Jessica Byrne

Deputy Editor & Content Partnership Manager London, UK

I’m Jessica (She/Her). I’m the Deputy Editor & Content Partnership Manager at Thred. Originally from the island of Bermuda, I specialise in writing about ocean health and marine conservation, but you can also find me delving into pop culture, health and wellness, plus sustainability in the beauty and fashion industries. Follow me on Twitter, LinkedIn and drop me some ideas/feedback via email.

Hey there, I’m Jess, the Deputy Editor & Content Partnership Manager at Thred.

Originally from Bermuda, I moved to London to get my Master’s degree in Media & Communications, and to start a new adventure in the big city.

In my free time you can find me with my nose in a book, working on my endless Spotify playlists, or meeting up with friends to enjoy a bite at our favourite restaurants.

After working for a couple years in Amsterdam, my love for telling a good story led me to join the team at Thred to spread the word about positive social change.

Latest Stories from Jessica

skincare, social justice + the sex recession

skincare, social justice + the sex recession

in fact, everything IS connected. What’s up everybody? It’s Tuesday again. Can you believe it? Will I ever stop being surprised at the way time just goes on and on? If I told you I was feeling inspired this week, I’d be lying. That said, curating this newsletter and delving into all its hot topics has injected some sparkle into my day… so I’m extremely pleased to share it with you. Let’s...

By London, UK
angel vs. devil

angel vs. devil

if nothing matters, why bother? We make around 45 million choices throughout our lifetime. Sometimes they’re good, sometimes they’re bad, and sometimes, they’re really, really bad. But I’m willing to bet that most decisions we consider ‘bad’ aren’t always enough to alter the course of our lives. Most ‘bad decisions’ are really just stupid ones, driven by emotion and made in the heat of the moment – a one-off...

By London, UK
Liam Payne’s death has exposed the hypocrisy of online trolls

Liam Payne’s death has exposed the hypocrisy of online trolls

Last night, the internet exploded with tributes after news broke about the former One Direction star’s untimely death. In the few weeks before, social media users had been driving a hate campaign against him. Celebrity deaths typically elicit a strong emotional reaction from fans in digital spaces. In the case of musicians, their name trends on social media almost instantly while their streaming numbers soar well beyond their average within days. As...

By London, UK
all pretty girls do is eat + buy dupes

all pretty girls do is eat + buy dupes

at least it seems that way on the internet Hello to you all! Hopefully this newsletter has reached you in good spirits. There’s a lot of overwhelming stuff going on in the world at the moment, so hopefully this can offer a dose of entertainment, intrigue, or at the very least, some positivity. This week we’re highlighting news in the world of fashion, as well as digital trends – including a few...

By London, UK
Investing in women’s health could save the UK economy £11bn each year

Investing in women’s health could save the UK economy £11bn each year

A new report conducted in the UK estimates that the national government loses more than £10 billion annually due to women missing work because of unresolved health issues. It’s an unfortunate truth that women’s health has been overlooked for centuries, leaving major gaps in our medical understanding about the different illnesses and diseases that affect us. In most parts of the world, this lax attitude towards women’s health continues today. Women’s...

By London, UK
Climate change will make this species more vulnerable to ship collisions

Climate change will make this species more vulnerable to ship collisions

A new study suggests that endangered whale sharks will soon abandon their normal habitats due to rapidly warming oceans. This change will place them on directly in line with major shipping routes. The climate crisis is having a profound impact on our planet and all living beings on it, including marine animals. As global ocean temperatures rise, biologists and marine scientists are noticing a series of changes taking place. Coral reefs...

By London, UK
The race to discover and protect Earth’s hidden plants

The race to discover and protect Earth’s hidden plants

Scientists warn that thousands of potentially life-saving plants may vanish due to extinction before they can be documented or protected. In a world obsessed with technological innovations and scientific breakthroughs, many of Earth’s natural ecosystems have been taken for granted. A new study led by Kew’s Royal Botanic Gardens suggests that there are an estimated 100,000 plant species which remain undiscovered. It's also likely that they are on the...

By London, UK
Should the UK’s ‘football blackout’ rule be scrapped?

Should the UK’s ‘football blackout’ rule be scrapped?

Football fans in Britain are prevented from watching the majority of Saturday matches on television by law. Though the rule was introduced sixty years ago with the aim of benefitting football clubs at every level, is it now outdated? Back in 1960 – before the inception of the Premier League – UK broadcasters stopped televising major league football matches kicking off at 3pm on Saturdays. Though this slot is when the...

By London, UK
London gets its first bug-based restaurant

London gets its first bug-based restaurant

Yum Bug is the capital city’s first restaurant serving up edible insects. Its founders hope to bolster the reputation of bugs as a environmentally-friendly, high-protein food for diners in the West. For most people, the sight of a bug elicits the reaction of screaming, running away, or maybe – for the drama kings and queens – a little cry. Most of us certainly wouldn’t think of eating them. In recent months,...

By London, UK