Bentley Smith: Beauty, Grit, and the Rise of a Modern Muse

The 7th annual WIBA (World Influencers and Bloggers Awards) lit up the French Riviera on May 23, 2025, as top global content creators gathered at the legendary Hôtel Martinez during the Cannes Film Festival. The glamorous evening honored the digital world’s most impactful voices with a cocktail reception, Gala Dinner, and an electrifying awards ceremony featuring a live set by Panjabi MC.  

Love is evolving in today’s globalized, hyperconnected world. High-achieving individuals—both women and men—are no longer satisfied with fleeting romance or outdated relationship models. They are seeking depth, alignment, and a conscious partnership rooted in emotional maturity and personal growth

From fine jewellery and couture to luxury real estate and high-end consumer goods, the firm is redefining brand authority across media, culture, and digital influence. 

Shannon K brings an American personal dimension to Indian culture, enriched by her talent nurtured across Mumbai, London, and Los Angeles. Deeply influenced by her famous father, who made history in India, she is now carving her own path—steadily, confidently, and with growing recognition.

Contemporary femininity is conscious, intense, and assertive. It doesn’t ask for permission, it doesn’t conform—it expresses. It’s inner strength translated into style, freedom made visible through the body and the garment. Each frame tells the story of a woman who chooses, who claims her uniqueness and rewrites the rules of allure. A new visual language that celebrates identity and presence.

From a talented young guitarist in a successful pop-rock band to the co-founder of a global content agency, Josh Stockdale’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. As a teenager, he toured the UK with his band, playing in front of thousands at iconic venues like the O2 & Manchester Arena, and even worked with Johnny Depp’s Unison Music in Los Angeles. However, a desire to explore the world beyond the tour bus led him to a new chapter of creativity and adventure.