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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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.
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Body language expert Mark Bowden spoke with The List about Prince Harry's interview concerning his relationship with King Charles III amid his cancer diagnosis.
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With the health issues that have been plaguing the Royal family in recent weeks, Pippa Middleton's vacation is assuaging public concern about Kate's condition.
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Former president Donald Trump, while in the midst of his 2024 presidential campaign, doesn't seem to be in a hurry to announce his vice president pick.
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King Charles III is undergoing cancer treatment, but the royal is still out and about when he can be, giving hope to royal fans. Here's what we know.
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Prince Charles and Prince William's relationship is complicated, and royal expert Amanda Matta told The List why they're out of step with each other.
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Taylor Swift's mom and dad reportedly split over a decade ago, but it looks like they're getting along well and even partying together.
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Crisis management expert Eden Gillott spoke exclusively with The List about King Charles III's public statement concerning his cancer diagnosis.
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Robert F. Kennedy's presidential campaign has not garnered support from his family, and the Super Bowl ad supporting him has also met with backlash.
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Reba McEntire and Melissa Peterman's characters might have been at odds on the sitcom "Reba," but are the two women friends in real life?
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Brittany Mahomes, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs player Patrick Mahomes, arrived at the 2024 Super Bowl in style. What look did she go for?
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Meghan Markel didn't join her "Suits" co-stars in e.l.f. Cosmetics' 2024 Super Bowl commercial and we're not shocked. Here's why.
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The late Toby Keith had an infamous feud with fellow country musicians The Chicks, and it got rather heated before a tragedy drove Keith to end it.
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Prince Harry came to visit King Charles III after the king's cancer diagnosis, but it seems clear that Prince William isn't ready to reconcile with his brother.
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Barron Trump will be an adult soon, but PR expert Eden Gillott of Gillott Communications tells The List that he'll follow in his mom's publicity footsteps.
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Following in the footsteps of her husband and brother-in-law, Kylie Kelce is now taking the Super Bowl's center stage for a partnership with Dove.
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With superstar parents like Beyonce and Jay Z, it's no surprise that Blue Ivy Carter has already made her stamp on the music industry -- as a child.
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Although King Charles III was diagnosed with cancer, there might be a silver lining to his illness - a potential reconciliation with his son, Prince Harry.
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With the announcement of King Charles III's cancer diagnosis so soon after his coronation, the public naturally has questions about the monarchy's path forward.
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Taylor Swift has gone beyond being just a singer; she's a cultural icon with big influence. Here's how Swift could potentially shake up the 2024 election.
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Jason Momoa's new commercial shows off his singing and dancing skills, and he got some tips on-set from someone from the original "Flashdance" cast.
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Buckingham Palace confirmed in a statement that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer. Here's what we know so far, and why the timing is so tragic.
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Ben Affleck did another ad for his meme-able fave, Dunkin' Donuts, and managed to hype up his wife Jennifer Lopez's upcoming project during the commercial too.