Dani Coyle is an artist, photographer, intersex advocate and model living in Berlin. In an essential read exploring the lack of support for those who don’t fit into the gender binary, Dani shares her journey of self-acceptance.
Read MoreLala Love is a wardrobe stylist, self-love influencer and model. In 2019, she appeared on Channel 4’s Naked Beach, a first of its kind series that encourages people to love themselves despite their insecurities or ‘flaws’ - she’s a powerful, positive and pink loving naked lady, and we’re here for her!
Read MoreJasvinder Sanghera, CBE is a campaigner for those experiencing forced marriages and honour-based abuse. As a teenager, she refused a forced marriage and ran away from home. In later life, she founded the first UK helpline to support victims and successfully campaigned for forced marriage to become a criminal offence. Hers is the ultimate story of rising from shame into glory.
Read MoreOcto Octa is a DJ, producer, label owner and BBC Radio 1 resident based in New Hampshire. In one of our favourite contributions to date, she speaks to us about the healing power of music, love, performing and kissing under the light of the moon.
Read MoreKadeena Cox is a UK based Paralympic champion who has achieved gold medals at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio, the 2015 World Championships in Doha and the 2016 Track World Championships in Montichiari. We spoke to her about mental and physical strength and resilience, and the highs and lows of training and recovery. A real-life superhero.
Read MoreIbi Meier-Ourituemeka is a natural beauty and wellness expert, creative entrepreneur and founder and creative director of The Afro Hair & Skin Co. For Issue 1 of Ash Magazine, we spoke to her about ‘otherness’ in mainstream beauty spaces and the importance of catering to the specific needs of black women.
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