About Me

Inspired by bell hooks’ belief that “love is an action,” I see creation and storytelling as my way of practicing love.

Originally from the Bronx, New York, and now based in New Jersey, my experiences and perspective on the world have become the foundation for what I create. As a first-generation child of immigrant parents, I grew up surrounded by the rich cultural expressions of Burkina Faso and Côte d’Ivoire, shaping  who I am. However, as a naturally curious child obsessed with fashion, I felt I was gifted with an appreciation for artistic expression. From traditional wear like Faso Dan Fani and Kita, to the streetwear that embodies the place I grew up in, and even archival fashion that reflects my mature taste, fashion has always been the language that fed my imaginative mind. It provided me with gateways to stories that connect people: love, culture, identity, experience, and, of course, dreams.

As a creative, I strive not only to bring people into the worlds I create, but also to produce work that reflects both the people who bring it to life and the audience it’s intended for. I’m especially passionate about creating images that allow people of color to exist as they are—without being reshaped or repackaged to fit someone else’s expectations or made more palatable for another gaze. My work is an invitation to see us in our fullness, honoring the beauty, individuality, and humanity already within us.

My journey as a creative began with my nail business, Nailed.ByM, which I’ve built over the past six years. Born out of a desire to create community during a time of quarantine and rooted in fostering self-expression, it became my  foundation in both artistry and entrepreneurship. I later expanded into photography—a space that feels natural to me as the daughter of a videographer and photographer.

In my creative direction and photography, I take on both the technical and editorial processes—shooting, editing, and curating—but the heart of my work lies in collaboration. Working alongside friends and fellow creatives as models, stylists, and collaborators, each project becomes a shared experience. My final images reflect not just a concept, but the energy and story behind it. Across all of my work, I aim to create narratives that connect and resonate because, at its core, love is an action, and creation is one of the ways I practice it.