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

Why don’t Gen Z want to be managers?

Why don’t Gen Z want to be managers?

New research suggests young people in the workforce are actively avoiding management roles. The trend is so widespread it has been labelled β€˜conscious unbossing’. What’s causing it? For a long time, becoming a manager within a successful company was one of the most common career aspirations young people had. Achieving this level of seniority signalled that you had become an expert in your field and were trusted by your employer to...

By London, UK
they not like us + the riviera of the middle east

they not like us + the riviera of the middle east

imagine being more annoyed by sports entertainment than actual injustice Welcome back to another Tuesday newsletter! πŸ’« This week is filled with interesting stories, from the right’s reaction to Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance to the debate over whether Emilia Perez should have her Oscar nominations rescinded after some offensive tweets of hers resurfaced. We’ve also got some juicy discussions on new wellness trends (sleep fitness + silent solitude), as well as...

By London, UK
You decide – have AI tools changed the recruitment process forever?

You decide – have AI tools changed the recruitment process forever?

AI algorithms are streamlining tasks in nearly every industry, but they’re also helping job-seekers build their CVs. Those same CVs are then screened by AI systems during the recruiting process. What does this mean for the future of the job market? Artificial Intelligence is not just β€˜taking your job,’ it’ll be considering your CV for the next role you apply for. When designated a task during the application process, it’s...

By London, UK
scrapping Michelin guides + parenting while high

scrapping Michelin guides + parenting while high

you're in for a wild ride Beyonce finally won album of the year. Sabrina Carpenter’s stage presence is insane considering she is so smol. Chappell Roan criticised the head hunchos of the music industry while accepting her first major award from them. The future of the entertainment world – and all its award shows – looks to be bright. Of course, we’re not only talking about the Grammy’s in this...

By London, UK
what are you, a Sim?

what are you, a Sim?

WAKE UP!!!!!!! There’s something about routine that I just can’t stand. The idea of creating a regimen for myself (that isn’t skincare-related) sounds so incredibly boring and restrictive that I’ve avoided it to the best of my ability my entire life. You suggest that I do the same set of activities every week, at the same time every day, without fail, in order to be β€˜successful’? Oh my god, bore...

By London, UK
winning OnlyFans + the AI-powered revolution

winning OnlyFans + the AI-powered revolution

the future is now (?) Well, hello there. Tech seems to be the topic on everyone’s minds this week, with China’s new AI bot DeepSeek surpassing the speed, cost, and efficiency of popular models created in the US. Meanwhile, TikTok may potentially be up for grabs (at least 50 percent of it), and two OnlyFans content creators are challenging widespread perceptions of sex work – no pun intended. You know I wouldn’t only deliver...

By London, UK
on nazi salutes + β€˜protecting’ your peace

on nazi salutes + β€˜protecting’ your peace

Well, hello everyone. This week’s edition is especially long, not because there’s been a lot of insanity taking place around the world, but because I felt compelled to deliver on a vast and balanced range of topics in light of that. Variety is the spice of life, as they say. With the aim of levelling out the negative with the positive and insightful, we’ll be looking at the downsides of always...

By London, UK
Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire deal

Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire deal

After more than 460 days of war, Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal. The question on everyone’s mind is: how long will it last? After fifteen gruelling months of war, the day has finally arrived. Israel and Hamas have reportedly agreed on a ceasefire deal, according to reports from US and Qatari leaders. The long-awaited decision comes after a series of drawn-out talks between...

By London, UK
tiktok refugees + anti-intellectualism

tiktok refugees + anti-intellectualism

if you're only learning mandarin because you can't live without tiktok... i'm judging you A day late and not a slay short… I’m finally writing to you from the Thred office in London. It feels great to be back with the team. The year has already started off with a bang, with a TikTok refugees (cringe), the $80 β€˜Wirkin’ bag, a semi-sexy Nicole Kidman film that’s making everyone question their satisfaction...

By London, UK
Inside the β€˜moonshot’ plan to rewild an area larger than London

Inside the β€˜moonshot’ plan to rewild an area larger than London

As The National Trust marks its 130-year anniversary, it has announced a decade-long plan to rewild an area bigger than the size of Greater London.  The UK’s National Trust is the biggest conservation charity in Europe, with 5.37 million members, 10,000 staff, and thousands of volunteers. Entering 130 years in operation, the charity is responsible for protecting over 250,000 hectares of farmland, 780 miles of coastland, and more than 500 historic...

By London, UK