MONTHLY BEAUTIES | Gabby Mendonca
Editor’s Note:
As we approach the end of 2020, Bold Blind Beauty is taking it slow this month however we thought it’d be cool to republish a few of our most popular posts of 2020. YouTuber, Gabby Mendonca, was a Monthly Beauty, Woman On The Move, and a Bold Blind Beauty contributor.
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Representation Matters! Bold Blind Beauty believes that “Real Beauty Transcends Barriers.” Today’s Cover Model, Gabby Mendonca, is a beautiful 21-year-old blind YouTuber. Not unlike many young women, Gabby has struggled with accepting herself and is sharing lessons on how she’s learning how to embrace her beauty. To learn more about Gabby visit her social media platforms and stay tuned for her story to be featured here in Women On The Move.
Following is personal and empowering insight from Gabby.
Being visually impaired has never defined me as an individual, but instead enhances my abilities to adapt to new environments and hone in on my creativity.
~Gabby Mendonca
Gabby’s Social Media Platforms:
- Instagram: @itss_g_
- Facebook: @gabbymendonca
- Twitter: @itss_g_
- Youtube: @GabriellaMendonca
Image Description:
- Featured Image is a photo of Gabby posed standing outside on a lawn in bright sunshine. Her long dark hair cascades over both her shoulders in soft curls. She’s wearing a black outfit (leggings and a long sweater/jacket with light-colored flats.
- Beyond Sight Magazine Cover –The masthead is teal with “Beyond Sight Magazine” in black text. The dot on the ‘i’ in ‘sight’ is the eye used for our 2020 Year of Vision Campaign (described HERE). There are 3 lines of white text to the left of Gabby’s photo that says “Crushing Digital Media In College.” In the bottom right corner is a yellow circle with an illustration of Abby looking at a reflection of herself in a standing mirror. She has on a teal dress and a white hat with a black band. In her right hand is her white cane. And of course, she’s sporting her signature explosive hairstyle (peeping from under her hat in the back), and “Monthly Beauties” is yellow text under the circle.
CREDITS:
- Cover by Daniel Lubiner