Riley REED is a multimedia storyteller, socially conscious artist and the creator of Woke Beauty—a photography movement and self-actualization tool that celebrates the inherent resilience of women everywhere.

Formerly Riley Blanks, Riley’s work serves to question the lenses of beauty and power. As a communication artist, she uses self-portraiture and thoughtful photography to capture the world in a different light, one that centers life’s intersections, the experiences of women of color and the curiosities behind our collective identities. Over the years, her projects as a writer and photographer have been featured in publications like NPR StoryCorps, Forbes, Camille Styles and Tribeza. As a creative, she has worked with brands like TJ Maxx, Unilever, Dove and Fanm Djanm to create everything from social media campaigns to editorial spreads and life-size exhibitions.

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