Jejune’s 19th issue features Violett Beane, interviews Sarayu Blue, the filmmaker Meredith Grace Dabney, Sasha Anne, Madison Margot, and Bree Taylor. Brings two incredible editorials with Nathan Kehn and Desmond Richardson. Talks about Unocup, Yoga, ECOALF, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Healthy, and finalizes the Kitchen Gadgets, 3 Part Video Series.
Did you love our first two videos on having a healthy kitchen? Learn more here where we dive into some awesome gadgets you never knew you needed!
As a musician, song composition often, or ideally, delineates the boundaries of creative expression through euphonic melodies, captivating lyrics, and innovation. Musician Bree Taylor directly subverts contemporary tropes within modern country music. Blending pop and country, Bree elevates and explores elements, both uncommon and familiar with her own unique flair. Recently nominated for Best New Artist by the Mississauga Music Awards, Bree Taylor is definitely a star on the rise
Beyond music, Bree is a strong advocate for mental health awareness. Her own struggles with depression influenced her philanthropic endeavors. Bree values, and is active within, charitable organizations including the Oakville, Milton and Toronto Humane Society, To Write Love On Her Arms (TWLOHA), and the Canadian Mental Health Association. Please read our exclusive interview here to learn about Bree and her works.
There are very few fashion brands as dedicated to sustainability as ECOALF. In every step of the process, from production, manufacturing, fabrics, to packaging, ECOALF (and founder Javier Goyeneche) have carefully considered their impact on the environment. They even started a subsidiary non-profit organization called The Ecoalf Foundation. The Ecoalf Foundation’s main objective is to promote the recovery of waste in order to recycle it for their clothing and avoid its harmful impact on the environment. In layman’s terms, one of the things this incredible brand is doing is pulling plastic trash out of our oceans and turning it into beautiful fashion! They are doing this “Because there is no planet B”, which is also one of their collections. I’m totally obsessed with it. Please read more to learn about ECOALF, its founder, and their efforts towards sustainability.
Meredith Dabney, actress, activist, filmaker, and writer is set to release her first breakthrough short film titled HERE TODAY, which is currently doing its festival run and its wide release early this year. Meredith uses her platform to raise awareness for those individuals struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide; partnering with the non-profit To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA). Please click here to learn more about Meredith and her works.
Famed international dancer, and first African-American principal dancer of the American Ballet Theatre, Desmond Richardson talks with Jejune about his career, thoughts towards dance, and upcoming projects. Please click here to learn more about Desmond and his art.
Plastic can easily be seen as a strong contender for the most blatant and obnoxious source of waste and hazard to our environment and wildlife. Despite this, plastic is still a common mainstay in our society because of its multifaceted practicality. According to the UN, today we produce about 300 million metric tons of plastic waste every year. Researchers estimate that more than 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic have been produced since the early 1950s. About 60% of that plastic has ended up in either a landfill or the natural environment. Plastic lids produce an estimate of over 20,000 tons of waste each year.
Unocup is actively facing the battle against plastic in the form of a small foldable paper cup and does away with the lid. Unocups origami-like design enables the cup to serve dual functions as a cup and lid. In addition, the lifecycle of the Unocup from production to waste is fully sustainable. Please click here to learn about Unocup from our exclusive interview with its founders: Tom Chan and Kaanur Papo.
In a world of faceless strangers, often appearing as empty shells, busily navigating their individual lives in an overcrowded, fast-paced metropolis like New York City, it’s quite a wonder to find small pockets of community; and moreover, communion with spirit. One such treasure exists for me in a small, dimly lit, superbly hot room of sweating, writhing bodies on a quest for physical and spiritual release. Ironically, this room, too, is crowded and full of strangers, but it doesn’t feel like it during the 1-2 hour sessions of hot vinyasa yoga…
YouTuber, beauty-guru, entrepreneur, Sasha Anne has made a name for herself garnering internet attention through her makeup videos. Her most popular video, with over 60,000 views, is a makeup tutorial inspired by the Darren Aronofsky directed film, Black Swan.
Her love of make-up inspired her to create her own lip gloss beauty line, Teeny Wee Lip Gloss, which was developed and founded by Sasha when she was only 17. Equally as important as her love for makeup is her affinity with animals. Teeny Wee Lip Gloss was designed to be cruelty free as a compassion for all animals and a personal gesture of love for her dog Chloe.
Please click here to learn more about Sasha Anne and her work.
Actor Nathan Kehn, aka Nathan The Cat Lady, is definitely not shy about his love for animals. Currently, he has amassed 214k followers on Instagram for comedic prowess and his four adorable cats who, more often than not, gracefully contend with him for the spotlight, which you see is consistent in our exclusive fashion editorial and interview below. Please click here to see our adorable exclusive editorial, that we are all obsessed with, and learn how this Cat Lady uses his powers for good to help multiple animal orientated charities.
Sarayu Blue has played many roles on the screen, but in real life she is health conscious, fit, and has a heart of gold as she helps to raise awareness for Multiple Myeloma. Click here to learn more.
Ninety-one years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia. In the course of a too-short life, ended by a gunshot in Memphis 39 years later, Dr. King would spend nearly half of it fighting for the equality of all people. The movement he led was catapulted to national notoriety when he, along with fellow activist E.D. Nixon, organized the Montgomery bus boycott in 1955, an event which eventually led to the end of segregation of Montgomery public buses, an enormous triumph for African Americans at the time. But where are we now?
Violett Beane is best know for her role as Jesse Quick on CW’s The Flash, but she has been more recently starring in a really sweet show called God Friended Me on CBS. In God Friends Me, her friends and her are randomly connected with strangers who need help through a “God” Facebook account. Talk about a feel good show. Clearly, Violett has a knack for the hero roles! In addition to doing good on the screen, she also is a passionate vegan and animal rights advocate. Please click here to see our sustainable cover fashion story and interview with Violett Beane.
The singer, songwriter, and actress Madison Margot has been creating music for a good majority of her life. Her now pop hits frequent themes of ardent romance and trust, which is no exception with her latest album, The Chronicles of Lovers, which was appropriately released today (Happy Valentines Day, everyone!). Starting at age 11, she began writing songs and playing instruments, proudly showcasing her early musical talents.
Madison's passion goes further beyond music. She believes in the importance of giving back. Madison is involved with the non-profit Aid For Africa, an alliance of U.S.-based nonprofits and their African partners that empowers children, families, and communities throughout Sub Saharan Africa.
Please read our exclusive interview here to learn more about Madison Margot and her work.