Chanel RayChanel Ray is an up-and-coming creative writer and portrait photographer whose passion for storytelling came at a young age. As a biracial child raised in an area with little diversity, she found herself struggling with both her racial identity and sxual orientation- searching for avenues to express her thoughts and experiences, while also seeking places she could see herself properly represented. This, amongst many of her life's journeys, inspired "SOulfully You"- a book turned proactive set of exercises that go beyond the words on the page- creating a safe space through simplistic, yet imaginative meditative practices for both children and adults alike. Grounding, re-centering, and exploring your "inner child" with your own... free yourself to be "SOulfully You."She is now an aunt to a beautiful niece and nephew and lives in Los Angeles with her partner, professional photographer Stepha Dansky. Read More Read Less