“Some people have mentioned that their hesitation to joining this project is because they don’t want to show what they look like without their hair cut and colored, without makeup, without their lashes and nails done. All of those things are super fun and feel great to have done…I love them as much as anyone!

The thing is, those are not the things that make us…US. What makes us the beautiful humans that we are is the smile we give to the world, the love that comes out from our hearts, the sparkle in our eyes. What makes us unique and beautiful is the bright light from within that shines out.

So here is my ‘no makeup, no shower, dark roots, chipped nails’ coronavirus portrait. I’ll bet you won’t even notice those things that I just mentioned! You’ll probably be happy to receive such a big warm smile from me! Guess what? It’s just the same the other way around! I won’t notice those things about you either! You are beautiful and wonderful and worthy just as you are. I hope you will join this project JUST AS YOU ARE!”