Wicked: Sovereignty
Captured by Mitchell Royel, this moment vibrates with the electric pulse of breaking free—we're playing "Breakfast" by Dove Cameron, creating an anthem of self-discovery that echoes louder than any expectation.
Captured by Mitchell Royel, this moment vibrates with the electric pulse of breaking free—we're playing "Breakfast" by Dove Cameron, creating an anthem of self-discovery that echoes louder than any expectation.
“There’s a moment when you realize the narrative others have written for you is nothing more than a rough draft—and you’re the author of the final masterpiece.
Growing up, I was always told who I should be. The good girl. The perfect image. The carefully curated persona that fits neatly into everyone else’s expectations. But true magic happens when you tear up that script and write your own.
Friendship isn’t about matching outfits or taking the same paths. It’s about seeing each other’s raw, unfiltered potential—even when the world can’t. It’s about standing together when everyone else tries to tear you apart.
I’ve learned that transformation is not a destination. It’s a continuous rebellion. Every day, I choose to shed the layers of expectation, to embrace the complexity of my own becoming. My worth isn’t defined by how well I fit into someone else’s idea of perfection.
They said I was too much. Too loud. Too different. I say: Good.
My power comes from the moments I’ve chosen myself. The times I’ve stepped into the unknown, knowing the only approval I need is my own. Friendship taught me that. True connection isn’t about agreeing—it’s about seeing each other’s light, even when the world tries to dim it.
To every person who’s been told they’re too much: You are not too much. You are exactly enough.
This is not just a journey of self-discovery. It’s a revolution.
For good.”
-Ryder