Madison Emily Whisenand
School
Navarro College, Baylor University
Expertise
Fashion & Styling, Lifestyle Trends, Literature
- Madison began her career as a freelance writer in 2022 when she joined The List's news team.
- As a writer for The List, Madison often covers fashion and beauty topics, constantly seeking ways to combine these interests with her passion for sustainability.
- In her everyday life, she styles her favorite thrift shop finds, experiments with cruelty-free makeup brands, and tries out eco-friendly period products.
Experience
Prior to joining The List, 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. 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." 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.
Education
Madison graduated from Baylor University in 2022 with a B.A. 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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Donia Kash has made their mark on the Hallmark scene, having appeared in several projects. But that's not all the talented entertainer is up to.
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Amy Schumer isn't known to shy away from sharing her life -- and her body -- with the world. What are people saying about her recent topless social media pic?
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Fans of Hallmark Channel star Jen Lilley have plenty of options when it comes to her movies. Here's five rom-coms that are perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon.
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Gwen Stefani won't be returning for Season 25 of "The Voice" - a welcome development for fans of the show who have been vocal about wanting her off of it.
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Sasha and Malia Obama's parents, Barack and Michelle Obama, have opened up about their daughters' distinct personalities and respective interests.
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Heather Hemmens and Luke Mitchell teamed up for Hallmark's "A Pinch of Portugal" but were they as compatible in real life as they were on screen?
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Drew Barrymore and Luke Wilson had a casual relationship in the 90s. Here's everything you need to know about their Hollywood romance.
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Though HGTV may be a wholesome family channel, that doesn't mean there isn't plenty of drama behind the scenes. Which shows hosts have gone head to head?
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Blake Lively and America Ferrera have been friends for more than 15 years, supporting one another through every stage of their respective careers.
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Britney Spears never fails to turn heads with her social media posts, and she recently revealed the time she accidentally set fire to her own home.
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Benjamin Ayres has built quite the resume on the Hallmark channel, but there is a lot to this actor behind the feel-good films he's starred in.
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You might have caught Scottie Thompson in her Hallmark holiday classic, Hope at Christmas. But if her face looked familiar, here's where you've seen her before.
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Fans fell in love with Ian Somerhalder through his high-profile projects like The Vampire Diaries. Why did the star decide to leave Hollywood behind?
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Hallmark's Niall Matters tends to keep a low profile and maintains his privacy off-screen, but his wife and kids are an important part of his life.
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While missing family pets don't often get a happy ending, Erin and Ben Napier's pet rabbit was miraculously returned after going missing for four months.
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Rachel Boston and Tolya Ashe have kept the details of their relationship largely under wraps, but one thing is clear: They're incredibly happy together.
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Hilary Farr might be known for her straightforward nature, but an emotional "Tough Love" renovation in a Season 2 episode brought Hilary Farr to tears.
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Actor Ashley Greene has had a successful run on Hallmark and she doesn't seem to be slowing down. But what other projects do you recognize her from?
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Given that both Taylor Swift and Simone Biles are absolute legends in their respective fields, it's no surprise they've struck up a friendship.
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HGTV star Hilary Farr announced her departure from her long-running series "Love It or List It" in December of 2023, and here's why she decided to say goodbye.
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The holiday season is upon us, and you know what that means. Made-for-TV Christmas movies! If Yellowstone is your jam, then you'll love this Lifetime flick.
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Tyler Hynes is a veritable Hallmark heartthrob, who has worked with many actors on the channel. Here's who Hynes would like to work with in the future.
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Since debuting on Hallmark in 2022, Hunter King has starred in movies like "Hidden Gems" and "A Royal Corgi Christmas," but is she close with her costars?
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Joanna Gaines doesn't like to stifle her kids' creativity, but this means they often end up making a mess. Thankfully, she has a way around it.
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Shannon Beador former boyfriend, John Janssen, is now seeing Alexis Bellino, and Beador has a lot of feelings about the new relationship.
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Hilary Farr and David Visentin's fiery chemistry is what makes Love It or List It work, and they're not faking their on-screen arguments.
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Socialite sisters Paris Hilton and Nicky Hilton used to make headlines for their lavish lifestyle, but now, their bond has changed after becoming mothers.