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bianca chardei richardson

Americas Next Top Model Alum , Howard University Alum ,

Lifestyle Editor & Vanguard Nation Podcast Host  for Monarch Magazine, Media Personality, Activist, FOUNDER of LoveYourself Always Inc

Lifestyle Journalist , Motivational Speaker , Author of The Stylish Taste Bud

 

Born in Columbia, SC and bred in Washington, DC. BiancaChardei has been a part of the entertainment industry since the tender age of 10. As a child, Bianca was always intrigued by Arts. She was featured in various Wal-Mart commercials, PBS programs, hosted her own televised talk show and even taught Liturgical Dance. BiancaChardei has a BA in Journalism and Fashion Merchandising with a concentration in Public Relations From Howard University. Upon entering college , Bianca immediately began working on her career .She grew a strong appreciation for the diversity and the vast Arts outlet that DC embodies. She became a freelance fashion writer for various publications, modeled in DC fashion Week and became the face of many local boutiques. She soon became one of DC’s most requested and valued models which eventually led her to Fashion Scene in NY and LA. Since 2006, Bianca has been featured in various BET Rip the Runway commercials, NYFW and graced the runway’s of the some of the most respected and top designers nationally and internationally. In 2009, Bianca landed a spot on the 13th season of the hit show America’s Next Top Model. Since the show she has been featured in Campaigns for Jeffrey Campbell Shoes, Indique Hair International and three upcoming Fall Campaigns, Espion and Collection, Aman Itomi Jewelry Collection. In 2015 Bianca was one of the faces of Maggy London, a women’s ready to wear line carried in Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, Belk and Aman Itomi Collection & and International Luxury Hair Line, Lux Extensions. Bianca is also the face of Aman Itomi Jewelry.

 

 

 

In 2008 Bianca started her nonprofit, LoveYourself Always Inc, an organization geared toward Women and Girls while attending Howard University in Washington, DC. The main objective and mission of LoveYourself is to increase self esteem in young women through self grooming, innovative and holistic activities.  LoveYourself is Currently comprised  of young ladies ages 4-17 . The Organizations hosts, Summer Camps, Saturday Academy Sessions, Empowerment Events, Afterschool Tutoring and more. As an extension of LoveYourself, Bianca Chardei conducts Character Education Workshops in Public Schools. Workshop Topics Include : Self Esteem Building, The Importance of Healthy Relationships, Sexual Health, Literacy, Finances, the Importance of Higher Education, Hygiene, Fashion & Beauty Hair, Skin & Nails) Tips, Nutrition, Wardrobe , Runway , and Many More. The Primary Objective of the workshops is to increase the self esteem of young women through activities that enable students to carefully identify and define positive self love, self image and the importance of making healthy life decisions. Secondary Objectives include increasing writing skills, comprehension , problem solving and critical thinking. Bianca Utilizes theatre, visual art and music as her creative tactics to keep students engaged and interested. LoveYourself Always Inc, Strives to provide empowerment services to all women and girls regardless of their economic , ethnic or religious status

 

Bianca is the Founder and CEO of 27andCO, a boutique Media Firm specializing in MultiMedia Strategic Marketing for Fashion, LifeStyle , Beauty Brands and Professionals. For more information visit 

twenty7andco.com

 

BiancaChardei is based in SC and currently between DC & NY, reading for films, a red carpet host, an Entertainment TV Correspondent for various TV Stations and Publications. Bianca makes various appearances on TV Networks as a Guest and Expert not only discussing Fashion, LifeStyle and Beauty but Community Issues such as Domestic Abuse, Race Relations, Racism in the South, Gun Violence(Bianca's brother was murdered in 2012), Women's Issues and many more. Bianca also delivers keynote speeches across the US. Bianca is also currently a Glambassador for Glamour Magazine and Black Radiance Cosmetics. BiancaChardei travels as an Educational Consultant across the US conducting workshops on Character Building, Self Esteem and the Importance of Healthy Decision Making. Bianca is currently a National Surrogate for 2020 Presidential Candidate Tom Steyer.

 

BiancaChardei is a phenomenal young lady that continues to leave a lasting positive impression with everyone she encounters. Her spirit of Influence is truly changing lives. 

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2016- The State Media Company

TOP 20 under 40

Black Pages Top 40 under Under 40

Who’s Who Amongst Young African American Women in the US

Best of DCWashington

DC’s WKYS 30 under 30

Howard University Fashion Law Intellectual Award

Complete List Furnished Upon Request.

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