"I have SO many amazing SHEROES...
my mom, aunts, and grandmother inspire me."
- Rainia
I absolutely LOVE Rainia's passion for world and local travel, for rich culture and music, for education, for treasured moments with friends and family - whether that means globe-trotting with them to Europe or sharing some time together over an award-winning movie and dinner.
Born and raised in Bay Area and as a graduate of both San Francisco State and Golden Gate University, Rainia's care for the people in her life extends well-beyond her family and friends and into her life's work. She currently works heavily with troubled youth all while also working towards completing her licensing as a marriage and family therapist.
This daughter, friend, sister, counselor, world-traveler, and beautiful woman comes from a long line of other strong and and beautiful women (her Sheros!) who have helped her become who she is - and I am extremely proud that she chose to step in front of my camera, inspire other women through a glimpse into who she is, and celebrate her life in this way.
If you could live in any country, which would it be and why?
"I'd like to split my time between the Bay Area and a country in the Caribbean or South America."
If you could meet anyone in history, who would it be and why?
"Nelson Mandela and Frida Pablo! I like to mix art and social justice."
"Embrace everything about yourself -
there's no one else in the world like you and that makes you special."
What do you think makes a woman beautiful?
"Our passion."
What do you appreciate most about your life now?
"That I REALLY like myself and [have] learned to embrace myself."
Photography by Heartbox Photography
Hair/makeup: Beauty by Keziah