Arewà Basit

Basit Shittu is a non-binary Black Nigerian Brooklyn based Performance Artist, singer/songwriter, musician, and Co Founder of LEGACY: A Black Queer Production Collective. Basit made their television debut in MTV’s first queer dating show Are You The One. Through their artistry, Basit empowers all black folks and especially black trans, and femme folks. Their debut single “Fluid”, serves as a personal ode, love letter, and celebration of the fluidity in gender and sexuality

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Mal Blum

Mal Blum is a critically acclaimed and internationally touring musician, with 45 million streams on Spotify, two billboard charting albums, and original songs in projects for Netflix, Hulu, Showtime and more. The transgender artist and advocate makes their mark through their creative work and on social media, with over 40k followers on both Instagram and TikTok. They have experience in acting as well, on screen and in voiceover, and are a SAG member. Mal splits their time between New York and Los Angeles. In their free time they enjoy reality tv, small dogs and poetry. Mal recently announced that they are currently working on a new album. They seek to be one model for learning to inhabit one&#39;s body in transgender adulthood.

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Alexa Zaro

Olya, Somalia, Danusia, Catherine, Bri, Logan, Madeleine O, Diarra, Amanda, Jonzu, Chelsea W, Kaguya, Libby, Seana, Frankie, Marcia, Maria, Francesca, Tito, Yel, Ireland, Sophie, Molly T &amp; Vernon

Olya, Somalia, Danusia, Catherine, Bri, Logan, Madeleine O, Diarra, Amanda, Jonzu, Chelsea W, Kaguya, Libby, Seana, Frankie, Marcia, Maria, Francesca, Tito, Yel, Ireland, Sophie, Molly T & Vernon

Olya, Somalia, Danusia, Catherine, Bri, Logan, Madeleine O, Diarra, Amanda, Jonzu, Chelsea W, Kaguya, Libby, Seana, Frankie, Marcia, Maria, Francesca, Tito, Yel, Irel...

New Work December 2022

Alexa Zaro has come a long way from her small suburban town. Discovered on social media by her mother agency, her career kicked off at lightning speed when she couldn’t go anywhere in New York&nbsp;without seeing her face on billboards. Zaro’s tattooed-covered curves make her a standout in the industry and she’s unafraid of her redefining differences. It’s important to her to show up with a meditative and grounded approach with everything she does. She believes her light shines from within. Zaro is a show-stopping force that surely turns heads, and she passionately show up and shows out for it all.&nbsp;

Ananya Malagi

Ananya Malagi is an artist and model based in NYC, where she studies Fine Art with a focus in photography, video, and set design. Ananya brings her expression to her outfits and friendships, and is an aspiring film-maker and storyteller. She enjoys writing, cooking, and gardening in her free time, and strongly believes in the power of harnessing your own voice.

Anne Kreamer

Anne Kreamer embraces creative challenge - from her role as Worldwide Creative Director for Nickelodeon, to partnering in the creation of SPY magazine, to becoming a journalist and author in midlife. Her 2007 book Going Gray: What I Learned About Beauty, Sex, Work, Motherhood, Authenticity, and Everything Else That Really Matters launched a national conversation about authentic aging, and more books have followed. From co-founding <a href="https://www.wildandrare.com/">Wild &amp; Rare</a>&nbsp;with her daughter,&nbsp;a not-for-profit accessories business devoted to promoting biodiversity,&nbsp;to her new role as a model with We Speak, she celebrates and advocates for those without voice.

Ari Maerina

Ari is a Filipinx model, multidisciplinary artist, content creator, and diversity advocate; based in San Francisco. She’s passionate about being a face of inclusive representation, and when she is not modeling or creating she’s traveling, designing, reading, or spending time with her family.

Bri Scalesse

Bri Scalesse advocates for disability representation in the media and air travel rights for wheelchair users. She’s a viral social media influencer, with 36k followers on instagram, and 470k on TikTok. After her time as a professional dancer with The Rolettes, she now teaches young disabled women modeling at The Rollette&#39;s yearly conferences. Bri also has an MFA in Nonfiction Writing from Columbia University in New York City, where she now lives. Recently, she starred in the Academy Award and BAFTA qualifying film “As You Are”, about a young, queer, interabled relationship. She has modeled for Google, Victoria Secret, NARS, Sephora, UGG, Skims, Nike, Rimmel London, Urban Decay, Adidas, Tommy Hilfiger, Maybelline, and many more.

Chelsea LeSage

Chelsea LeSage is an award winning actor, model, director, producer, and musician. She’s also a popular social media influencer, with 575k Instagram followers. Born and raised in Massachusetts, Chelsea grew up with a love for sports, animals and the outdoors. She attended Marymount Manhattan College where she got her BFA in Acting in 2014, and is now a Resident Artist of Stag &amp; Lion Theatre Company. She is a botanist, poet, and animal rights activist, who can sing and play five instruments. In her spare time, Chelsea enjoys playing and composing classical and folk music, reading, frolicking through Central Park, and playing with animals.

Cherry Jaymes

Cherry Jaymes is a first generation Liberian-American. She is a nonbinary trans woman with a background in musical theatre, cosmetology and baking. Through social media, she has blossomed into modeling which she wants to use to normalize trans people in the media and advocate for civil rights issues.

Emily Addison

Emily is a multi-hyphenate creative from Rochester New York. She moved to Brooklyn in 2016 to pursue a&nbsp;career in modeling. She has a breadth of modeling experience including commercial, editorial, showroom, and runway. Additionally, she is a self-described bibliophile, avid foodie, and lover of art in all its forms.

Francesca Kohani

I&#39;m a beach girl at heart; born and raised in San Diego,&nbsp;I&#39;m first generation Iranian-American as the daughter of an immigrant Iranian father and Eurasian mother.&nbsp;Working with children and holistic healing with an emphasis on mental health, are my biggest passions. Through body positivity and self-love, I aim to advocate for myself, other women, and children everywhere. I am an advocate for the neurodiversity movement and inspire healthy living, thinking, and healing.

Gina-Sophia Zamudio

Originally from Los Angeles, Gina-Sophia is a unique soul that brings a fresh perspective and energy to every set. She is inspired by old school beauty icons and the strong women in her family.

Grace Edwards

Grace is a queer artist and model based in NYC. From photo assisting, to style assisting, to production, Grace dreams of creating spaces where everyone feels seen. Often described as calm, she believes getting to know yourself is the first step to a loving future.

Ireland Thompson

Ireland is a creativity geek as well as a model, student, and actress where she attends Temple University (Graduation Fall 2021) and studies Media Studies and production as well as theatre. She loves exploring new art forms and passions and currently has been interested in screenwriting, yoga, and art history. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and opportunity is something Ireland cares about for society, and she aspires to one day be a producer who can create meaningful stories while fighting for the representation that is needed in the film industry.

Jessica Hoppe

Jessica Hoppe is a Honduran/Ecuadorian author, model, and creator of @NuevaYorka, a social media blog with 40k followers inspired by the vibrant Latinx culture and community on the streets of New York. She began her career on social media, and has since been featured on ABC News and HBOMax. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Vogue, Paper, Refinery29 and more. She is a frequent and popularly sought out speaker for podcasts and panels, both instructional and motivational, on issues related to identity, addiction, and recovery. Jessica is a board member of Time of Butterflies, non-profit supporting families through domestic abuse recovery. She is currently writing her debut memoir, First In the Family, which is forthcoming in 2024 from Flatiron. It was her lifelong dream to become an author, and she shares her journey via social media, hoping to pull the curtain back on what it takes to land a book deal outside the so-called “traditional” pathways. Through her work, she advocates for underrepresented voices, and supports aspiring writers.

Jessica Tran

Jess is an Australian-Vietnamese/Chinese creative entrepreneur&nbsp;living in NYC. She&#39;s an impact marketing consultant, photographer, and long-time content creator and is currently writing her first novel about immigration and identity. She has worked with brands like Nike, Adidas, Google, Rent the runway, Glossier, Urban Outfitters, Uniqlo, Nordstrom and more. She uses her online platform to talk about self-expression, growth, critical thinking and sustainable and second-hand style. She also writes for her blog:&nbsp;<a href="http://jesstran.me/" target="_blank" style="color: #1155cc; font-size: small;">jesstran.me</a>&nbsp;

Kamila Hoe

<div style="color: #222222; font-size: small; text-decoration-color: initial;">Kamila Hoe, a captivating presence in the fashion world, embraces her identity as a curve model and Asian artist. Raised in New York by immigrant parents, Kamila celebrates a rich multicultural heritage, connecting through Mandarin, Cantonese, and Burmese, alongside English and Spanish.As a plus-size model and thought leader in tech and entertainment, Kamila blends beauty and brains. From high-profile beauty shoots to opening a Brooklyn Nets game with a dynamic dance performance and soul-stirring poetry at open mics, Kamila radiates self-love and an infectious sense of fun.With a passion for fitness, adventure, and an audacious spirit, Kamila is not just a model but a lifestyle. Her love for travel spans international and domestic destinations. From strutting down the bustling streets of New York to surfing the waves of Hawaii, Kamila&#39;s diverse background and interests makes her the perfect partner for brands seeking to connect with a broad audience and promote positivity. Elevate your brand narrative with Kamila – where fashion, technology, and a zest for life converge.</div>