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.
Experience
As a writer for The List, Kristin enjoys learning and telling stories about things impacting the world now, from politics and pop culture to sustainability and self-care. She started freelance writing over ten 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. She co-authored the award-winning "Kansas Trail Guide: The Best Hiking, Biking, and Riding in the Sunflower State."
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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It's been 20 years since "Mean Girls" first came out, and there's now a new "Mean Girls." Tina Fey actually agreed to reprise her role under one condition.
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The 2024 Emmys "In Memoriam" tribute included a special acknowledgment of the late Matthew Perry, and it is guaranteed to make "Friends" fans tear up.
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Body language expert Jess Ponce III weighs in on the "Grey's Anatomy" reunion at the 2024 Emmy Awards, including Katherine Heigl's appearance!
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There were plenty of winners at the 2024 Emmys, but Kieran Culkin stole the show with his PDA with his wife Jazz Charton and his antics with Pedro Pascal.
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Behind the scenes in the United Kingdom, King Charles III and William, Prince of Wales are reportedly in a quiet rivalry over the future of Great Britain.
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Donald Trump seemed to shift blame to his son Eric during a deposition in the case against the Trump Organization. Others say it's a common tactic of Trump's.
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Unnamed sources have made dark allegations about the late actor Matthew Perry, but some on social media say its unfair to bring these issues up after his death.
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The Kansas City Chiefs tackled a rom-com trailer with "Falling For Football," inspired by Hallmark movies and Taylor Swift. Here's the references to the singer.
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Reports indicate Meghan Markle was invited to the 2024 Golden Globes and its "Suits" reunion, but she declined. Some of her critics don't but it, however.
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Ivanka Trump recently posted a poem by 13th century poet Rumi on her Instagram Story, leaving people wondering if it might have something to do with her dad.
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King Charles is obviously fond of Catherine, Princess of Wales, and the royal family's birthday tribute to her proves how ingratiated she is in the family.
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Six months after the shock death of Irish singer-songwriter Sinead O'Connor, the authorities have finally confirmed the reason for her passing.
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Barack and Michelle Obama have inspired millions with their love story. So much so, that the location of their first kiss has an official plaque!
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Bradley Cooper's biopic "Maestro" has been getting plenty of awards attention, but Cooper left the Golden Globes empty handed. Here's why some people were glad.
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Many public figures take to social media to celebrate their partners, but sometimes their perspective isn't well-received. Why is Ivanka Trump getting backlash?
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Even though Meghan Markle wasn't at the 2024 Golden Globes, her name came up a few times as several of her "Suits" costars were there.
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Brie Larson starred in a Nissan commercial about a woman refusing to compromise and it got backlash after some got angry over its perceived feminist agenda.
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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have to fly solo on a big night, as Kelce supported his team from the sidelines while Swift was at the Golden Globes.
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Several celebrities, including Martin Sheen, Dionne Warwick and Andrea Bocelli, denied they would be at an announced campaign event for Robert Kennedy Jr.
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Jeffrey Epstein had many famous friends and acquaintances. These are some of the surprising A-listers' names found in the released court documents.
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Willie Nelson and Jimmy Carter have a long friendship that went back before Carter's time in the White House. Here's inside their friendship.
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During the Golden Wedding between Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist, a surprise Bachelor Nation proposal took place and viewers have a lot to say about it.
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The Epstein list is generating headlines all over the world particularly given Donald Trump's presence on it but it's not really a shock considering their past.
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Presidential candidate Nicki Haley received backlash after her comments about the cause of the American Civil War, including from the co-hosts of The View.
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The Bachelorette isn't exactly known for lasting love stories, but that isn't the only indication that Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo would break up.
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Queen Elizabeth didn't want her family to deal with undue hardship should she pass away in Scotland, but her family wanted her to be where she was happy.
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Actor Chyler Leigh felt drawn to her character in Hallmark's "The Way Home" for several reasons, including the chance to show real emotional range.