Issa Rae On Her New Book & Evolving Beauty Rituals

Essence Magazine:

By Martine Thompson ·Updated September 8, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…

When conversations about Issa Rae come up, her impressive list of accomplishments is usually front and center—and rightfully so. From her breakout YouTube series Awkward Black Girl to five seasons of the hit HBO series Insecure, Issa has built a signature voice in television, film,culture, and even beauty as co-founder of Sienna Naturals. She’s launched platforms like HOORAE

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