Essence Gant is a leading beauty, style and culture journalist and creative who has built a brand around thoughtful, authentic commentary and content from a socially-conscious lens. In addition to her work as a talent, Essence is also the founder of Gant Media Group, a creative house that produces and creates thoughtful, relevant stories for brands like Target, Netflix, and TBD Health. With over a decade of experience in media and entertainment, including a stint as Beauty Director at BuzzFeed, and a Masters degree in Social Work, Essence is most passionate about the intersection of lifestyle with diversity, inclusion and equity.