Editorially, I saw beauty as a lens through which to explore identity, culture, self-expression, self-acceptance, and diversity. That, for me, made working in beauty endlessly inspiring. It felt like fun but important work, particularly speaking to young people who are still developing their sense of self and identity. I got excited by the idea of making the kind of magazine I needed when I was growing up. One that reflected all different kinds of beauty. That broke down the hierarchies we see every day, and challenged the damaging beauty standards that convince so many of us from a young age
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