Kristin Conard
School
Kansas State University
University Of Sussex
Expertise
Royal Family, Politics, Pop Culture
- Kristin lived in England for graduate school, and she's followed all the news and drama surrounding the royal family ever since. She even got a chance to attend the opening of Dubai's Atlantis The Royal and interview Chef Mich Turner, who's baked cakes for the royals.
- Wellness — for the self and for the planet — has long been a passion of Kristin's. She's interviewed innovators in a variety of wellness fields, ranging from skincare creators to ocean advocates to farm-to-table chefs.
- She is the co-author of the award-winning "Kansas Trail Guide: The Best Hiking, Biking, and Riding in the Sunflower State."
Experience
Kristin started freelance writing over 10 years ago, and she has had bylines in a variety of publications including 7x7.com, BBC Travel, Destination Weddings & Honeymoons, Conde Nast Traveler, Paste, Departures, and more. Kristin enjoys learning and telling stories about things that are impacting the world now, from politics and pop culture to sustainability and self-care.
Education
Kristin received her B.A. in English literature from Kansas State University and her M.A. in creative and critical writing from University of Sussex.
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Stories By Kristin Conard
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Kate Middleton's absence from the public eye has led some to speculate that her marriage to Prince William is on the rocks. A recent outing suggests otherwise.
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Donald Trump has been ordered to pay a massive fine in the New York fraud case filed against him, but it looks like he's having trouble coming up with funds.
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Patrick Mahomes has already distinguished himself as an NFL great, and he expects his Chiefs teammates to rise to his level on the field.
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Meghan Markle's relationship with her half-sister Samantha Markle has broken down over the years. Now, Samantha's lawsuit against Meghan has reached a decision.
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The Republican party has seemingly transformed into the party of Trump, and one GOP candidate is testing how far any pushback against the Trumps can go.
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After Kate Middleton posted an edited photo of herself and her kids, the media has turned to Rose Hanbury, who was once the center of a royal scandal.
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Conspiracy theories have been flying since Kate Middleton's surgery, and royal watchers are beginning to miss Queen Elizabeth's much tighter PR ship.
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Despite being found liable in the cases filed against him by E. Jean Carroll, Donald Trump is doubling down on his claim that he is innocent.
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Kate Middleton finally resurfaced after months out of the public eye but the first new photo of her caused so much confusion she had to release a clarification.
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Bradley Cooper isn't a fan of chairs, at least while he's filming. It may sound odd, but as a director, he prefers other options when it comes to sitting.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton have a strong relationship, likely aided by the preparations they made to ensure their marriage had a solid foundation.
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Prince Andrew has long been plagued by scandal, but the multiple health crises within the royal family may have taken some of the attention off of his issues.
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Royal watchers may have to wait a bit longer than they anticipated to see Catherine, Princess of Wales return to public duties following her surgery.
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Ivanka Trump and her daughter Arabella Kushner were spotted in India for a wedding, and pictures show that Arabella is the spitting image of her mom!
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The rumor mill has gone wild in the wake of Kate's disappearance following her abdominal surgery, even reviving claims about William's affair with Rose Hanbury.
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The Bush family is one of the most well known in American politics. What you may not know about them, though, is the sweet nicknames they have for each other.
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Despite being son of the British monarch, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex has now made his home in California, but we suspect he won't become a U.S. citizen.
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Anderson Cooper has been a mainstay in the news world since he started in broadcast journalism, but there are some controversial moments we can't forget about.
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Anderson Cooper had a famous falling out with his former bestie, Kathy Griffin. Here's how Donald Trump came between them.
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Angelina Jolie may be finding out firsthand whether blondes really do have more fun. The actor is stunning in a new blonde hair transformation.
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Prince Harry flew to visit his dad King Charles III after the news of the king's cancer diagnosis broke, but palace aides reportedly forced Harry to leave.
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Travis Kelce made headlines for his aggressive behavior toward Chiefs coach Andy Reid at the Super Bowl, but what is their relationship really like?
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Travis Kelce may be a three-time Super Bowl champion with the Kansas City Chiefs but he also has many TV commercials under his belt, including one for T-Mobile!
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Donald Trump has not yet announced his pick for vice president, but some names on his shortlist will likely come as a shock to voters.
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Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively enjoy pranking and teasing each other, and here's the hilarious way he trolled his wife while she was giving birth.
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Travis Kelce sometimes has trouble keeping his emotions in control, but he's been growing a lot since his college days, according to his brother and coaches.
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Melania Trump is paying thousands to a fashion consultant she uses as an advisor, and a political expert tells us this use of campaign funds raises red flags.