I believe passion meets purpose in every step of our unique lives. My mission is to inspire women to live fully; sensually, healthily, aligning with their deepest fulfillment.

I began my professional life at age 11 as an elite competitive swimmer, training under Coach Vladi Sapozhkov. Before athletics, I found joy in acting and painting. Life shifted in a different direction, only to arrive back years later. Excellence across disciplines, adaption to critique, and culturally diverse communication skills were instilled in me during this time.

Today, I am a model with experience in campaign work, runway, e-commerce, and music videos. Recently, I founded an iOS app designed to elevate campus ecosystems, promoting educational equity and sustainability. While founding a company has been deeply fulfilling, my non-negotiable purpose is spreading joy and blessings. The healing practices and artistic expressions I’ve collected over the years are gifts I feel called to share. Some of my portfolio includes working with multi-platinum recording artists, European Fashion House Designers, and various New York City based couture, lingerie, and streetwear houses.

My family influence has carefully curated my strong values and purpose in the world of design, entertainment, philanthropy, and service. From my opa pursuing interiors throughout Hollywood's elite and Los Angeles' most iconic properties, to my late uncle, who served as VP of Marketing at Burberry in it's prime. Alongside them, my mother and oma conveyed the value of creative expression, sacred womanhood, and the importance of being a multi-hyphenate woman. I carry forward the wisdom, integrity, and vision they poured into me each day.

My focus is to inspire women to live passionate, vibrant, and free lives, rooted in love and wellness. I am currently seeking representation with a like-minded agency that will support the expansion of my modeling, entertainment, and diverse pursuits, bringing this mission to an even broader audience.

With love,
Makena 

Los Angeles & New York City