Naomi Shimada Author

Naomi Shimada is a host, writer and model with over 75k followers on Instagram. She has been featured in Vogue, Elle, The Observer and starred in campaigns for Nike, H&M and the Gap. Her writing has been featured in Elle, i-D and Refinery29. Naomi developed her platform, speaking out against oppressive practices and unrealistic beauty standards in the fashion industry. Now, she’s using her influence on social media to push the needle on conversations about humanity with the hopes of encouraging others to step out of their comfort zones.

Sarah Raphael is a digital journalist and editor. Her previous longstanding roles included Editorial Director of Refinery29, the leading global digital media company for women, and Digital Editor of i-D Magazine, part of Vice Media Group. She has written for numerous publications including The Guardian, Dazed, Vice, Vogue and Elle. Sarah has also lectured in digital journalism at the London College of Fashion, is a youth volunteer at a girls’ empowerment charity, and regularly speaks on the representation of women in the media at industry events.