Karishma Desai
School
Boston University, North Carolina State University
Expertise
Makeup And Skincare, Performing Arts And Film, Holistic Health & Wellness
- Through her 7+ year career that has spanned broadcast, digital, and print news media, she has had the opportunity to interview Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Beautyblender COO Catherine Bailey, Academy Award-winning actress Diane Keaton, and actresses Judith Ivey and Sheila McCarthy from the Academy Award-winning film "Women Talking."
- She was invited as a member of the press for the 2022 American Film Institute Festival in Los Angeles, CA.
- During her time as a reporter for PBS39, she had the opportunity to cover major political events such as the 2019 Women's March in Washington D.C. and the 2019 N.J. State of the State Address.
Experience
Through her education and experience, Karishma has been trained as a research-based reporter. Her undergraduate minor in Biological Sciences has given her a background and knowledge in reading through medical jargon, which allows her to relay the information you need to know on health and wellness. Karishma's passion for beauty and lifestyle emerged from her days as a classically-trained dancer. She learned how to do her own elaborate stage makeup for Indian classical dance recitals. These skills helped her later on when she had to do her own makeup as a TV reporter. Now, she wants to inspire other women to love themselves and feel beautiful through self-care.
Education
Having earned her BA in Communication-Media from North Carolina State University and her MS in Journalism from Boston University, Karishma has a strong foundation in informational writing, coupled with content marketing skills.
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Stories By Karishma Desai
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Rachel Lindsay doesn't need the spotlight to be happy. She told The List about post-"Bachelor" life and how she exercises self care.
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Prince Andrew has faced public scrutiny for some time, but has Queen Elizabeth II's death changed this? Let's discuss.
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The strange tradition that alerted the queen's bees of her death is rooted in Celtic mythology. This is what you need to know about the queen's bees.
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14 Presidents had the honor to meet the Queen during her reign. All six living U.S. presidents wrote touching tributes, including former President Jimmy Carter.
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Tia Mowry is ready to check some things off your bucket list. She spoke to The List about her partnership that could send you on a dream vacation.
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We spoke to Dr. Trevor Cates about the changes women can expect to endure this fall, among them decreased levels of serotonin.
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CBD has been known to help a multitude of issues, but can it aid in helping those who live with panic disorder?
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With more than 15,000 locations in the U.S. alone, Starbucks is a successful brand. However, data suggests that they do even better one month of the year.
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It's that time of the year again — Ulta's 21 Days of Beauty sale. This highly-coveted sale features 3 weeks of fan-favorite products going on sale for 50% off.
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Sagittarians should expect some career-changing energy this new moon.
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Ah, jeans. We love them and we hate them. The struggle to find the perfect pair can be real, but we've at least discovered the perfect wash. So, what is it?
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If you're in the market for a brow pencil but don't know where to start, don't worry, we've got you covered.
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Dr. Ramin Rabbani, a certified optometrist, weighed in on the subject of eyelash extensions and the harm that can come from the popular procedure.
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Over the years there have been a variety of popular lipstick shades from red to nude and everything in between. We've got the best retro shades for you to try.
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Monique Samuels discussed some of the things about her life that her first reality series, "The Real Housewives of Potomac," didn't show on screen.
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Pucker up, buttercups! Today, July, 29, 2022, is National Lipstick Day and it's quite the Fri-yay.
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Monique Samuels is all too familiar with the toxic aspects of reality TV. She told The List about everything she had to deal with during her "RHOP" days.
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Reality TV star and entrepreneur Monique Samuels talked her "Not For Lazy Moms" podcast and website and shared her tips for women who want to do it all.
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Former "The Real Housewives of Potomac" star Monique Samuels talked returning to reality TV for "Love & Marriage: DC" and her life as a mom and businesswoman.
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Multichrome eyeshadow is something makeup gurus should add to their collection. This unique eyeshadow changes colors depending on how the light hits your eyes.
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Donald Trump's first wife, Ivana Trump, has died at 73. Along with what was Ivana Trump's nationality, many are wondering what was the cause of death.
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The 15 best fashion deals for Prime Day 2022 can be added to your Amazon cart with one click of the mouse. These are the best Prime Day deals you can get.
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It seems that pH-reacting makeup has been on the rise for quite some time now. So how does it work? And what color works best for your skin tone?
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Actor Dorion Renaud's skincare line, Buttah Skin, is contributing even more to the public space with upcoming episodes of series "Beyond the Surface."
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Get ready for the new moon, Scorpio.
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The earth signs have a lot to prepare for this coming solstice.
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Bold eye makeup has made a major comeback for the summer, and here are the duochrome eyeshadows you'll want to add to your makeup collection.