Maven Viesha “Vi” Andrews (they/them) is an alumnx of our inaugural Maven Leadership Cohort. Born and raised in Miami, Vi Andrews is a community builder, marketing professional, producer and photographer. After losing 200 pounds and transforming their life through health and fitness, they are committed to inspiring others through their own journey of self acceptance and making the most out of life every day. They are most passionate about seeking Black queer liberation through storytelling and supporting storytellers to help get their work to the audiences that need to see it. Vi now calls Miami, Atlanta and Mexico City home.

These are all of the images that accompanied a four-part series where Maven Viesha “Vi” Andrews shared their personal journey and the growing insight that has accompanied it through a written narrative and images from their emerging lens-based practice. To read all of the narratives, click here to visit our Essays page.