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Velonika Pomee is not just a trailblazing model but also a passionate activist dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion, and empowerment. Her advocacy work spans multiple causes, aiming to create a more equitable and just world.
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Fashion production emits 2-8% of global carbon emissions annually, generates the fastest-growing waste stream and pollutes rivers and streams through harmful dyes and chemicals....
Velonika Pome’e: Tongan, Activist, and First Polynesian Sports Illustrated Model
In May of this year, Velonika Pome’e became the first Polynesian woman to grace Sports Illustrated magazine’s annual swimsuit edition. “You guys travel to all these beautiful, exotic, tropical locations…”
Sports Illustrated model Velonika Pome'e on using her platform for positive change
Velonika Pome'e is a force to be reckoned with. Since making waves as the first Polynesian model to be featured in Sports Illustrated’s illustrious Swimsuit Issue...
On the Scene: Tongan American model Velonika Pome‘e
Tongan American model Velonika Pome‘e is the first woman of Pacific Islander descent to be selected for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue....
Velonika Pome’e (Model and Activist) interview
Activist and Sports Illustrated’s first Tongan swimsuit model Velonika Pome’e (15:45) joins the podcast...
How a Perris woman — beautiful, inside and out — became the face of Ashley Stewart
A nationwide social media contest and the personal journey towards self love launched 26-year-old Velonika Pome’e into the world of modeling....
I'm pioneering for change' – Pasifika plus-size Sports Illustrated model Velonika Pome’e speaks on redefining being body positive
Not only is Velonika Pome’e the first Pasifika woman to feature in world-known Sports Illustrated, she is a plus-size model putting Pasifika on the world map....