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"We teach girls to shrink themselves, to make to themselves smaller
We say to girls: ' You can have ambition, but not too much
You should aim to be successful, but not too successful
Otherwise, you will threaten the man '
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Feminist: a person who believes in the social
Political, and economic equality of the sexes ( Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie )
Meet Estelle Cartier, Houston's most candid, yet Down to earth tattoo artist. Estelle is known as an independent and successful young woman. A 21 year old successful business owner that keeps everyone in check, but sometimes can't check herself.
But one day Estelle's independence will be put to the test when she meets Alton Nickelbee, Houston's most prestigious business owner and philanthropist; the finest chocolate brother in H-Town. Besides Alton's beauty, he has an obsession for tattoos and body art. So when Alton stumbles in for his next piece, can his ink be the reason for his future ?
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