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
- The 11 Best Warby Parker Alternatives for Affordable, Stylish Frames
- The Top 10 Shoes for Restaurant Workers
- The 11 Best Stores & Brands Like Everlane
- The 17 Best Stores & Brands Like Michael Kors
- The 25 Best Stores Like Burlington Coat Factory
- The 15 Best Stores Like Forever 21 for Stylish, Affordable Clothes
- The 15 Best Websites & Furniture Stores Like IKEA
- 21 of the Coolest, Most Popular Japanese Clothing Brands
- The Best Brands Like Ralph Lauren for Stylish, Well Made and Classic Clothes
- 15 Brands Like Gymshark for Stylish & Affordable Fitness Apparel
- The 17 Best Stores Like Target for Stylish, Affordable Products
- 25 Easy, Homemade DIY Gifts for Your Girlfriend
- The 19 Best Leather Jacket Brands for Quality and Style
- The 13 Best Smelling Laundry Detergents
- This Year’s Best Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals for Men
- The 25 Best Athleisure Brands Like Lululemon
- The Best 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas for Him
- The 65 Best Gifts that Start with i
- The 39 Best Mens Outdoor Clothing Brands
- The 41 Best Outdoor Gifts for Men
- The 50 Best 50th Birthday Gifts for Men
- The 25 Best Men’s Body Wash Brands
- The 15 Best Mens Soap Brands & Products
- The 55 Best Last Minute Anniversary Gifts for Him
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
- 2009 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.