Sesali Bowen

Sesali Bowen is a multifaceted writer, media personality, and cultural commentator with a knack for plus-sized style. She is the former Senior Entertainment Editor at NYLON magazine, one of the architects of Refinery29's Unbothered, and the author of the forthcoming memoir/manifesto, Notes From A Trap Feminist (Amistad, 2021). Sesali is also the creator, producer, and co-host of Purse First, the podcast about the culture of femme rap. She was born and raised on the Southside of Chicago and loves to press on nails and direct deposits. She currently lives in New Jersey.