Madison Emily Whisenand
School
Navarro College, Baylor University
Expertise
Fashion And Styling, Lifestyle Trends, Literature
- Madison's writing was featured in an exhibit at Baylor's Martin Museum of Art in 2021. Her creative nonfiction essay, "Focus," accompanied Ben Shahn's 1968 painting, "XV The Sea Itself."
- She often covers fashion and beauty topics, constantly looking for ways to combine these interests with her passion for sustainability. In her everyday life, this means styling her favorite thrift shop finds, experimenting with cruelty-free makeup brands, and trying out eco-friendly period products.
- When she's not covering lifestyle and fashion, Madison writes articles about books and reading. In addition to growing her book collection, she also likes to post about her bookish habits on social media.
Experience
Madison began her career as a freelance writer in 2022 when she joined The List's news team. Prior to that, she was an editorial writer for Baylor's HerCampus online magazine, contributing articles about women's issues, everyday sustainability, and women in media. Madison also worked as a writing consultant for the Baylor University Writing Center from 2020 to 2022. While she's currently focused on lifestyle writing, taking an interest in topics like fashion, social media trends, and beauty, Madison is also passionate about creative nonfiction and short story fiction writing.
Education
Madison graduated from Baylor University in 2022 with a BA in professional writing and rhetoric with minors in English and women's and gender studies.
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Stories By Madison Emily Whisenand
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Former President John F. Kennedy's infidelity is infamous, but the way his family reportedly handled his indiscretions is less common knowledge.
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Andrew Schulz used Barron Trump to take a shot at fellow comedian Nikki Glaser during Tom Brady's roast. What did he say, and why is it controversial?
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If you spend time online, you've probably seen a meme, GIF, or clip of Oprah screaming, "You get a car! Everyone gets a car!" What led up to that iconic moment?
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"Dance Mom" star Abby Lee Miller watched her reputation go up in flames thanks to her controversial behavior, but does the dance instructor have any regrets?
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There's plenty to be jealous of when it comes to Kate Middleton, but Jennifer Aniston said it was this physical attribute that makes her the most envious.
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Hallmark actresses Jill Wagner and Lindsay Wagner share a last name, but do they share a connection beyond their moniker?
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HGTV and Teen Mom star Chelsea DeBoer has been stuck in a legal case with her former management for years, but the $4 million lawsuit was finally resolved.
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Mina Starsiak Hawk's relationship with her family might have seemed ideal on HGTV's "Good Bones," but the house flipper's childhood was anything but.
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Barron Trump's life is not nearly as public as his father's, but an old classmate came forward on TikTok to share her memories of the youngest Trump.
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Former olympian Simone Biles's marriage to NFL player Jonathan Owens came under attack due to a comment he made about their relationship. Why was she so upset?
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It's common for child stars to reflect on their careers as adults and question some of their experiences. What did Zendaya learn from her time in the industry?
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Malia Obama has ventured into the entertainment industry after graduating from Harvard. How was the former first daughter received by her new colleagues?
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After stepping back from their roles as working royals, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had a few business missteps, but they still have some new endeavors.
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"Rock the Block" is a competition show bringing HGTV hosts together to battle it out for bragging rights. But are things as friendly as they might seem on TV?
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If you're in search of your signature scent or looking to shake things up, these are the best perfumes of the year. 2024 is about to smell amazing.
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Whether you're looking for a day-to-day product or a tube for a glam night out, you'll find your new favorite mascara in this roundup of 2024's best offerings.
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Drew and Jonathan Scott seem to have it all, but that doesn't mean they're immune to envying "the Brad Pitt of the family," their older brother, J.D. Scott.
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After spending seasons together filming "New Girl," Zooey Deschanel and Jake Johnson still have an incredible friendship after the show's end.
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Producer and musician Jack Antonoff is nothing if not a loyal friend to frequent collaborator Taylor Swift, as he's defended her to detractors many times.
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Interior designer Galey Alix was thrilled to join the HGTV family, but having her beau, Dale Moss, by her side made it even better. How did they get together?
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Barron Trump was seemingly spotted looking glum in a group prom picture. But was the boy in the photo actually Barron, or his long-lost twin?
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Former First Daughters Sasha and Malia Obama's behavior during one of their father's televised events once made headlines. What was the response?
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Prince Harry's memoir, "Spare," dropped a lot of bombshells, but a lot of material was cut from the book. Can we expect him to release a follow up?
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Frankie Muniz may have been a successful child star, but that doesn't mean he wants to see his son following in his footsteps -- and for a very good reason.
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A parent's worst nightmare is their child being hurt, and actor Tom Selleck knows this all too well. What was his daughter's harrowing accident?
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Swifties know all about Taylor Swift's ex-boyfriends, but what they might not realize is that some of the women they've moved on with are fans of the singer.
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Not a fan of the limelight, Marguerite Whitely – O.J. Simpson's first wife and high school sweetheart – has remained relatively secretive over the years.