Madelyn Varela is a Cleveland-based cheesemonger, American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professional (ACS CCP), and content creator behind the viral social media platform @cheezytalkwithmadelyn. Combining her background in cheesemaking with an English degree from The Ohio State University, she creates engaging videos showcasing cheese pairings, educational insights, and global artisan varieties for hundreds of thousands of followers. Recognized on Culture Cheese Magazine's 2025 Hot List and featured as one of Cleveland Magazine's Most Interesting People of 2026, she continues to be a prominent voice in the modern cheese community.