ESSENCE Magazine
Girls United
How Marsai Martin Turned Her Passion To Profit
By: Giana Levy
Actress and businesswoman Marsai Martin graced the Beautycon stage to discuss her relationship with beauty, career passions and most recent business venture with press-on nails.
During a fireside chat with ESSENCE CEO Caroline Wanga, the conversation touched on Martin’s beauty evolution during her career.
These Entertainers Are Disrupting Traditional Beauty Standards
By: Giana Levy
Entertainers Jony Sios, Saucy Santana and Evan Mock shared how they disrupt beauty standards through self-expression and honoring their aesthetic.
In a candid conversation moderated by Akili King, ESSENCE Senior Beauty Editor, TikTok influencer Sios opened up about how they didn’t allow the fear of judgment to stop them from breaking boundaries. “I was scared at first,” Sios said.
“But as you do it, it’s something so free about breaking your boundaries and exploring yourself. That’s what brings you further in life, whatever your goals are.”
Beautycon Gets Real About The State Of Beauty
By: Giana Levy
Beautycon 2023 opened the floor for conversations surrounding the evolution of beauty and consumerism over the years.
Zara Rahim, a cultural commentator, sat with panelists Tess Holliday, Shirley Raines and Sophia Dennis to discuss how more inclusivity, accessibility and sustainability from beauty brands will impact future generations.
