This month, get to know up-and-coming DJ and model Marley Parker .

Everyone was calm and sun-lit.It’s all good, I thought, relieved she hadn’t yet arrived.

Find her thoughts on confidence, beauty inspiration, and music below.

Marley Parker

On how she thinks Rihanna is spearheading change in the beauty industry:

Being a part ofFenty Beautywas amazing.

I grew up listening to Rihanna, and I’ve always respected her.

I think everything she’s doing at the moment is iconic.

DJ and model Marley Parker wearing pink eyeshadow and nude lipgloss

Earrings: Christofle ; Hoodie: Fendi; Trench: Drome

I think Rihanna has a beautiful gift of making women of color feel beautiful, fly, and important.

On her hair journey:

I used to hate my hair.

I believe it stems from internalized racism.

DJ and model Marley Parker waring pink eyeshadow, nude lips in a powerful pose

Earrings: Christofle ; Hoodie: Fendi; Trench: Drome

I rarely wash my hair, as natural oils are really good for moisture.

I started making my own hair products.

I combinewhipped shea butter,coconut oil,essential oils, andblack seed oil.

DJ and model Marley Parker wearing blue eyeshadow and a denim jacket and her curly afro

I practice self-care through mental consciousness.

It’s a super-pigmented and multiuse product.

On what makes her feel most confident:

DJ’ing makes me confident.

DJ and model Marley Parker with blue eyeshadow, a denim jacket, and her curly hair

Jacket: Nanushka ; Earrings: Hannah Jewett

It constantly allows me to attract other artists, making me more connected, knowledgeable, and confident.

DJ and model Marley Parker wearing blue and pink eyeshadow

A closeup of DJ and model Marley Parker wearing blue and pink eyeshadow, a slicked back hairstyle, and a pink jacket

Earrings: Hannah Jewett (left ear), Christofle (right ear); Top: Marques’Almeida