"I will fully say with my whole chest that I would not be the person that I am, and I would not have the skills and the understanding of myself to be in this career as comfortably as I am had she not raised me the way that she did. To be able to play in that space and respect that freedom and love color, fashion, and creating things. I think all of that can be traced back to Kelly Watson. I genuinely believe it is because of the threads that she sewed. She allowed me to discover myself and that I love what I do today.' @lachrwatson shares how instrumental their mother has been in their lives in our latest issue. What a Wonderful World Photos @lelanief Fashion Editor @shandilatee Makeup @deannamelluso for @maccosmetics Hair: @tak8133 for @oribe #blancmagazine #blackowned #diversitymatters #fashion #winter #art #music #culture #instagram #new #magazine