Madison Emily Whisenand
School
Navarro College, Baylor University
Expertise
Fashion And Styling, Lifestyle Trends, Literature
- Madison's writing was featured in an exhibit at Baylor's Martin Museum of Art in 2021. Her creative nonfiction essay, "Focus," accompanied Ben Shahn's 1968 painting, "XV The Sea Itself."
- She often covers fashion and beauty topics, constantly looking for ways to combine these interests with her passion for sustainability. In her everyday life, this means styling her favorite thrift shop finds, experimenting with cruelty-free makeup brands, and trying out eco-friendly period products.
- When she's not covering lifestyle and fashion, Madison writes articles about books and reading. In addition to growing her book collection, she also likes to post about her bookish habits on social media.
Experience
Madison began her career as a freelance writer in 2022 when she joined The List's news team. Prior to that, she was an editorial writer for Baylor's HerCampus online magazine, contributing articles about women's issues, everyday sustainability, and women in media. Madison also worked as a writing consultant for the Baylor University Writing Center from 2020 to 2022. While she's currently focused on lifestyle writing, taking an interest in topics like fashion, social media trends, and beauty, Madison is also passionate about creative nonfiction and short story fiction writing.
Education
Madison graduated from Baylor University in 2022 with a BA in professional writing and rhetoric with minors in English and women's and gender studies.
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Stories By Madison Emily Whisenand
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HGTV Egypt Sherrod and husband Mike Jackson are a happy, healthy couple, but Sherrod's baggage from previous relationships nearly derailed the pair.
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Jennifer Coolidge is a talented and versatile actor, but not all of her performances have been well-received. One Old Navy ad was deemed annoying by fans.
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Debra Salmoni's professional exploits are well known thanks to "Scott's Vacation House Rules," but her relationship with her hubby, Dave, is less publicized.
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Post Malone is known for his wild lifestyle, but after the birth of his daughter in 2022, he gained a new perspective on life and made some big changes.
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As Kate Middleton recovers from her medical procedure, there may be reason to worry because of the pressure she's under to get back to public life.
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While Prince Harry has been garnering support for stepping away from royal life, Donald Trump appears to be not be a fan of his.
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Taylor Swift is often very interactive with her fans during concerts, which has garnered mixed reactions from her bodyguards hired to protect her.
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Celeb couples often have complicated relationships, and a relationship ending doesn't necessarily mean it's over. Just ask these couples who fell back in love.
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Miley Cyrus once went viral for her outfit in a group photo with Taylor Swift and some other Disney stars, and Miley had some hilarious things to say about it.
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Progressive insurance is a master at creating memorable commercial characters, and their latest ads feature some very familiar voices.
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HGTV fans have long wondered about the truthfulness of the network's renovation shows, like how legit HGTV'S "Married to Real Estate" really is.
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Erica Durance and David Palffy were married for more than 20 years before deciding to call it quits in 2023, but their split appears to be amicable.
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The death of Christopher Reeve deeply affected Robin Williams, and Glenn Close believes that this loss contributed to Williams' own untimely death.
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Taylor Swift's real-life experiences have long served as a source for her songwriting, with her mother's cancer diagnosis being no exception.
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Tony Romo found himself entering a family of Dallas Cowboys super-fans when he married Chace Crawford's sister, delighting the "Gossip Girl" alum no end.
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The Hallmark film "Christmas at Dollywood" brought Dolly Parton and Danica McKellar on-screen, but the relationship between the two goes back even further.
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For many, commercials are the highlight of the Super Bowl. Advertisers shell out big money for the prime time ads, but do they really pay off?
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Page Turner is an HGTV renovation queen, but the job she has always seen as most important was that of mom to her three daughters, Zaire, Quincy, and Qai.
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HGTV's Ben Napier has had a pretty charmed life so far, and according to him, at least some of his luck comes from one beloved, unusual lucky charm.
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With several longtime Hallmark actors leaving the channel for Great American Family, Tyler Hynes has cemented his loyalty to the network he's become known for.
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Kelly Rutherford may have played a posh mom with complicated relationships on "Gossip Girl," but that was nothing compared to her real-life drama.
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Toby Keith's relationship with Clint Eastwood garnered attention recently with the country singer's performance of a song he wrote in tribute to his friend.
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The world is still reeling from Toby Keith's death, and his comments on the last shows of his life offer a heartbreaking, inspiring insight into his mind.
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If King Charles III dies of cancer, the British monarchy will shift, but his wife, Queen Consort Camilla, won't take the throne. Here's why.
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Brooke Shields was especially drawn to her Hallmark movie series, "Flower Shop Mysteries," because it was a feel-good program her kids could watch.
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Gwyneth Paltrow isn't the most likable celebrity in general, and her appearance on "Celebrity IOU" didn't do much to endear her to viewers of the show.
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Hallmark star Marc Blucas has a long career, including a 2000s romcom starring Freddie Prinz Jr. and Jessica Biel that you may have forgotten.