Claire Mainprize
School
Seattle Pacific University, Fuller Theological Seminary
Expertise
Pop Culture, Spirituality, Health & Wellness
- Claire currently serves as the Lead News Editor at The List.
- She's an active member of the International Association of Professional Writers and Editors and holds a certification in SEO in addition to her degrees.
- As a multidisciplinary editor and writer with more than 8 years of experience, Claire's portfolio includes creative, academic, and content writing within a range of industries, but she's found a home in the women's lifestyle niche.
Experience
Claire is a Colorado-based writer and editorial manager who explores the intersections of spirituality, sexuality, and pop culture. Her work has appeared in several books as well as Patheos, WebMD, the award-winning FULLER magazine, and various other publications both online and in print. As a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and mental health, she approaches all facets of her profession — including shepherding The List's talented team of freelancers — with empathy at the forefront. In her spare time, you'll either find her playing with her niece and nephew or binging mumblecore with a pale ale in hand.
Education
Claire earned her bachelor's in English with an emphasis in Creative Nonfiction at the liberal arts school Seattle Pacific University, where she graduated cum laude. Later, she earned her master's in Theology, Culture, and the Arts from Fuller Theological Seminary. She also holds a certificate in Search Engine Optimization from the eMarketing Institute.
The List's lifestyle content is created by an authoritative collaboration of editors, writers, and experts representing the ever-evolving world of style, beauty, wellness, relationships, entertainment, and more.
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Stories By Claire Mainprize
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So you're already a fan of clean beauty, and you've heard the term green beauty. But have you heard of blue beauty? Here's everything you need to know.
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Here's a look into the romantic marriage of Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth.
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As all loyal 7 Little Johnstons fans know, Amber Johnston isn't like other reality TV stars. She's headstrong, inspiring, and the epitome of a power mom.
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Grace and Frankie's respective outfits serve as the icing on the cake to their characters.
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No matter where they go, Sags keep an eye out for one-of-a-kind pieces to add to their comfy but eclectic wardrobe.
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Have you ever based your nail polish color on the shape of your nails themselves? Seems certain colors can actually enhance your natural nail shape.
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There is no doubt that Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks have undeniable on-screen chemistry. Here's the truth about their decades-long friendship both on and off set.
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Faris and her now-fiancé Michael Barrett have quietly been dating for several years, and they're about to take their relationship to the next level.
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Doug Emhoff became the first Jewish person married to a U.S. president or vice president.
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It may seem like Gabriel Iglesias bares all every time he takes hold of a mic, but the comedian is private about the true details of his personal life.
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Whether you're already a clean beauty fanatic or are considering hopping on the bandwagon now, Tata Harper is a brand you should know about.
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Throughout Bill Cosby's legal battle and imprisonment, his wife, Camille, remained dedicated and defensive of him. Here's more about their 57-year marriage.
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Bill Cosby may have been released from prison, but his name is forever tarnished. Has his bank account taken a hit too? Here's what the actor is worth.
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Donald Rumsfeld, the former Secretary of Defense, has died just days before his 89th birthday.
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Ava Phillippe is the 21-year-old daughter of Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillipe. Here's what we know about this talented young daughter of Hollywood.
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Every year when swimsuit season arrives, we whip out last year's suits only to find that they're covered in pilling (and strangely a size or two too small!).
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Rosemary Clooney was one of the biggest stars of the 20th century. Here's how much she was worth.
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Staying at home so much over the last year has made many of us want to make our homes more comfy, and apparently this fabric pattern is one way to do that.
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As Pride Month comes to a close, it's a great time to learn how you can avoid rainbow capitalism and become a better advocate for the LGBTQ+ community all year.
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Based on what she said in a piece penned for TIME, it seems that one of the things Jolie's children have to overcome is receiving less than quality health care.
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Here's when and why the former first lady sometimes uses the name she was given at birth.
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Jill Biden recently visited Nashville, Tennessee as a part of her tour to encourage Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Thanks to the website Worn On TV, you can get one step closer to materializing that dream by syncing your closet to that of the character.
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Anne Hathaway lied during her audition for Brokeback Mountain. What's even worse is that she did it right to director Ang Lee's face. Here's the story.
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Vanessa Redgrave met her husband, Italian actor Franco Nero, on the set of the 1966 movie Camelot. Adorably, she played Guinevere and he played Lancelot.
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f you've ever wondered how their friendship began and what the pair gets up to behind the scenes, wonder no more.
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Author and TV chef Nigella Lawson is notoriously private about her personal life. She even has a policy of not giving interviews on topics beyond her career.