Our Team

Jessica Blackwell - Founder & Lifestyle Editor

I’m Jess and I founded The Everyday Mag. The idea was to set up a space which motivates people to KEEP writing. To know that no matter how busy life feels, no matter what industry they are in, and no matter how inaccessible journalism can feel, there is a platform that is ready to work around them and give them the space they need to grow and play. I’m incredibly proud of the mag. Aside from the mag (which at this point is 95% of my personality), I am the Studio Manager of a Boudoir Studio in Bath.

Brandon Purmessur - Music Editor

Brandon is a music journalist in Bristol who enjoys writing as well as hosting radio shows and video interviews. Beyond music, he enjoys working with the community and learning about other cultures.

Jocelyn Broad - Food Editor

Hi, my name is Jocelyn! I am a private chef-come-marketeer based primarily in London, but spend a lot of the year cooking in The Alps and The Med. I trained as a chef years before my marketing career but two years ago it felt right to go back to the kitchen and I haven’t looked back! I like to spend my time combining my love for food with photography & writing, as well as exploring wonderful places to eat. 

I have worked in many kitchens, from a ski chalet to a disordered eating clinic, and have found my journey in food (and those eating) absolutely fascinating. From farm to fork, the world of food will always be a huge interest of mine. 

Mars Oliver - Graphic Designer

Mars Oliver is a Bristol based poet and visual artist, who primarily explores queerness and joy within their work. Since 2022, They have worked with London LGBTQ+ Centre to deliver a number of workshops. Examining identity and value, they have created a body of digital artworks called Spontaneous Objects. In 2022, an illustration from this project was shown at the Tate Modern.

In 2024, Mars designed new brand materials for Recovery Festival, an event celebrating recovery in all its forms.

Mars has been involved with the open mic scene in Bristol for just over 5 years. From 2023 they have helped co-produce a series of events under the Sober Queers banner; developing a safe environment for sober queer people in Bristol.

Amelia Rose - Food Editor

Hi I’m Amelia, a transcriber and writer based in Bristol. Subjects I write about include the environment, animal rights and food. Vegan for 10 years now, I love to try new plant based restaurants and recipes. I also enjoy hot yoga and lifting weights. 

Bethany Lane - Food Editor

Hi! My name is Beth, I’m a London-based food writer with a passion for telling the stories of the people behind the plates; I run a Substack newsletter called Small Plates which shares inspiring conversations with chefs and restaurants owners as well as my personal restaurant recommendations! I love to travel - I’ve spent the last three years travelling South America, Southeast Asia and Australia - and when I’m not writing (or eating!) I’m likely reading a good book, sinking a pint in the pub, visibly shaking in a Pilates class or watching anything Bravo!