This is my first book cover for the memoir I’m writing here in Memoir S-K-O-O-L 📖✨ I’m sharing it as part of the creative process, so I’d really love your thoughts. What do you like about it? Is there anything you’d do differently or want to see explored visually? Reading a memoir while it’s being written is a rare thing — your perspective becomes part of the atmosphere around the story, and I’m grateful to be creating it in conversation with you. @Annie John

Please join me in answering these questions. 1. Who are you as a person? I’m a survivor, a creative, and a believer. I’ve lived many lives already—some beautiful, some incredibly hard—and all of them shaped who I am today. My faith grounds me, my family keeps me humble, and my creativity keeps me alive. 2. What do you do professionally? I’m a professional photographer, creative director, and coach with over 30 years of experience in modeling, acting, and the entertainment industry. I help people find their confidence, their voice, and their safety in an industry that doesn’t always protect them. 3. What’s something you love doing outside of work? I love spending time with my family, especially being a grandmother. I also love writing—telling true stories, reflecting on life, and creating meaningful projects that hopefully help others feel less alone. 4. What’s one fun or surprising thing about you? I was an international model as a teenager and appeared in a major music video back in the day—but my favorite role now is mentoring and protecting the next generation coming into this industry. 5. What are your dreams beyond Skool? My dream is to build safe, faith-rooted creative spaces—books, films, communities, and mentorship programs—that educate, inspire, and protect people. I want to leave behind something honest, healing, and lasting.

Happy New Year 2026🤩

Today is my first full day with my flame emoji on Skool! I was celebrating it last night when my friend told me I was super close! When that flame lit up it was glowing and glorious! Thank you SKOOL for celebrating my modest, yet consistent contribution to this amazing platform. Cristal Vancarson

ANNOUNCING MY MEMOIR Kuri-chan: Adventures of an American Model in Japan and the real stories that made me who I am Friends… I’m finally doing it. I’m writing my book — my REAL story — and the words are starting to come alive. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been filming little scenes from my life using GORC… scenes that you and I have talked about for years. The white van… the auditions… the heartbreaks… the victories… the crazy characters I survived and the angels God sent to protect me. For the first time ever, I’m turning my memories into actual film moments. It’s emotional. It’s healing. It’s powerful. And it’s all part of my new challenge in my Hollywood Model Academy community. One of the members told me: “You should make an ad for your book.” And he was RIGHT. So I’m doing it. This book isn’t just about modeling in Japan. It’s about the world behind the curtain — the beauty, the danger, the laughter, the trauma, the miracles… and the girl who survived ALL of it. I can’t wait to share it with you. Thank you for believing in me through every chapter of my life. The best part is… I’m only getting started. Stay tuned — the trailer is coming. And the book is coming. This is my story… finally told by me. Love, Cristal (Kuri-chan)