73 Questions with Exec: Mackenzie Hanford, Junior Events Director
“[My superpower would be] Knowing when people thought about me at the same time I thought of them
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How are you feeling these days?
Feeling hopeful for a better 2021 than how it started out, especially now that Wake has moved into yellow and the weather has been beautiful!
What’s your favorite food?
It’s a specific dish: lightly breaded chicken breast topped with arugula, grape tomatoes, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and a balsamic glaze.
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Online shopping
What’s your favorite dessert?
Definitely ice cream.
Do you have a secret talent?
Not that I can think of right now...
How do you describe yourself in three words?
Authentic, kind, & curious
WFU Style in three words?
Passionate, creative, & informational
Heels or flats?
Heels!
What is the greatest fashion trend of all time?
Platform shoes, I don’t think I’ll ever not own a pair or that they’ll ever go out of style.
Must-have beauty product?
Glossier “lidstar.” Super basic I know, but I’m a beginner when it comes to makeup, and it’s so easy to apply and super subtle. It’s just about the only thing I use eyeshadow-wise whenever I wear a full face of makeup.
What is your go-to dance move?
Um, I’m not sure if this classifies as a move, but I usually awkwardly move my hips and arms at the same time in a somewhat circular motion...
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A fashion marketing or communications director/manager or possibly an event planner.
What is your spirit animal?
A butterfly
Where is your favorite place to vacation?
Useppa Island, FL
How are you enjoying quarantine?
Last March, I enjoyed staying in Florida and then for the summer, I went home to work at a retail store which I love, so it wasn’t too bad!
What is your biggest fear?
Having any sort of health issue/becoming really sick.
What advice would you give your 13-year-old self?
Wear whatever the hell you want.
Where do you go when you need to be alone?
On a walk
What do you find yourself doing a lot of these days?
Lots of self reflection
What is your current obsession?
Vogue newsletters (and because of them, spring 2021 trends)
What do you love most about your hometown?
The greenery and amount of outdoor space
What do you love the most about Wake Forest?
The people. It’s comforting, usually, to see people I know almost anywhere I go.
What is one thing you could never live without?
Chips and dip (queso, guacamole, buffalo chicken dip, etc.)
What is your favorite season?
Fall, but I honestly love all the seasons.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Bad drivers
Who is the most fashionable woman that you know?
My boss (shoutout Patty K)
What is your favorite exercise?
Biking/Cycling
What is your current favorite song?
“Good Days” by SZA
What’s your favorite candy?
Reeses
What is your first memory in life?
Probably in kindergarten when my babysitter was babysitting me, and I got gum stuck in my hair (my mom didn’t let me chew gum), and I was worried my mom would get mad at me, so I cut it out of my hair, which meant I had to cut my bangs in half. Needless to say, my mom was mad, and my school photo didn’t look great that year.
Who is your biggest role model?
My mom
What is the best advice you’ve ever been given?
“Be kind, but take no shit”
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Working in the fashion industry in a really cool location (think London or Colorado) with a husband, a cute puppy, and a really big closet.
What show have you recently binge-watched?
The Blacklist
What fictional character would you love to spend the day with?
Carrie Bradshaw, for obvious reasons.
Which celebrity would you love to spend the day with?
John Mayer
What’s the last movie you watched?
The Parent Trap (my favorite)
What is your idea of the best first date?
A picnic
What is the best gift you have ever received?
My nespresso machine
What is the silliest nickname ever given to you?
Kenzie Koodles (thanks Dad)
When do you feel most beautiful?
In the summer when I’m tan and in an outfit I feel really confident in.
What’s your favorite song to blast in the car?
“Better Not” by Louis the Child
What would the title be if your life was a song?
Living and Loving
What was your first concert?
The Jonas Brothers
What is your favorite word of all time?
Energy
What’s the thing you are most excited about in life right now?
The La Manso ring I want is coming back in stock:)
If you could describe your style in three words what would it be?
Feminine, bold (at times), and comfy
What is your favorite beverage?
Unsweetened iced tea with a little lemonade
What is your ideal birthday cake flavor?
Chocolate ice cream cake
What is your favorite tv show of all time?
Sex and the City
If you had a superpower what would it be?
Knowing when people thought about me at the same time I thought of them
What’s the best compliment you have ever received?
“I love your outfit” (simple and yet it gets me every time)
What’s one habit you wish you could break?
Late night snacking
What makes you laugh no matter what?
Tik Tok.
What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?
Swam with stingrays (do not recommend)
What’s the best lyric you’ve ever heard?
“Say what you think, love who you love, cuz you only get so many trips ‘round the sun” (“Follow Your Arrow” by Kacey Musgraves)
What’s something you’ve always wanted to try but are too scared to?
Running a half marathon
Ideal honeymoon vacation?
Private Greek Island Cruise
If you could raid one woman’s closet, whose would it be?
Kourtney Kardashian
Must have purse item?
Buly Lip Balm
What is your favorite city?
Chagrin Falls, OH
What is your favorite flower?
Peony
If you had a podcast what would it be about?
Something to do with fashion...
Favorite dish to cook?
Breakfast: literally any type of breakfast food
Favorite book?
Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
Historical figure you would love to eat with?
Princess Diana
Favorite time of day?
Morning
Puppies or kittens?
Puppies
What is your favorite social media platform?
VSCO
Go-to karaoke song?
“Dancing Queen”
What country do you hope to visit?
Ireland
Best way to decompress?
Going for a walk
Where is your happy place?
My home <3
