School
Hampton University, Syracuse University
Expertise
Mental Health, Women's Issues, Makeup Trends
- Sherdell is most passionate about sharing stories that inform communities in a digestible way that remains impactful because she believes that access to information shouldn't be a barrier for growth.
- She's conducted interviews with Jordyn Woods, Gabrielle Union, and Pilar Scratch, laying the foundation of her celebrity interviewing chops.
- Sherdell's article contribution to Kindred's 2023 "Black Joy Issue" won a Folio Award in the Full Issue-- Children and Young Adult; Family and Parenting category.
Experience
Prior to becoming a freelance writer, Sherdell got her start as a writer for her university's Her Campus chapter, where she was a campus correspondent and wrote lifestyle and beauty stories, educating readers on how to navigate their beauty routines and Hollywood's latest movie releases. Since this humble beginning, her work has appeared in Blavity, REVOLT, Essence GU, and EBONY, where she's been able to cover celebrity news and amplify advice-centered content for life's tough decision-making moments. Sherdell's years of freelancing led her to a philanthropic role at Emboldy, where she volunteers as editor-in-chief, building out their editorial direction to provide educational content for early-career women.
Education
Sherdell received her bachelor's degree in journalism from Hampton University. She is currently in pursuit of her master's in communications with a specialization in media management from Syracuse University's Newhouse School Online.
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Celebrity Beauty
By Sherdell Baker
In an era where so many celebrities and content creators get plastic surgery to achieve their dream look, Meryl Streep has chosen to go a different route.
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Celebrity Beauty
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Side-by-side photos of Hilary Farr's face over the years prove that the former "Love It or List It" star is aging like fine wine and is as gorgeous as ever.
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Celebrity Beauty
By Sherdell Baker
When TV personality Savannah Chrisley traded in her luscious blond bob for an unrecognizable pixie cut, her goal was to inspire confidence in young women.
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Celebrity Beauty
By Sherdell Baker
Watching Bindi Irwin grow up has been exciting to see, and side-by-side photos of her gorgeous face transformation showcase what a natural beauty she really is.
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Whether you lean bold or subtle, cat eye nails looks fabulous on older hands. The key is finding the right design that fits both your age and your personality.
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Fashion
By Sherdell Baker
Onewith Swimsuits was created to provide swimwear for women of all types based on the founder's personal experience, and certainly made a splash on Shark Tank.
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Celebrity Beauty
By Sherdell Baker
Though she typically aims for darker hair colors, fans were stunned when Bindi Irwin debuted an unrecognizable bleach blond look on Dancing With The Stars.
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Kelly Ripa's honest confidence about going braless on airplanes wasn't just a viral moment — it shined a light on how women can prioritize their own comfort.
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