT EACH OTHER AND GROW AS ONE!

Kerri Colby

@kerricolby

26-year-old Kerri Colby’s personality is infectious. After being seen in RuPaul’s Drag Race as Tranos, the entertainer says moving to the city of Angeles was always the goal and this keeps her motivated. Serving looks in her pink outfit, she says “pink is so expressive, has so much energy. It's like a battery, you feel electric and sexy. There is so much expression in pink and so many shades to play with.”The model known for experimenting with her looks almost everyday, is all about living true to herself, and continuing to elevate that.

Matthew Mckenley

@mattmckenley

Matthew Mckenley, an influencer, actor and model came to LA with a dream of starring in a feature film. A talent we discovered at Los Angeles Fashion Week, is turning heads with his style recently. When asked what makes him special, he said "everything I've overcome where I come from and falling into being my true self and teaching everyone to do the same." First introduced to the color pink by his icon Sharpay Evans in HSM, he says, one thing he would see in the color pink is his own dog, Nemo !

Lana Patel

@lanapatelxoxo

The voice of the transgender community, Lana Patel is breaking barriers when it comes to her career. The model, singer, dancer, makeup artist is advocating for equal opportunities for all trans life, while determined to help people have a better life through her professional role in healthcare. Her dream ? “To live in a world with less oppression.” Talking about the color, she feels sentimental towards pink, “It is such a vibrant, fun and romantic color, I’m a Libra, ruled by venus it's pretty much my color.”

@brenda__ferrell @b_readybeauty

Owner of B Ready Beauty, Brenda Ferrell, an LA - native began her career in 2009. Through her journey, she is inspiring people to enhance their natural beauty. Having worked for large name events such as Vanity Fair, Oscars, Good Morning America, Access Hollywood, L’Oreal, and Smashbox, it was important for her to launch her own brand to provide the essentials for everybody. Staying authentic to herself, she says, “I love who I am, I am me, I don’t pretend to be anybody else”. Like a true feminist, Brenda believes the color pink is empowering, and also a crucial symbol for breast cancer awareness.

Augusto Schuster

@schusteroficial

All the way from Chile, Augusto Schuster is an actor, musician and singer who has released many groovy hit singles but there is more to him. As an empath he says, his dream would be to have “less suffering and pain in the world”. Passionate about his work, he believes the love he brings to everything he does makes him unique. Reflecting on the history of the color pink, the musician believes the color has evolved gracefully and he would dress and eat in pink if he could.

Camila Sepúlveda

A true believer in vegan life, chef, personal trainer, and activist, Camilla says it would be her dream to have everyone turn over to a plant-based life. Talking about pink, she adds, “the color is special because it’s playful and at the same time very innocent.” The health coach wears many hats throughout her day including one of a singer. Also releasing her single this year, the one person she would see in pink would be, no guesses here, Bad Bunny !

Jarry Lee

@jarrylee

Model, Musician, Actress and Entrepreneur, Jarry Lee is striving to add more titles to her name. Always ready for any red carpet, Jarry says her style is extravagant, lavish and over the top. Candidly speaking with us, she believes the people in her life make her feel grounded and special. While she rocks an all pink outfit to the fullest and we love to see it, she believes her dad who has never worn pink before, could do it better !

Lucas Machado

@luuucasmachado

Make way for Lucas Machado, the supermodel born and raised in Brazil, is now walking the runway for some of the major designers in the game including Rhude and Dolce & Gabbana. After signing with the best agency in Los Angeles, Lucas can be seen in major big budget campaigns around the world. Here to break the stigma around the color pink, he says “I believe we envision the color to be only feminine, that is just not the case, everyone should wear any color they want.”

Logan Compton

@logantheleo

Welcome our Vulkaner Alum, Logan Compton. The social media and marketing manager of a Los Angeles based beauty brand exudes self - confidence as he tells us why he thinks he is special, “I’m one of one, the only one, look at me.” As he walks us through his life, he reflects on being raised in a small town in North Carolina and having a pinchme moment when he moved to a big city like Los Angeles. While pursuing his dream of becoming an artist, he is challenging the stereotypical beliefs of masculinity attached to the color pink.

Philippe Uter

@philippeuter

Living his best life, from France to LA, celebrated stylist, Phillip Uter made his way into the industry by styling all the A-listers and elites of Hollywood and beyond. Staying true to his origin, he believes his French attitude, the good and bad, is what makes him unique. One thing he loves about pink is that it's a diverse color. “It can be of any form, cars, walls, and flowers, you name it” Asserting that the lively color puts everyone in a good mood, he reminisces a french song, ‘La Vie En Rose’, “It means live your life in pink, and I’m trying to do that everyday.”

@1renone

Aspiring animation director, Zhaki Zhao who studied art for almost 15 years is making his way in the industry. With his edgy persona and style, he says the color pink can be worn by anybody. While still in school, he believes his creativity stands out and there is nothing holding him back. Not shying away from the conversation, the young genius says, he would love to see his future daughter in all pink. Watch out for Zhaki Zhao as he assures us that the sky's the limit when it comes to dreaming big.

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