Kat Von D is an American multi-hyphenate creative, entrepreneur, and television personality. She first gained attention as an LA-based tattoo artist and rising star in the art world, launching her namesake tattoo exploration series, LA Ink. She has since consolidated her success by becoming a household name in the beauty industry. Kat launched her eponymous cosmetics line, KVD Vegan Beauty, and most recently, her own vegan shoe collaboration, Von D Shoes. She has been the recipient of numerous awards including PETA's Person of the Year and became a mainstay in the reality series landscape, starring in shows including Miami Ink, and LA Iink, before launching her own reality series, LA Ink. She is also well-known for her podcast, The Ride With Kat Von D and new YouTube channel, Kat Von D Beauty. Kat has a strong presence on Instagram and has successfully created her own, unique endavour from an array of platforms.