Agnes Erickson
Expertise
Health & Wellness, New Recipe Conqueror, Alaskan Malamute Owner, Wannabe Knitter, Remote Cultures Enthusiast,
- Agnes is an active participant in local marathons and her town's tennis club.
- When she is not busy competing with herself, she is an energetic and vocal cheerleader for anyone who is currently trying to conquer a personal fitness goal.
- Agnes's kitchen is flooded with cookbooks for vegetarians (even though she is not one) and classics she has inherited from her Swedish ancestors. Running may clear her mind, but cooking is the activity that clutters it in the best way. She is a strong believer in colorful meals and is committed to reporting the latest and most daring dieting trends.
Experience
Agnes is a regular contributor to both Health Digest and The List. As a keen spectator of pop culture and entertainment, it makes her giddy every time she gets to develop a story about what or who is currently in the spotlight. She is a huge follower of all things health and wellness and enjoys getting to dive into this subject through her writing. When not contributing to all of the exciting news Static Media is posting, she works as journalist for the Norwegian edition of The Local, and as a content writer for the beauty and wellness brand, Byrdie.
Education
Agnes has a Bachelor's in Communications from Hope College. She has also studied Norwegian at the University of Oslo and just finished a course with Solutions Journalism on migration reporting. She is also a regular participant of The Writing Salon's Round Robin classes.
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Stories By Agnes Erickson
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The top beauty influencers are making some serious money on social media. But which beauty YouTubers get paid the most for promotions?
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Beauty YouTubers first rose to prominence in 2006, but what do the professional makeup artists think about this branch in the industry?
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Working out in the gym or at home can be more dangerous than you might think, and these exercise equipment mistakes could be fatal.
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The former Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth has lived an eccentric rock and roll lifestyle. But what is the real reason he went four days without food?
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Jonny Cota rose to fame after his winning appearance on Amazon's "Making the Cut." But the truth about the Season 1 winner might surprise you.
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Roy Halston Frowick became one of the most famous names in American fashion throughout the 1970s. But how did Halston transform the business of fashion?
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What does it take for a middle-aged woman from Cincinnati to look like Barbie's twin? Nannette Hammond knows.
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Nicole Richie's blue hue has us turning green with envy.
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The phrase 'Jimmy Falloning' has become very popular in the world of showbusiness. But what does the term 'Jimmy Falloning' actually mean?
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Kevin Federline's ex, Shar Jackson, announced she was pregnant while he and Britney Spears began dating. Jackson thanked Spears for stealing her man. But why?
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It can be hard to see the many layers of a person, especially when they are always so perfectly quaffed in the media like Kate Middleton often is.
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Kate Middleton's cold-weather look is stylish and chic.
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Adele's "Cry Your Heart Out" is an emotional ballad. Here's what the song's lyrics mean.
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While the oldest child of Bill and Melinda Gates can expect an inheritance, Jennifer Gates has a surprising net worth of her own.
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"Oh My God" reveals Adele is ready to move on — but she still has some reservations.
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If you're used to making pies, then you know there are often a lot of deliciously flaky pie dough scraps that end up getting tossed in the trash.
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Bunions are uncomfortable and annoying, and they can be made even worse by wearing heels. Here's how to get them off your foot.
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Judi Sheppard Missett, has said that Jazzercise went from being just a class to a successful business. Let's explore more of the rich history of Jazzercise.
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Hot flashes don't just happen during perimenopause or menopause. Experts say they can happen to anyone, but there are ways to relieve bursts of internal heat.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently made an appearance together at the Salute to Freedom gala at New York's Intrepid Museum, and Meghan stunned.
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Mary-Kate Olsen has distinguished herself from her sister with her strawberry blonde hair, and fans can't get enough.
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While Amber Rose is pretty open about her life — and we appreciate her candor! — even some of her biggest fans are unaware of her legal name.
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Knowing the cause of your sometimes embarrassing morning breath is a great start to preventing the issue. Try these tips to wake up with better-smelling breath.
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SNL creator Lorne Michaels admits that he is most partial to athletes as guest stars on the show. Let's find out why.
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Your proactive efforts to control your fear of flying can start way before you even book a plane ticket. Find out how.
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Jimmy Fallon's resume is longer than a Walgreens receipt — but he almost didn't get his iconic role on "SNL."
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Alanis Morissette nearly had something stolen that could have cost the edgy princess of the '90s both her crown and career.