Madison - Creative Media & Branding Specialist

24/7 Creative Chameleon

I hardly work because I am constantly doing what I love. I enjoy romantic walks to taco trucks, unintentional puns, and dad jokes. I mostly communicate digitally with memes and gifs, with the poop emoji being the most respected and used emoji in my arsenal. I once made a New Year’s resolution to tweet 1000 tweets every month for a whole year and succeeded. My lipstick and hair color change like the mood ring I wore in fourth grade, and I am known to many as the “Queen of Halloween.” I'm obsessed with fonts, cats, plants, detailed lists, stickers, Pedro Pascal, and frozen yogurt. I was awarded the prestigious title of “Bubble Gum Champion” in sixth grade (the only title I have ever won), and I enjoy squirrel watching in parks. I'm full of wanderlust, making it incredibly difficult to avoid airports or highways headed towards fantastic new places and I think I'd do well in trivia if the topics were around medical history or pop culture references. I’m a photographer, your pet's next best friend, a proud ENFJ and 2w3, and a bit of a gym rat. I may be a lot of things, but really I am just a girl who decided to go for it.

It's Not a Phase, Mom

 

Dear diary:

Mood: Apathetic. 

I grew up under the "Black Parade," belting out emo lyrics like they were the anthem for my soul. If you remember the thrill of hearing "Sugar, We're Goin Down" for the first time or felt every beat of "Numb" echo through your bones, then you know the emo era wasn't just music; it was a lifestyle.…

Morbid Curiosity

Bring on anything medical history! Stories of lobotomy? Dope. Favorite plague? Bubonic (Obviously.) I have a deep (and perhaps morbid) curiousity for medical information and history. This is an ever-growing list of books I have sampled at least once in an effort to grapple with mortality, understand humanity and some of the heinous mistakes that have shaped the…

Listen To This

 

Audiobooks changed my life. Really. They got me reading again because if you know me, I am constantly on the move and always looking for a new project to take on so I really don't make a lot of time for myself to just sit down and relax. I am a self-proclaimed busy body. Access to reading in this way has changed the game for me. Find me in the kitchen making dinner,…

<p>I LOVED THIS BOOK. I cannot recommend this book enough. 100/10. One million stars.</p>
<p>OKAY! You do NOT have to be a sci-fi fan to enjoy this series! "The Murderbot Diaries" are FANTASTIC. I am not a huge sci-fi reader at all, but a friend recommended this series to me purely based on the narrator and central character. The robot is clever, always wanting to just watch his TV shows, and will have you laughing while immersed in an out-of-this-world landscape. I have not been able to stop myself from rushing through the series. This is book one in the series, and they are quick listens.</p>

You Go Girl!

"I raise my voice - not so I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard... We cannot succeed when half of us are held back." - Malala Yousafzai 


This is a booklist dedicated to celebrating the amazing voices of women and their incredible accomplishments, contributions, and places in history.  

Always Hungry

Ask any of my friends. Either I am eating food or talking about food. I'm always hungry. 

Grab the Monet and Let's Gogh!

This (growing) booklist reflects the books and movies that have shaped my creative world. From my obsession with food and leaving food reviews on Yelp, to learning about the artists who have shaped the art world to what it is today, art is more than paint on a canvas. Welcome to my creative muses and outlets. 

Are We Human or Are We Dancers?

What makes us human? As a creative, I am deeply drawn to stories that explore vulnerability, resilience and the ways sociopolitical barriers shape our lives. It likely comes as no surprise that these passions are reflected in my reading choices. The titles on this list center personal stories of transformation, survival and self-discovery, offering intimate perspectives on how people endure,…