Podcast appearances and mentions of Cara Mund

08/23/24: Joel Heitkamp and former United States Senator Heidi Heitkamp are joined on "News and Views" by Cara Mund, former Republican candidate for Congress in North Dakota. Both Heidi and Cara share their takeaways on last night's speeches, including from Vice President Kamala Harris, what it means for the younger generation, what polls are saying, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/03/24: Former Congressional candidate and Miss America, Cara Mund, fills in for Joel and is joined on the KFGO airwaves by former Representative Adam Kinzinger. Representative Kinzinger represented Illinois in Congress from 2011 to 2023. Cara asks him questions about the changes in the Republican Party, Donald Trump, the future of the GOP, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/03/24: Cara Mund is filling in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined in the KFGO studio by Danelle Johnson. Danelle has been a long-time advocate for limiting the price of insulin, and has testified at the North Dakota Legislature regarding the topic. She and Cara have a conversation about insulin costs and what can be done about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06/10/24: Cara Mund will face other republican candidates in the primary election tomorrow, including Julie Fedorchak, Rick Becker, and Alex Balazs. She joins Joel to talk about women's healthcare, her lack of support for Donald Trump, and more.  Cara is a native of North Dakota, and she said that she made history in 2017 by being the first and only Miss America from the state. She is also a practicing lawyer, and now she's running again for U.S. Congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06/07/24: Joel Heitkamp is joined on the KFGO airwaves by Dr. Rick Becker. Rick served in the State House from 2012 to 2022, and is running for US House against the other Republican candidates, including Cara Mund, Julie Fedorchak, and Alex Balazs. He and Joel talk about negative campaigning, his beliefs on property taxes, national support, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06/03/24: The Republican-endorsed candidate for U.S. Congress, Alex Balazs, joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views." He will face Cara Mund, Julie Fedorchak, and Rick Becker in the primary election on June 11th. Joel and Alex talk specifically about the Farm Bill, support for Donald Trump, women's healthcare, veteran services, and more.  Check out his campaign website at alexfornorthdakota.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Host Jim Shaw welcomes Republican candidate for The U.S. House of Representatives Cara Mund for a discussion about her race and her priorities if elected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05/24/24: KFGO News Director Paul Jurgens is joined by InForum columnist and former WDAY TV reporter and former KVRR TV news director, Jim Shaw, as well as the editor-in-chief of North Dakota's States Newsroom outlet, Amy Dalrymple, to moderate a debate between four of the five Republican candidates to represent North Dakota in Congress. The candidates participating include Julie Fedorchak, Rick Becker, Cara Mund, and the Republican-endorsed candidate, Alex Balazs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"I like debates," Public Service Commissioner Julie Fedorhcak told me and co-host Chad Oban on this episode of Plain Talk. Fedorchak has come under fire from some of her opponents in the Republican U.S. House primary. Three of them — Rick Becker, Cara Mund, and Alex Balazs — participated in a recent debate sponsored by BEK Television. Fedorchak did not. "Last weekend was a balancing act," she said, noting that she's already participated in one debate with her opponents, with two more planned. She told us that the night of the debate was also her son's graduation party. "I wanted to devote my attention to my son on Friday night," she said. Fedorchak also responded to a recent independent poll I reported on, which shows her in a dead heat with Becker in the race (Mund is trailing as a distant third). She said she got into the race late and had a deficit in name identification with voters but that the poll "shows that we closed the gap" with Becker. She added that she feels confident about her position in the race. "I'm the only candidate who has consistently been a Republican," she said, referencing the fact that both Mund and Becker campaigned against Republicans as independents last cycle. "I have strong favorability in the polling we've seen," she added. That's something Dean Mitchell of DFM Research, who conducted the survey for North Dakota United, spoke about as well in a separate interview. Mitchell said the House race is tight but favors Fedorchak. "I'd rather not be Becker," he said. "I think he's at his ceiling. I think she (Fedorchak) has more room for growth." "I'd give the edge to Fedorchak," he added, though he acknowledged that the race is very close. "I wouldn't put much money on it." The NDU poll also covered the gubernatorial race, showing current U.S. Rep. Kelly Armstrong with a 38-point lead over Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller, a nearly identical result to numbers released to me by the Armstrong campaign from a contemporaneous poll. "I don't want to say you can put a fork in it," Mitchell said, "but the silverware is on the table." To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts, or click here for more information.

05/10/24: BEK TV has a republican primary congressional debate coming up, and Cara Mund and Rick Becker join Joel together to talk about the debate and importance of voters hearing from all candidates. The debate will have four of the five candidates participating, with Julie Fedorchak not being able to attend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forum columnist Jim Shaw joins host Mike McFeely to break down the debate between North Dakota Republican gubernatorial candidates Kelly Armstrong and Tammy Miller. Spoiler alert: Both Jim and Mike found it to be a snoozer. Jim also gives his thoughts on how Cara Mund will do in the June primary for the state's lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

04/23/24: Cara Mund is running for Congress as a Republican, and joins Joel on "News and Views" while he's in Bismarck. They cover everything from Donald Trump to the Farm Bill to her pro-choice views. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"I don't think he's a good person," U.S. House candidate said on this episode of Plain Talk, referring to former President Donald Trump. "I'm appalled at how much people have caved," she also said, saying her opponents in the North Dakota Republican Party's primary are too Trump loyal. "I'm the only candidate in this race who is not worshiping Trump,"she added. "I support women," she continued, referencing her fiercely pro-choice position on the issue of abortion, "and I will not bow to Trump." But when I asked her how she'll vote in November, she didn't rule out casting a ballot for Trump. "I'm considering the options for both," she said, adding that she did vote for Trump in 2016. Mund also discussed other policy positions, such as the issues at the border and support for Israel, and told my co-host Chad Oban and I that despite her passion about keeping legal access to abortion, she doesn't want to be known as a single-issue candidate. Public Service Commissioner Julie Fedorchak also joined this episode, and talked about her evolving position on a federal abortion ban. When we interviewed her on Plain Talk in February, Fedorchak said she opposed a federal abortion ban. Now she says she supports one. What gives? Fedorchak says she supports the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe, and send the issue back to the states, but that she also isn't opposed to the federal government setting national guideline, though it wouldn't be an immediate priority. "Would this be my goal in the first 100 days in Congress? It wouldn't," she said. Fedorchak also hit both Mund and Becker for what she characterized as convenient political posturing. "They have changed parties as opportunists," she said, referring to Becker's decision to challenge Republican Sen. John Hoeven in 2022 as an independent, and Mund's strong support from Democrats as an independent U.S. House candidate that same cycle. As for Mund's contention that she worships Trump? "The only person I worship is my god," she said, adding that she plans to support Trump in 2024, and has no comment on his personal lifestyle choices or legal challenges. "I'm not going to pass judgment on Trump and his personal issues," she said. Want to subscribe to Plain Talk? Search for the show wherever you get your podcasts, or click here for more information.

04/12/24: Joel Heitkamp is joined on the KFGO airwaves by Cara Mund, candidate for Congress. They talk about her decision to run again, and the big differences between her and the other Republican candidates. . Cara is a native of North Dakota, and she said that she made history in 2017 by being the first and only Miss America from the state. She is also a practicing lawyer, and now she's running again for public office.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By the time you listen to this podcast, we will know if Cara Mund is going to turn the three-way Republican House primary into a four-way race. Whatever choice the former Miss America makes, North Dakota politics has gotten a lot more interesting since the North Dakota Republican Party's state convention in Fargo. And the Democratic-NPL's convention, as well. On this episode of Plain Talk, co-host Chad Oban recap the convention, and analyze what it will all mean for the June primary vote, and the November general election. A political unknown named Alex Balazs won the U.S. House endorsement over Public Service Commissioner Julie Fedorchak, but former lawmaker Rick Becker, who was ineligible for the endorsement, encouraged his supporters to try and spoil the vote. Now Mund may enter the race, adding an additional level of complexity. Also, the convention endorsed James Bartlett for Superintendent of Public Schools despite an amateurish campaign promoting some pretty extreme ideas, such as pushing the Christian 10 commandments into classrooms. Is the NDGOP's convention even still relevant? Also, Oban attended the Democratic-NPL convention, saying the energy level there was higher than in past years behind statewide contestants like gubernatorial candidate Merrill Piepkorn, U.S. House candidate Trygve Hammer, and U.S. Senate candidate Katrina Christiansen. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts, or click here for more information.

11/14/23: Cara Mund, guest host on "News and Views," is joined by the Founder of [solidcore] and North Dakota native, Anne Mahlum. Anne opened her first [solidcore] studio in November of 2013 with the $175,000 she had saved, and in April 2023, she sold her company and created $100M of net worth for herself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11/14/23: Cara Mund, former Miss America, is filling in for Joel and is joined by Grace Stanke, Miss America 2023. Grace is the third Miss Wisconsin to earn the title of Miss America, and is spending her year traveling the country inspiring women and advocating for STEM careers while pursing her degree in nuclear engineering.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11/14/23: Sister duo Tigirlily Gold has been playing music together since they could walk, and officially formed their band in high school. They're originally from Hazen, ND and join our guest host, Cara Mund, on "News and Views" to talk about their journey and career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11/09/22: Joel Heitkamp and Tyler Axness interview Cara Mund after her loss on election night against Congressman Kelly Armstrong. She ran for Congress and received 89,379 votes, and Armstrong received 147,984 votes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minot, N.D. — A controversial decision to move departments of North Dakota's Attorney General's office to a new building started with an informal discussion between a state lawmaker and the director of the state Bureau of Criminal Investigation. An audit report has found multiple red flags in that transaction, from questions about billing to licensing to whether the taxpayers really came out on top in the deal. Now the lawmaker who made the deal in the first place, state Rep. Jason Dockter, a Republican from Bismarck, is blasting the auditor's office for what he says was an incomplete and inaccurate report. "I think we have a trust issue with the state auditor's office," Dockter said on this episode of Plain Talk, referring to the report auditor Josh Gallion presented to lawmakers last month as a "gotcha audit." Dockter repeatedly made references to controversial audit reports of the State Library and the Commerce Department which drew criticism for Gallion. Still, Dockter admits there are reasons for raised eyebrows on this deal. For one, the more than 800-page report (see below) his attorney sent to state officials and the news media in response to the audit indicates that the "informal conversation" between Dockter and an official from the Attorney General's office happened in the state capitol building during the legislative session in which Dockter was serving. "I have to make a living," Dockter said when asked if he felt it was appropriate for a lawmaker to do business that way. He also downplayed the access to state government that being an elected legislator gives him, saying that he often does business with people he knows personally. "I'm a lifelong resident of Bismarck," he said. Another red flag was the nearly $250,000 in overpayments made by the State of North Dakota to Dockter's companies. Dockter, who admits that this was not a typical way of doing business, now says his companies will reimburse the taxpayers for those payments, which he said were based on estimates that came in too high. Asked if what he would do differently if he could go back to the beginning of this deal, he said he would ensure that the invoicing from his companies to the state was less confusing. He also said he was open to legislation that would require that lawmakers recuse themselves from votes that impact their private business dealings. "I have no problem" with that sort of legislation, he said. Also on this episode, Wednesday co-host Chad Oban and I discuss our predictions for next week's midterm elections. Will ballot measures implementing term limits and legal marijuana pass or fail? Can independent candidates Rick Becker and Cara Mund win in the Senate and House races, respectively? Listen to find out our thoughts. If you'd like to be notified when new episodes of Plain Talk publish, click here to subscribe - it's free! - on the podcast service of your choice.

Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness welcomes Independent candidate for North Dakota's lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives Cara Mund to talk about her campaign and what she would do if elected.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10/17/22: Jack Zaleski is a columnist at the Fargo Forum, and retired in 2017 after 30 years as The Forum's editorial page editor. He recently wrote an article about the U.S. House race in North Dakota, and joins Joel in the studio to talk about the race between Cara Mund and Congressman Kelly Armstrong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10/13/22: A group of elected, Republican women wrote a letter to the editor, asking Cara Mund to "drop her false narratives." Cara is the Independent candidate for U.S. House, and joins Joel to share her thoughts on the letter. You can read a copy of the letter here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10/12/22: Joel is joined by U.S. Independent House candidate, Cara Mund, after the KFGO debate. They recap and talk about some highlights from the debate, including comments made on childcare and the 2024 presidential election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10/12/22: "News and Views" host, Joel Heitkamp, and "Afternoon's Live" host, Tyler Axness, share their thoughts on last night's debate between Congressman Kelly Armstrong and Independent candidate, Cara Mund.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sierra Heitkamp, in support of Congressman Kelly Armstrong, joins Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness to give her take on the debate between Congressman Armstrong and challenger Cara Mund.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dina Bucher, in support of Cara Mund, joins Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness to give her take on the debate between Congressman Armstrong and challenger Cara Mund.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grace is 15 and she understands how important the lone U.S. Representative seat from North Dakota is between incumbent Kelly Armstrong and Independent candidate Cara Mund. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're all in campaign mode right now, but just a couple of months after election day North Dakota will have a new legislative session. Lawmakers at that session will be hearing about two competing tax cut plans. One would flatten the state's income tax brackets, and eliminate the tax for most of the state's filers. The other would leverage interest revenues from the state's Legacy Fund to buy down the portion of your property taxes that goes for schools. Rep. Craig Headland, and Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus, appeared on a previous episode of Plain Talk to make the case for the income tax proposal. On this episode, Rep. Mike Nathe joined to make the case for the property tax plan. Nathe, who serves on the legislature's audit committee, also responded to questions about the scandal over a lease for office space for departments within the attorney general's office that went to a building owned by a state lawmaker. Nathe said he wants to hear the lawmaker's side of the story - that's Rep. Jason Dockter, a Republican from the Bismarck area - but his view of how that deal went down is far from positive. Asked if he could describe what benefit accrued to the taxpayers from moving parts of the AG's office to that office space, he said he couldn't. Also on this episode, Wednesday co-host Chad Oban and I discuss the congressional races. We talked about the four polls that have been released in the House race between incumbent Republican Kelly Armstrong and independent challenger Cara Mund, as well as the dynamics in the U.S. Senate race between Republican incumbent John Hoeven, Democratic challenger Katrina Christiansen, and independent Rick Becker. Want to be notified when new episodes of Plain Talk drop? Subscribe - it's free! - on your favorite podcasting platform.

09/28/22: Joel is joined in the studio by Cara Mund, candidate for US House. She shares her views on topics including abortion, the January 6 hearings, gun control, and more. She also takes listener calls, responds to texts, and elaborates on her decision to run as an Independent rather than Democrat or Republican. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prominent North Dakota Democrats made a real "mess of things" when they took the extraordinary step of jettisoning their U.S. House candidate, Mark Haugen, in favor of independent candidate Cara Mund. "They were very presumptuous about Cara," Cramer added, arguing that they don't know much about her outside of her views on abortion. He also argued that the move may inhibit future efforts to recruit candidates to the Democratic-NPL ticket. "Now all they have to offer is disloyalty," Cramer said. Mund's entrance into North Dakota's U.S. House race against incumbent Republican Kelly Armstrong was just one topic Cramer and I covered on this episode of Plain Talk. We also discussed another independent candidate, Rick Becker, who is challenging incumbent John Hoeven, Cramer's colleague in the Senate. Cramer praised Becker as representing an important part of the NDGOP, but took a dim view of his chances. "I don't think he's going to do as well as he thinks he does," Cramer said. Becker had promised to respect the vote of delegates at the NDGOP convention, where Hoeven won the party's endorsement, but has gone back on that promise to challenge Hoeven in the general election. Cramer said that move has hurt Becker. "I've talked to a number of Republican supporters of Rick Becker and they're disappointed," he said. Cramer also spoke about getting banned by the Russian government, the European energy crisis brought on in no small part by the war in Ukraine and what Americans can do to help, President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness. Want to get every episode of Plain Talk delivered directly to you? Consider subscribing, for free, on the podcast platform of your choice. Forum Communications Company is proud to be a part of the Trust Project. Learn more at thetrustproject.org.

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For the first time, incumbent Republican Rep. Kelly Armstrong and independent challenge Cara Mund faced off in a debate. On this episode of Plain Talk, with questions coming from former Democratic-NPL executive director Chad Oban and myself, the two candidates found areas where they agree, and areas where they disagree. Both Armstrong and Mund oppose President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness. They also seem to be generally on the same page on energy, outside of Mund's criticism of the Trump-era decision to withdraw from the Paris Accord. In other areas, the two candidates are quite different. Mund was sharply critical of former President Donald Trump, while Armstrong said he'd put Trump in the White House again if the choice were between him and current President Joe Biden. Abortion was also a flashpoint between the candidates. Mund argues that the U.S. Supreme Court, by overturning legal precedent that had been in place for five decades, had taken away an important right from women. Mund also answered questions about her ideology. Asked which party she would caucus with should she be elected to Congress, she said she had initially thought she's caucus with Republicans but that now, "I don't think I have a choice," referring to an NDGOP rule which prohibits candidates who have run as independents from seeking the party's endorsement for six years. She also defended her independence - under admittedly sharp questioning from me - despite the Democratic-NPL taking the extraordinary step of pushing their House candidate out of the race. What voters are left with, after this first debate, is a view of two candidates who differ profoundly on some of the stormiest issues in politics. This was the second in a series of Plain Talk debates between North Dakota's statewide candidates. To be notified of new episodes, including the future debates, subscribe, for free, on the podcasting platform of your choice. Forum Communications Compoany is proud to be a part of the Trust Project. Learn more at thetrustproject.org.

Independent candidate Cara Mund is on Afternoons Live with guest host Jim Shaw to talk about why she is running for North Dakota's only seat in the House of Representatives and what she will do with the seat if elected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does the Public Service Commission do in North Dakota? The PSC makes the most headlines over utility rates. They regulate how much utilities can charge us for our power. But the PSC does so much more. They site wind farms. They run a rail safety program. They make sure that the pumps and the scales that measure how much we pay for everything from gasoline to steaks at the butcher shop are fair. Julie Fedorchak, a Republican, has served on the PSC since she was appointed by former Gov. Jack Dalrymple in 2012. She had that appointment confirmed by voters in 2014, and successfully ran for a six-year term in 2016. She's now up for re-election, and joined this episode of Plain Talk for a wide-ranging conversation about her campaign. This is part of a series of hosted conversations we'll be doing on Plain Talk with all of the statewide candidates. Fedorchak's opponent in this race, Democratic-NPL candidate Melanie Moniz, declined to participate. Also on this episode, Wednesday co-host Chad Oban and I talk about the controversy around President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program, and independent candidate Cara Mund's event with Democrats. Want to be notified when new episodes of Plain Talk publish? Including the debates with the other statewide candidates? Subscribe on the podcast platform of your choice. It's free! Forum Communications Company is proud to be a part of the Trust Project. Learn more at thetrustproject.org.

Minot, N.D. — NDGOP party chairman Perrie Schafer says he's looking into the controversy around the use of homophobic slurs and other bigoted language in a messaging group organized by the North Dakota Young Republicans, and there may be consequences for Republican candidates who were a part of it. "This is an organization," he said of his party on this episode of Plain Talk. "We get to choose who we're associated with." He said he wants to be fair to the members of the group, which is affiliated with the NDGOP and has a non-voting seat on the party's governing committee, but that some of the people who participated in the group may find themselves out in the cold. "We have a right to choose who is in our group," Schafer said. "Personal responsibility and accountability are apparently not what these people want," he added, noting that some members of the group, including Carter Eisenberger, a Republican candidate for the state House in District 11, indicated that they were proud of the slurs being used. Schafer also weighed in on outgoing state Rep. Rick Becker choosing to launch an independent U.S. Senate campaign against endorsed Republican incumbent John Hoeven. "He gave up his right to run as a Republican," Schafer said of Becker's decision. "The man can't be trusted," he added, noting that Becker had previously promised to respect the vote of Republican delegates to the NDGOP's state convention. Also on this episode, Wednesday co-host Chad Oban and I discuss the NDYR controversy, Cara Mund's independent bid for the House of Representatives, and more. To be notified when new episodes of Plain Talk publish, consider subscribing. Plain Talk is available on all major podcast services, and subscribing is free! Forum Communications Company is proud to be a part of the Trust Project. Learn more at thetrustproject.org.

North Dakota's general election got a lot more interesting over the last couple of weeks. First, Cara Mund, a former Miss America, jumped into the U.S. House race as an independent to take on Republican incumbent Kelly Armstrong and Democratic-NPL challenger Mark Haugen. Then state Rep. Rick Becker went back on his statements in support of the decision of Republican delegates at the NDGOP state convention, which chose incumbent Senator John Hoeven over him, and re-entered the U.S. Senate race. Then the Secretary of State approved the signatures for a ballot measure legalizing medical marijuana. That's a lot of things to talk about, but on this episode of Plain Talk, fill-in co-host Jamie Selzler and I tackle them all. David Owen, a representative of New Approach North Dakota, the group backing the marijuana measure, joined to talk about how they were able to run a successful petition campaign, and they'll win over North Dakota voters to their cause. Also, Jamie and I discuss Mund, Becker, and Rep. Liz Cheney's defeat in the Wyoming primary. Want to be notified of new episodes of Plain Talk? Subscribe, for free! Forum Communications Company is proud to be a part of the Trust Project. Learn more at thetrustproject.org.

On this episode of the en(gender)ed podcast, our guest is Hilary Levey Friedman, a Brown University Sociology professor, a leading researcher on pageantry, and President of the Rhode Island Chapter of the National Organization for Women.  We speak with Hilary today about her book, Here She Is:  The Complicated Reign of The Beauty Pageant in America which is inspired by her childhood growing up the daughter of Miss America 1970, her interests in examining the culture of beauty, and her role as a former mentor to Miss America 2018, Cara Mund.  Our conversation explores themes of pageantry and its historical role in shaping definitions of femininity, beauty, and its connection and/or opposition to feminist liberation. During our conversation, Hilary and I referenced the following resources: The history of pageants and its evolution How pageants shaped conventional standards of beauty Hilary's comparison of parents of child beauty pageant contestants with parents of Kumon kids --- Thanks for tuning in to the en(gender)ed podcast! Be sure to check out our en(gender)ed site and follow our blog on Medium. Join our feminist community of survivors, advocates and allies! Consider donating because your support is what makes this work sustainable. Please also connect with us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Whether you're a contestant, titleholder, or former queen- you should still be focused on your platform! Staying connected to and growing your platform can be one of the most rewarding parts of pageantry. But how do you do this? Jesse Ladoue McMullen, our Queen of Customer Success, and Cara Mund, Miss America 2018, are here to tell you everyone you need to know about growing and sustaining your platform. Read 107 Pageant Platform Examples (& How to Choose THE One)Read How to be a Successful TitleholderRead 6 Pageant Platform Money Raising Ideas That Are Guaranteed to Work! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In pageantry, it isn't enough to just have a platform. Aside from being personally important, your platform should connect you with other people and your community. But how to you create these connections? Jesse Ladoue, our Queen of Customer Success, and Cara Mund, Miss America 2018, are here to explain how you can use already existing resources to expand your platform and connect with others. Read 107 Pageant Platform Examples (& How to Choose THE One)Read 6 Pageant Platform Money Raising Ideas That are Guaranteed to Work!Find a pageant to compete in See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What is a platform? Do you need one? How do you start one? So many pageant girls find themselves asking these questions and many more!Join Jesse Ladoue McMullen, our Queen of Customer Success, and Cara Mund, Miss America 2018, as they tell you everything you need to know about finding and starting your platform. Read 107 Pageant Platform Examples (& How to Choose THE One)Read 6 Pageant Platform Money Raising Ideas That Are Guaranteed to Work!Subscribe to the Pageant Daily See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bullies can be found everywhere, including the pageant world. Although we might not want to admit it, many of us have experienced bullying in the industry that we know and love. Jesse Ladoue, Pageant Planet's Queen of Customer Success, and Cara Mund, Miss America 2018, are opening up about their experiences with bulling in pageantry and how you can work towards changing your mindset. Searching for a pageant to compete in? Click HereSell your pageant wardrobe in our shop! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What's the difference between a contestant who consistently places or takes home the crown and a contestant who can't reach the semi-finals? Goals! We know that setting (and achieving) your goals can seem challenging at first. That's why Jesse Ladoue McMullen, our Queen of Customer Success, and Cara Mund, Miss America 2018, are here to tell you how you can start setting your pageant goals! Find a pageant to compete inLearn how to Set Goals (and Achieve Them)Explore our shop See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Madison Anderson Berríos doesn’t take no for an answer. After representing Puerto Rico at Miss Grand International 2016, Madison was determined to reach the Miss Universe stage. Following a 1st Runner Up placement at Miss Florida USA 2019, Madison competed for and won the title of Miss Universe Puerto Rico. Jesse Ladoue McMullen, our Queen of Coaching, and Cara Mund, Miss America 2018, are here to talk about the backlash Madison faced, her dedication to pageantry, and how this queen shook up an industry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you're an underdog in the pageant world, you may have felt discouraged or unmotivated from time to time. Even though you've been chasing after the crown of your dreams, pageant pros can make this dream seem so far away. Don't be discouraged! Pageant Planet wants to help you win the crown- which is why Jesse Ladoue McMullen, our Queen of Coaching, and Cara Mund, Miss American 2018, are here with 5 tips for the underdogs! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“Miss USA 2020 is...MISSISSIPPI!” Asya Branch is a woman of firsts. As the first Black woman to win the Miss Mississippi USA crown and the first from her state to win Miss USA, Asya is set up to leave quite the legacy. Jesse Ladoue McMullen, our Queen of Coaching, and Cara Mund, Miss America 2018, are here to tell you all about Asya’s experiences as the child of an incarcerated parent, her pageant journey at both Miss America and Miss USA, and how she’s combined the two to promote criminal justice reform at the national level. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When you think of pageant powerhouses, which countries come to mind? Probably the Philippines, Venezuela, Colombia, and the USA- just to name a few. What if we told you that there’s a queen who had the honor of competing in not one, but two of these countries? This competitor would be none other than Venezuelan-American beauty queen, Valentina Sanchez Trivella. Jesse Ladoue McMullen, our Queen of Coaching, and Cara Mund, Miss America 2018, are here to discuss Valentina's journey to both Miss Teen USA and Miss Venezuela. Even though pageants are glamorous, Valentina had to overcome many of life's obstacles and learned how to turn her experience into advocacy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nova Stevens is known for making history. As a model, she’s built a successful career in multiple countries. As an activist, she organized the Freedom March 2020 and successfully lobbied for Emancipation Day to be observed in Vancouver. As Miss Universe Canada, Nova is shaking up the industry and breaking down beauty standards. Jesse Ladoue McMullen, our Queen of Coaching, and Cara Mund, Miss America 2018, are here to tell you all about Nova’s journey to the crown and just how determined she’s been to get there. If you aren’t inspired by her story- we don’t know what will! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What do Miss Indiana USA 2008, a supermodel, the director of Miss Universe Ireland, and the director of Miss Indiana USA all have in common? Well- they're the same person! Brittany Mason burst into the industry as a teen model before also exploring the world of pageantry. As a former titleholder, Brittany knows exactly what it takes to help her queens win the crown! In this episode, Jesse Ladoue McMullen, our Queen of Coaching, and Cara Mund, Miss America 2018, are chatting about the life of Brittany Mason. Listen in for some tips about how to enter and dominate the pageant world! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Megan Swanson takes the phrase "sister queens" to a whole new level! On today's podcast, Jesse Ladoue McMullen, our Queen of Coaching, and Cara Mund, Miss America 2018, are talking all about this two time Miss Nebraska and the older half of the "Swanson Sisters."Before Megan was Miss Nebraska USA 2020, she was, well, Miss Nebraska 2014! Having represented Nebraska at both Miss America and Miss USA, Megan knows exactly how to channel her boss babe energy into her coaching clients. Do you want to represent your state on a national stage? Click here to find a pageant! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Whether you're a first time contestant or season veteran, pageants can be intimidating! It's hard getting out of your comfort zone and being unapologetically yourself in front of a panel of judges. However, you shouldn't let any fears or nerves get to you!Staying calm. cool, and collected at your pageant can make or break your chance at the crown. That's why Jesse Ladoue McMullen, our Queen of Coaching, and Cara Mund, Miss America 2018, are here with some tips and tricks! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Abena Appiah's story is truly one of triumph. After enduring years of bullying, Abena pursued modeling and pageantry to grow her self-confidence. Who would have thought that she would go on to represent multiple countries at numerous international pageants, such as Miss Universe, Miss Earth, and Queen Beauty Universe. Our Queen of Coaching, Jesse Ladoue McMullen, and Miss America 2018, Cara Mund, are here to tell you all about Abena's journey to some of the most prestigious pageant stages. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pageant paperwork is more important than you think. More often than not, your paperwork is the first introduction the judges have to you - and we all know how important first impressions are! Our Queen of Coaching, Jesse Ladoue McMullen, and Cara Mund, Miss America 2018, are here to share 5 mistakes that contestants make on their paperwork. If you've ever been unsure about how to phrase something or what you should include, Jesse and Cara have solutions for you! Still want more help with your paperwork? Read Pageant Paperwork & Resume (Examples, Templates, and Tips)Want personalized help? Sign up as VIP for a FREE mock interview with Cara Mund! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cara Mund was born and raised in Bismarck, North Dakota. At a young age, Cara showed interest in the arts and dance. She began dancing at the age of two. This allowed her to train for four summers with the Radio City Rockettes, an iconic American dance team. Cara became well versed in many extra-curricular activities in highschool. She attended Century High School and graduated as the class valedictorian. Cara was part of the school’s Speech Team, the cheerleading team, the National Honor Society president, and the girls state and girls nation programs, to name a few.She began pageantry as a child, capturing the titles of Little Miss North Dakota, Miss Pre-Teen North Dakota, and Miss Junior Teen North Dakota.In 2010, she was Miss Red River Valley’s Outstanding Teen. She then went on to compete at Miss North Dakota’s Outstanding Teen in 2010, where she won the state title. This allowed her to compete at Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2011. She also was the 4th runner-up at the Miss North Dakota Teen USA 2012 pageant.After graduating from Brown University, Cara’s heart was set on the Miss America pageant. In 2016, she was Miss Oil Country and placed as the first runner-up at Miss North Dakota 2016. Close, but not close enough for Cara. Only a year later, Cara competed at the Miss North Dakota 2017 pageant as Miss Northern Lights, and this time she did not fall short. She was crowned Miss North Dakota 2017 and was on her way to bringing North Dakota its first Miss America crown.To hear more about the life of Cara Mund and her journey to becoming Miss America 2018 listen to this week’s podcast.Because you are interested in this episode you might also be interested in: Pageant Daily. Free daily digital magazine that helps you train day by day to win the crown.Pageant Prep. Paid daily mentoring program compete with Mock Interviews, 1:1 coaching sessions, and access to a hidden portal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Didn't get the job, even though you've already had the job? Doesn't make sense, right? Lizzie Jensen took over as Miss North Dakota when Cara Mund became Miss America in 2017. She was back at her state pageant this year and...didn't get the crown. What other things have happened among state pageants this summer? Final ballot was in full swing, South Carolina is divided, Oregon has the first Indian American titleholder and Tennessee sees it's first African American queen. Aaaaaand we're all still waiting on a date and location for Miss America. All this and more this week on Crowned & Dangerous!Catch a new episode of Crowned & Dangerous every other Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and more. Subscribe, rate, and review! Don't forget to follow along on Facebook and Instagram at @crownedanddangerous and slide into our DMs, or email us at crownedanddangerouspodcast@gmail.com. We love hearing from you! Find the best pageant tunes here: https://spoti.fi/31rmjU3

In a few days, we'll see the vision Gretchen Carlson & Regina have in store for us with Miss America 2.0. Are you excited for this new wave of pageantry? In our first episode, let's chat about Miss America 2.0 and the mess that is leading up to this year's competition. This year will be truly unforgettable and the problems within the pageant industry are getting exposed thanks to Cara Mund. Grab your glass-- this is going to be good!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pageantsandprosecco/support

Kelley and Gordon are joined by Cara Mund, Miss America 2018.For more information: www.MissAmerica.org

Kelley and Gordon are joined by Cara Mund, Miss America 2018.For more information: www.MissAmerica.org

Michael Walton, a world-class track and field athlete and founder of the "Michael Walton Foundation" recently organized a "youth empowerment forum" in Providence. Hundreds of youngsters took part in the day-long series of sessions at the Juanita Sanchez Educational Complex, learning about values represented by the theme of "perseverance". The forum including inspiring talks from Walton, from Miss America 2018 Cara Mund, former New England Patriots player Patrick Pass and others. http://michaelwaltonfoundation.org

Cara Mund talks about her year as Miss America 2018, and the turmoil surrounding the Miss America organization. She discusses topics ranging from the ouster of the group's top leadership over crude emails disparaging former titleholders, her own experiences as Miss America, to her future plans and to returning to Providence since graduating from Brown University.

Cara Mund is the first woman from the state of North Dakota to become Miss America, an honors graduate from Brown University and the national goodwill Ambassador for CMN Hospitals.   Listen to this episode and learn: How Cara’s perseverance helped her become Miss North Dakota What it felt like the moment Cara was crowned Miss America When Cara’s dream of becoming Miss America began The meaning behind the four points of the Miss America crown Memorable kids Cara has met at children’s hospital visits The inspiration behind Cara’s annual charity fashion show

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Cara Mund has just won Miss America 2018 and now she wants to run for office.  Hosted by Bonnie Fuller Produced by Gino Orlandini

The newly crowned Miss America 2018 Cara Mund spoke with #WPRO News when she was a student at Brown University of Professor Hilary Levey Friedman