VASHTIE

Last year I took an amazing trip to Trinidad with Jonathan Mannion and his team. You can see my previous posts DAY 1, DAY 2, DAY 3, DAY 4

OUR GOALS:
1. A Photoshoot of moi, photographed by Jonathan Mannion.
2. A Doc/Interview of me discussing my heritage and roots.
3. Shoot a Lookbook for mt brand Violette
4. To spend time with family and “lime” (trans: chill and party) while eating some of the best food in the world!

Last night a special screening of the mini-doc was held at MANNION’S STUDIO, which was epic in itself…his work is a never-ending monstrosity. Despite this mini-doc being amazing because I had already watched the edit twice before, I was super petrified knowing others would see it. It’s an in depth and personal interview and I share pieces of myself in it, that I normally don’t.  I walked in visibly nervous and I didn’t know what to expect…

DESIREE & LINDSEY TJ HALL

THE FAM-A-LAM. Seeing them there made me feel much calmer…

JONATHAN MANNION & SAMMY ADAMS

ME & SAMMY ADAMS

BIANCA GOLDEN, JONATHAN MANNION, KARA BARNETT, MACHEL MONTANO, ANYA AYOUNG-CHEE, WYATT GALLERY

Producer KARA BARNETT and my teeth…

YOUNG SCOOZLE’S Lebrons and my ashy ankles in Timbos, about to watch the screening.

DANNY DEVITO & BIANCA GOLDEN

She introduced herself to me and I was like “Girl, I know who you are. I watch every season of ANTM”. It’s true. I don’t watch much TV, but I really get into the show…

After the screening I was asked to speak which was mortifying. Not only did my dear friends and perfect strangers just see me on camera sharing more than I’ve ever shared with most people, I now had to speak?! I rambled and probably made no sense because I was so nervous, but I was glad I spoke. Afterwards, many people came up to me and shared similar stories like mine…which made me feel better. It’s been like therapy in a way.

ELLE CLAY showing off her goods.

Thanks for holding my bag YOUNG SCOOZLE…talk about a stash pocket.

Everyone was asked to share comments and leave feedback on a chalkboard.

Then there was a party. Music, games, snacks and laughs!

ANYA, JONATHAN MANNION & VASHTIE

OSCAR & SABEL dancing…

ELLE CLAY making moves…