Say hello to the founding members of the Dappled Darlings Collective, the women who serve as the faces and voices of Living Dappled. These powerhouse advocates are living boldly with vitiligo by bringing their authenticity, vulnerability and confidence to our feeds—and our community.
Sonya Danita Charles
Sonya is from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She was diagnosed with vitiligo at 8 years old. Sonya uses her platform to share inspiration and information related to body positivity and redefining beauty standards. She’s playing an important role in creating a more diverse and inclusive environment online and off for us all.
“I am thrilled to be a part of the Dappled Darlings Collective because there is nothing more empowering than working with a group of like minded individuals who are all working towards achieving a mutual goal to make this world a better place.”
Sonya
Natalie Ambersley
Natalie is from London. She was diagnosed with vitiligo at 3 years old. Since 2013, she has been creating content that documents her vitiligo journey. Her goal is to empower others with the condition and demonstrate that vitiligo doesn’t have to hold you back. Her favorite hobbies are yoga, dining out (she’s also a food blogger!), writing and traveling.
“I am excited about joining the Dappled Darlings Collective because I love the work Living Dappled does to support and uplift the community. Working with Living Dappled aligns with my own personal passion and experiences with the condition.”
Natalie
Lid’ya Rivera
Lid’ya is a native of Georgia and still calls it home. She was diagnosed with vitiligo 38 years ago. Today, she is a published author, navy veteran, confidence coach, filmmaker, and inspirational speaker passionate about film, advocating, and encouraging others to discover their beauty from within. Lid’ya utilizes her platform to share uplifting and motivational content focused on vitiligo, confidence-cultivating and faith. Her passions include writing, storytelling, spending time with family, traveling, and indulging in iced coffee (oat milk shaken espressos to be exact).
“Joining the Dappled Darlings Collective excites me because it amplifies our mission to increase awareness and understanding of vitiligo, showcasing our community and our stories to the world.”
Lid’ya
Aiesha Robinson
Aiesha Robinson is based in Montreal, QC. She was diagnosed with vitiligo at age 18. Aiesha is a passionate advocate for self-love and confidence, driven by her journey with vitiligo. As a keynote speaker, teen coach, and fashion model, she inspires others through storytelling and motivational talks. In her spare time, she enjoys watching and playing basketball and indulging in reality TV.
“I am thrilled to join the Dappled Darlings Collective to empower others and share my story on a larger platform.”
Aiesha
Victoria Santiago
Victoria is from Kentucky. She was diagnosed with vitiligo in 2016 at the age of 25. Her diagnosis fueled a passion for advocating self-love and acceptance. Victoria is passionate about sharing beauty, skin positivity, and vitiligo content, and loves connecting with her audience through makeup tutorials, self-care tips and motivational stories. When she’s not creating content, she enjoys spending time with her kids and engaging in their favorite activities.
“I’m thrilled to be part of the Dappled Darlings Collective because it’s an incredible opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and spread awareness and positivity about vitiligo.”
Victoria
Rita Adams
Rita is from Mexico and lives in Texas today. She was diagnosed with vitiligo at 19. Rita creates beauty content for YouTube, Instagram and TikTok where she loves sharing cruelty-free makeup finds. Her long-form videos are informational and gorgeous. She loves to read and spend time with her rescue dogs and cats.
“I’m very excited to showcase living a carefree vitiligo life.”
Rita