Making Mika
Metro|December 2018

Mikaela Martinez has spent years in fashion, starting off as a model then going into retail. Now, the mom of three is taking a step back, and living her life completely on her own terms

Isab Ella Lichauco
Making Mika

This story is from the December 2018 edition of Metro.

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