
To Mom, LaShan
This company was designed 100% with my mother LaShan, in mind. Hence the name, For Shan. She lived a beautiful life and was such a kind and gentle soul. There wasn't a person in the room, stranger or friend to her, that she wouldn't try to hug away any pain they may have had at the time. Even though she left a warm, lasting impression on everyone she met, after she suddenly passed in 2012, I always wondered would her mental/emotional quality of life been better if she was able to live outside of the stigma that getting basic mental help wasn't ok. A question I'll unfortunately never be able to answer, but spurned a passion in me to make sure that the stigmatization around mental health continues to fall and that everyone is able to access the help and resources they need.
This company is to honor and in honor of her.
Love Always,
L'Orèal Del-Vonnè
Born May 28, 1988 in the blessed city of Baltimore, MD, my journey through life has been one for the books. I attended a variety of schools from private and homeschool, to public and excelled in academics as well as sports. My goal after graduating from high school was to attend my dream college to study Graphic Design. I was accepted to my dream school twice, once in the Fall then once the following Spring, but finances and lack of scholarship fundings deferred that dream. I viewed a commercial stating that Uncle Sam loved putting people through college for a small commitment of time to the military, so I joined the United States Army at the ripe age of 18. Here I have stayed for the last 17 years through multiple unit assignments and two overseas deployments. And yes, I finally accomplished my goal of obtaining my undergraduate and graduate degree.
I'm a Blerd through and through who loves anime, good books, documentaries, and just about every genre of movies. I enjoy good music that speaks to the soul and the others that help you to turn up as needed. I'm an Artist, just as my mother was, drawing mostly with a regular pencil and in black and white on canvases. I love a good nature walk, taking in the scenery and smells, and time on or near the Ocean where the crashing waves, whispers of the crowd, and the smell of fresh Funnel Cakes, boardwalk fries, and caramel popcorn warms my soul.
Above all else, I'm human and recognize that a healthy and balanced mental is everything in this life. If I can reach somebody and let them know that no matter what it looks like right now, everything really will be ok, then I will gladly do so. As best put by my own therapist, the light in me will always honor the light in you, even if you think your light is extinguished.
