Podcasts about miss illinois

December 11, 2024 - Miss Illinois Breana Bagley joined Byers & Co to talk about her path to becoming Miss Illinois and ultimately competing for Miss America. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mother-Daughter duo Gwynda Jones and Monica Nia Jones, franchisees with HOTWORX, join us today on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast. We talked about their philosophy of: When the door opens walk through it and the pivotal moments in their lives that led to business ownership. Gwynda's during the pandemic, and while battling a life-threatening cancer diagnosis, she discovered the physical and mental health benefits of infrared energy, namely through working out at HOTWORX. Upon entering remission, Gwynda along with her daughter, Monica Nia, opened their HOTWORX location in Chicago's River North Neighborhood in early 2023. Monica Nia's pivotal moment was when she was fired from her first corporate job after graduating from the University of Arizona. She decided to enter the Miss Illinois Competition in 2022. Monica was crowned Miss Illinois in 2022, the first Black woman to hold the title in 20 years. She competed in the 2023 Miss America competition, where she was named “People's Choice” and finished as a top 11 finalist.  Listen in to the full interview here.   

Kynleigh and Lia represented Galesburg while competing in the Miss Illinois Youth Program, which focuses on scholarship, style, service, and success.

We all know those people in our peer groups that are going to go out & do big things. Aaliyah Kissick is one of those girls! From making money as an actress at 11, to starting her own business Boutique at 17, Aaliyah is not shy when it comes to making a name for herself. It is no wonder she was crowned Miss Illinois 2023. Aaliyah is an American actress, beauty queen, entrepreneur, and financial literacy advocate. She began diversifying income streams at 11 years old. By 21, she realized that financial planning was her passion and chose to pursue a career in it. Aaliyah unexpectedly achieved retirement through a workplace injury. Despite the setback, she is now a CFP candidate and Miss Illinois United States 2023. Connect with Aaliyah: www.aaliyahkissick.com https://msha.ke/thefinancialliteracydiaries @aaliyahkissick (Twitter and IG) @finlitdiaries (Twitter and IG) Thank you for being a part of our online community. It takes guts to break the status quo and carve your own path to financial independence. We know firsthand! Thank you for being a part of our online community. We're cheering you on as you take the steps to educate, empower & motivate yourself into a life that is authentically you. This is your life, so make it one you LOVE.         Speaking of love… We'd love if you would subscribe to the podcast & leave an honest rating and review. This helps us grow as a community & reach more people who are curious about taking charge of their own lifestyle. Connect with Us, Chris & Jenni: On Instagram @4_Leaf_Lifestyle On Instagram @ManifestationAndMoneyPodcast Cheers to manifesting a life you love & matching up the income streams to support it. Want to increase your income by an extra $1000+ a month? Check out our FREE 15 Side Hustle Guide for straight forward ideas that you can start today! Visit: https://www.4leaflifestyle.com/moneyideas

How does a former Miss Illinois pick herself up after a devastating layoff from her high-powered pharma career? Amanda Rifenburg, CEO of Ex Pharma Corporation, shares her inspiring journey from pageant queen to sales executive, and the painful experience of losing the job she gave her "blood, sweat and tears" to for 10 years.After making it to the Miss America stage and graduating debt-free thanks to $30K in scholarships, Amanda networked her way into a successful 25-year career in the pharmaceutical industry. Starting as a sales rep selling Tylenol for Johnson & Johnson, she rose through the ranks to oversee 85 people - all while juggling an intense travel schedule, marriage, and motherhood.Then one shocking day, she got the call that she was being let go, despite being in line for a big promotion. Blindsided and angry, Amanda had to dig deep to reinvent herself and launch a new career. Her message: Failure is essential to success, and networking is everything.Don't miss this raw, real talk about the challenges of being an ambitious woman in male-dominated industries, and the grit required to start over when life knocks you down.Subscribe to SheNETWorks for more honest conversations with unstoppable women!#Pharma #MissAmerica #WomenInBusiness #Networking #Resilience #Layoffs #CareerReinvention #FemaleCEO

We play some of the best artists up for the Dallas Entertainment Awards. We also decide to crown the true champion in a Coke vs. Pepsi challenge. We bring in my mother, Lisa, to be an impartial administrator for the challenge. I also give an acceptance speech and a losing speech for the award categories I was nominated in (our show was prerecorded, so we have zero clue who won). My mom, who was also Miss Illinois, gives her red carpet tips and tricks.This is one award show you won't want to slap in the face.#pickitupdallasFollow The Austin Young Show:www.austinyoungshow.comMusic By:Overshare - Cool OffToxic Madness - Chip Loyal Sally - Horoscopes The Two Watts - Russian Warship Cure For Paranoia - Unbothered Flip & The Combined Effort - Tempe, Arizona *DISCLAIMER: I hereby declare that I do not own the rights to this music/song. All rights belong to the owner. No Copyright Infringement Intended. All bands have given permission to use their music.*  

Back in June, newly crowned Miss Illinois joined The 21st Show to talk about her research, competing in pageants, her charitable cause, and more.

Tune in as Aaliyah Kissick joins us on the CIBL Podcast. Aaliyah is the owner of AK Boutique, a Member of the Illinois Army National Guard, a Financial Literacy Advocate, and Miss Illinois United States 2023! Aaliyah is a super impressive young entrepreneur and an incredible representative of Central Illinois. You'll hear all about her business experience, as well as her journey to become Miss Illinois Unites States. We have a great convo about financial literacy and her push to grow awareness around the subject. Follow Aaliyah on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095359173857 Central Illinois Business Insurance: http://ciblinsurance.com/ CIBL Merch Store: http://ciblmerch.com/ JEDCO Sales: https://www.jedcosales.com/ Zambu: https://www.zambuliquors.com/ CIBL Podcast Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ciblpodcast CIBL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CIBLpodcast CIBL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciblpodcast/ CIBL YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk6uelLHR3qgCsZQ25PeJbnYNYs-hb1nv CIBL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/central-illinois-business-leaders-podcast/ Garrett Ulmer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-ulmer-547b65175/ Derek Hayden's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-hayden-cic-ba0a6963/

The queen of the Illinois State Fair visits with Sam on AM Springfield across the street from the fairgrounds at American Legion Post 32 on the fair's opening morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 News Reporter Brett Brooks joins The Greg and Dan Show to promote the Miss Illinois Earth Pageant Competition on Sunday, July 16th at 11 AM in the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom. Miss Illinois Earth is an environmental masterclass for the conscious beauty. Five young women from all throughout the state of Illinois compete to become ambassadors for Mother Earth. The winner continues to the national Miss Earth USA competition in Orlando, Florida. Purchase tickets at the Peoria Civic Center Toyota Box Office or via a pageant delegate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Miss Illinois joined The 21st Show to talk about her research, competing in pageants, her charitable cause, and more.

PageantCast Classic Original Release: 2007 Stephanie Daughenbaugh, Miss Illinois Galaxy 2007 This week's show: Intro by Roseanne Fraiser Opening Notes Now you can call to listen to the PageantCast! Just dial 1-360-227-5463 Interview with...

PageantCast Classic Original Release: 2007 Heidi Ekstrom, Miss Illinois 2006 This week's show: Intro by Jenna Chaney Opening Notes Upcoming Interviews Audio Feedback (To get on the show, call 206-339-TKPN) PROMO: Brains Matter Podcast...

Liz Brunner is an Emmy award-winning journalist who co-anchored the number one rated 6 pm newscast at WCVB-TV 5, Boston's ABC network affiliate. In 2013, she became the CEO and founder of Brunner Communications and launched Brunner Academy.com in 2020. A certified professional coach, expert communications coach, and motivational speaker, she is also the host of the multi-award-winning podcast, Live Your Best Life with Liz Brunner. She is the author of the book Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams Into Your Next Chapter, which  Forbes described as a teaching memoir.  Liz says she's in the fourth chapter of her career. She grew up in a family that was very involved in music, performing in her church choir and with her family in front of their congregation. Liz attended Lawrence University's Conservatory of Music in Appleton, Wisconsin, became a high school music teacher, and sang semi-professionally for a time. After a few years of teaching, Liz felt there was something else she was supposed to do. While working a retail job to pay the bills, she considered many career options by reading books and taking self-assessments. Then, one day she bravely cold-called the NBC and CBS affiliates in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois,  where she had been living, to request informational interviews. It took about six months of conversations, but one of the stations actually created a role for Liz. The rest, as they say, is history. Thus began Liz's career in communications and TV news broadcasting. In this week's Work From The Inside Out podcast, learn more about Liz's journey: Liz won the title of Miss Illinois in the Miss America Scholarship Pageant in 1979. This enabled her to pay for her college education, a proud achievement. She was the only Boston reporter to land an exclusive interview with President Barack Obama in the White House. It took her four years to get it! Learn more and connect with Liz here:  https://www.twitter.com/lizbrunner https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLizBrunner https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-brunner-6230b01b/ https://www.instagram.com/lizbrunner/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc-JsJkmWMEA8kLNJkIULRg https://lizbrunner.com/

Karis Hortin is only 21 years old, but she's already lived a lot of life. Born in Ethiopia, she was raised by her grandmother until she was seven, when she entered an orphanage because her grandmother contracted HIV. At nine, she was adopted by an American family and began her life in the United States. Karis says that before she ever heard of God, she always felt like someone was looking out for her. These days, she uses her faith, talent, and marketing expertise to help churches get their social media platforms off the ground. She's also a certified life coach for teen girls and has used her popular TikTok and YouTube accounts as a platform to tackle the complicated things that teens face these days. Oh, and did I mention she's a beauty queen running for Miss Illinois? Is there anything she can't do?!Today, our conversation centers around social media for churches and why having an online presence is so crucial for the younger generation. Karis mentions how we should see social media as a ministry rather than an advertisement—a comment that holds so much truth. Listen in today, and reach out to us or Karis (link below) if you have any questions! Show Notes:  https://www.95network.org/social-media-as-a-ministry-and-not-an-advertisement-w-karis-hortin-episode-136/Support the showSupport the show

PageantCast Classic Original Release:  2009 Nikki Kaapke, Miss Illinois Galaxy 2009 This week's show: Introduction by Kristina Hughes Opening Notes Live Recording from before Miss Wisconsin Interview with Nikki Kaapke, Miss Illinois Galaxy 2009...

The Fresh Inspiration Show is a monthly virtual symposium full of information from different experts each month. Grab a complimentary digital ticket and enjoy your front-row seat for Mindset Transformation Entertainment (™). Grab your ticket and receive VIP treatment as you have an opportunity to win prizes, get the recipe of the month specially picked out by the host and founder Rhonda Liebig, and special presents from each star. Share this show with friends as this is a bring your friend event.Since this is a virtual show and workshop (symposium) style we deliver the show straight to you on all your devices which is broadcasted LIVE in Facebook in our community, The Fresh Inspiration Show - Mindset Transformation Entertainment, then we are syndicated into a podcast on Spotify, iTunes, iHeart and Firestick and then professionally edited into a TV Show on ROKUTV and Firestick.Opening Ceremony where Rhonda Liebig, Vitality Coach, CEO of Vitality Heart Hub and Founder of The Fresh Inspiration Show is going to be playing with you in how to bend time to partner with our theme, "Time Is On Your Side! Late No More Arriving". Also catch our recurring star that will be with us, Janeen Olmos an SOS Coach to Resilience giving some hot tips about arriving. Brenda Wood is a speaker, author, artist, biologist, and cancer survivor. Brenda has been an entrepreneur since high school. Brenda has seen some hard times and has survived cancer and other life struggles. She believes that when you create new updates in your life from all out challenges that's when you find your true happiness. She is going to share that you get to arrive in your true happens and arriving late no more but right on time. Get ready to step into your happiness factor and update your actions with Brenda.Maude Miller is a veteran, ex-wife, and angel mom. Maude will be sharing with you how you can step into your true success through your marketing as she will share with you how you can create the bigger picture and develop unique creative concepts that are in alignment with business strategies and arrive right on time to your future clients who are ready for you to get out there so that they can say YES to you. Heidi Wilde is passionate about wellness and is a Wellness Partner with Amare Global, a holistic platform, as she gets to bring health and healing into your life. Heidi's specialty is around gut-brain health connection to heal anxiety, stress, and depression and her mission is to share with you your simple steps and this is the key to feel amazing.Tania Gibson, Beauty for Ashes, a former Miss Illinois in '96, Miss America Pageant at 19 years old, singer and actress performing through the US and has found her deep calling through ministry school, Tania is now a worship leader throughout the country. Tania has a calling to inform, encourage and build up those who are part of the remnant of Christ. Tania has a passion to see others learn what their identity is in Christ, find freedom and learn how the word of god truly builds transformation. She will be here sharing how you are here to arrive, late no more!Jill Reynolds is wildly known for her amazing conferences and weaving authentic up-close stories that connect Hope. Health. and Healing. Jill also has her own podcast, Connection Show, where she helps leaders connect their life stories with who they are today. With Jill's past, at 28, her life was a train wreck, addicted to Crack Cocaine, Alcohol, and down to 97 pounds and this is where she found God and her resilience. This is where Jill gets to tap into her experiences to share with you that "Time Is On Your Side! Late No More Arriving!"Basking in the transformation for the day. This is where the host Rhonda Liebig we get into the highlights from the show, and also gives some additional free gifts. This is where Rhonda will make sure that you have received all your gifts from the day from each expert, also that you grabbed your spotlight recipe for the month that will help you heal on the inside and support you to calm your nervous system so that you know... "You Got This"! This is the final hurrah before we say goodbye for the day and get ready for our next event for you in mindset transformation entertainment.https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-fresh-inspiration-show-164439 The Fresh Inspiration Show has spent time with LIVE events as we have toured in Las Vegas, Phoenix, San Francisco, Burbank and throughout Northern California and now in your living room with virtual events, to support the community in creatively living in inspiration and new mindset for lifestyle and business. We have been creating a stage for worldwide superstar speakers to come in and support you and your community. You do not want to miss this unique day with The Fresh Inspiration Show. This event is your key to mindset transformation. Grab your digital ticket and enjoy your virtual front row seat giving you access to our experts and live questions.We look forward to serving you and your purpose.Click here to join our Facebook Group!!https://www.facebook.com/groups/freshinspiration/ Website:https://rhondaliebig.com/freshinspiration Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXM2-FCkJ4wMvF7DMEfJf6Q

The Fresh Inspiration Show is a monthly virtual symposium full of information from different experts each month. Grab a complimentary digital ticket and enjoy your front-row seat for Mindset Transformation Entertainment (™). Grab your ticket and receive VIP treatment as you have an opportunity to win prizes, get the recipe of the month specially picked out by the host and founder Rhonda Liebig, and special presents from each star. Share this show with friends as this is a bring your friend event.Since this is a virtual show and workshop (symposium) style we deliver the show straight to you on all your devices which is broadcasted LIVE in Facebook in our community, The Fresh Inspiration Show - Mindset Transformation Entertainment, then we are syndicated into a podcast on Spotify, iTunes, iHeart and Firestick and then professionally edited into a TV Show on ROKUTV and Firestick.Opening Ceremony where Rhonda Liebig, Vitality Coach, CEO of Vitality Heart Hub and Founder of The Fresh Inspiration Show is going to be playing with you in how to bend time to partner with our theme, "Time Is On Your Side! Late No More Arriving". Also catch our recurring star that will be with us, Janeen Olmos an SOS Coach to Resilience giving some hot tips about arriving. Brenda Wood is a speaker, author, artist, biologist, and cancer survivor. Brenda has been an entrepreneur since high school. Brenda has seen some hard times and has survived cancer and other life struggles. She believes that when you create new updates in your life from all out challenges that's when you find your true happiness. She is going to share that you get to arrive in your true happens and arriving late no more but right on time. Get ready to step into your happiness factor and update your actions with Brenda.Maude Miller is a veteran, ex-wife, and angel mom. Maude will be sharing with you how you can step into your true success through your marketing as she will share with you how you can create the bigger picture and develop unique creative concepts that are in alignment with business strategies and arrive right on time to your future clients who are ready for you to get out there so that they can say YES to you. Heidi Wilde is passionate about wellness and is a Wellness Partner with Amare Global, a holistic platform, as she gets to bring health and healing into your life. Heidi's specialty is around gut-brain health connection to heal anxiety, stress, and depression and her mission is to share with you your simple steps and this is the key to feel amazing.Tania Gibson, Beauty for Ashes, a former Miss Illinois in '96, Miss America Pageant at 19 years old, singer and actress performing through the US and has found her deep calling through ministry school, Tania is now a worship leader throughout the country. Tania has a calling to inform, encourage and build up those who are part of the remnant of Christ. Tania has a passion to see others learn what their identity is in Christ, find freedom and learn how the word of god truly builds transformation. She will be here sharing how you are here to arrive, late no more!Jill Reynolds is wildly known for her amazing conferences and weaving authentic up-close stories that connect Hope. Health. and Healing. Jill also has her own podcast, Connection Show, where she helps leaders connect their life stories with who they are today. With Jill's past, at 28, her life was a train wreck, addicted to Crack Cocaine, Alcohol, and down to 97 pounds and this is where she found God and her resilience. This is where Jill gets to tap into her experiences to share with you that "Time Is On Your Side! Late No More Arriving!"Basking in the transformation for the day. This is where the host Rhonda Liebig we get into the highlights from the show, and also gives some additional free gifts. This is where Rhonda will make sure that you have received all your gifts from the day from each expert, also that you grabbed your spotlight recipe for the month that will help you heal on the inside and support you to calm your nervous system so that you know... "You Got This"! This is the final hurrah before we say goodbye for the day and get ready for our next event for you in mindset transformation entertainment.https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-fresh-inspiration-show-164439 The Fresh Inspiration Show has spent time with LIVE events as we have toured in Las Vegas, Phoenix, San Francisco, Burbank and throughout Northern California and now in your living room with virtual events, to support the community in creatively living in inspiration and new mindset for lifestyle and business. We have been creating a stage for worldwide superstar speakers to come in and support you and your community. You do not want to miss this unique day with The Fresh Inspiration Show. This event is your key to mindset transformation. Grab your digital ticket and enjoy your virtual front row seat giving you access to our experts and live questions.We look forward to serving you and your purpose.Click here to join our Facebook Group!!https://www.facebook.com/groups/freshinspiration/ Website:https://rhondaliebig.com/freshinspiration Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXM2-FCkJ4wMvF7DMEfJf6Q

The Fresh Inspiration Show is a monthly virtual symposium full of information from different experts each month. Grab a complimentary digital ticket and enjoy your front-row seat for Mindset Transformation Entertainment (™). Grab your ticket and receive VIP treatment as you have an opportunity to win prizes, get the recipe of the month specially picked out by the host and founder Rhonda Liebig, and special presents from each star. Share this show with friends as this is a bring your friend event.Since this is a virtual show and workshop (symposium) style we deliver the show straight to you on all your devices which is broadcasted LIVE in Facebook in our community, The Fresh Inspiration Show - Mindset Transformation Entertainment, then we are syndicated into a podcast on Spotify, iTunes, iHeart and Firestick and then professionally edited into a TV Show on ROKUTV and Firestick.Opening Ceremony where Rhonda Liebig, Vitality Coach, CEO of Vitality Heart Hub and Founder of The Fresh Inspiration Show is going to be playing with you in how to bend time to partner with our theme, "Time Is On Your Side! Late No More Arriving". Also catch our recurring star that will be with us, Janeen Olmos an SOS Coach to Resilience giving some hot tips about arriving. Brenda Wood is a speaker, author, artist, biologist, and cancer survivor. Brenda has been an entrepreneur since high school. Brenda has seen some hard times and has survived cancer and other life struggles. She believes that when you create new updates in your life from all out challenges that's when you find your true happiness. She is going to share that you get to arrive in your true happens and arriving late no more but right on time. Get ready to step into your happiness factor and update your actions with Brenda.Maude Miller is a veteran, ex-wife, and angel mom. Maude will be sharing with you how you can step into your true success through your marketing as she will share with you how you can create the bigger picture and develop unique creative concepts that are in alignment with business strategies and arrive right on time to your future clients who are ready for you to get out there so that they can say YES to you. Heidi Wilde is passionate about wellness and is a Wellness Partner with Amare Global, a holistic platform, as she gets to bring health and healing into your life. Heidi's specialty is around gut-brain health connection to heal anxiety, stress, and depression and her mission is to share with you your simple steps and this is the key to feel amazing.Tania Gibson, Beauty for Ashes, a former Miss Illinois in '96, Miss America Pageant at 19 years old, singer and actress performing through the US and has found her deep calling through ministry school, Tania is now a worship leader throughout the country. Tania has a calling to inform, encourage and build up those who are part of the remnant of Christ. Tania has a passion to see others learn what their identity is in Christ, find freedom and learn how the word of god truly builds transformation. She will be here sharing how you are here to arrive, late no more!Jill Reynolds is wildly known for her amazing conferences and weaving authentic up-close stories that connect Hope. Health. and Healing. Jill also has her own podcast, Connection Show, where she helps leaders connect their life stories with who they are today. With Jill's past, at 28, her life was a train wreck, addicted to Crack Cocaine, Alcohol, and down to 97 pounds and this is where she found God and her resilience. This is where Jill gets to tap into her experiences to share with you that "Time Is On Your Side! Late No More Arriving!"Basking in the transformation for the day. This is where the host Rhonda Liebig we get into the highlights from the show, and also gives some additional free gifts. This is where Rhonda will make sure that you have received all your gifts from the day from each expert, also that you grabbed your spotlight recipe for the month that will help you heal on the inside and support you to calm your nervous system so that you know... "You Got This"! This is the final hurrah before we say goodbye for the day and get ready for our next event for you in mindset transformation entertainment.The Fresh Inspiration Show has spent time with LIVE events as we have toured in Las Vegas, Phoenix, San Francisco, Burbank and throughout Northern California and now in your living room with virtual events, to support the community in creatively living in inspiration and new mindset for lifestyle and business. We have been creating a stage for worldwide superstar speakers to come in and support you and your community. You do not want to miss this unique day with The Fresh Inspiration Show. This event is your key to mindset transformation. Grab your digital ticket and enjoy your virtual front row seat giving you access to our experts and live questions.We look forward to serving you and your purpose.Click here to join our Facebook Group!!https://www.facebook.com/groups/freshinspiration/ Website:https://rhondaliebig.com/freshinspiration Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXM2-FCkJ4wMvF7DMEfJf6Q https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenda-ring-wood-0660797/

The Fresh Inspiration Show is a monthly virtual symposium full of information from different experts each month. Grab a complimentary digital ticket and enjoy your front-row seat for Mindset Transformation Entertainment (™). Grab your ticket and receive VIP treatment as you have an opportunity to win prizes, get the recipe of the month specially picked out by the host and founder Rhonda Liebig, and special presents from each star. Share this show with friends as this is a bring your friend event.Since this is a virtual show and workshop (symposium) style we deliver the show straight to you on all your devices which is broadcasted LIVE in Facebook in our community, The Fresh Inspiration Show - Mindset Transformation Entertainment, then we are syndicated into a podcast on Spotify, iTunes, iHeart and Firestick and then professionally edited into a TV Show on ROKUTV and Firestick.Opening Ceremony where Rhonda Liebig, Vitality Coach, CEO of Vitality Heart Hub and Founder of The Fresh Inspiration Show is going to be playing with you in how to bend time to partner with our theme, "Time Is On Your Side! Late No More Arriving". Also catch our recurring star that will be with us, Janeen Olmos an SOS Coach to Resilience giving some hot tips about arriving. Brenda Wood is a speaker, author, artist, biologist, and cancer survivor. Brenda has been an entrepreneur since high school. Brenda has seen some hard times and has survived cancer and other life struggles. She believes that when you create new updates in your life from all out challenges that's when you find your true happiness. She is going to share that you get to arrive in your true happens and arriving late no more but right on time. Get ready to step into your happiness factor and update your actions with Brenda.Maude Miller is a veteran, ex-wife, and angel mom. Maude will be sharing with you how you can step into your true success through your marketing as she will share with you how you can create the bigger picture and develop unique creative concepts that are in alignment with business strategies and arrive right on time to your future clients who are ready for you to get out there so that they can say YES to you. Heidi Wilde is passionate about wellness and is a Wellness Partner with Amare Global, a holistic platform, as she gets to bring health and healing into your life. Heidi's specialty is around gut-brain health connection to heal anxiety, stress, and depression and her mission is to share with you your simple steps and this is the key to feel amazing.Tania Gibson, Beauty for Ashes, a former Miss Illinois in '96, Miss America Pageant at 19 years old, singer and actress performing through the US and has found her deep calling through ministry school, Tania is now a worship leader throughout the country. Tania has a calling to inform, encourage and build up those who are part of the remnant of Christ. Tania has a passion to see others learn what their identity is in Christ, find freedom and learn how the word of god truly builds transformation. She will be here sharing how you are here to arrive, late no more!Jill Reynolds is wildly known for her amazing conferences and weaving authentic up-close stories that connect Hope. Health. and Healing. Jill also has her own podcast, Connection Show, where she helps leaders connect their life stories with who they are today. With Jill's past, at 28, her life was a train wreck, addicted to Crack Cocaine, Alcohol, and down to 97 pounds and this is where she found God and her resilience. This is where Jill gets to tap into her experiences to share with you that "Time Is On Your Side! Late No More Arriving!"Basking in the transformation for the day. This is where the host Rhonda Liebig we get into the highlights from the show, and also gives some additional free gifts. This is where Rhonda will make sure that you have received all your gifts from the day from each expert, also that you grabbed your spotlight recipe for the month that will help you heal on the inside and support you to calm your nervous system so that you know... "You Got This"! This is the final hurrah before we say goodbye for the day and get ready for our next event for you in mindset transformation entertainment.https://rhondaliebig.com/freshinspiration The Fresh Inspiration Show has spent time with LIVE events as we have toured in Las Vegas, Phoenix, San Francisco, Burbank and throughout Northern California and now in your living room with virtual events, to support the community in creatively living in inspiration and new mindset for lifestyle and business. We have been creating a stage for worldwide superstar speakers to come in and support you and your community. You do not want to miss this unique day with The Fresh Inspiration Show. This event is your key to mindset transformation. Grab your digital ticket and enjoy your virtual front row seat giving you access to our experts and live questions.We look forward to serving you and your purpose.Click here to join our Facebook Group!!https://www.facebook.com/groups/freshinspiration/ Website:https://rhondaliebig.com/freshinspiration Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXM2-FCkJ4wMvF7DMEfJf6Q

Miss Illinois candidate and charge nurse at Springfield Memorial Hospital Darlene Steinkamp joins Sam to discuss her mental health journey and her pageant platform of ending the stigma of mental health challenges, and Greg and Paul preview many upcoming events.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darlene discusses her mental health journey and her Miss Illinois pageant platform of ending the stigma of mental health challenges.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyler currently works at a one of the Top 5 major financial institutions in the world where she manages digitization initiatives. Of which include, both corporate and commercial businesses expansion projects using financial technology (Fintech) integration. Having worked with multiple Fintech based-startups and doing presentations on cashless business and branded currency globally, She has had the privilege of assisting smaller financial institutions organize and execute digital transformations. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Modern Language and Culture with Applied Business and a minor in French and has her Masters of Business Administration in International Business from the University of Madrid. As a classically trained violist, self-taught guitarist and global outdoor adventurist (who once traveled across the Australian Outback) living abroad in European countries and fluently speaking three languages provides her with a global perspective on life which is greatly benefited her personally and professionally. As an engaged member of the Chicago community, Tyler is on the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra Board, a volunteer with the Chicago Chapter of Junior Achievement and a longtime supporter of Seeds of Knowledge in Atlanta, Georgia. Currently, she is the reigning Miss Earth Illinois USA 2021 and look forward to broadening her philanthropic involvement in the near and distant future through this platform. To follow Tyler's journey to the #MissEarthUSA crown follow her on Instagram @missillinoisearth - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Have you heard the news? Pageants & Prosecco was named on of the Top 15 Beauty Pageant Podcasts of 2020!! Congratulations to the entire team and to our hundreds of listeners for supporting P&P! Cheers!! NOW HIRING!! Come sip along with Bee and join the Pageants & Prosecco team. We are looking for a Talent Relations Intern. College Credit available. Click here to stay up-to-date on the latest episodes by following Pageants & Prosecco on Instagram & Twitter. Follow our new sponsor BeeHoldHer 5D Mink Eyelashes on Instagram for launch dates - coming soon to the Pageants & Prosecco website. www.PageantsAndProsecco.com #beautypageants #missusa #missuniverse --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pageantsandprosecco/support

I'm so excited to be talking to my former Miss Illinois Earth titleholder and sister queen Kristina Dechev on this episode of Pageants & Prosecco. She's a fabulous model and strong pageant competitor and she knows what she's talking about! Kristina is a two time Miss Illinois Earth winner during 2018 and 2020. At the time of this taping, which is now up on Youtube if you want to watch the video instead, she was busy preparing to compete for Miss Illinois USA 2021 representing as Miss Oakbrook USA with her platform “You are Enough”. Her goals with her platform, is to focus on women's development and creating mentorship opportunities. In just three months, Kristina had the ability to mentor over 200 women in her community and across multiple states. Her partnership with Ambassador Queens United has allowed her to reach an even wider audience of women who need guidance in their early modeling and pageant career. As Miss Illinois USA 2021, Kristina strives to reach over 3,000 women and help them develop their image and self-esteem to be “Confidently Beautiful”. Grab your glass and tune in! This will be a goodie! Are you interested in competing for Miss Illinois Earth USA? Apply today! We are looking for women between the ages of 5 and 59 years old! www.MissIllinoisEarth.com Let me know you're listening -> Follow Pageants & Prosecco on Instagram to stay connected between episodes Share this episode online! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pageantsandprosecco/support

You met her during hometowns on the Bachelorette. You got to see some of who she is on the Bachelor. But who IS Sweetnums? Today, on this very special episode of Bachelors In The City, Barbara Weber is sharing her life story: from immigrating to America to becoming Miss Illinois and even being a cheerleader for the Chicago Bears. Plus she gives Dustin some pointers on living with Peter.Barbara WeberIG: @sweetnumsBachelors In The CityIG: @bachelorsinthecitypodcastPeter & Dustin: @pilot_pete @dustinbkendrickThis is a Redd Rock Music PodcastIG: @reddrockmusicwww.reddrockmusic.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/bachelors-in-the-city.

Jade is an internationally acclaimed speaker, concert pianist and a 2020 Presidential candidate.  Hear how this former Miss Illinois winner and incredible woman of faith is using her talents to make a Kingdom impact in the world of politics.

Full transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Victoria created a female empowerment leadership summit to provide opportunities for young women to meet and hear from female leaders in the region. She is also Miss Illinois Outstanding Teen! More about Victoria: Victoria Shore is currently a senior at Marion High School, where she is a Lettergirl and Co-Captain on the MHS Varsity Dance Team, Editor of “The Student” Newspaper, Vice-President of Future Business Leaders of America, and Section Leader and Communications Director for the MHS Chamber Choir. You can also see Victoria work as an On Air Reporter for The Marion Star Live in her free time. Victoria was recently announced as the new Miss Illinois' Outstanding Teen on January 5th. She has competed in the Miss Illinois Organization for 12 years. Victoria has also been a Girl Scout for 11 years, earning her Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards. Her most notable accomplishments through the Girl Scouts are the completion of her Gold Award, and becoming a Delegate to the 63rd Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations in New York. After graduating high school, she plans to major in Journalism. Her ultimate goal is to become a reporter or writer for a major news network, covering national and international news. LINKS: Project and Pageant Info: https://www.facebook.com/victoriashoreteen/?ref=page_internal Personal Instagram: instagram.com/victoriasylvania Miss Illinois' Outstanding Teen Instagram: instagram.com/maoteenil Girl Scouting Instagram: instagram.com/capitalcityteen Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sherylmrobinson/?hl=en Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/sherylmrobinsonor 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

Through this Crownversations series one theme keeps popping up: the stereotype that exists with pageant girls just isn't true. All these women illustrate the depth, beauty, and power of the modern woman. The same goes for my guest this week, Miss Illinois USA 2020, Olivia Pura! Olivia, a Chicago native, has always had a strong interest in science -- even from a young age. She excelled in school, and as she progressed through her high school career knew that continuing to pursue her academic studies in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) field was her true calling. It was during this time that Olivia first got involved with pageantry. Olivia was Miss Illinois Teen USA 2016 and placed top 10 at Miss USA 2020. -- Are you ready to ace your interview with confidence and authenticity? Are you ready to Breakthrough and finally WIN?! Download the FREE Breakthrough Blueprint here https://bit.ly/3duRwLA for a step-by-step plan to achieving your dreams. -- Would you like more direction and consistency in your life? Maybe its time to surround yourself with other like-minded women who are also wanting to level up their mindset! Join the Winners Circle coaching program for pageant girls who are serious about taking home the crown! It's time to create the life that you ultimately desire and with this program you will be equipped with the courage and confidence to live out your purpose. Learn more at highlightsnheels.com/coaching Follow Tori Kruse: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misstorikruse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/misstorikruse Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissToriKruse LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torikruse/ Podcast: https://apple.co/2LHbyq4

PageantCast Classic Original Release: 2009 Saryna Ritter, Miss Illinois U.S. International 2009 Saryna Ritter, Miss Illinois U.S. International 2009 This week’s show: Interview with Saryna Ritter, Miss Illinois U.S. International 2009 Photo Gallery Websites: http://www.missinternational-usa.com/index.html For great content, week after week, subscribe to the PageantCast at http://www.pageantcast.com/

Butt Glue is a thing guys!  On this week’s episode, Comedienne, Personal Trainer, Ping Ponger, and perennial Beauty pageant first runner up, Gina Melchiorri discusses her experiences both on and off the Miss Illinois stage (including butt glue)!  The hilarious Gina takes us through her own relationship, and how championship ping pong brought her love.  And don’t forget… #WheresTheQueso?   Follow us @BehindtheBJPodcast on Instagram, @BehindtheBJ on Twitter and email us at info@BehindtheBJ.com 

Women In Business returns and starts us off strong this week! Very strong indeed. We sat down with attorney, community partner, actress & Miss Illinois for USA Monica Patankar. With a background in sticking up for and advocating for others were proud to have Monica on today's show. From Naperville where she grew up to Aurora, Monica's been on the front lines of change. As an attorney she's fought battles on behalf of her clients; as a community partner she's brought smiles to the faces of Aurora's residents. Here on Good Morning Aurora we're proud to highlight our public servants and we've been impressed with her work since day one. Education, food, family and chasing your goals; Monica speaks volumes and is a natural leader. Shout outs go to McCarty Mills and Michael Rawls for the great show yesterday afternoon and also a big shout to Blueberries BBQ. Special thanks to Aurora Public Library, Tredwell Coffee & Ana's Custom Treats (much love!). Continue to shop local, shout out to Wyckwood House for their successful 2 year anniversary party. Special thanks for Ana's Custom Treats for the professional delivery and great service and shouts to Tredwell Coffee. Crystal House, Cotton Seed Creative Exchange & Two Brothers. Shout out to Blue Agave in North Aurora (Sergio what up!), McCarty Mills, Vizo Arts, Aurora Public Art & the Aurora Veterans Advisory Council. Scientele is coming to Aurora so shout out to them, alderman O'Donnell and the City Council of Aurora. Big shout to the Kane County Sheriff's Office, Sideline Project and all organizations fighting for change and social justice in America. Shouts go to the Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board. So many shouts! Be blessed and powerful on this Monday! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora/support

This episode of Lessons from Leaders is brought to you by Podcast Volume, the production company which provides podcast editing services for Lessons from Leaders and many other podcasts.They are responsible for the clear sound and high production values that you hear on every show. For more information on their services, please visit their web site at https://www.podcastvolume.comOur guest on this episode is Jade Simmons. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to hear Jade speak and perform a few years ago and her combination of talent, passion and inspiration has been wowing audiences around the world for years. Jade has lived a truly extraordinary life: she is a world class pianist, author, exceptional keynote speaker and a 2020 Independent Presidential Candidate. She has played renowned halls, performed at the White House, and is one of the rare classical artists invited to perform at the South by Southwest Festival.She is the author of the #1 Amazon Bestselling book Audacious Prayers for World Changers. And to top it all off, she was crowned Miss Illinois in 1999 and was named first runner-up at the Miss America 2000 pageant. A truly remarkable career.In this episode Jade talks about her amazing journey from her childhood through the present; challenges she overcame; her passion and drive; how to re-frame rejection, and why she chose to run for the Presidency of the United States.Websites: https://jadesimmons.com/ https://jadesimmons.mykajabi.com/operationrestoration2020Twitter: https://twitter.com/jadesimmonsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JadeMedia

Meet Olivia. She’s headed to Miss USA 2020 (*sometime in the near future) representing Illinois. As a First-generation Polish American, Olivia is a student of science and chemistry. She’s about to receive her Bachelor’s Degree from the prestigious Northwestern University and is mentoring other undergraduate First gens with their research & studies. Olivia is also one of the handful of former Miss Teen USA hopefuls who are now competing as a Miss and talks to Us about her experience competing as Miss Illinois Teen USA 2016 under one era versus life now as Miss Illinois USA 2020 under another. Grab your glass and enjoy this special interview with Olivia Pura, Miss Illinois USA 2020. www.pageantsandprosecco.com **this episode was recorded previous to the COVID-19 outbreak --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pageantsandprosecco/support

Join Katrina this week as she speaks with Alex Plotz, Miss Illinois USA 2019 and a current Youth Market Director in Illinois for the American Heart Association on her work with the American Heart Association.

One of my favorite women to follow & who’s pageant journey made me believe: Erika Harold is the 2nd woman of color to win Miss Illinois and she became the 4th one to win Miss America. Tune in to hear her journey from Atlantic City, to testifying before Congress to running for a seat in the House of Representatives to launching her second campaign for Illinois’ highest attorney seat. This woman is persisting and showing us all how it’s done. Grab your glass

Today we chat about how pageants have changed from when she was Miss Illinois Teen USA 2012 vs competing in Miss USA this past Spring. It's the debate between the Glitz and Glam of the Trump era and the more relatable woman in the IMG era. Which is her favorite and why? 

Harness Your Hump Day with Tom Harness (Crazy Christmas Suit Guy) & Crystal Davis (Miss Illinois 2015) August 21st, 2019 - Top 5 Personal Branding Tips Welcome Crystal Davis (Miss Illinois 2015) to the HDM Team. Sponsored By SoTellUs - Get The Reviews You Deserve You can learn more at: https://webforcepro.isrefer.com/go/studemo/HarnessDM/ 5 Tips For Personal Branding What Do You Want To Be Known For? With great influence comes great responsibility. Don’t Fake It To Make It - Be Authentic Be consistent with your branding. Be proactive and not reactive. Don’t be afraid to evolve and get outside your comfort zone. EVENTS (Michelle Snyder & Tom Harness) Cubs vs Cardinals Rockets Fundraiser - Saturday, September 28th at 6:15 PM Purchase Tickets Here: https://southernillinoiswellness.com/index.php?page=cubsvscards (Kevin Hunsperger) Stride Pro Wrestling at Rent One Park - Thursday, August 29th More Information Here: https://www.facebook.com/1236006526414683/posts/2831872633494723?s=100005636832383&sfns=mo (Amber Klear) Live Stand-Up Comedy at Walker’s Bluff featuring Jamie Utley - Friday, August 23rd - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm More Information Here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2500786613494089/?ti=icl (Bryn O’Neil) Carterville Fire Department Golf Scramble - September 13th at Crab Orchard Golf Course. $400/Team and proceeds go toward the purchase of rescue equipment More Information Here: https://www.facebook.com/Carterville-Fire-Department-1382036335442331/ (Russ Williams) Live2Lead - Friday, October 25th The Pavilion of the City of Marion More Information & Tickets Available Here: https://www.facebook.com/events/310301646332437/ (Message me your Facebook Event to be on Harness your Hump Day) Review Harness Digital Marketing: https://sotellus.com/r/harness-digital-marketing/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/harnessdigitalmarketing/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/harnessdigitalmarketing/support

PageantCast Classic Original Release: 2007 Heidi Ekstrom, Miss Illinois 2006 Heidi Ekstrom, Miss Illinois 2006 This week’s show: Intro by Jenna ChaneyOpening NotesUpcoming InterviewsAudio Feedback (To get on the show, call 206-339-TKPN)PROMO: Brains Matter PodcastInterview with Heidi Ekstrom, Miss Illinois 2006TFTJ bulletins from TFTJ.comStephanie Daughenbaugh IDPageants On TelevisionPODSAFE MUSIC: 99 Percent by The Mooney SuzukiInterview with Heidi Ekstrom, Miss Illinois 2006PageantCast TattlerClosing For great content, week after week, subscribe to the PageantCast at https://www.pageantcast.com/

Miss Kentucky, Molly Matney, sits in all show with us. Lots of callers, including a special call from Abby Foster, Miss Illinois. Fun show! Christmas movies Castoff.

This week we talk to the 2014 Ms. Illinois about her pageant career, how she got started and what she is doing now. She went from being the shiest girl in the room to standing on stage, competing against other ladies and becoming a professional opera singer- but most importantly, not taking herself too seriously!

Today's Guest: Actress Jeri Ryan, actress, "Body of Proof," "Star Trek Voyager," "Boston Public" Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of Star Trek geeks who might not have gotten a life when William Shatner told them to but who would have bathed and even used soap if Jeri Ryan had asked… in the new new media capitol of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! Jeri Ryan, star of ABC's 'Body of Proof'   Order 'Star Trek Voyager: The Complete Series' starring Jeri Ryan and Kate Mulgrew, available from Amazon.com by clicking on the DVD set above! Dear listener, this interview is so not about you. I’ve got the next ten minutes to talk – flirt – with Jeri Ryan. Put yourself in my shoes – don’t – who would you be thinking about? Me or you? – Me. – Jeri Ryan was sent to us from the stars – okay the Borg – 15 years ago. But that first sight of the former Miss Illinois in a skintight suit is as fresh today as it was the moment she first entered the bridge of "Star Trek Voyager." As George “Sulu” Takei might say, “Oh, my.” JERI RYAN audio excerpt: "It's kind of cool (being Star Trek's Seven of Nine). But being in Mortal Kombat is infinitely more cool. It ups my cred with my teenage son's friends about ten-fold." This Northwestern grad’s presence gave a franchise that was teetering many more years on the outer edges of the universe – well, somewhere. I never quite grasped that part. And ever since then, TV producers everywhere have turned to her for a little Jeri Ryan magic. Voyager’s engines were barely cold before she joined “Boston Public” for three seasons. She co-starred opposite James Woods on “Shark” and even did a couple episodes of “Two and a Half Men” with Charlie Sheen Winning! – indeed. Now this stunning woman and skilled actress is co-starring as Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kate Murphy opposite Dana Delany on the new ABC series “Body of Proof,” which airs Tuesdays at 10 p.m. She’s also signed on to reprise her role as Lieutenant Sonya Blade short film Mortal Kombat: Rebirth to appear in the just released digital new media series Mortal Kombat-- an anthology of multiple live action shorts available online. Jeri Ryan Website • Twitter • Wikipedia • Google+ • IMDB • Feud between Jeri Ryan and Kate Mulgrew? • Order Star Trek Voyager: The Complete Series from Amazon.com Star Trek Voyager Website • Wikipedia • IMDB       Order 'Will Eisner: A Spirited Life' (2nd Edition) by Bob Andelman, available from Amazon.com by clicking on the book cover above! The Party Authority in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland!

One of our first podcasts released in 2016, Megan Ervin's interview comes in at #8 on our Top 12 Podcasts of All Time... It's almost a mini-tutorial of how to win your state title - Which is exactly why it's been so popular! Enjoy! If you need a little motivation to kick yourself into gear for 2016, look no further than today’s interview with Megan Ervin, Miss Illinois 2012! This lady is DRIVEN – and Megan offers several tips and tools to help any young woman interested in competing on the Miss America stage. Plus – Learn all about Megan’s 41 pound evening gown named, “Big Red” on today’s Pageant Junkies Podcast…

Kate Shindle, Miss America 1998 and Miss Illinois 1997, is an actress, singer, and dancer. She is the author of the 2014 memoir Being Miss America: Behind the Rhinestone Curtain, published by the University of Texas Press. Her Broadway credits include Jekyll & Hyde, Cabaret, Legally Blonde, 8, and Wonderland. She was also on the National Tour of Cabaret  in 1999. She is currently serving as the President of the Actors' Equity Association, elected in 2015. On this podcast, you’ll hear how Kate started on her path to the corner office she now occupies by refusing to be complacent about an issue that bugged her years ago.  (My favorite people in this industry are complacency crushers like Kate.) You’ll also hear . . . How being Miss America was an asset and a liability for her acting career. The hardest part about being a working actor in New York City. What’s going on with the minimum wage situation in LA . . . and why she can’t say too much about it. Her plans for technology to improve the audition process. About the myth of “The Equity One.”   Keep up with me: @KenDavenportBway www.theproducersperspective.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you need a little motivation to kick yourself into gear for 2016, look no further than today's interview with Megan Ervin, Miss Illinois 2012!  This lady is DRIVEN - and Megan offers several tips and tools to help any young woman interested in competing on the Miss America stage.  Plus - Learn all about Megan's 41 pound evening gown named, "Big Red" on today's Pageant Junkies Podcast...

In this episode of Chatting with Cathy, actress, writer and producer, Chuti Tiu stops by to talk about her roles in The Internship with Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson, on FOX’s 24, and in Sally Field’s directoral debut, Beautiful. Chuti also talks about how she got into acting, being America’s Junior Miss and Miss Illinois, […] The post Chuti Tiu Interview | AfterBuzz TV’s Chatting With Cathy appeared first on AfterBuzz TV Network.

This week, we're talking with Jade Simmons, The former Miss Illinois is appearing with the Peoria Symphony Orchestra in their concert, Saturday night at the Peoria Civic Center Theatre. Simmons will the soloist in two pieces by George Gershwin -- the Second Rhapsody and the Concert in F. She talks about what draws her to Gershwin's music, and about her role as a youth advocate.

STAGE | FILM | CABARET PERFORMER | Our guest this week is ALEXANDRA BILLINGS. She has won multiple awards for her work such as: "After Dark Award for Best Actress in a Comedy," in Charles Busch’s "Vampire Lesbians of Sodom." "After Dark Award for Best Actress" playing Margot Channing in "Applause" for Healthworks Theatre at The Apollo, "New York MAC Hanson Award, for New Cabaret Artist," "After Dark Award for Outstanding Cabaret Artist of the Year," Her character "Shante" at the Baton Show Lounge won her the titles of: "Miss Wisconsin," "Miss New York," "Miss Chicago," "Miss Illinois," and she was the first Chicago performer in the history of the pageants' to win the coveted "Miss Florida"contest. In 2003, Alexandra filmed her first Television Movie for ABC- TV: "Romy and Michelle - In The Beginning." She then made Television history by being the first Transgendered Female to play a Transgendered Female character on Television. Soon after, she was cast as the "Nasty Transsexual with a heart of gold" on the now defunct show "Karen Sisco." In 2004, she filmed an episode of "Grey’s Anatomy" which won a "GLAAD Award for Outstanding Episode." She’s also appeared on "E.R." and filmed the pilot "Nurses" for ABC playing opposite one of her childhood idols, Lynn Redgrave. In 2007 she completed her first film "Socket" directed by her old Chicago pal Sean Abley and completed a pilot for F/X directed by gorgeous Ryan Murphy and co-starring Joseph Fiennes and Blythe Danner called "Pretty/Handsome." As an interesting side note, it is thought that almost every role played by her on stage, has been the only time they’ve ever been recreated by a Transgendered actress in the history of theatre.

Date of interview 10-14-09...interview with 2009 Miss Illinois Erin O'Connor on WROK (Rockford, Illinois) Live at 5 with Todd and Dave