Jordyn Brown

Portland

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Writer and lover of stories in many styles — poems, movies, music. rom-com aficionado (she/her)

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What You Should Know About APOL1-mediated Kidney Disease-And It's Impact On Black Americans

2 months ago | essence.com | Jordyn Brown

Did you know that APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD) is a serious genetic disease that impacts people of African ancestry? AMKD affects thousands of Black women and men, however, it’s not yet widely known or diagnosed in the United States. Therefore, we want to recognize AMKD Awareness Day, held annually on the last Tuesday of April.
Product Of The Week: Ceremonia Perfume Mist De Guava For Hair & Body | Essence

2 months ago | essence.com | Jordyn Brown

Composite by India Espy-Jones In an industry where there is an overwhelming amount of product launches daily, Product Of The Week helps you cut through the noise. To help you find your new beauty and wellness favorites, this series highlights the tried-and-true products that our writers can’t live without.
WATCH: In The Studio With Danessa Myricks | Essence

Mar 28, 2025 | essence.com | Jordyn Brown

The Queens, New York, native took a leap of faith and launched an eponymous cosmetics brand that’s now a major force in the global beauty industry.
How Donni Davy Built Half Magic By Following Her Intuition | NaturallyCurly

Mar 27, 2025 | beautycon.com | Jordyn Brown

Donni Davy didn’t set out to become a beauty brand founder, let alone a makeup artist. This might come as a shock to fans of Davy, whose cult-favorite beauty looks on HBO’s hit show Euphoria’s have been integrated deep into the zeitgeist and onto everyone’s mood boards. The makeup artist was initially on a completely different career path: she was a photographer. “I was an art kid; I was into painting, colors, and glitter. etc. I had no real interest in makeup growing up,” she tells Beautycon.
WATCH | Mom Creates Skincare Line for Young Melanated Skin | Essence

Mar 10, 2025 | essence.com | Jordyn Brown

This week on Shop Essence Live we talk to Patrice Chappelle, a powerhouse mom and entrepreneur, turned frustration into innovation when she and her son Bron Echols co-founded MelanBrand Skin, a game-changing skincare line designed for young melanated skin. After tirelessly searching store shelves and finding nothing safe, effective, and truly made for her children’s unique skin needs, Patrice knew it was time to create what was missing.
WATCH | Black-Owned Body-Sized Luxury Towels! | Essence

Mar 10, 2025 | essence.com | Jordyn Brown

On this episode of Shop Essence Live in partnership with New Voices Family, we highlight Camille Newman, a fashion industry veteran, who founded Body by Love. She created luxurious, extra-large bath towels after struggling to find high-quality towels that offered full coverage and comfort. Inspired by her search for soft and generously sized bath towels, Camille designed Body by Love to enhance our bathroom rituals.
WATCH | Black-Owned Candles that give every purchase a purpose! | Essence

Mar 10, 2025 | essence.com | Jordyn Brown

This week on Shop Essence Live in Partnership with New Voices Family we feature Myia Spivey, co-founder of Be Light Candle RE. Myia is a passionate entrepreneur dedicated to creating unique candles that give back to underserved communities. She was inspired to create Be Light Candle RE after witnessing the impact of her family’s nonprofit and wanting to develop a business that could combine her love for candles with giving back to communities in need.
WATCH | Beads, Beats & Black Girl Magic | Essence

Mar 5, 2025 | essence.com | Jordyn Brown

The road to the ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ is paved with beads, the lively sounds of brass bands, and the unstoppable spirit of the Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale.
Money Manipulation | Essence

Oct 31, 2024 | essence.com | Jordyn Brown

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, including financial abuse, visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline or call 1-800-799-7233. Visit Ujima’s website for more information and resources. By getting educated and involved, you can be a crucial part of the solution and help create a safer, more supportive environment for all survivors. Nearly all survivors of domestic violence face a hidden form of control that’s rarely discussed: financial abuse.
WATCH: Nandi Howard Tests Lancôme’s Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation | Essence

Oct 7, 2024 | essence.com | Jordyn Brown

Join ESSENCE’s very own VP of Content, Nandi Howard, as she tries out the game-changing Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation! Watch as she breaks down how this lightweight, long-lasting foundation keeps her looking flawless all day long—whether she’s in meetings, on set, or out and about. Discover why this versatile formula is set to become your new beauty staple. Get ready for pro tips, shade matches, and fun beauty moments with Nandi!

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