About Us

Our Mission

HOEZINE is a platform that promotes empowerment. We aim to uplift and inspire our peers, ourselves and the next creative generation to design a life they want to live - to be happy, comfortable and creative. We want to stand by those who are vulnerable, or impacted by the injustices ingrained in our society, and fight for equal opportunities for all.

Founded by Bethan Dadson in 2019, she was then joined by co-founder Jass Mensah in 2022 to bring our vision of being a stepping stone for the voices that go unheard, to reality. Both women work together with a small team to produce encapsulating content, by working with and featuring many different creatives from marginalised backgrounds. Not only to showcase their talent, but also to bring much-needed diversity and inclusivity to the creative industry. We serve as a platform to amplify their voices to bridge the gap.

Why “HOE”ZINE?

We wanted a name that would catch people’s attention. To be used with irony and eradicate the stigma that stems from the word. It’s a word that perpetuates violence and aggression typically towards women who do not want to follow patriarchal standards. We choose Happiness Over Everything; creating a community that leaves them feeling empowered and making our platform a safe space for those that don’t have one.