Tattoo artist and business owner Libbey June has always been an artist – but using skin as her canvas came later. After studying theatrical arts in college, June faced setbacks in pursuing her career due to the coronavirus pandemic. She pivoted roles to tattooing, and years later is a decorated artist who has opened her own business, Snailberry Studios, with her sister. June discusses tattooing, creating the culture of her own business and where tattoos fit in today's professionalism.
Riley Runnells is the editor of the Toledo City Paper, Mature Living Magazine and Findlay Living Magazine at Adams Street Media Company. She also spearheads the company's podcast and video efforts and is the co-TikTok manager. Riley has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Ohio University and obtained a dual minor in Entertainment Journalism and Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies. A born and raised Toledoan, Riley is excited to uplift her fellow community members through this project.
Libby Cassidy is the current Sales Coordinator and co-TikTok Manager at Adams Street Media Company, home of the Toledo City Paper. Since graduating from Bowling Green State University with a sociology and marketing degree in 2021, Libby has enjoyed becoming more involved in the Toledo community and is excited to use this platform to engage with her peers and learn more about their Toledo experiences.
Voices Around Us® is supported in part by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated by the City of Toledo and the Lucas County Commissioners and administered by The Arts Commission.