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Childhood is one of the most precious stages of a person's life. But every day, children across the U.S. and the world have had their childhood sadly taken away by pediatric cancer. In this first-ever in person F&FC interview, Hannah Adams is a childhood cancer survivor and advocate whose personal story and public service has touched numerous children and families. A University of Alabama graduate student, she has won multiple titles and awards in the Miss America Organization, including Miss Florida's Outstanding Teen 2019-20 and her current title Miss Phenix City 2025.Hear how she and her family found their purpose to serve and help affected kids in the hopes of one day finding a cure for pediatric cancer.Learn more about Hannah's platform at hannahleeadams.com! We wish her the best of luck at Miss Alabama 2025!Follow Hannah on Instagram (@hannahleeadams) and Facebook!Support the showVisit georgewashingtoninstitute.org to sign up for our e-mail list! The site is the one-stop shop of all things Friends & Fellow Citizens and George Washington Institute!JOIN as a Patreon supporter and receive a FREE Friends & Fellow Citizens mug at the $25 membership level!IMPORTANT NOTE/DISCLAIMER: All views expressed by the host are presented in his personal capacity and do not officially represent the views of any affiliated organizations. All views presented by guests are solely those of the interviewees themselves and may or may not reflect the views of their affiliated organizations, the host, Friends & Fellow Citizens, and/or The George Washington Institute.

Miss Texas Annette Addo-Yobo makes history as the first American immigrant titleholder to become Miss Texas. During her year of service, Annettte will pursue advocacy for her community service initiative, The S.P.A.R.K. Project: Autism Safety, Awareness, and Education. In conjunction with her philanthropic efforts, Annette has graduated with a Masters of Business Administration at Lamar University as a stepping stone in her aspirations to obtain her Juris Doctorate. Through the Miss America Organization, Annette has earned more than $55,000 for her education in academic scholarships. Annette recently competed at the Miss America competition, where she earned an additional $13,000 in scholarships. Annette was awarded as the preliminary evening gown winner, as well as achieving first runner up to Miss America 2025.To learn more about what Annette is doing, follow her on instagram at: @MissAmericaTX and @AnnetteAddoYobo.Follow us on Instagram @oneworldonefuturepodcast to be the first to know when new episodes drop! And don't forget to follow our host, Ashley, at @itsashleynevison for even more updates and behind-the-scenes content!

Feeling overwhelmed by the thought of post-holiday clutter? This episode is for you! Joining me this week is host of the Paring Down podcast, Shannon Leyko. The conversation emphasizes the importance of creating calm spaces, managing holiday chaos, and setting realistic goals for the new year. Shannon also offers advice on handling unwanted gifts and fostering gratitude in children while maintaining a minimalist lifestyle.About Shannon |Shannon Leyko is an author, podcast host, mother of three, and military wife. Her book, You're Completely Normal, debuted as an Amazon Top 50 hot new release in 2020, and her podcast, Paring Down, has reached the top 5% of all podcasts in under a year. She is a former Miss New York in the Miss America Organization, former professional vocalist, and was also a reality television development producer before working in social media and on her podcast. Her online platform, Paring Down, is built around helping people declutter their homes and schedules in order to make room for what matters-- without the judgment, shame, or comparison.Links Discussed in This Episode |Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with SimplicityDiane's Resource: Work with me!Minimalist Home after ChristmasAccount: Balancing BeamsShannon Can't Stop Talking About: PactConnect with Shannon:Host, The Paring Down Podcast@paring_downwww.facebook.com/theexpertbeginnerwww.thexpertbeginner.com Work with Me |If you've been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I'd love to help you achieve your goals! We'll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!Episode Sponsors |The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!Enjoy the Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.Further Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.Checkout a list of my collaborative podcasts here.Our Sponsors:* Check out Gobble: https://gobble.com/MINIMALIST* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Check out Ritual : https://ritual.com/MINSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Full transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/  Piya's project focused on increasing education and awareness around neurodiversity advocacy, a topic that is close to her heart. She began by founding her school's first neurodiversity affinity group, creating a safe space for neurodivergent youth. Piya shared her journey of developing workshops and assemblies for both her peers and teachers, emphasizing the importance of updated training on neurodiversity. With the support of her school's learning support team and feedback from neurodivergent students, she was able to create impactful presentations and a toolkit to help others start similar initiatives across the country. We discussed the challenges she faced, particularly in implementing neurodiversity training at her school, and how she overcame them through persistence and collaboration with school administration. Piya also reflected on the rewarding moments of her project, especially the positive feedback from students who felt represented and heard. In addition to her work with Girl Scouts, Piya is involved in the Miss America organization, where she continues her advocacy for neurodiversity. She highlighted how her experiences in both organizations have empowered her and provided her with unique opportunities to make a difference in her community. Piya encouraged other Girl Scouts to pursue their Gold Award, sharing how her passion for neurodiversity advocacy developed through her previous awards and experiences. She emphasized the importance of exploring interests and taking advantage of opportunities, as they can lead to impactful projects and personal growth. More About Piya: Piya Scielzo is an incoming freshman at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Piya has been an active Girl Scout since 1st grade, and is now a lifetime member. She has earned her bronze, silver, and gold awards. To earn her Gold Award, Piya led a small team in several neurodiversity initiatives to raise awareness, promote acceptance, and reduce stigma. She also created and distributed a comprehensive toolkit with resources for students to replicate creating a safe space and hosting educational workshops in their communities across the country. Piya has served on the Girl Advisory Board for the Nation's Capital for the past three years. Outside of Girl Scouts, Piya is the current Miss Montgomery County's Teen, under the Miss America Organization. Piya uses her pageant platform, ‘Think Differently', to share her neurodiversity advocacy with a wider audience. https://www.instagram.com/missmocosteenmd/ Key Takeaways from this episode: Neurodiversity Advocacy: Piya's Girl Scout Gold Award project focused on increasing education and awareness about neurodiversity, highlighting the importance of understanding and supporting neurodivergent individuals in educational settings. Community Engagement: Piya successfully engaged with her school's learning support team and neurodivergent students to create effective training workshops for teachers, demonstrating the value of collaboration and feedback in community projects. Empowerment through Leadership: Piya's involvement in both Girl Scouts and the Miss America Organization has allowed her to expand her advocacy work, showing how leadership opportunities can enhance personal growth and community impact. Share this show with your friends on Twitter. Click to have an editable already written tweet! https://ctt.ac/33zKe Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3rx06pr   Join our Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/sherylmrobinson/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sherylmrobinson/?hl=en Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/sherylmrobinson or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

On this episode, I speak to Miss New Hampshire Emily Spencer about The Miss NH Scholarship Program and Miss America. I think a lot of people have misconceptions or old ideas about the Miss America Organization and don't know the positive impact they have on women. Hopefully, by listening to this episode you will learn about all the good they are doing to benefit women across the country. We also speak about Miss Inspiration an adaptive pageant that Emily started. Katelyn McKivergan is the current Miss Inspiration and I got to talk with her as well. I really enjoyed speaking with them both and hope you enjoy it as well.For more information on The Miss NH Scholarship Program please visit - https://www.missnh.org/To find out more about Miss America or competing in other states besides New Hampshire please visit - https://www.missamerica.org/Be sure to follow Dose of Good on social media for the latest updates on the PodcastFacebook -https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552349588905Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dose_of_good_podcast/?utm_source=qrYouTube -    / @doseofgoodpodcast 

Welcome back to the podcast! Meet our next Miss 406 guest, Alaina Mattimiro, Miss Electric City 2024! We had so much fun recording this episode discussing supporting small businesses, the impact of the Miss America Organization, and how competition and sisterhood coexist! You will fall in love with Miss Electric City when you listen to her episode!

Dr. Jessica Rea Prado is an expert in industrial-organizational psychology and emotional intelligence, holding a PhD in the field. Dr. Rea Prado teaches at Loyola University and provides executive coaching and corporate training solutions. She has a portfolio of work with Fortune 100 companies. She is also a judge for the Miss America Organization. She currently resides in the Lake Wylie area with her husband Wayne Brewer. This husband-and-wife duo has published five books called ‘Accessible Emotional Intelligence' and, this fall, Dr. Rea Prado will release a textbook on emotional intelligence named ‘Comprehensive Emotional Intelligence Curriculum'. She is a Master Certified e-Factor Facilitator of the eFactor, the world's first emotional intelligence test with situational judgment tests which allow the participants to have an objective score for their emotional readiness in life's uncertainties.Learn more about Dr. Rea Prado at http://pradoic.info and http://pradoic.com Follow Laurie on Instagram at http://instagram.com/carolinasmatchmaker To learn more about Laurie and her team, visit http://carolinasmatchmaker.com

Today we're joined by my good friend, Shannon Leyko. Shannon is an author, podcast host, mother of three, and a military wife who recently moved from Alaska to Florida with her family.   As a former Miss New York for the Miss America Organization, classically trained vocalist, and reality television development producer, Shannon has worn many hats throughout her life. Along with this, her book, You're Completely Normal, achieved recognition as one of the Top 50 Hot New Releases in Self-Development on Amazon in 2020.   Shannon currently works as a ghostwriter and content creator for a world-renowned psychologist and is the host of the podcast Paring Down, where she helps listeners live a more intentional, decluttered life.   Stay tuned for a powerful conversation on embracing the non-linear path, cherishing the present, and being mindful of what truly matters. I know you're going to love it!     7:31 – Shannon 101   Becoming Miss New York after college Moving to DC and Virginia Beach Becoming a military wife and moving to Alaska Writing a book, moving to Florida, and starting a podcast     13:08 – A Non-Linear Path   Societal pressure to follow a linear life trajectory The inspiration behind Shannon's book, “You're Completely Normal” Guiding children to be content with their individual paths Nonlinear paths leading to personal growth and wisdom     26:22 – The Power of Patience   Taking your next step in faith The human tendency to take matters into your own hands Peace through trusting in God's plan     32:54 – Decluttering and Slowing Down   How living in Alaska inspired the Paring Down Podcast The power of intentionality and gratitude The sentimental aspect of decluttering Swedish death cleaning   54:07 – Don't Save the Good Wine   Living intentionally and for the now Wear the sequin pants The frailty of life Creating a calm home environment     FEATURED QUOTES   “It will all come together if you just continue to pursue the things that God calls you to that bring you joy, and not always just move through with urgency.”   “If I remove this urgency from my life, this idea of where I want to go, what success means to me…remove all of that and just put on God's lenses and say, ‘I trust in His will. Let me sit back and listen to what He wants from me.' That… makes our lives so much better.”   “Be mindful and present right now, because today matters. Use the good things. Don't put the quilt that your grandma sewed for your child in the closet because you don't want anything to spill on it. Put it on their bed. Let them use it.”   Learn more about Shannon:   https://www.theexpertbeginner.com/   Shannon on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/paringdownpodcast/   The Paring Down Podcast:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paring-down-realistic-minimalism-to-live-more-intentionally/id1713108995   Shannon's Book, You're Completely Normal:   https://www.amazon.com/Youre-Completely-Normal-Trading-Should/dp/0578742616

What do Miss America 2023 and a nuclear engineer have in common? Well…they're both Grace Stanke! A recent nuclear engineering graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Grace's journey has been all but ordinary. At the age of 14, she began competing in pageants to improve her performance skills and found a passion in the Miss America Organization. She won Miss Wisconsin in 2022 then Miss America in 2023. Over her year of Miss America, she's advocated for nuclear energy and STEM education on the global stage across 27 states and 7 countries, including at COP28. She hopes to use her platform to motivate young people with diverse backgrounds to pursue energy careers. After her time as Miss America, Grace will join Constellation Energy, where she will work as a nuclear engineer while continuing her advocacy efforts.   Keynotes: How Grace hopes to leverage the Miss America platform to motivate young people to pursue energy careers Grace's hopes for the future of the nuclear energy industry The most common misconceptions about nuclear energy and what you need to know The value of cross-functional skill-building And follow us on: Newsletter: https://www.energy-terminal.com/newsletter-signup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/energy-terminal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energyterminal/

The Talk of Fame Podcast got to chat with Hannah Adams! Hannah is currently Miss Mobile Bay 2024 and serves as an ambassador for various pediatric cancer non-profits as well as running her own nonprofit. As a fourteen year pediatric cancer survivor, she has spoken at 42 hospitals in 36 states, raised $98.8 million for research, and passed federal and state legislation. In 2019, Hannah was crowned Miss Florida's Teen through the Miss America Organization, won the teens in action at the national competition, and accomplished 219 appearances during her year of service. She placed as Third Runner Up for Miss Alabama 2023 and was the overall evening gown award winner along with the catherine crosby community service award. FOLLOW ME:  INSTAGRAM:  Officialkyliemontigney  Talkoffamepod  Facebook:  Officialkyliemontigney  Talkoffame  Twitter:  Kyliemontigney4  ABOUT ME:  Hi, I am Kylie! I love sports, spending time with my family, traveling, and meeting people that inspire me. I love listening to other people's stories and sharing their journeys.

Halle Ann Fernandez is a 22-year-old Prescott resident, born in Brooklyn, N.Y., who is a self-proclaimed "Arizona Transplant". Halle is an accelerated Master's student at Prescott College studying Critical Psychology in the undergraduate program and Outdoor Education Leadership in the Graduate program. When she moved across the country to pursue higher education at Prescott College, she quickly fell in love with the community. She began to immerse herself in service work with local non-profits such as the Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank and the Western Heritage Center.  Halle is an Education Specialist for GEM Environmental and a Challenge Course Facilitator at Camp Way. She has held the titles of Miss Prescott 2022, Miss Granite Mountain 2023, and Miss Peoria 2024 in the Miss America Organization. As Miss Peoria, Halle uses her platform to share her community service initiative, ‘LNT For You & Me,' where she teaches young children through high schoolers socioemotional skills like empathy, compassion, and boundary setting through Leave No Trace practices. She also uses her platform in the Miss AZ Org. to encourage adolescents and young women to shine in their individuality and authenticity regardless of what others think. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prescottwomanpodcast/support

Miss Missouri 2023 Hayley Leach and self-advocate Matthew Leach discuss being siblings working together to advocate for the autism community. Hayley Leach is a 25 year-old law student at Washington University in St. Louis and was recently crowned Miss Missouri 2023. During her year of service, Hayley will travel the state of Missouri and promote a community service initiative (CSI) of her choice. Hayley's CSI is autism awareness and acceptance which was inspired by her brother, Matthew, who was diagnosed with autism in 2002. Upon graduation from law school, Hayley plans on practicing Labor and Employment law with a specialty in disability issues and advocacy. Since competing in the Miss America Organization, Hayley has accumulated over $31,000 in scholarships which have been used to further her education. She will go on to represent Missouri at the Miss America Competition later this year. Matthew Leach currently resides in Lexington, Kentucky where he is a senior at the University of Kentucky. He majors in Biology and plans to further his education by going to graduate school and getting a master's degree in Forensic Science. His favorite things to do are reading, going to the movies, and spending time with his French Bulldog, Chloe. Together they have co-authored two books: "Frankie and Finn" and "See the Able, Not the Label." They also host the podcast called "Puzzle in Progress”, available on Apple and Spotify Podcasts. For more about their work: https://linktr.ee/hayleyleach Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ https://www.instagram.com/diffbrains/ Check out more episodes of Exploring Different Brains! http://differentbrains.org/category/edb/

The Book Leads - Episode 71: Dr. Bridget Cooper (Cannon) & Unflappable: How Smart People Quit Overthinking, Ditch the Drama, & Thrive at Work This is my second episode with cage-rattler, prolific author, and leadership advisor Dr. B. For those only meeting Bridget for the first time in this episode, she walks me through her career journey, from empowering her coaching clients to that same work taking on even greater meaning when she experienced life-altering changes after a traumatic motor vehicle accident. This conversation speaks to how our past is impacting our present and future. We need to heal and reconcile correctly, most importantly for ourselves, before we can really move forward. And so much bullshit from our past gets in our way today. Yes, they are tools, and yes, they serve a purpose. But when they toxify what we're trying to do, they become bullshit. We can design what we choose to do with those past traumas and disruptions. But most of us never take the time to look back and really see what's what. Bridget provides so many tools in this book -- and in her previous publications -- to tap into the best of ourselves, a part we typically let fall away. Conversation Highlights When it comes to traumatic moments..."how dare that moment take away one more moment of our life?" "Trauma is an interruption of what we were put here to experience…how we were formed was to see only beauty, feel only inclusion, have only love…anything shy of that, leaves marks." Intent vs. Impact Referenced "If you never heal what hurt you, you'll bleed on people who didn't cut you." — Yehuda Berg Mentioned or Applicable Books The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing by Bessel van der Kolk Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork By Dan Sullivan The MAIN QUESTION underlying my conversation with Bridget is, Which tools do you have at your disposal to make your way through (and heal from) the obstacles, challenges, and traumas of your life? About Dr. B. Dr. B a cage rattler who helps teams and leaders think and communicate more clearly and strategically so they can work and navigate problems proactively and effectively. She works with clients to overcome the attitudes, tactics, and patterns that derail their success through coaching, corporate consulting, and leading workshops that guide and inspire people to live more authentic, peaceful, and powerful lives. TEDx speaker and best-selling author of seven books on communication, conflict, change, and empowerment (including the 2023 toolkit, "Unflappable”), her mission is to change the world, one life at a time. Dr. B volunteers for Junior Achievement, Lasagna Love, The Miss America Organization, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, and various other charities near and dear to her heart. Dr. B's been with me on the series before when in Episode 24 we covered her book Pain Rebel: How We Take Our Power Back. That was in April of 2022…we're in October of 2023…a year and a half ater. Learn More About Dr. B Website: www.drbridgetcooper.com Email: bridget@drbridgetcooper.com Amazon Author Page:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Bridget-Cooper/author/B00LXT7R26?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true YouTube - TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtsAuqu-TxI&ab_channel=TEDxTalks Instagram: @drbridgetcooper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrBridgetCooper/ and https://www.facebook.com/bridget.cannoncooper Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtNpTQTFjuN6Tjs52JB7zUQ Learn more about The Book Leads: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/got-lead-great-book-thats-impacted-your-work-life-me-john/

As a former business partner and dear friend, Jennifer Pitts McKenna has been a long-time light in Allison's life. Since their time working for the Miss America Organization, Jennifer and Allison have joined forces to launch McKenna Walsh Consulting - coaching services designed to guide young women toward their goal of becoming a Miss America titleholder. Their ventures have continued as they've supported one another through each new season of life. Allison is so excited to introduce you to the women spotlighted throughout She Believed She Could: Show Up, Shine Bright, and Achieve Abundant Success, officially hitting book stores on September 13th!Enjoy this episode as Jennifer and Allison chat about the lessons they learned together, highlighted in Chapter 2 -Own It: Embrace Who You Are.  MEMORABLE MOMENTS“When you love your customers and clients and provide a first-class experience that you can't get anywhere else, you WILL be successful.” “Timing is everything. Even when you are pursuing your passions, finding success, and feeling success…make sure you're pursuing the right thing at the right time.” “So many women hold themselves to a standard that convinces them that failure is scary rather than a learning opportunity. Failure is only a possibility when you don't dare to try.” Connect with Allison:⭐ Connect on Instagram @allisonwalsh⭐ JOIN OUR FREE COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shebelievedshecouldcommunity⭐ Check out book recommendations from the show here⭐ Download your free 90 day planner here

On this episode of Our American Stories, the Miss America Organization has been around for over a century... but through these many years, the pageant has had to conquer a seemingly constant battle to stay accepted and relevant. Amy Argetsinger is the author of There She Was: The Secret History of Miss America and is here to share the full, captivating history of Miss America.  Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you watch the Miss America pageant growing up? If you did, did you see anyone on the stage who looked like you? For many women, the answer to that question is “No”.  On today's episode, I have a conversation with Maria Cade. Maria is a beautiful, intelligent and curvy woman who is currently serving as Miss Butler County 2023. She shares with us about her experience in the Miss America organization and the work she is doing through her Miss America Community Service Initiative “Be V.I.S.I.B.L.E”, which focuses on representation and inclusion for all. I was so encouraged by my conversation with Maria, and I know you will be, too.  (Scroll down in the show notes to learn more about Maria and where you can connect with her on social media.)  Today's Episode Includes: My interview with Maria Cade Discussion of how the Miss America Organization has changed to become more inclusive of all body types Maria's advice for those struggling with self-confidence  Maria's community service initiative “Be V.I.S.I.B.L.E” How you can join me later this month for increasing peace this holiday season About Maria Cade Maria Cade is a native of New Castle, Pennsylvania and currently serves as Miss Butler County 2023. She works as a TV News Journalist for Central Pennsylvania's CBS Affiliate Station, WTAJ-TV News, Maria joined WTAJ in February 2022 as a multimedia journalist in the State College bureau. Maria is a 2021 graduate of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she studied Media and Journalism as well as vocal performance. After graduating from UNC, Maria moved to New York City to work with ABC News as an intern for the third hour of Good Morning America. She brought community news to the national level, sharing stories highlighting people making a difference every day.  Through her Miss America Community Service Initiative, Be V.I.S.I.B.L.E., she advocates for representation and inclusion for all. By advocating for the amplification of underrepresented voices, Maria hopes to inspire the next generation to be empowered to succeed in any way they choose, no matter who they are or where they come from. Maria is teaching the leaders of tomorrow to embrace their unique qualities through this initiative. Connect with Maria Instagram: @MariaCadeTV & @MissButlerCounty2023 TikTok:@MariaCadeTV Facebook: @MariaCadeTV WANT MORE GOODNESS? Register for my Masterclass: From Grilling to Family Gatherings Join my Intuitive Health Reboot Group Coaching  Book a Free Call with me HERE Hang with me on Instagram  Join my Private Community on Facebook  Submit a Question you would like me to answer on the Podcast  Check out my website for full show notes and a transcript of this episode Email me at podcast@theintuitiveeatingmama.com to ask your questions about intuitive eating and my approach to body image work 

Judy returns with a new season of Beautiful Life!  In this first episode back, Miss Richmond County Madison Gattullo (under the Miss America Organization) shares her experience of dealing with weight struggles, and embracing who she is with her Quiet Confidence Like a Queen! If you have a topic for discussion or wish to be on a future episode, email JudyTorresLifecoach@gmail.com, so Judy can help you find the Beautiful Life, you truly deserve!

GDP Script/ Top Stories for Sunday July 9 Publish Date: Friday July 7 From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast Today is Sunday July 9th , and happy 66th birthday to actor Tom Hanks ****Hanks****   I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Mall of Georgia Chrysler Dodge Jeep 1. Gwinnett firefighters rescue four people from apartment fire 2. Loganville woman claimed of power losses ruined food and electronics, but insurance commissioner said it was a lie 3. And Duluth trying to identify woman whose remains were found last month       All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast.   Break 1 : M.O.G.   Story 1. fire   Firefighters in Gwinnett County rescued four individuals from an apartment fire at the Elliott Apartments in Norcross. The fire was reported in a two/three split-story apartment building. Upon arrival, firefighters found fire in the second and third-story units as well as in the attic space. Two adults and one child were trapped on the second floor, but were successfully rescued through a window with the help of a ladder. All occupants of the main apartment units were evacuated, and the fire was eventually controlled. Heavy fire damage was found in three units, and approximately 20 occupants were displaced. One person was transported to the hospital in critical condition. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and assistance is being provided to those affected by the Red Cross and apartment management.…..read more on this at gwinnettdailypost.com     STORY 2: claimed   Imani Fantroyal, a woman from Loganville, Georgia, is facing insurance fraud charges for allegedly filing false claims with her insurance company. She claimed that power outages in April and August 2021 had ruined her food and electronics. However, investigations revealed that there were no power irregularities during the stated dates, and the pictures she submitted as evidence were taken outside of the claimed losses. Fantroyal admitted to using pictures from other residences to support her claims. The insurance company had paid her over $1,300 for the fraudulent claims. Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced the charges back on June 30th. Story 3: remains The Duluth Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying a woman whose remains were found on Abbotts Bridge Road on June 2. Despite efforts by the police, her identity remains unknown. She is described as a Black woman, approximately 5 feet 1 inch to 5 feet 5 inches tall, and believed to be in her mid-20s to mid-30s. The woman had multiple body piercings and an unidentified tattoo on her back. The circumstances surrounding her death are unclear, and it is yet to be determined whether charges will be filed. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Duluth Police Department.   Break 2: Ag Pro 30 - Slappey - Tom Wages - Obits     Story 4: kitten   Gwinnett County has reported a third case of rabies in cats within a month. This time, a Lawrenceville kitten tested positive for rabies after biting its owners and veterinary staff on June 28. The previous cases involved a cat in Dacula and another in Sugar Hill. The county advises residents to be cautious and avoid animals exhibiting unusual behavior. It is important for pet owners to ensure their pets are up to date on their rabies vaccinations. Symptoms of rabies in humans include fever, headache, weakness, and discomfort. Immediate preventive treatment is necessary if someone is bitten or scratched by a suspected rabid animal.   Story 5: ms georgia   Tara Schiphof, a 25-year-old resident of Sugar Hill, fulfilled her dream of becoming Miss Georgia by winning the Miss Georgia competition recently. With this achievement, Schiphof is one step closer to her long-held dream of becoming Miss America. She expressed confidence in the new leadership of the Miss America Organization, believing they will make it an extraordinary experience. Having been the first runner-up in the 2022 Miss Georgia competition, Schiphof felt a sense of reflection and accomplishment as she was announced the winner. She dedicated her talent presentation, a lyrical dance, to her late grandmother. Schiphof hopes her journey inspires other women to pursue their dreams.   We'll be back in a moment   Break 3: ESOG – Ingles 6 - Fernbank   Story 6: houck   Colin Houck, the shortstop from Parkview High School, is expected to be an early pick in Sunday's Major League Baseball Draft. Houck is ranked 12th overall and is projected to be selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks. This would mark the second consecutive year that Gwinnett County produces a first-round pick. Houck could become the highest-drafted player in Parkview's history, surpassing Jeff Francoeur's 23rd overall selection in 2002. As a senior, Houck received numerous accolades and had an impressive high school career. The MLB Draft will continue over three days, with the Atlanta Braves picking 24th in the first round.   Story 7: boyd   David Boyd, former Berkmar boys basketball coach, has released a memoir titled "The Life and Times of Hall of Fame Coach David Boyd." Initially hesitant about writing a book, Boyd's daughter convinced him to share his experiences as a teacher, coach, and father. The book includes stories about his family and career, including his time at Berkmar High School where he won state basketball titles. Proceeds from book sales will support the boys basketball program at Brunswick High School. The memoir received positive feedback for its detailed storytelling and memory. Boyd contemplates the possibility of writing another book in the future. We're back in just a moment       We'll have final thoughts after this   Break 4: Lawrenceville - Henssler 60 Thanks again for listening to today's Gwinnett Daily Post podcast. Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Get more news about our community at GwinnettDailyPost.com   www.henssler.com  www.mallofgeorgiachryslerdodgejeep.com  www.psponline.com  www.wagesfuneralhome.com  www.gon.com  www.ingles-markets.com  www.fernbankmuseum.org  www.downtownlawrencevillega.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Description: Domestic abuse does not discriminate and the stats show us that it occurs to 20 women every minute. AND it is the number one most under reported crime. Why? Women don't want to come forward because of the shame. Brielle Cotterman survived attempted murder, intimate partner domestic abuse and emotional abuse. We're talking with her about why survivors are still not getting the empathy and understanding they deserve, why leaving an abuser is not as easy as we think, and the misconceptions about domestic abuse. Are you holding women in judgment who are in abusive relationships? Educate yourself on what it really takes to stop domestic abuse from happening and the warning signs that you or the women in your life may be missing. Are you in the 4%? Take Liz's FREE Limiting Beliefs Quiz and find out what's holding you back! www.lizsvatek.com/quiz Be a Podcast VIP! Get your Podcast up and running in 1 week! Schedule a call to learn more: https://calendly.com/lizsvatek/whiteglovelaunch-session Connect with: Brielle! National DomesticViolence Hotline: Make a safe plan 800-799-SAFE (7233) https://www.thehotline.org/ Website: https://www.briellecotterman.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briellecotterman/ Guest Bio: Brielle Cotterman is a TEDx Speaker, Contributor at Entrepreneur, Activist Against Domestic Violence, Publicity Expert, and Celebrity-Maker. She has spent the last decade helping clients to craft and scale Dream careers to 7 figures and beyond by leveraging their personal stories and passions in order to create speaking tours, author award-winning books, procure media placements, and inspire the millions of people that need to hear their story. She is a survivor of attempted murder and domestic violence and an advocate for a world where intimate partner abuse is not tolerated and survivors are met with empathy. Her clients are regularly featured in Entrepreneur, Forbes, Fast Company, Martha Stewart Living, Cosmopolitan, NBC, CBS, and many more! She is a graduate of Indiana University in Bloomington, a World's Grand Champion Equestrian, former National Spokesperson for multiple charitable organizations, Former Title Holder and Director within the Miss America Organization, Member of The Public Relations Society of America, Member of the Association of Image Consultants International and 2019 Epic Award Nominee from the National Association of Women Business Owners. Brielle has been married for nearly 4 years to the love of her life and owns & operates a show horse breeding farm, where she lives with her husband, three children and many, many animals!

Today Dr. Mays pays tribute to Miss Florida Lindsay Bettis and Miss Florida's Outstanding Teen (soon to be changed to Miss Florida's Teen) Aashna Shah as they prepare to crown the next person who will represent Florida within the Miss America Organization. Thank you, ladies, for an amazing year. Good luck in all of your future endeavors. How can Agape Leaders serve you? Please find us at: Website: http://www.agapeleaders.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregg-mays/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agapeleaders.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agapeleaders10/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCmM7ETR652mLtDSKSjda-pw Read Dr, Mays' book Practical Leadership: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=practical+leadership+lessons+from+an+average+leader&crid=259U5RNS5J5W5&sprefix=Practical+Leadership%2Caps%2C102&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_4_20

A conversation about nuclear energy, climate change, and inspiring young women to go into STEM fields. On December 15, 2022, Grace Stanke, a senior at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, studying nuclear engineering, took home the Miss America crown along with the scholarship of the Miss America Organization. She additionally won in a talent category for her classical violin performance. As Miss America 2023, Grace is embarking on a year of service taking her on a tour across the country and she is using her national platform to continue advocating for “Clean Energy – Cleaner Future.” She believes that America needs to convert to zero-carbon energy with a focus on nuclear power and breaking down misconceptions surrounding nuclear energy. Through it all, her goal is to inspire the next generation of female scientists, engineers, and mathematicians. With increasing interest in, support for, and desire to become more informed about nuclear energy and how it can help mitigate climate change, combined with the wonderful goal of inspiring young women to enter the STEM fields, the evening promises to be interesting and inspiring. Scott Montgomery, University of Washington faculty from the Jackson School of International Studies, will be the interviewer for the event, and a Q&A will complete the evening. This special event is made possible by Friends of Fission Northwest and the generosity of the Anthropocene Institute, American Nuclear Society-Eastern Washington, Energy Northwest, Terrestrial Energy, and Town Hall Seattle. Scott L. Montgomery is an author, geoscientist, and affiliate faculty member in the Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington. He writes and lectures on a wide variety of topics related to energy (geopolitics, technology, resources, climate change), American politics, intellectual history, language and communication, and the history of science. About Friends of Fission Northwest Friends of Fission Northwest is a grassroots non-profit that, for more than six years, has brought speakers to the Puget Sound region and beyond. We strive to educate the public about the importance of nuclear energy, its value in fighting climate change, and to dispel myths and misinformation about nuclear power.

Dancer, Business Owner, Teacher, and Miss Saguaro 2023 Alexes (Lexe) Niekamp was born in Northern California and moved to Arizona at a young age, she takes pride in starting to dance at the ripe age of four years old and being actively involved in theatre and her community as well. She is the owner of two local businesses Lessons by Lexe: Dance Studio for 7 years and Quest Character Parties for 4 years. She is also going on her third year as the NAZ WRANGLERS IFL pro team dance team coach.  She is also the current Miss Saguaro 2023 with the Miss America Organization. Her Social Impact is and always will be ARTTS IN ACTION: Applying Remarkable Talents to Succeed. She wants to ensure that as our youth development, they have access to the world of arts because growing up the arts has always been her outlet. She started a dance studio at the age of 19 years old, working full time, and going to college full time as well. Her dance studio provides scholarships which is something she holds very close to her heart. Growing up in a single-parent household; without scholarships, she wouldn't be the person she is today. With the courage of a lion, she gives so much of herself to her community and encourages all to apply themselves in the art world to keep confidence instilled in all generations to come. Learn more about Lessons by Lexe at https://lessonsbylexe.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prescottwomanpodcast/support

This is a unique episode of the NTI PodTalk! Listen in while Dianne chats with Mackinzie Gregory, aka Miss Star City, on how she plans to enact change through the Miss Nebraska Competition. A physical therapist assistant from Scottsbluff, NE, Makinzie Gregory is the current Miss Star City in the Miss America Organization. She will compete for the title of Miss Nebraska 2023 in June and advocates for health and food freedom, the Weston A Price dietary principles, and our body's innate ability to heal provided the right environment - all with her social impact initiative Radiant Health: Leading the World from Sick Care to Health Care. A guest speaker, dancer, and future Naturopathic Doctor, Makinzie has always found her passion in optimizing the function of the human body and seeks to educate, empower, and equip others with the information and resources mainstream media won't often share. Mackinzie's Instagram Mackinzie's Facebook **Timestamps for the topics discussed can be found on this episode's NTI PodTalk page. Are you ready to start your journey as a Nutrition Therapist Master or Natural Food Chef? To learn more about NTI's Nutrition Therapist Master Certification, visit ntischool.com for more information, or call 303-284-8361 to speak with our admissions team. This discussion is not intended to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy, nor in any way imply that Nutrition Therapists who graduate from NTI are qualified to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy.  The scope of practice for graduates of NTI is to deliver therapeutic nutrition guidance to our clients which helps support their natural biology to achieve optimal function in whatever wellness path they are on.

This week we welcome international PR, publicity and branding consultant Brooke Young as she shares her story and winning strategies that will skyrocket your brand through the power of PR. Key takeaways from this episode PR - what it is and why you need it Good PR - how its done - and how not to spend a fortune on it Bad PR - yes, it really exsits and what to avoid The most powerful weapon in your arsenal... (hint, it's storytelling!) And much more! THIS WEEK'S GUEST Brooke Young is an international publicist, PR guru and branding consultant. She works with clients across the globe, and helps them create, develop, and promote powerful messages through heart-centered story-telling. She has formerly worked On-Air with FOX Sports, completed in the Miss America Organization, and volunteers as a Communication Liason for the first Prenatal Care Agency in West Africa. Brooke frequently works with children as a Professional Public Speaker and Children's Book Author, where she educates on Therapy Dogs and Volunteering. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100038225919096 Brooke's Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/468279070891549 Brooke Young is proud to support the work of Hindi's Libraries. To find out more, please visit https://www.hindislibraries.org/ YOUR HOST Simon Lader is the host of The Conference Room, Co-Founder of global executive search firm Salisi Human Capital, and podcast growth consultancy Viva Podcasts. Since 1997, Simon has helped cybersecurity vendors to build highly effective teams, and since 2022 he has helped people make money from podcasting. Get to know more about Simon at: Website: https://simonlader.com/ Make Money from Podcasting: https://www.vivapodcasts.com/podcastpowerups Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonlader LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/headhuntersimonlader The Conference Room is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio and everywhere else you listen to podcasts!

Tangible Takeaways:Get out a piece of paper and write down the top three things that you want to do with your life: get it out of your head and on paper.Make your goals visual! This may be as simple as putting them on a Post-it note on your mirror-the goal is to keep them in front of you.Work in such a way that you know you did your best!Surround yourself with women that are strong and confident in who they are. We all need a supportive friend group. The difference between millionaires and billionaires is that millionaires write their goals down daily, but billionaires write them down daily and refine and redirect them. Be willing to edit your goals as you go!About Maria:A graduate of the University of Kentucky with a BA in Political Science and a minor in vocal performance and psychology, Maria is a native of Lexington, KY. In 2004, she was crowned the first Hispanic Miss Kentucky and represented her home state at the 2005 Miss America pageant where she was an interview winner. She is also a former Miss Kentucky Teen and a former Kentucky Derby Queen. Her participation in the Miss America Organization completely paid her way through college earning her over $50,000 in scholarships.Over the course of her 17+ year corporate career that includes work within the pharmaceutical, automotive, and construction rental equipment industries, she was recognized as a top performer who consistently achieved results. By leveraging her impeccable ability to build and foster long-term relationships, extensive industry and business knowledge, strong sales management and leadership skills, team development expertise became the focus of her tenure.In 2021, Maria left the corporate world to start her own company, MMS Consulting Firm, where the mission is to motivate, empower, connect, and challenge women to become the most authentic version of themselves no matter what phase or stage of life they are in - and to do so unapologetically. She has a passion for building cohesive teams that show up for themselves personally and professionally so that they feel confident, represented, and seen in their work and personal lives. The greatest accomplishment she has ever achieved is being wife to her super cool husband, Dan, of almost 18 years, and mom to their three children, Miriam (15), Luke (13), and Jude (6).  Connect with Maria:Website: https://mmconsultingfirm.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariamaldonadosmith/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mariamaldonadosmithFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/confessionsofacorporatemom About me:Karen Laos, Communication Expert and Confidence Cultivator, leverages 25 years in the boardroom and speaking on the world's most coveted stages such as Google and NASA to transform missed opportunities into wins. She is fiercely committed to her mission of eradicating self-doubt in 10 million women by giving them practical strategies to ask for what they want in the boardroom and beyond. She guides corporations and individuals with her tested communication model to generate consistent results through her Leadership Presence Keynote: How to Be an Influential Communicator. Connect with me:Website: https://www.karenlaos.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosofficial Facebook: Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/karenlaosconsultingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/Clubhouse: @karenlaosMy book “Trust Your Own Voice”: https://karenlaos.com/book/Episodes also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videos

A Nashville Native, Tally Bevis Graduated with honors from Belmont University's Curb College in 2019 with a Business Administration Degree and many incredible accomplishments under her belt. Tally considers her greatest honor serving as Miss Tennessee 2021 with the Miss America Organization.  As Miss Tennessee 2021, Tally spoke to thousands of school children about voter registration and lobbied in Washington, DC for increased civic literacy education. Tally launched a podcast, traveled, earned over $35,000 in academic scholarships, and even received three additional awards at the 100th Anniversary Miss America Competition. She is an avid solo traveler, keynote speaker, micro-influencer for good, spin class lover, and Dolly Parton fangirl. My favorite takeaway from today was Tally's advice: “You have to be a novice before you can be an expert”  Connect with Tally Visit her website Connect with Brigitta Connect with this podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brigitta-borinstein/support

Our amazing VGFN client Kelly has completely transformed her body yet… the scale didn't move… Kelly Donoghue grew up in Atlanta Georgia and began competing in the Miss America Organization at 15 years old. After graduating from the University of Georgia, Kelly moved to New Jersey to pursue law school at Rutgers University.   She graduated with her J.D. in May of 2021 and while studying for the bar exam, she reached out to me and joined Team VGFN to finally get a hold of her nutrition and learn to feel comfortable in her own skin.  She has now been with VGFN for a year and a half in our Forever Fit program and has completely transformed her body and her relationship with food while also working long hours at her law firm. In today's episode, we discuss the struggles Kelly had before joining VGFN, the difference between pageant nutrition and what we teach, how to achieve your goals with a busy schedule, and so much more! Time Stamps: (1:20) Our Guest Kelly (2:45) Kelly's Struggles Before VGFN (6:26) Pageant Nutrition vs VGFN Nutrition (10:09) Staying on Track Living in NYC (14:04) Achieving Your Goals with a Busy Schedule (16:37) Kelly's Current Workout Routine (21:49) The Concept of Grace (25:13) Mentally Detaching From the Scale (30:41) Kelly's Boyfriend Noland (33:12) Forever Fit Retreat (36:27) Advice From Kelly (38:37) Where to Find Kelly---------------------Follow Kelly on Instagram---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------​Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

This week we welcome Sarah Dudinetz, a GVSU AD/PR Alumni and previous PR Hangover Podcast Host. Sarah Dudinetz is currently working as the Social Media Specialist in University Communications for GVSU, managing all of the university's social media channels. Having graduated from GVSU in 2020 with a B.S. in Advertising and Public Relations and minors in Writing and Digital studies, she spent two years working as a Social Media Specialist at A.K. Rikk's, a luxury clothing store in Grand Rapids, before returning to her alma mater for her current role. Outside of work, Sarah competes in the Miss America Organization, where she is currently holding the title of Miss West Michigan 2022. Connect w/ Sarah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahdudinetz/ Want to be featured on the show? Connect with Olivia: dolleyo@mail.gvsu.edu Check out Sarah's Podcast! https://open.spotify.com/show/2qjJaUDEgGK6JvGHwwute8

Welcome to The Becoming Better Together in Mindset and Business with Brie Willits. Chris Keaton is an award-winning music publisher, artist management consultant and entertainment industry executive who resides in Nashville, Tennessee. His lifelong career in music has included many years as a touring performer, a recording artist, songwriter and record producer. In 2016, Chris was honored by being inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. He is a member of the Country Music Association, the Academy of Country Music and is also a twenty nine year voting member of The Recording Academy (The Grammys). He has also served as a judge in the Miss America Organization. He is co-author of the books The Seven Stupid Mistakes People Make Trying To Get Into The Music Business and The Change – Volume 14. His latest book, Dapper is now available. In this episode, I will cover: What inspired Chris Keaton's new book, “Dapper” (1:44) Chris Keaton's journey to Personal Development (3:22) 5 things that people don't know about me and Chris (11:05) What pushes people to actually go for what they want (19:22) The 3 rules to life (21:45) How Chris began to turn his life around (23:10) How we should view money (28:53) The greatest investment you can make in yourself (32:53) Chris' final piece of advice (34:51) Connect with Brie On Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/coachingwithbrie/ On Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/briewillits/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briewillits/ Ready for accountability? Sign up here: https://www.coachingwithbrie.com/accountability-membership Join the (free) Becoming Better Together community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomingbettertogether For questions, email coachingwithbrie@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brie-willits/message

"If men are 75% of leadership today, we are 75% of the problem with advancing women (in the workplace), but we are also 75% of the solution"Join us as we talk to Gender Strategist, former Coca-Cola Executive and the President of YWomen, Jeffery Tobias Halter about the importance of engaging men in the advancement of women in the workplace. About JefferyJeffery Tobias Halter is a Consultant, Author, Gender Strategist and the President of YWomen, a strategic consulting company focused on engaging men in women's leadership advancement. YWomen focuses on driving actionable business plans and strategies to help organizations create Integrated Women's Leadership Strategies. Jeffery is the former Director of Diversity Strategy for The Coca-Cola Company.Jeffery is a two-time TEDx speaker and the author multiple books, including his most recent one WHY WOMEN, The Leadership Imperative to Advancing Women and Engaging Men. His clients include IBM, Amazon, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and dozens of other Fortune 500 companies. Jeffery currently is on the Board of Directors Trustees for the Miss America Organization.Connect with Jefferey on LinkedIn Available on Spotify, Apple and Google Podcast.  If you enjoyed the episode share it with a friend. Stay up to date with all of our news by following us on Linkedin or better yet, apply to become a VEST Member at www.VESTHer.co

Hour 3 -  Nick Reed talks about a variety of topics in the news, including: While we've all been heavily focused on the election, the NY Times dropped an important story about Jan. 6 that many didn't notice. This week, a transgender teenager in New Hampshire became the first to win a local Miss America Organization beauty pageant. ALSO -  Mary with Ozarks Veterans Coalition joins us this morning: Mary gives a special message to our Veterans this Veterans Day. Upcoming events that you need to know about. Mary also highlights local non-profit, Woof For Vets.

A smile is way more than the universal language of kindness; it can also tell much about people's health and how they feel about themselves. In this episode, I'm thrilled to welcome the cosmetic and celebrity dentist Dr. Victoria Veytsman, "Dr. V," founder of Cosmetic Dental Studios. Owner of a very creative mind, Dr. V. found the perfect balance between art and science in cosmetic dentistry and has been featured in national and international publications. She believes a healthy mouth is the cornerstone of a beautiful smile, which at the same time, has a massive impact on people's confidence. Our conversation revolves around oral health and how much the mouth can tell about overall health. Dr. V. shared several examples of how teeth health affects how we look and feel about ourselves and the confidence we portray. We also talk about her passion for female empowerment and her aim for excellence. Plus, we discuss the work ethic that led her to work with organizations like The Miss America Organization, The Miss NY USA Organization, and The Miss NY America Organization, to name some of them, and to provide expertise as a dental sponsor of the New York Emmy® Awards.Tune in to Episode 78 of the Joy Found Here, and learn about the massive potential hidden behind your smile. In This Episode, You Will Learn:Confidence is very much impacted by the smile (3:39)What happens to your teeth as you age? (5:51)What is a smile makeover, and how can it change your life (8:42)Dr. V's approach to restorative dentistry (14:23)How to become a celebrity dentist? (17:38)About Dr. V's passion for female empowerment (22:04)Connect with Dr. V.:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterLet's Connect:Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Our American Stories, The Miss America Organization has been around for over a century... but through these many years, the pageant has had to conquer a seemingly constant battle to stay accepted and relevant. Here's Amy Argetsinger, author of "There She Was: The Secret History of Miss America", with the full, untold story of Miss America. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brielle Cotterman is a TEDx Speaker, Contributor at Entrepreneur, Activist Against Domestic Violence, Publicity Expert, and Celebrity-Maker. She has spent the last decade helping clients to craft and scale Dream careers to 7 figures and beyond by leveraging their personal stories and passions in order to create speaking tours, author award-winning books, procure media placements, and inspire the millions of people that need to hear their story. She is a survivor of attempted murder and domestic violence and an advocate for a world where intimate partner abuse is not tolerated and survivors are met with empathy.  Her clients are regularly featured in Entrepreneur, Forbes, Fast Company, Martha Stewart Living, InStyle Magazine, NBC, CBS, and many more! She is a graduate of Indiana University in Bloomington, a World's Grand Champion Equestrian, former National Spokesperson for multiple charitable organizations, Former competitor and director in the Miss America Organization, Member of The Public Relations Society of America, Member of Association of Image Consultants International and 2019 Epic Award Nominee from the National Association of Women Business Owners. In this week's episode with Brielle, we discuss:- How to define your WHY as a business owner- How to gain media attention for your business and personal brand- How to build a strong personal brand- How to present yourself best for camera and in interviews- How to gain speaking engagements- How to be taken seriously by your ideal audience and attract dream clientsLearn more about Brielle and apply to work with her by visiting: https://www.briellecotterman.comAbout Renaissance Marketing Group:Renaissance Marketing Group is a full-service social media marketing agency based in Nashville and Atlanta. The Renaissance team is made up of a talented group of passionate creatives and marketers, committed to the success of their clients and passionate about helping business owners succeed. Founded in December 2014, the female-founded company delivers proven social media marketing results. Their services include social media management, content creation, paid digital advertising, email and SMS Text marketing, influencer marketing, graphic design, branding, professional photography and videography, TikTok and Reels creation, marketing strategy, podcast production, and more. Renaissance is committed to influencing optimal revenue and online growth, while exceeding their client's expectations.In 2021, Renaissance announced the launch of their nonprofit, The Mona Lisa Foundation. The Mona Lisa Foundation was created from a love and passion for supporting women on their entrepreneurial journeys and focuses on offering mentorship, marketing, and business education, grant money, and community to Nashville-based female business owners.As a young start-up agency, we have experienced nearly 150% growth year/year. We are looking to bring on motivated team members and clients who reflect our core values, understand our vision, and are looking to grow alongside us! Learn more: www.renaissancemarketinggroup.com 

We had a great conversation with country artist Jennifer Hart .We talked about many things from family, her new album "1992". music, sacrifices, she told some great stories to a whole lot more!Originally from Gilbert, Arizona, Jennifer Hart (formerly known as Jennifer Smestad) is a Country singer-songwriter who now calls Music City home. Moving to Nashville in 2016, with nothing but a Bible and clear vision, Hart has carved her own unique path and recently signed to RECORDS Nashville as her viral “Half The Man” entered the TOP 10 US iTunes Sales Chart, while continuing to garner millions of streams on DSPs and hundreds-of-thousand uses on TikTok resulting in well over 20 million views. After finding moderate streaming success with “Find Me Here,” about her sister's miscarriage, Jennifer said “it was a huge passion project for me and one of the most meaningful songs to me.” This fine-tuned her focus to include songs that carry personal meaning. She followed up with “Half The Man,” about her Father in February 2020. Upon the success of “Half The Man,” Hart immediately started hearing from record labels, ultimately finding a home with Barry Weis's RECORDS. City Limits Phoenix stated, “Hart has emerged as one of Nashville's most impressive young artists. She's smart and thoughtful, with a playful, sassy side that quickly endears her to audiences.” She has been singing as long as anyone can remember and began writing her own songs at the age of 10; however, she first entered the public spotlight through the Miss America Organization in which she was crowned Miss Arizona 2013 and advanced to the Miss America Competition. It was this opportunity that allowed her the platform to share her story of overcoming Tourette Syndrome, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Social Anxiety. She has been featured on Us Weekly, The Today Show, Daily Mail and other major international networks, but most importantly she has had the chance to touch the lives of so many others who have struggled with the same or similar challenges. Never afraid of hard work, Hart believes she needs to continually push to better herself and this shows in her music. “Every time I push myself to do the very thing that scares me, I feel empowered and even more inspired to conquer all of my other fears.” The desire to work hard, push herself and reach people promises a bright future for Jennifer and her upcoming music.

In this episode, PT student and Miss North Dakota 2022, Sidni Kast, talks about her journey to becoming a PT and being Miss North Dakota. Today, Sidni talks about the Miss America Organization, the One Body Movement, and going through Miss America orientation. How does Sidni balance her job as Miss North Dakota while completing her studies? Hear about Sidni's devotion to self-care, the value that Miss America can provide to young girls, and get Sidni's advice to her younger self, all on today's episode of The Healthy, Wealthy & Smart Podcast.   Key Takeaways “Whatever your dreams are, and whatever you want to achieve, as long as you set your mind to it, then you can achieve those goals.” “No matter what age, we can accomplish whatever we want to.” “Stop trying to speed through every part of your journey.”   More about Sidni Kast Sidni Kast is a second year graduate student at the University of North Dakota pursuing her doctorate in physical therapy. While attaining this goal, she has decided to make an impact on her community as the current Miss North Dakota 2022. Her platform as Miss North Dakota, the One Body Movement, correlates perfectly with the profession of PT and grants Sidni the opportunity to speak to people all over her state, and on a national level when she competes at Miss America in December 2022 in Connecticut. The focus of the One Body Movement is to preach the importance of overall health, and not just how people look on the outside; mind, body, and soul all play a major role in our quality of life. Sidni plans to speak to people of all ages on this matter, as she sees its importance for every demographic, especially after the isolation our communities underwent during the pandemic. Although, it can be challenging to balance these two time-demanding endeavors, Sidni finds the enthusiasm she has for both outlets as her motivation to continue her pursuit of success.   Suggested Keywords Healthy, Wealthy, Smart, Physiotherapy, Miss America, Scholarship, Success, Opportunity, Impact, Advocacy, Inclusion,   To learn more, follow Sidni at: Email:              Sidnikast@gmail.com Instagram:       @sidnikast                         @missamericand Facebook:       @missnorthdakota2022   Subscribe to Healthy, Wealthy & Smart: Website:                      https://podcast.healthywealthysmart.com Apple Podcasts:          https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-wealthy-smart/id532717264 Spotify:                        https://open.spotify.com/show/6ELmKwE4mSZXBB8TiQvp73 SoundCloud:               https://soundcloud.com/healthywealthysmart Stitcher:                       https://www.stitcher.com/show/healthy-wealthy-smart iHeart Radio:               https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-healthy-wealthy-smart-27628927   Read the Full Transcript Here:  00:03 Hi, everyone. Welcome to another episode of the healthy, wealthy and smart podcast. I'm your guest host today Stephanie y rock, I am joined by Karen Litzy, who is the primary host of this podcast. And today we're interviewing Sydney cast. And Sidney is the current Miss North Dakota 2022. But she's also a doctor physical therapy candidate at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. And so she's joining us today. Hi, Sydney. Welcome to the show.   00:33 Hello, thank you so much for having me.   00:36 So tell us a little bit about yourself. And tell us kind of your connection between being a physical therapy student and being Miss North Dakota and what that all entails.   00:47 My name is Sidney Cass, and I'm currently a student at the University of North Dakota, I have loved going to school there. And the best part is that it's still kind of close to home. So I'm originally from Minot, North Dakota, which is about three hours from Grand Forks. And that is where I grew up and really found my passion for what I wanted to do with my life. And that was physical therapy, I applied after, you know, I'm really glad that I waited after COVID Before I started my education, because that's really helped me get a good experience and really gotten that hands on experience. So I'm very happy with that decision. But ya know, so went to U n, d. And then I started my kind of connection with the Miss America organization before I got to u and d. And that was back in 2019. So it's very new to me personally, I didn't grow up, you know, Toddlers and Tiaras or anything like that. But I really found a passion for it, because it allowed me to get scholarship money. And it allowed me to perform once again, because I did choir and theater all throughout growing up. And once I was done with high school, I really didn't have that opportunity anymore. So that's what led me to join the organization. And it has truly been life changing ever since not only becoming Miss North Dakota, but meeting all of the different people and having new experiences has truly shaped how I go about my everyday life. And I'm so thankful that I'm able to combine my doctorate of physical therapy, and also my job as Miss North Dakota into one.   02:19 So you know, people have heard of pageants before. And there's lots of different types of Miss North Dakota as a person can be. Tell us about the Miss America organization and how it's different from some of the other pageants or organizations that we're aware of like Miss Universe, tell us a little bit about the organization and why it's unique to you.   02:38 So the best thing about any type of these organizations is you make it your own. For instance, what I do is Miss North Dakota is completely different than the previous minutes North Dakota has done and that's okay. That's the best part is it can evolve as we evolve. And what I love about the Miss America organization is it truly honors scholarship. And that is the base of everything they do. Whether it's fundraising, or it's different events, scholarship is the base of what they prioritize. So that kind of is what allows me to that is why I chose that organization over other ones, I probably wouldn't have done another organization because I had that preconceived notion of what a pageant was. And it is so much more than the stereotypes. And it's, it's hard to explain that to a lot of people because they grew up oh, well, Miss America, it's just a beauty competition. And that is the furthest thing from what it really is going to and we'll talk about this later, I just went to my Miss America organized orientation. And that was so uplifting because I wasn't the only one trying to push an issue that I saw was important and was something I saw our nation needed. Every single candidate going for the job of Miss America has something unique, that allows her to show her passions and really provide an insight to what she believes needs to be changed in our country.   04:05 Yeah, I've always said, this is kind of a disclaimer to our listeners. I was also involved in Miss America organization, and competed in Miss North Dakota back in my younger days. And one of the unique things that I thought besides of course, the scholarship money which did help pay for my PT school was that you have to have a platform and you dedicate your entire year as Miss North Dakota or if you're a local title holder, to helping people understand that platform and raising awareness. So Sydney one of the things that I think is great about your platform is it is very much related to your future job as a physical therapist. Can you tell us about your platform give us a little bit more detail and what inspired that platform.   04:54 My platform is called the one body movement and what inspired that entire thing is, being in physical therapy, there are so many things about the body that connect to one another. And Mind Body Soul is really the root of what I'm after. And what I want to preach to not only the state of North Dakota, but hopefully the entire country that we have to take care of ourselves, and invest in our bodies in entirety, in order to thrive and have a greater quality of life, which, as physical therapists we know is the number one thing we're looking to improve. So having both that connection to my current my future career, and also being able to show that on a state platform is something I'm truly excited about. And I feel when I talk about it, you can sense I'm excited about it. And not all things, when people go into these different outlets, you can see that passion, I feel like I'm able to have that passion for it.   05:53 Yeah, and I think that that's something that we talk about a lot on this podcast is that mind body connection and understanding how everything is connected. I know that as a physical therapist, I do that every single day with my patients. And it's unique that you have this statewide platform where you can, as I like to say, preach the gospel of physical therapy, to especially young kids, you know, there's one thing that we want people to do is to grow up and be physically active and to move their bodies, and to practice habits so that they can have health, healthy lives as they get older. What are your plans as Miss North Dakota to kind of spread this message across the state.   06:39 So my way of, I think the best way to spread knowledge is through stories. And I can definitely relate to when I was growing up, I thought, Uh, well, in order to be successful, I have to look a certain way I have to come from a certain background. And I want to tell people throughout the state that that's not true. Whatever your dreams are, and whatever you want to achieve, as long as you set your mind to it, and know, this is why I want to do it, then you can achieve those goals. Whether it's your overall fitness, whether it's your mental health, or whether it's, you know, the job you want to attain, anything that you want in life is, is under your control. So being able to speak through my own stories, whether it's different diet cultures that we all experience, or social media, how it really affects different generations is how I would love to connect to others, and portray what I believe we need to move past.   07:36 And what types of things do you plan to utilize from your education to kind of help spread some of those messages?   07:41 Oh, absolutely. That's, that's the best part about all of this, every day, I'm learning something new, that I can relate to what I want to share. I kind of talked about this, the last time we spoke, but an example of when I talk to a class is I'll have four guests come up. And you know, I like to have a little classroom involvement, whether it's a school presentation, or whatnot. And all four of those guests will represent the parts of a car, four different tires. And those four different parts of the car, or the tires each represent a part of our lives. And it can be different for each person. Because as we all know, we come from different walks of life. For myself, personally, one tire would be my physical health, the next tire my mental health, and then my school and social my school and work life, and then my social life. Because as we know, those are all different parts of our lives that directly affect us what and what I would demonstrate to those people is those tires like on a car, if one goes flat, the car won't move forward. So we have to give energy and input input to each different outlet, if we want that car to move forward. But like, unlike a car, you can replace the tires, you can't replace your body. And that's why I really focus on the one body movement as a whole and really, like trying to inspire others that we have to invest in every little part and not just you know, inflate one tire.   09:13 I love that story. I think that that makes that that's something that people can really everybody has seen a car. Yeah, everybody's probably experienced a flat tire. So it's, Oh, I understand. And I think, you know, one of the things that is that I think you can definitely apply to when you become a physical therapist is our patients also respond to metaphors. And speaking in metaphors helps them understand like, why am I in pain, what is going on with my body and makes everything a lot less scary to them, especially if you can give them something that they can see that they understand the story that they understand. So I love that you're doing that. You had said that you just got back from Miss America orientation. then. Yeah. So tell us about that Miss America is happening in December. Correct. So tell us about the orientation process and what the contestants were that you met there.   10:13 Yeah, orientation for Miss America is both one of the most exciting, but also the most overwhelming things I've ever, like witnessed. And the reason I say that is, I'm a very like, extrovert, and you're going in and meeting 50 other women that are also extroverts and also accent Yeah. So it's a lot. And it's a lot of, you know, high energy. People that really just want to get to know you. And that I mean, the first few days, you're just really having that small talk really like, Oh, hey, like, where are you from? It's you walk up to somewhere like Sydney, North Dakota, nice to meet you. And it's so cool, because you can you can see that everyone's excited to be there and get to know one another. And that's what I really love about the Miss America organization. It's so uplifting and empowering and everyone wants the other to succeed. It's not that you know, Catty, 80s movie, we're Oh, no, we're, you know, we're in a pageant we have to compete. It's it's so much more than that.   11:19 Are you talking about drop dead gorgeous, because it's the greatest pageant movie of all time, in my opinion. Maybe Miss Congeniality? Yeah, no,   11:28 I was gonna say those two movies, they're at their high competitors. I love watching those movies, because it's so fun to compare it to real life situations. But other stuff that happened at the orientation was the teen competition. So there's a whole Miss America, like women, part of the competition, and then there's the team portion. So I actually got to watch my team. And it's so amazing to see women, the ages between 14 and 18 to 19. Show such poise and grace. And I'm sitting there thinking I was taking speech class, when they went in there on a national stage presenting in front of stars, I mean, me of Franklin, Michael Phelps, his wife, Monica, from cheer, I don't know if you've watched that on Netflix, but just, you know, to be at that age, and to handle that situation just shows the preparation that the Miss America organization gives young women. And then after the team competition was when we really got into orientation. And let me tell you read every contract before you sign it. Because there's no, it was the funniest part, we all showed up. And we had our contracts pre signed, and you know, you know how contracts work, you might skim a few. But there are some important things in there that are about the Miss America organization that you really have to pay attention to. And I don't believe I'm at liberty to discuss that. But there's a lot that there's so many logistics, some things I would never even imagine. But the best part was getting to talk to the current Miss America, and hear how she's handling her year. And you'd be amazed at the life that they live and what they have to endure in order to be this, you know, the face of Miss America. And it's my favorite part was listening to how she coped with the stress and how she really took time for herself in order to succeed at that role, because it is time consuming, and it is overbearing, some days. But you could tell she took the steps to handle her situations. And overall, the experience was wonderful. I'm so happy to have met the women now and not at Miss America in December because I just think that would have been way too much to handle.   13:50 Well, you know, you talked about Miss America not being able to handle a lot you are going to PT school and you have u of n you have the full time job of being Miss North Dakota, which, you know, if our listeners aren't, aren't familiar with what it's like to be in the Miss America organization, when you're a state title holder, you are that is literally your job, you are going and doing public speaking engagements nearly every single day during your year. So how are you balancing all of this? We have a lot of physical therapy students that listen to this podcast, we have a lot of people who are working their normal jobs and going home and maybe doing a side hustle or parenting who are probably wondering like, wow, how are you doing it? So tell us how you're handling everything.   14:38 Yeah, the two biggest things I would say our communication with both organizations, and also self care, those those things are my like golden rule and no matter what I'm doing because the communication part, whether it's talking with my manager who books me for all the events I go to, or talking to, for instance, Cyndi Flom, who is in charge of all my PT scheduling, being able to communicate with them and tell them when I need to be where I need to be, is utmost most important thing for me and something, I really have to, you know, hone in on because I am in a generation where emails are not prioritized. And I know that I know that's a flaw of mine is answering emails, but it's something I'm working on and able to admit. And the next thing that really has helped me get through not only my first year of PT school, but this summer since becoming Miss North Dakota, alongside of PT school, is taking time for myself when I need it. And I know so many people forget to do that. And when we're constantly baring our souls into one thing, and not taking time to whether it's read a book, or watch a movie, take a walk with your friends, or, you know, just take time for yourself is my number one thing and not only taking time for yourself, but not feeling anxious, while you're taking your time. Well, I could be doing this, I could be doing that. But really taking it in and fully relaxing. And then moving on to whatever to do list you may have.   16:17 I totally agree with you. And I remember when I was a student, and I would go out and do something fun, I would think oh my god, I should be studying for that test. I should be doing this. So like, how do you do that? I mean, how do you let go of that anxiety? When in devote that full time to that self care or to the present? What advice do you have for people for that?   16:41 Number one, set your phone down? I think our phones control our lives. And that's, you know, that's an ongoing battle we all face because well, what if I want to call someone like maybe that's my free time, do that. But saying you're out with friends, just put your phone aside and relax in that moment. Because when those like dings come up your notifications, that's when you're like, Okay, I should get back to this. But being present in those moments and fully diving into them is my number one advice. I love my, my time to myself is when I go workout. And I just you know, turn the tunes up, listen to a podcast, whatever it may be. And that's I just remind myself, this is my me time. And you know, whatever comes in, I tried to set it aside, but really just relaxing in those moments and reminding yourself it's okay to take this break, because that is what is going to lead to your success and survival. And whatever it is that you're anxious about.   17:42 I appreciate that a lot. I feel like I've learned to live in the moment a lot more since I've become a parent. I was definitely not I was definitely not an in the moment kind of person. I had some areas, somebody who was in the moment to help teach me that. And then I had to become a parent to really actually do that. So you're way ahead of me know, oh, I Lycos. I couldn't even   18:05 keep a dog alive at this point. So you know, what you do is amazing. And you should recognize that whenever you can possibly.   18:14 What are you most excited about for Miss America? And maybe tell us a little bit about I mean, I know you haven't gone to Miss America yet. But you did go to orientation. What's that? What's what's a typical Miss America competition? Like, from what you know? What are you most excited about?   18:32 Well, if you asked me before last week, I'd say I'm most excited about meeting all of the candidates because that is where you truly that is the best takeaway from any Miss America experience I think you have is friendships. And I have gotten to meet those girls and have formed those connections. Now I'm most excited probably for the competition part, but specifically the talent portion. And the reason that's sort of on my mind right now is we actually get to turn in our talent request form this in the next few days. And how that works is you just submit whatever song talent, dance you plan to do. And they tell you, Okay, you can do it. Or they say, Oh, another person has that. Well, let's rock paper scissors to see who gets it sort of thing. So I'm so excited to do that. Because my talent is really where I get to express myself in a way other than words can allow. And what I do is I play piano and sing. And I did that at the state level. And I ended up getting the top talent and top vocal award which I'm so, so proud of because growing up I thought I was good at singing. But it's not until you have that stage moment that gives you the confidence and the validation that what you're doing is really what you were meant to do. So being able to do that. And then also, that will be the moment I get to talk about this platform on a national stage. And if given the opportunity to make Top 15 Because that's how it works. You have two nights in prelims. And then one night of finals, and in finals is where they cut you down to 15. And if I were to be able to that top 15 and really get to speak about my passions and speak for the physical therapy community, that would be a life changing no matter what place I ended up in, just being able to share my stories and my passions would be something I just, I can barely find words to form, but I would be so excited for that opportunity.   20:33 Oh, we would love to hear you talk about physical therapy on a national stage. Yeah, I think that I think that you'll have you'll definitely have at least 100,000 APTA members rootin, for you for one thing, and then those people who maybe are physical therapists from around the world or maybe not APTA members, hopefully they'll hear this podcast too. And rude for you as well. So you'll have the whole PT community rooting for you while you're on that stage. How do you think this experience is going to help you in your journey becoming to becoming a physical therapist,   21:11 I mean, just this right now, this networking, this opportunity to share my story and share my passions is what I've already noticed, has made a change in my future as a physical therapist, because this gives me opportunities to connect with people from all over the world. And not every second year DPT student gets to say that. So having that, you know that networking opportunity is what I'm most grateful for. But also, it's giving me that connection to people that you'll have as a physical therapist, that one on one being able to relate and tell people stories, but also to listen, I think that's one of the main things we do as PTS is listen to people, and what it is that's causing them pain, whether it be their physical or mental, and having the opportunity to really kind of get a dip my toes in the water as Miss North Dakota, will be will help me exponentially as a physical therapist. Well,   22:15 Cindy, this is Karen, I'm just for people listening. I'm just gonna hop in with one last question and comment. first comment is I am so blown away and impressed by your poise and your speaking ability. And, you know if this is something that you can take forward with your patients and to be a representative of physical therapy in the future, regardless of what happens in in the competition in December, I think you are well ahead of the game. So kudos to you on that. I'm very, very impressed. It's been a pleasure sitting in and listening to you and Stephanie chat. And my I had one sort of follow up question before we ended the the interview. And that is what do you feel? The Miss America? Or sorry? Yeah, Miss America. Okay, I thought I got that wrong for a second. No, no, no. I'm like, what do you what do you feel the Miss America Pageant can bring two young girls. So not someone who's you know, a second year DPT student, not the not even the teens. But you know, we're really looking for the for the young girls who are watching these pageants and looking up to you all. And just think maybe they're thinking, Oh, look at how pretty, but it goes a lot deeper than that. So what do you want those young girls to know?   23:51 So I love that you asked that. Because just recently at the Miss America, teen competition, they have this thing called Empower Academy. And it's for young women, young girls that have been watching the Miss America competition for years. It is for them to have the same experiences. So this weekend, I watch girls from the ages of five to 10 speak on a stage in front of judges in front of the entire Miss America class, speak as if they had been doing this for years. And I can't even imagine having that experience at such a young age. Because it really breaks down these barriers that young people can accomplish things. And just watching them I was amazed. And maybe it was the same kind of for you to me, but me to them, in this case that no matter what age we can accomplish whatever we want to and I got to see that firsthand this last weekend. So the Miss America organization is already accomplishing that kind of task of making young young women believe that they can do what The role models they're looking up to have been doing. Yeah, that's very   25:03 sweet. Go ahead stuff.   25:05 I appreciate that. Because I think that the first time I ever spoke in front of anybody was when I was like, I don't know, maybe 10 years old, maybe a little younger than that. And it was like through some type of pageant type experience. And I've been public speaking now for oh, my gosh, over 20 years. And I feel like what you just said about gaining confidence speaking in front of a national audience having to answer questions that have substance in them is and being able to express your own opinions to a lot of people that may disagree with you. I mean, that all that all starts at at at a stage like that. And so, you know, I do think that there is something to say about having a platform where young people, not just women, but young people in general can go on a stage in front of an audience and start speaking, because what's the number one fear of people? It's public speaking? Oh, yes, there are so many times that I go to a conference and somebody comes up to me, and they're like, Oh, my God, I'm gonna go speak and I'm so like, nervous, and I don't know what to say. And, you know, I get nervous when I go on stage, but it's more excitement, nervous. It's not like, Oh, my God, I'm afraid I'm gonna mess up, or I'm afraid of what these people are gonna think of me I have, I have that confidence. And I think a lot of that, in addition to some other things that I've done in my life, but a lot of that started on a stage in a situation similar to those young people. So I appreciate you saying that. Yeah. Yeah. It's,   26:39 it's been truly wonderful. And I've, I've loved being a part of it.   26:45 That's amazing. So I have one last question. Before we wrap things up, and it's a question I asked everyone, and knowing where you are now, in your life, and in your career, your Yeah, career? What advice would you give to your younger self?   27:06 There's a lot of things, I would give advice to my younger self. And it's crazy to say that at 24, because I still consider myself quite young. But I would say, to stop trying to speed through every road, every part of your journey, whether it's okay, I'm excited to graduate high school, and then I can go to college. Oh, I'm in college, I can't wait to get into graduate school. Oh, I'm in graduate school, I can't wait to get married, get a house, instead of rushing through those moments to really take time and understand why you're there. Because once you're done with that part of your life, it's gotten, you know, like, and I Yeah, I'd say it started when I was a swimmer in high school. I was like, Oh, I can't wait to be done with swimming. This has been my entire life. But now I look back. I'm like, I miss those days. I, I look at my undergrad, I constantly was stressing about getting into PT school, which a lot of us go through that. It's competitive. That's normal, but not always stressing about what's next. And being in the moment. That would be my number one piece of advice to my younger self and something I'm really taking into this year. Because the job Miss North Dakota is 365 days. I have to enjoy each and every day and not worry well, next month I have a conference or tomorrow I need to get this video done. It's taken in each moment. Like right now I'm sitting in this podcast, talking with you and experience in it to my full ability. And that is what I'm very happy. I've been able to notice that and learn from it.   28:47 That's very wise. Very wise advice. Well, thank you so much, Sydney for joining us. We had an awesome talk. Where can people find you if they want to look you up on social media or want to contact you?   29:01 So my personal Instagram is my name SSID and I KST and then my Miss North Dakota Instagram is Miss America en de in on Facebook. You can find me at Sydney cast Miss North Dakota, email Sydney cast@gmail.com All all spelt the same and super easy. And yes, my name is spelt Correct. I don't know what was going through my mom's mind. But we love her for it makes me different.   29:32 That's funny. That's great. Well, Sidney thank you so much, Stephanie. Thank you so much. We'll have links to all of your contact info and any other info you want to share at the podcast in the show notes for this episode at podcast at healthy wealthy smart.com. Stephanie, any closing remarks?   29:51 No, just good luck at Miss America, Sydney and we are all rooting for you.   29:57 We are we are and everyone Thanks so much for tuning in, be sure to watch the pageant or I should say scholarship program like the end of Miss Congeniality scholarship competition scholarship in December and let's all root for Sydney. So everyone, thanks so much. Have a great couple of days and stay healthy, wealthy and smart.

Welcome to the Badass Babes of Entertainment! On our thirteenth episode of season 2, we interviewed Indican Pictures pro's Shaun Hill and Randolph Kret.Shaun Hill serves as President of Indican Pictures, a boutique motion picture distribution label that has released 300+ films into the North American market since the company's inception. The company successfully transformed into foreign market sales and entered into a successful partnership with studios to further broaden its reach across platforms throughout the world. For her work with Indican, Shaun was recently awarded the honor of being the only woman named a Top 20 Indie Power Player. Randolph Kret is the President of Production & Home Video at Indican Pictures. Kret started out as the theatrical booking agent for Indican Pictures before segueing to Acquisitions, and in 2004 he became the V.P. of Marketing for Indican Pictures before stepping into his current Executive role.  Indican Pictures acquires and distributes feature films to a broad range of entertainment outlets. Our business model enables us to directly provide a diverse selection of independent film content (action, art-house, comedy, documentary, drama, family, foreign language, horror, rom-com, sci-fi, thriller, western) through our strategic partnerships, into all media platforms (theatrical, VOD/SVOD, home video, TV/broadcast, ancillary, educational), for consumer enjoyment. Since our inception, we have distributed several hundred films into the marketplace. Our features are available at a variety of platforms. Indican Pictures presence throughout the foreign market and territories, include: AFM, Berlin/EFM, Cannes, Hong Kong International Film & TV, MIPCOM, MIPTV, NATPE and Toronto.As a quick bonus we interviewed several great guests at a local event called “Meet in Malibu”; where Brenda Fisher was joined by Badass co-Host Terra Newell, who took down Con man dirty John . This week we included our chats with Lyndell Werling and Julie Lopez. Enjoy the bonus chats with these Badass Babes. Lyndell Werling is a personal stylist who empowers men and women to create a signature style characterized by an appearance that stands out from the crowd. Personal styling, personal shopper, wardrobe consultant, personal branding, business branding, brand consultant, wardrobe stylist, located in San Diego, CA.Mallory Sackey, commonly known by Miss Mal Sack or Mal Sackey, is an American Model, Actress and former Miss America Organization contestant. Mallory was born June 5th, 1997 in Minneapolis, Minnesota . After her time spent competing in the Miss America Organization and earning her MBA from Minnesota State University, Mankato, Sackey's modeling and producing career launched after gaining a large following on various social media platforms, as well as appearing in various roles in American films and music videos. ABOUT THE PODCAST: Brenda Fisher and Meghan Ketz of Badass Babes of Entertainment bring you all the guest interviews, casting tips, and industry news in one captivating podcast. Brought to you this week by Roasted Luxury and Rogue Matter - Download the app  ►Join the Movement.Sponsored by: https://roastedluxury.com/  Promo Code BABES15 for a discount on your entire order!▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Listen to the podcast in audio form on every major podcasting app.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Spotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/2VRABRKopxehGDfiymXFwOApple ► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/badass-babes-of-entertainment/id1547723790Google Podcasts ► https://tinyurl.com/4s3v9zksiHeart ► https://iheart.com/podcast/98566932⇩ Follow the Rogue Matter network ⇩Website ► https://www.roguematter.com/Twitter ► https://twitter.com/rogue_matterFacebook ► https://www.facebook.com/weareroguematterSoundcloud ► https://soundcloud.com/roguematterYouTube ► https://youtube.com/roguematter Twitch ► https://twitch.tv/weareroguematter▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Indican- Socials:Shaun Hill / Randolph Krethttps://www.indicanpictures.com/https://twitter.com/IndicanPictures?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/indican.pictures/https://www.youtube.com/user/IndicanPictureshttps://www.instagram.com/indicanpictures/?hl=enhttps://www.imdb.com/search/title/?companies=co0034057https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0384673/▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Lyndell Werling - Socials:www.lyndellwerling.com IG link https://www.instagram.com/lyndellwerling/Email lyndell@lyndellwerling.com ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Mallory Sackey - Socials:https://www.instagram.com/missmalsack/Email info@sackeycopartners.com ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

Savvy is one of the bright spots in Utah's entertainment news landscape. Savvy's current job is as a producer for ABC 4 Utah's Good Things Utah, a daily morning lifestyle show here in Utah. She also was the winner of the 2015 Miss Utah's Outstanding Teen competition—the teen arm of the Miss America Organization. She's also has a comfortable and easy-going demeanor. In this episode we talk everything family, pageant, TV, and life.

Today Dr. Mays welcomes Miss Broward County Lulu Louizaire. She opens up about growing up in the church, her start in the Miss America Organization, and where she is in life today. How can Agape Leaders serve you? Please find us at: Website: http://www.agapeleaders.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregg-mays/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agapeleaders.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agapeleaders10/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCmM7ETR652mLtDSKSjda-pw Please find Lulu at: Instagram: https://instagram.com/misslululouizaire?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Miss Iowa’s Outstanding Teen Maggie Leach discusses the end of her reign representing the Miss America Organization.

Amanda Kronhaus, Miss St. Petersburg 2022, is a 25 year old professional actress, singer, and model based in Tampa Bay. When she is not pursuing her own career, she is a New Start Manager and Director of Education for Barbizon USA where she helps manage acting and modeling schools across the country. Amanda holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from Oklahoma City University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2019. Amanda's social impact initiative is “Health for EveryBody” which advocates for living a healthy lifestyle and teaches people how to love themselves while doing it. After growing up with childhood obesity, Amanda lost over 50lbs and later found herself battling an eating disorder. After finding balance and health, Amanda has a passion for teaching others to do the same through her initiative. Amanda started her journey with the Miss America Organization in 2015, losing over 15 locals before ever winning one. Now, Amanda is headed to Miss Florida one final time to compete for her dream job and is honored to represent the Sunshine City at Miss Florida 2022!  | ReplyForward |  | Amanda's SocialsPersonal IG: https://www.instagram.com/heyitsamandakaye/ Titleholder IG: https://www.instagram.com/missstpetersburg/ The Crown IRLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrownirl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecrownirlWebsite: https://www.thecrownirl.com/ShelbyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelby_lentz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelbylentzmusicMiss Southwest MIInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/missmisouthwest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Miss-Southwest-Michigan-and-Miss-Sunset-Coast-Scholarship-Pageants-129488850409140Miss Americahttps://www.instagram.com/missamerica/

Kendall Comer has been involved in the Miss America Organization since she was 9 years old. Now at 18, she is a freshman in college pursuing a degree in non-profit business and was crowned Miss Monroe County in August of 2021. On top of her duties as Miss Monroe and being a full time student, she has three jobs- “Professional BFF” (hey Sawyer!), a sales associate/buyer for her favorite local boutique, and she runs her own non-profit organization entitled SPACE, which stands for Sensory Processing Awareness for Children's Education. Kendall has used her year thus far as Miss Monroe County to educate thousands on Sensory Processing Disorders, work one-on-one with children diagnosed on a bi-weekly basis, and is in the process of creating legislation for the state of Michigan in regards to mandated funding to provide SPD tools to every school district in the state.In her spare time she is a model, concert-goer, amateur photographer, and trained vocalist with a love for both fashion and politics! Kendall's SocialsPersonal IG: https://www.instagram.com/kencomer/ Titleholder IG: https://www.instagram.com/missmonroecounty/The Crown IRLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrownirl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecrownirlWebsite: https://www.thecrownirl.com/ShelbyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelby_lentz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelbylentzmusicMiss Southwest MIInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/missmisouthwest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Miss-Southwest-Michigan-and-Miss-Sunset-Coast-Scholarship-Pageants-129488850409140Miss Americahttps://www.instagram.com/missamerica/

Miranda O'Bryan is a South Dakota girl through and through! She grew up in the small town of Martin before heading to South Dakota State University, where she discovered and fell in love with the Miss America Organization. Miranda has held 4 local titles, currently serving as Miss State Fair, and is heading to the 75th Miss South Dakota in June! Miranda's day job is as a multimedia journalist and morning show host for an ABC and FOX affiliate station in Rapid City, South Dakota.Miranda's SocialsPersonal IG: https://www.instagram.com/mirmir66/ Titleholder IG: https://www.instagram.com/missstatefair/News Station IG: https://www.instagram.com/mobryantv/Website: https://mirandaobryan.com/The Crown IRLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrownirl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecrownirlWebsite: https://www.thecrownirl.com/ShelbyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelby_lentz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelbylentzmusicMiss Southwest MIInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/missmisouthwest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Miss-Southwest-Michigan-and-Miss-Sunset-Coast-Scholarship-Pageants-129488850409140Miss Americahttps://www.instagram.com/missamerica/

Victoria Mozitis is currently a junior at Rider University, where she is on track to receive her BFA in Musical Theatre with a minor in Arts and Entertainment Industries Management. This is her first year competing in the Miss America Organization and loves it already! She is thankful to have an outlet such as this one to express her passion for performing and making the arts accessible through her Social Impact Initiative, "Grow Your Smarts, Invest in the Arts". Victoria is an Actor's Equity Membership Candidate and works professionally as an actress. This summer, she will be playing "Belle" in Disney's Beauty and the Beast! She is also a member of Rider's Mock Trial team and Zeta Tau Alpha Women's Fraternity. She loves to knit, build cheese boards, and serve as a single mother to her cat, Holly Jolly. You can follow Victoria on her road to Miss New Jersey on Instagram @missgloucestercounty_nj!Victoria's SocialsPersonal IG: https://www.instagram.com/torimozitis/ Titleholder IG: https://www.instagram.com/missgloucestercounty_nj/SII: https://www.instagram.com/growyoursmartsmao/ The Crown IRLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrownirl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecrownirlShelbyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelby_lentz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelbylentzmusicMiss Southwest MIInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/missmisouthwest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Miss-Southwest-Michigan-and-Miss-Sunset-Coast-Scholarship-Pageants-129488850409140Miss Americahttps://www.instagram.com/missamerica/

Sophie Phillips is a masters student in the Joseph R. Biden Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration studying energy and environmental policy with a focus on environmental justice. She will be graduating in May. She is also the current Miss Delaware in the Miss America Organization where she is focused on environment justice issues in the state of Delaware.Sophie's SocialsPersonal IG: https://www.instagram.com/misssophiekp/Titleholder IG: https://www.instagram.com/missamerica.de/ https://linktr.ee/MissdelawareThe Crown IRLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrownirl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecrownirlShelbyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelby_lentz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelbylentzmusicMiss Southwest MIInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/missmisouthwest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Miss-Southwest-Michigan-and-Miss-Sunset-Coast-Scholarship-Pageants-129488850409140Miss Americahttps://www.instagram.com/missamerica/

Maura Spence Carroll began competing in the Miss America Organization within the teen program just after her 13th birthday. A director approached her and asked if she had heard about MAO Teen and told her that she thought she would make it to Miss America one day, and that very conversation started her journey in MAO.As a Soldier in the United States Army Reserves, she advocates for, “22 Too Many: Ending the Epidemic of Military and Veteran Suicide”. She got involved after her own experiences with behavioral health in the military. The more she researched, the more she realized the need for preventative measures and risk mitigation in addition to crisis intervention. Listen to learn more!

On episode 364 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Emee Baldwin, a senior nursing major who is leveraging her involvement in the Miss America Organization as a contender for the title of Miss Alabama as a launching pad for Poppy's Purpose, her brainchild focused on making sure that every patient has as an advocate as they navigate the labyrinthine and confusing American healthcare system.  Nurse Keith is a holistic career coach for nurses, professional podcaster, published author, award-winning blogger, inspiring keynote speaker, and successful nurse entrepreneur.  The Nurse Keith Show is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, one of the largest and fastest-growing collections of authoritative, high-quality podcasts taking on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise, and a commitment to excellence. Show notes NurseKeith.com Facebook.com/NurseKeithCoaching Twitter.com/nursekeith Instagram LinkedIn

Jaelyn Wratchford began her involvement in the Miss America Organization within the teen program, after discovering MAOTeen when searching for scholarship opportunities online. Now she serves Miss West Virginia 2021 and advocates for Investing in Our Future: The Impact of Youth Empowerment.Jaelyn strives to keep it natural, living her authentic self while openly sharing her struggles with mental health as she inspires others to advocate for themselves, take mental and emotional breaks and to remain present and humble through life's big moments.

“I stopped thinking “what if this goes badly?" And started thinking “But what if it's great!” - Katrina KincadeFrom a mental breakdown to becoming Miss Northshore 2021,  working at her dream job as a TV News Reporter, and now Miss Cambridge 2022 for the Miss America Organization, Katrina realized that the fear of letting other people down or "breaking their perception of me" was only holding her back! @katrinakincade------Ready to write your story? Get the free What's YOUR Story Writing Guide to get started.------Subscribe to the What's YOUR Story Youtube Channel to see the live show!------Are you ready to dive into your story but not sure how to start. Schedule a free call, let me help you create the roadmap towards knowing, owning, and sharing your story.------Now you can support what we're doing. Become a part of the WYS Member today!------Follow us on:InstagramFacebook

Did you know that 66% of children in poverty do not have access to books? Increasing literacy worldwide by just 1% would equate to a $240 billion bump in the global economy. That is what Tiffany Ellington, an author, philanthropist and Miss Phoenix 2022, says is at stake in the world of child literacy. In episode seven, Israel and Eli chat with Tiffany about her passion for making literacy equitable, accessible and sustainable for all. Plus, Tiffany shares her experience in the Miss America Organization, her faith shaping her approach to leadership and the idea that came to life through her book: Olivia's Lamb. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/twobrotherstalking/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twobrotherstalking/support