Kirstyn Brown
Co-creator and inaugural Editor of Strong Fitness Magazine, service journalist extraordinaire, coffee lover and cat lady (though not always in that order)
Kirstyn Brown
Co-creator and inaugural Editor of Strong Fitness Magazine, service journalist extraordinaire, coffee lover and cat lady (though not always in that order)
About Kirstyn Brown
Kirstyn describes herself as a “coffee lover and cat lady,” but don’t let her humility fool you:
After more than a decade of experience in service journalism, she’s developed a sterling reputation for fair, balanced and deeply researched reporting.
Before coming to Irreverent Gent, she was the co-creator and inaugural Editor-in-Chief of Strong Fitness Magazine, and previously served as Nutrition Editor of Oxygen Magazine.
Her work has also appeared in top publications ranging from Strong and Oxygen to Clean Eating, Girls Gone Strong and more.
Here at Irreverent Gent, she covers everything from fitness and health to shoes, style and more.
Kirstyn’s Articles on Irreverent Gent
- This Year’s Best Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals for Men
- The 25 Best Athleisure Brands Like Lululemon
- The 23 Best Iron Anniversary Gifts for Him
- The Best 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas for Him
- The 65 Best Gifts that Start with i
- The 50 Best Romantic Gifts for Him
- The 15 Best Cheap Whey Protein Powders
- The 13 Best Shoes for Achilles Tendonitis
- The 11 Best Shoes for Hammer Toes
- The 39 Best Mens Outdoor Clothing Brands
- The 41 Best Outdoor Gifts for Men
- The 50 Best 50th Birthday Gifts for Men
- The 15 Best Shoes for Heel Spurs
- The 15 Best Shoes for Morton’s Neuroma
- The 25 Best Men’s Body Wash Brands
- The 15 Best Mens Soap Brands & Products
- The 55 Best Last Minute Anniversary Gifts for Him
- The Best Shampoos & Conditioners for Men
- The Best Kitchen Shoes for Chefs
- The 25 Best Skincare Brands & Products for Men
- The 63 Best Housewarming Gifts for Men
- The 99 Best Retirement Gifts for Men
- Vans vs Converse: Which is best for sneakers?
- The 11 Best Weighted Hula Hoops for Fun Home Workouts
More About Kirstyn ↓
Education
Kirstyn received her Bachelor of Journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University (then called Ryerson University) in 2005, where she specialized in magazines and served as the Associate Editor of the Review of Journalism.
Professional Career
- 2007 to 2009: Freelance Writer & Editor, Rogers Publishing
- 2011 to 2013: Fact Checker, Associate Editor & Nutrition Editor, Oxygen Magazine
- 2013 to 2021: Editor-in-Cheif, Strong Fitness Magazine
- 2021 to 2022: Writer/Editor, Girls Gone Strong
- 2022 to Present: Writer and Editor (Extraordinaire), Irreverent Gent
Hobbies & Interests
When not writing and editing, Kirstyn’s a sports fan, cat mom and reformed fitness fanatic turned healthy-but-not-obsessed fitness enthusiast.