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Breanna is from Colorado where she met her now husband. They have been best friends since the 6th grade. They now call Oregon their home state with their 2 cats, Jack and Turkey, and their English bulldog, Lola. Breanna went to three different culinary schools. It’s safe to say that she loves to cook, especially Japanese dishes. Sushi is her go-to meal when she eats out. Her favorite memory is when she visited Thailand where she took a cooking class and (separately) got to bathe with an elephant. Breanna is a movie fanatic, though horror movies are her top pick. Her hobbies include traveling, thrifting, and exploring wineries. 

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Mariah has been serving smooth skin here at Urban Waxx since 2019. She is an Oregon native and happily calls the PNW home with her four adorable cats. When she needs time for self-care she loves to shop, do her own nails, or watch anime and Marvel movies. Her favorite colors consist of pink, orange, purple, and black. Which matches her favorite holiday, Halloween. Mariah is always up for Thai food and loves anything that smells like roses.

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Growing up, Sam was a Military brat before they settled down in Hillsboro, OR. Sam has lived in the Portland area ever since. Her girlfriend, family, and close friends mean the world to her. Recently, she added two kittens, Mochi and Mina to her family. In Sam’s spare time, you can find her at local drag shows or cuddled up at home watching murder mystery movies. Sam has been a vegetarian/pescatarian since she was a toddler. Her favorite meal is anything Italian, she could easily eat pasta every day. Most of Sam’s summer days are spent on the water and she is always down for an adrenaline rush no matter the time of year. Ziplining, parasailing, snowboarding, ATVs, boating, you name it, Sam is in. She also enjoys traveling to experience a new city’s restraints, museums, arcades, and music scene. 

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Ariana was born and raised in Portland and she comes from a big family. Her father’s side of the family hails from Panama and includes 11 siblings, while her mom has 5. Ariana is the proud owner of a mini Aussiepoo named Truffle, whose name was inspired by her love of cooking. She has a deep passion for food and enjoys discovering all that Portland’s food scene has to offer. Her favorite dessert is frozen yogurt, which she loves to indulge in. Ariana’s preferred sports to both watch and play are soccer and basketball. During her free time, she enjoys binge-watching comedy or true crime shows while online shopping from the comfort of her home.

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Mia is a Pacific Northwest local who was raised in Washington along with her two elder sisters. She now calls Oregon home with her trustworthy companion, Hank. She has a passion for the beauty industry and will be starting cosmetology school in the coming months. Mia is always up for a road trip, but she insists on having a killer playlist. Her perfect day would involve an afternoon of playing golf and an evening of binge-watching New Girl while relishing a plate full of tacos.

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Maya was born and raised in Eugene and is currently taking a Real Estate class at Lane Community College. Her goal is to volunteer for a summer in New Zealand on an alpaca farm. Maya is always game for a trip to the coast to hunt for agates or to play some Volleyball, she played for 4 years. Her favorite animated movie growing up was Surfs Up and her favorite kind of books to read are memoirs. Hawaiian food is Maya’s go-to but her most loved restaurant is Ta Ra Rin in Eugene.

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Sarah was born and raised on a farm in Silverton, Oregon. One of her favorite memories from when she was younger was learning to bake with her grandma. She was a barista for over 5 years and her love for a good cup of coffee is strong. During the summer of 2022, Sarah traveled with the PRCA rodeos across Oregon as the St. Paul Rodeo Queen. When she isn’t working, you will find her in the arena with her quarter horses W and Jazz. Sarah’s future goal is to attend Esthetics school and obtain her license. A few of her favorite things include exploring the outdoors, especially with her corgi, Tucker, BBQ food, and music.

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Ellie was an only child born and raised in Canby. She has moved to Seattle, Dallas, and is now happily back in Canby with her two pups, Ben and Pinto, and her son, Graham. Most of her days consist of playing with her son, watching Bluey, and sharing snacks. In her spare time, she loves to jump on her Peloton bike or lift weights. Ellie loves to try new restaurants but is happiest when the menu has either dumplings, any Mexican food dish, or a burger. 

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The oldest of four, Alexa was born and raised in Mcminnville, Oregon. She now calls Newberg home with her partner, Brian. Her passion for self-growth drives her to always strive for the best version of herself. Alexa is an open book and loves connecting with people on a deeper level. She has a keen interest in health and wellness and loves preparing meals from scratch. If the sun is shining, you will find Alexa basking in the sun, with loads of SPF of course. Hiking, traveling, reading, journaling, thrifting, and working out are among her favorite pastimes.

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Julia is from a rural town on the Oregon Coast where she grew up training as a pre-professional ballet dancer, and cherished watching wild bunnies roam around her through town. Her brown miniature dachshund, Jerry, is her beloved companion and her friends and family are incredibly important to her. Julia enjoys creating little rituals in her life, such as buying flowers to brighten up her home or watching movies in the theater twice a month. She values self-care and indulges in activities like getting her nails done, at-home facials, and taking bubble baths. Summer is Julia’s favorite season but the one thing she loves more than basking in the sun is an iced matcha latte.

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Julia has called Oregon home her whole life along with her identical twin and two younger siblings. Family is important to Julia and she loves nothing more than spending time with them. Julia is an avid reader and an animal lover. She relishes spending time in nature, whether it’s hiking, backpacking, camping, or simply soaking up the sun in her backyard. Traveling and discovering new places is one of her passions, and to date, her favorite destinations have been France and Nicaragua. She has tried thrilling activities such as zip-lining and bungee jumping, and skydiving is next on her bucket list.