Meet the faces of our community
who are helping to tell our story.
At Living Dappled, we’re all about women helping women thrive with vitiligo. And that means partnering closely with our own community to tell our collective story. Because the “vitiligo” story doesn’t belong to one of us—it belongs to all of us. These women with vitiligo are bringing their authenticity, vulnerability and confidence to our feeds—and our community.
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 Living Dappled Collective because it’s an incredible opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and spread awareness and positivity about vitiligo.”
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 Living Dappled 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.”
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. Since 2013, she has been creating honest and inspiring content that documents the highs and lows of living with vitiligo, from self-confidence struggles to milestone moments of self-love. Through her online platform, Natalie empowers others to embrace their skin, celebrate their individuality, and understand that vitiligo is not something to hide, but something to honour and celebrate. Her favorite hobbies are yoga, dining out (she’s also a food blogger!), writing and traveling.
“I am excited about joining the Living Dappled 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.”
Based in Texas, Joelle was diagnosed with vitiligo at just 4 years old and has lived her entire life navigating the world with the condition. After a traumatic childhood and harmful misconceptions—including being told she wouldn’t live past 18 because of vitiligo—she’s found healing, confidence, and gratitude for the life she now leads. Today, she creates content that uplifts moms and individuals with vitiligo, offering a safe space where they can feel seen and supported. Married to her high school sweetheart and a proud mom of two, she finds joy and creativity in the content she shares.
“I love storytelling about my skin to help others gain confidence in themselves. I want to spread awareness and love to those who need it.”
Gloria, who goes by “Glow,” is Brazilian-born and has lived in Portugal for 18 years. Diagnosed with vitiligo when she was 19, Glow once feared she would look “ugly” if her vitiligo spreading throughout her body. She tried treatment for a while, but over time decided the expense wasn’t worth it, and began the process of accepting herself and her vitiligo, even as it changed. She says the unconditional support of family, friends, and her husband have helped her learn to love every spot as it appears, and now uses her social platform to show glimpses of everyday life in a way that both normalizes vitiligo and showcases her neutral-loving aesthetic. Her favorite hobby is spending time with her toddler son and husband, especially going for walks with them.
“I am very happy to be part of the Living Dappled Collective because it always ends up giving my vitiligo a purpose, a chance to show that our world can be normal like any other person but a little more special because we are works of art.”
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.”
Aiesha Robinson, based in Montreal, QC, is a passionate advocate for self-love and confidence, driven by her journey with vitiligo since age 18. As a keynote speaker, teen coach, and fashion model, she inspires through storytelling and motivational talks. Aiesha is thrilled to join the Dappled Darlings Collective to empower others and share her story on a larger platform. In her spare time, she enjoys watching and playing basketball and indulging in reality TV.
“I want to be a voice and inspiration to the vitiligo community.”
From the ‘windy city’ of Chicago, Stephanie has lived with vitiligo for 15 years. After getting diagnosed at 16 years old, she felt like her world turned upside down and hid her vitiligo with makeup and clothing for the first 10 years of having the condition. Today she is ready to embrace it and share her story with the world, feeling more confident each day. Her hobbies include pilates, listening to podcasts, and going for walks.
“I want to show the world that we are meant to be seen as strong and unique. We need more women speaking out about their journey to help others.”
Melissa is a Toronto-born, Florida-raised content creator sharing relatable moments about life, marriage, beauty, fashion, and everyday Florida life with her 500M+ followers across social media—all while showing the world that she’s so much more than “the girl with vitiligo.” Diagnosed at 19, she embraces every spot and proudly represents those living with vitiligo, reminding others that our skin doesn’t define who we are.
“I’m thrilled to be part of the Living Dappled Collective and connect with a community that celebrates authenticity. A creative at heart, I love making everything from custom candles to tumblers—just one more way I express who I am: Melissa first.”
Wildy (pronounced “Will-dee”) was born and raised in Washington Heights, NYC, and now lives in North Carolina. Wildy is an artist, fashion designer, and founder of Wildflower Fields—a creative platform where she blends AI, digital art, and storytelling to celebrate diversity, beauty, and self-embrace. She was diagnosed with vitiligo at age 25, and though at first she did everything she could to hide it, in the years since she has turned her art into a way to represent and empower others who look like her. When she’s not designing, she loves gardening and going on walks to reconnect with nature and find inspiration.
“I’m thrilled to be part of the Living Dappled Collective to help amplify diverse voices and representation.”
Yasmin—or “Yaz”—is from London and works as a model and physician associate. Yaz was diagnosed with vitiligo around 8 years old. For years, she felt ashamed of her spots and her life revolved around covering them. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Yaz did some re-evaluating and decided “there are more important things in life than what people think of you, one of them being what you think of yourself.” She started focusing on enjoying her life in the skin that she’s in, and calls that the best decision she ever made. Now, Yaz creates content that spotlights her love of food and travel, along with behind-the-scenes peeks into the daily life of a working model as she travels to photoshoots and media events. In her spare time, Yaz dabbles in salsa dancing and is a regular at her gym.
“Where I once used to cover up my vitiligo, I now wear it with pride, and I’m excited to join the Living Dappled Collective to help others feel the same way too.”
Reshma is a California native currently based in the Bay Area with family roots in the Fiji Islands. Diagnosed with vitiligo when she was 5 years old, Reshma often felt confused and isolated by the condition and wouldn’t leave the house without makeup until she was 30 years old. Proof that you don’t have to choose between embracing or treating your vitiligo, Reshma continues to pursue various clinical options while also trying to show herself compassion and accepting her skin as part of her story. Sharing her journey and connecting with the vitiligo community has helped her realize she’s not alone and Reshma now uses her platform to share her take on life with vitiligo, parenting, and her love for rock climbing. In her downtime, you’ll find her hiking local trails or chasing after her toddler Rishaan with a cup of chai in one hand and fruit pouches in the other.
“I’m thrilled to be part of the Living Dappled Collective because I believe in the power of community and visibility.”