Shyema Azam

Shyema Azam is the Associate Director of Beauty and Pharma at BDG. With over a decade of experience in beauty and wellness journalism, Shyema is a seasoned editor, writer, and branded content strategist. A Chicago native, she earned a degree in journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign before joining the editorial teams at top magazines like Allure and Marie Claire. She also freelanced as an editor for Vogue, Seventeen, and Cosmopolitan.

In addition to her editorial expertise, Shyema has worked on the brand side of beauty, contributing to content and marketing efforts for companies spanning from L.A. to Dubai where she lived before returning to the NYC/NJ area. She resides with her husband and two sons. You can learn more about her on Instagram and LinkedIn.