The team behind Mint

Who's who

Meet the team behind MINT

Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief 

Simon Brown continues to be a formidable force in international media, blending a brilliant editorial eye with a profound commitment to cultural storytelling. Renowned for his sophisticated British sensibilities and sharp wit, Simon has shaped the global voice of numerous high-profile publications, seamlessly bridging the worlds of cinema, fashion, and high-stakes journalism.  

A pinnacle of his recent influence was seen at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, where he transcended traditional reporting to help orchestrate a landmark London designer fashion show. This unique ability to merge technical precision with creative flair has made him one of the industry's most sought-after collaborators, consistently pursued for his "unique touch" on premier global projects.  

Beyond the lens and the page, Simon's influence is defined by his character and advocacy. As the President of the National Union of Professional Foster Carers (NUPFC), he utilizes his platform to champion the rights of foster carers, drawing from his own lived experience as a foster and adoptive parent. Whether he is elevating a runway narrative or advocating for social change, Simon Brown exemplifies the modern polymath—a visionary whose courage and grace continue to inspire the vanguard of fashion and media.  

For more information about The National Union of Professional Foster Carers, please visit their website:  https://nupfc.com 


Simon Brown

Deputy Editor 

Henri Jara is an emerging fashion professional and entrepreneur based in London, best known as the founder of MSDK, a plant-based vegan leather and fur fashion brand rooted in sustainability and innovation. Henri brings experience from the high-street fashion sector, where she worked across trend-driven product development, buying, and styling processes to deliver commercially successful products to a fashion-forward audience. This blend of creative awareness and commercial insight informs her entrepreneurial approach. Through MSDK, Henri channels her commitment to environmental responsibility and contemporary design, representing a new generation of fashion leaders who merge business with future-focused design. 


Henri Jara

Director of Photography 

Christine De Oliveira is a passionate Fashion & Portrait photographer, started her journey a decade ago as a hobbyist. In September 2022, she attended her first London Fashion Week seeking self-discovery. It was there her love for photography truly ignited. The music and the models in their regal attire on the runway transported her to a magical world, making her feel alive and reborn. This unforgettable experience marked the beginning of a journey filled with love, passion, and creativity. 


Director of Photography

Editor of Conscious Living 

Wendy Turner Webster is a UK TV Presenter & Producer, best known for the TV shows Pet Rescue, Absolutely Animals, Your Kids are in Charge, Crafty Beggars and Brits Rescue Romanian Dogs. She has had a vegan lifestyle for the past 30 years and a Patron of several national and international animal welfare charities. 

She is candid about her lifelong battle with clinical depression as well as her experiences of domestic violence and has done a significant number of media to raise awareness of both subjects. 

She has recently launched the fourth book in the Underneath the Underground series created alongside her sister, Anthea Turner.... more magic and mayhem from the royal family and the mice who live on the London Tube network! Wendy is currently filming with mice and monkeys for a television documentary, airing on Amazon next spring.


Wendy Turner Webster

Creative Photography 

Ozzy Nada is quickly becoming one of London's most recommended photographers. Having previously travelled the world working in the oil industry, he made a decisive pivot to pursue his passion for the visual arts. Over the past decade, Ozzy has collaborated with household names including HSBC, Manchester City FC, and Puma, alongside some of Britain's most viral personalities, public figures, politicians, and chart-topping musicians. His work has captured high-profile events at the Houses of Commons and The Petroleum Club. Known for his editorial eye and calm, people-first approach, Ozzy blends technical precision with emotional storytelling, positioning him as a trusted visual partner for brands, leaders, and cultural figures alike. 


Ozzy Nada

Fashion Editor 

João Souza is a multidisciplinary fashion editor, designer, creative director, and model. He is the founder of SUNBALANCI, a brand rooted in transformation, sustainability, and identity. His work explores the intersection between recycled materials and raw human emotion, turning discarded elements into wearable narratives that disrupt conventional fashion. 

Before entering fashion, João worked in various roles and environments that shaped his views on value, labour, and resilience. These experiences inform his creative voice, grounding his work in real-life tension, survival, and reinvention instead of illusion. 

Working behind and in front of the camera, João uses modelling as an extension of his creative direction. He embodies the concepts, characters, and emotions that underpin his work. With a vision shaped by resilience and self-transformation, he approaches fashion as both a personal and collective language, reflecting evolution, identity, and expression. 

His aesthetic moves between theatrical intensity and controlled minimalism, creating a visual world where each piece belongs to a broader narrative. As a fashion editor, he applies this lens to storytelling, curating imagery and concepts that reveal meaning and emotion, going beyond surface aesthetics. Through SUNBALANCI and editorial work, João challenges norms and redefines value, creating space where fashion is a tool for awareness, identity, and transformation. 


Fashion Editor

Creative Photography 

Steve Knight is a multi-award-winning portrait and fashion photographer based in Yeovil, Somerset renowned for his ability to weave style, character, and narrative into high-impact visual work. 

With a reputation built on images that are as refined as they are emotionally resonant, Steve's portfolio spans a diverse range of high-end fashion editorials and creative projects. 

His signature approach merges technical precision with an intuitive mastery of light, mood, and movement. Whether capturing the silhouette of a new collection or the raw essence of a subject, Steve looks beyond the surface to reveal the true identity within the frame.  

Beyond the still image, his creative vision extends to motion; Steve has served as a cameraman and storyboard artist for music videos and short films, bringing his cinematic eye to every project. Driven by a relentless commitment to storytelling, Steve Knight continues to define the intersection of fashion and fine art photography. 


Creative Photography

Deputy Fashion & Beauty Editor 

Kei Hanna is a high-fashion model and editorial stylist from the Caribbean, weaves bold colour, sculptural silhouettes, and nuanced texture into a signature aesthetic that feels both opulent and effortlessly current. At Mint Magazine, she shapes fashion narratives with a cosmopolitan point of view that speaks to a new generation of luxury. 


Deputy Fashion & Beauty Editor

Editorial Assistant Intern 

Bella Ma'ae is a current student at The University of Brighton earning her master's degree in creative writing, having earned her English Literature and Professional Creative Writing at The University of Roehampton in London. Having worked for a prominent indie clothing brand while living in the UK, Bella has always had an interest in inclusive and sustainable fashion. When she's not working or in the classroom, you can find her on the beaches of Brighton, writing down her next novel idea. 


Editorial Assistant Intern