MADISON MADDEN, 32 / Owner/Founder, GLAMHOUSE Day Spa
Madison Madden earned her Bachelor’s in Communications with a double concentration in Marketing and Public Relations from Virginia Tech and earned a master’s in Business Administration. Now owner of the award-winning GLAMHOUSE, Madison is also a licensed esthetician. Her business has been recognized in various publications, and was a nominee for Roanoke Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year. Madden is also the marketing director at New York Life; a beauty contributor for the FOX affiliate in Roanoke; a member of the Junior League of Roanoke Valley; and is heavily involved with other organizations such as Family Services of America, Children’s Miracle Network and the Miss Virginia organization. “I have an overwhelming sense of pride for the company I have created,” Madden says. “I feel strongly that as a small business owner, I need to support the community that has supported me.”
- Character Counts Advocate and keynote speaker
- Top Five finalist in Miss Virginia and Miss Virginia USA
- United States Presidents volunteer recipient award from President Barack Obama and President George W. Bush
- Miss America and Miss Virginia Volunteer Service award recipient
- Award-winning business includes Virginia Weddings Top Wedding Vendor 2019, Best Of Roanoke recipient and Roanoke Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year nominee
From the Nomination: “Madison is the founder and owner of the GlamHouse Day spay which just celebrated its five-year anniversary! The spa has earned many awards … Madden is the hardest worker I have ever met. She is caring, innovative and enthusiastic about everything she does. Not only does she run the most beautiful and spotless spas I have ever seen, she is also an incredible role model to any aspiring entrepreneur.”
What do you love about Roanoke?
Madden: “There are many things I love about Roanoke. The site of our Star after traveling home from a long trip, the smell of roasted chestnuts during Dickens of a Christmas, Sunday brunch at the elegant and historic Hotel Roanoke. This ‘Star City,’ is just that to me. Our community is supportive, friendly and engaging. As a young business owner, our Star City offers so many resources to help our dreams come to fruition. The Chamber, great banks that give you capital to get started, Co-labs for sharing ideas… everything you need to be your own Star in whatever dream you bring to life.”
How does your passion impact our community?
Madden: “The passion as the owner of a Day Spa is that my team and I have the chance to be ground shakers and day makers. It is our job to help foster a connection of a person’s inner and outer beauty. The feeling I get when I am helping another person see their beauty and recognize their worth is truly irreplaceable. I have always been passionate about creating something that would not only reflect my talents, but would help others increase their self-confidence.”
