"Born and raised in Muncie, Indiana I lived with my rad grandparents in a small town. Luckily my grandparents let me be artistic and express myself in ways they called 'unconventional'.
I was 12 when I walked into a tattoo parlor for the first time. I was mesmerized by the colorful flash, the tattooed artists and clients, and especially the sparkling jewelry cases. I left the shop with a simple steel ring in my ear (a piercing I still show off today!) and I knew that I had to be a part of that world!
My family was shocked when piercing, tattoos, and other forms of body modification became a HUGE part of my life. When my grandparents and I moved to Iowa I was 16. I got a job at some trendy music store and started adding to my already countless collection of piercings as well as stretching my ears. I forged friendships with local piercers and artists. I'd made up my mind... I was going to be a piercer. TODAY I feel I'm right where I need to be.
I'm grateful to share a workspace with Leo who has been the best mentor I could ask for. I'm confident in my current skills and I have got endless learning opportunities ahead of me. Piercing has always been important to me and now I get to share that joy with others - Not just by putting a hole in their skin, but by giving them a piercing and jewelry that accentuates their features, enhances beauty and boosts confidence. This is JUST THE BEGINNING of my career in body modification and I can't wait to see where I go from here!" |