Location

Texas

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

• How Kristen Bell Landed Her Gig As The Carvana Commercial Star

  Kristen Bell has been a household name for years, but now she's known to even more as the face of Carvana. She landed the gig for the most wholesome reason.

• A Look Back At Alicia Keys' Sweet Bond With Her Grandmother

  One of the biggest influences in Alicia Keys' life has been her late grandmother, Vergil DiSalvatore. Even after her death, she continues to inspire the singer.

• How Being A Professional Chef Prepped Gordon Ramsay For Fatherhood

  Gordon Ramsay is known for his brash personality on TV, but he has a softer side when he's around his kids. Being a chef has helped him become a great dad.

• Brittany Mahomes' Complicated Relationship With Travis Kelce's Ex Kayla Nicole

  Kayla Nicole became close with a lot of her fellow WAGS when dating Travis Kelce, but her relationship with Brittany Mahomes got rocky after the breakup.

• Taylor Swift's Mom Had The Perfect Response To Kanye West's Infamous VMAs Interruption

  Kanye West notoriously interrupted Taylor Swift at the 2009 VMAs, cutting her off mid-speech, but her mom, Andrea, reportedly told him off in epic fashion.

• How HGTV's Egypt Sherrod Nearly Ruined Her Romance With Mike Jackson

  HGTV Egypt Sherrod and husband Mike Jackson are a happy, healthy couple, but Sherrod's baggage from previous relationships nearly derailed the pair.

• The Jennifer Coolidge Old Navy Commercial That People Can't Stand

  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.

• Inside HGTV Star Debra Salmoni's Relationship With Her Husband Dave

  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.

• How Post Malone's Daughter Drastically Changed His Life

  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.

• Why It's Time To Start Worrying About Kate Middleton

  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.

• Donald Trump Slams Prince Harry's 'Unforgivable' Royal Family Betrayal

  While Prince Harry has been garnering support for stepping away from royal life, Donald Trump appears to be not be a fan of his.

• Everything Taylor Swift's Former Bodyguards Have Said About The Pop Star

  Taylor Swift is often very interactive with her fans during concerts, which has garnered mixed reactions from her bodyguards hired to protect her.

• Famous Couples Who Got Married After Breaking Up

  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.

• Miley Cyrus' Viral Group Photo With Taylor Swift Has A Hilarious Story Behind It

  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.

• Comedy Fans Will Definitely Recognize The Voice Behind The Progressive Pigeon Commercials

  Progressive insurance is a master at creating memorable commercial characters, and their latest ads feature some very familiar voices.

• How Legit Is HGTV'S Married To Real Estate?

  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.

• What We Know About Hallmark Star Erica Durance's Divorce From David Palffy

  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.

• Why Glenn Close Claims Christopher Reeve Could Have Saved Robin Williams

  The death of Christopher Reeve deeply affected Robin Williams, and Glenn Close believes that this loss contributed to Williams' own untimely death.

• Everything Taylor Swift Has Said About Her Mom Andrea's Cancer Diagnosis

  Taylor Swift's real-life experiences have long served as a source for her songwriting, with her mother's cancer diagnosis being no exception.

• NFL Star Tony Romo's Brother-In-Law Is A Famous Gossip Girl Alum

  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.

• Danica McKellar's Dolly Parton Connection Goes Beyond Hallmark

  The Hallmark film "Christmas at Dollywood" brought Dolly Parton and Danica McKellar on-screen, but the relationship between the two goes back even further.

• How Much Does It Cost To Run A Super Bowl Commercial? Why Advertisers Pay Millions

  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?

• How HGTV's Page Turner Handled Raising 3 Kids As A Single Mother

  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.

• The Adorable Good Luck Charm HGTV's Ben Napier Is Incredibly Superstitious About

  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.

• What Would Lead Hallmark Hunk Tyler Hynes To Leave The Network

  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.

• A Look Back At Gossip Girl Alum Kelly Rutherford's Messy Custody Battle

  Kelly Rutherford may have played a posh mom with complicated relationships on "Gossip Girl," but that was nothing compared to her real-life drama.

• A Look Back At Toby Keith's Deep Friendship With Clint Eastwood

  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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