What inspired you to become a SuicideGirl?
“I fell in love with the revolution of it. SuicideGirls was pretty new at the time and only had a few hundred girls and handfuls of groups. The members were all so cool, open, nice, and exciting! It was the first platform that didn’t feel weird or behind the scenes. You were communicating with friends and people close to you. It was safe to be you!”
How did you come up with your SG name?
“I used the Street Name of the Store that started it all! All my different looks, my niche where I found myself and wasn’t afraid to stop trying to be in a cookie cutter any more! Madison Avenue. Minus the Avenue.”
How did you start modeling?
“When I was young I always wanted to be “pretty” like the other girls. I tried my hand at modeling through my teens but never had “the look”. I loved tattoos, body decorations, and fun hair and didn’t start succeeding as a model till I started working at a Gothic Underground Boutique called The Mission. There, I didn’t need “the look” I needed “my look”. Where tattoos, big boots, colorful hair, fun dimensional clothes, spiky, sparkly body jewelry, and uniqueness was appreciated. I was able to be in advertisements that appeared in local ads, Magazines, and fashion shows!”
Tell us about your experience shooting your newest SOTD!
“I headed down to Killumbus again where a lot of my SG experiences happened. I’ve gone to Columbus a lot for shoots for the site, projects for SG, and Hell City Tattoo Fest. I’ve worked with Sunny Suicide in the past but never shot with her. She is from my era of SG, is worldly wonderful, and full of experience with Suicide Girls! It has been a long time since I’ve done a photo shoot and she made it so easy, so calm, so natural. Sunnie put the beautiful into that shoot!”
Have you gone to a Blackheart Burlesque show?
“Back when the BHB first started they came to a small local Cleveland Ballroom. Not only was I star struck, and able to hang out with some SG community members, I was able to be a stagehand! I’m such a fan I brought my SG book and carried it around like a yearbook getting signatures from the girls! *Side note* when I started to perform burlesque, I was able to tease on that same stage! 🤩”
Do you have an #SGBestie?
“My bestie is @mckenzie! We met at a Hell City convention and instantly connected! She is all the way on the other side of the states but we are great pen pals! Sending letters, cards, stickers, and gifts! She sent me a bunch of succulents and I crocheted her slippers in exchange. I love getting and giving snail mail surprises! She’s rad! ❤️”
Tell us a few interesting facts about you!
“I danced Ballet and Jazz as a child, Joined the Marching Band Kick Line in my teens, then transitioned to Exotic and Burlesque in my 20’s and 30’s.”
Share a skill or hobby you're passionate about with us!
“I love to crochet! I love yarn! My mother used to knit and crochet all her life and in the last few years of her life she taught me, helped me read patterns and hone my skill. It is so relaxing. Like a puzzle! You use your brain, focus in a calm manner, and see results”
If you could have one superpower, what would you choose and why?
“Butterfly Effect! I’d like to see each outcome for different decisions long term! That way you could choose your own adventure!”
Best for advice for dealing with haters?
“Don’t let them bring you down. That is what they are trying to do. If they are trying to bring you down it’s because they think you are above them. The opinions of you from others is none of your business. Kill them with kindness.”
Have you ever met someone famous?
“I used to work for a Cleveland Radio Station 92.3 Xtreme on their Street Team. I met a lot of Band Members and Musicians, that was a super stellar gig! When I first started, I was backstage at a STP concert waiting to hand them gear to pass out on stage. The promotion company wanted to get a picture for the Station’s site and Scott Weiland said I should sit on his lap. He bounced his knee!!”
Tell us about a time you danced live.
“I had a Feature Night at one our Cleveland Clubs and when I danced to Cry Little Sister they brought out the strobe lights and smoke machines. I’m sure the effects were appealing but it made keeping balance difficult! I did feel like a Rockstar though!”
"I am grateful for all your love and appreciation on SG! 🌺" - @madison
