Love Island's Olandria Carthen Gets Candid About Beauty Standards
In this Essence exclusive, Love Island USA Season 7 standout Olandria Carthen opens up about beauty standards, cultural expectations, and how she’s learned to embrace her own style and confidence both on and off screen. The conversation goes beyond reality TV drama to explore her personal journey with self-image, how she challenges conventional norms, and the messages she hopes to send to fans about authenticity and owning your beauty on your own terms.