Podcasts about Miss Iowa

Miss Capital City’s Teen 2025 Marlaina Lightkeeper discusses her participation in the Miss Iowa’s Teen competition this summer.

#79: On today's episode, Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett, creator and podcast host of And World Peace Pod, comes on the podcast to share her story. She shares her experience growing up in pageants, her experience as runner up Miss Iowa, and the identity crisis she went through as she left the pageant world.The girls get into: how leaving pieces of our identity behind can lead us into a tailspin, the act of putting together a persona of healing before doing the work, the dangers of packaging our trauma, healing the wound of not being chosen, radial self acceptance, the different versions of vulnerability that we can present, making trauma pretty for others, radical self acceptance, the grieving involved in self discovery, defining what self compassion looks like, reparenting ourselves and rewiring our negative thought patterns, redefining true beauty, being comfortable enough in beauty to be critical of it and society's standards on women, ethics of having influence online, & more.Han's episode on Maggie's podcast hereCONNECT BELOW:follow Maggie herefollow And World Peace Podcast hereCONNECT WITH HAN:follow Han on Instagram herefollow How I See it the pod herefollow Han's TIK TOK herecheck out the blog hereSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/how-i-see-it/donations

Alysa Goethe is the 2023 Miss Iowa and a type 1 JUICE CRUISE 2025 Eat Hungryroot Screen It Like You Mean It Eversense CGM Learn about the Medtronic Champions This BetterHelp link saves 10% on your first month of therapy Try delicious AG1 - Drink AG1.com/Juicebox I Have Vision Use code JUICEBOX to save 40% at Cozy Earth  Get Gvoke HypoPen CONTOUR NextGen smart meter and CONTOUR DIABETES app Learn about the Dexcom G6 and G7 CGM Go tubeless with Omnipod 5 or Omnipod DASH * Get your supplies from US MED  or call 888-721-1514 Learn about Touched By Type 1 Take the T1DExchange survey *The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof.  How to listen, disclaimer and more Apple Podcasts> Subscribe to the podcast today! The podcast is available on Spotify, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Radio Public, Amazon Music and all Android devices The Juicebox Podcast is a free show, but if you'd like to support the podcast directly, you can make a gift here or buy me a coffee. Thank you! Disclaimer - Nothing you hear on the Juicebox Podcast or read on Arden's Day is intended as medical advice. You should always consult a physician before making changes to your health plan.  If the podcast has helped you to live better with type 1 please tell someone else how to find the show and consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! The Juicebox Podcast is not a charitable organization.  

In this episode, Emili interviews McKenzie Kerry, Miss Iowa-USA 2024, who will be representing Iowa at the Miss USA Pageant. They discuss McKenzie's journey into pageantry, her decision to move to Iowa, and her passion for leadership development and youth empowerment. McKenzie shares her excitement about representing Iowa on a national stage and the activities leading up to the pageant. Listeners are encouraged to follow McKenzie on Instagram and Facebook and watch the Miss USA competition on Sunday, August 4th on the CW! Follow McKenzie Kerry, Miss Iowa-USA Instagram: @mckenziearianakerry @missiausa Want more Black. Girl. Iowa.? Website: www.blackgirliowa.com Instagram: @blackgirliowa

BONUS EPISODE!!! Abigaille Batu-Tiako, the NEW Miss Iowa, returns to the show to discuss her win and what she has been doing since being crowned. The conversation highlights the excitement and joy surrounding her historic win as a Black woman representing Iowa in the Miss America pageant. The episode ends with a discussion about the importance of embracing one's authentic self and taking up space. Follow Miss Iowa: Instagram: @missamericaia Book Miss Iowa: Request an Appearance — Miss Iowa Scholarship Program Want more Black. Girl. Iowa.? Website: www.blackgirliowa.com Instagram: @blackgirliowa

Abigaille Batu-Tiako, a senior at William Penn University, shares her journey from Plattsburgh, New York to Iowa, where she competes in track and field. She discusses the challenges of being a black student in a predominantly white state and the importance of finding a supportive community. Abigail also talks about her involvement in beauty pageants, including winning the title of Miss Oskaloosa , Miss Iowa Earth, Miss Polk County and competing for Miss Iowa.  She emphasizes the importance of having a bigger purpose and enjoying the process. Abigaille offers advice to young black women, encouraging them to develop a queen conscious mentality, never limit themselves, and believe in their faith and determination.  Follow Abigaille on Social Media! Instagram: @abigaille.mao Follow Miss Polk County on Social Media! @misspolkcountyia Want more Black. Girl. Iowa.? Website: www.blackgirliowa.com Instagram: @blackgirliowa

Jenny V, from the Afternoon Mix, joined us for, Ask a Beauty Pageant Contestant. Jenny V. was Miss Iowa. Morning Mixers divulged what parts of their body the got stuck . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jenny V, from the Afternoon Mix, joined us for, Ask a Beauty Pageant Contestant. Jenny V. was Miss Iowa. Morning Mixers divulged what parts of their body the got stuck . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole talks with Brooke about her journey, from being part of a very small community to winning the title of Miss Iowa and taking part in the Miss America Pageant along with the transition from being a disabled child to a disabled adult and how the attention changes. They discuss the importance of community and body autonomy and why Niccole is proud to be disabled   KEY TAKEAWAYS Every day, in my job, I'm thinking about, talking about and serving the amputee community, it's my every day It was crazy when I won because up until that point the messaging for me was that I wasn't any different I competed alongside all the other girls for Miss America and felt like I won fair and square but the focus was on how inspiring it was Inherently me stepping on that stage was a really big thing and I was used as a marketing tool and treated differently I didn't have a community surrounding me who could help me to make sense of it My life shifted drastically with the experience and it was full on as an experience the saving grace in all of it was the community Socially structures have been built to keep us out and it's a lot of work to break those barriers I wish I'd been taught earlier about body autonomy and how to reach a point of peace with your body I understand that when people first interact with me I am representing everyone on my community   BEST MOMENTS ‘I went from winning one night to being world news the next day and that really freaked me out' ‘Let's change the narrative, it doesn't have to be pity narrative or a superhuman narrative or overcoming I'm living in my disabled body every day and doing things' ‘My disability isn't my only attribute'   VALUABLE RESOURCES Disabled & Proud Podcast   ABOUT THE HOST Disabled and Proud is the show that brings listeners a different perspective on disability. Each week this podcast highlights an awesome disabled guest speaking about their own disability; why they are proud to be disabled and why they are proud to be themselves.      The conversations in this show will look at what challenges these amazing people face socially, mentally, physically and life in general. This show is raw, open, honest, funny, welcoming and educational.      Disabled & Proud does exactly what it says on the tin! And whilst we are creating this space for disabled people to be unashamedly themselves, without the need to conform to society, this is also not about toxic positivity. This show will be shining a big, bright light on disability without it being “Paralympic or pity”.    As you will hear disability is WHOLE, COMPLETE & PERFECT and whilst the topic of disability can be quite heavy - and we definitely don't shy away from the bad days - this podcast is also about having fun too! Our aim is to play a part in reclaiming the word disability - turning it from inadequacy to perfection!                            INSTAGRAM! https://www.instagram.com/disabledandproudpodcast/?hl=en: https://www.instagram.com/disabledandproudpodcast/?hl=enThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Dakota sits down with Miss Iowa 2019 and 2020 to talk about her experience. Emily Instagram  www.instagram.com/emtinsman/?hl=en miss Iowa website http://www.missiowa.com/?fbclid=IwAR2z6Bi1er-7QH7rTBsF2vpbL0WWFeko821euvHYutEIpR1GKw3q4HFo3lg

Stock show life is the foundation of Lexi Marek's upbringing in agriculture. From the Iowa State Fair show ring to the Miss Iowa pageant stage, this young FarmHer has a way of inspiring everyone she meets and is a driving force within the future of agriculture. In this episode, join Lexi at the show barn and meet her show pig. Then, learn what judges look for in a show pig and check out Lexi's favorite fair food.

This week, stories all about the in-between. This episode is hosted by Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo, the hosts of the Moth's new spinoff podcast, Grown! If you're at all a fan of Moth storytelling, subscribe to Grown wherever you get your podcasts, or check out its website for more information: www.grownpod.com Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo Storytellers: Military policeman Carl Cannon is assigned duty in one of the most dangerous prisons on the planet James Han Mattson moves to Korea to meet his birth family and connect with his Korean heritage. First time pageant contestant Nicole Kelly enters the Miss Iowa competition.

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman bring you the latest news with OU football by recapping Oklahoma's win over Kansas (2:16). In the “National College Football Roundup,” they recap Penn State vs. Michigan, Alabama vs. Tennessee and Oklahoma State vs. TCU (49:19). Teddy and Gabe give their “Winners/Losers of the Weekend:” Ole Miss, Iowa State, Philadelphia Phillies, USC vs. Utah, Lamar Jackson & Green Bay Packers (1:13:06).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marlaina Lightkeeper earned the title of 2022 National American Miss Iowa Pre-Teen at the state pageant held earlier this summer.

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

Joining Julie and Chrissa this week are Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw and Simone Collins, Founder and Board President of How About HOPE (Helping Others and Providing Encouragement). Mikhaya, Miss Iowa 2018, founded How About HOPE to help create and sustain conversations about suicide and mental health. She was quickly joined by childhood friend and Heart and Solutions therapist, Simone Collins. This week on the show we hear about the work they are both doing with How About HOPE, barriers to mental health help for people of color, and their own journeys with mental health and counseling. Connect with How About HOPE online at: Web: https://howabouthope.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howabouthope Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howabouthope/ Email: howabouthope@gmail.com To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa with a therapist like Simone call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236. Connect with Heart and Solutions online at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dWKD6TenIMIC76ctq21YN Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmrcmi5HUINpWEjHfHzTnQ/featured Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouNeedaCounselor Heart and Solutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Heartandsolutions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/you_need_a_counselor/ Web: http://www.heartandsolutions.net

Ep. 1828 Cassie Wray, Director Of Miss Iowa Falls Organization by Radio on the Go

Super fan Marc Korver talks Veterans night experience big wins Friday and Saturday. Miss Iowa and the fan experience. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Alysa Goethe is Miss Greater Des Moines 2022 from Iowa! This is her third Miss title, but she has been competing for 11 years, beginning in the youth program and holding titles in the Outstanding Teen organization as well. Her social impact initiative is called Not Your Type: Advocating for Type One Diabetes which helps to educate others against misconceptions around type one diabetes and advocate for a cure. She is a senior music education major at Drake University in Des Moines, and has earned over $4,500 in scholarship from Miss Iowa! She was also a top ten finalist this year which earned me over $500 alone! Alysa's Socials:Titleholder IG: https://www.instagram.com/missgreaterdesmoines2022/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-129488850409140

Many times, some of us have to grow up a bit green. Mikhayla had to when she entered high school and all of her adversities came upon her at the same time. Her biological father went to jail, her mother got major back surgery and a divorce from her second husband, and she started having suicidal thoughts at the same time, it was a cocktail. She shares what her support system is, how she copes with suicidal thoughts and depression, and her experience as Miss Iowa. She has been an inspiration for younger generations to take the first step in seeking help. Mikhayla has two pieces of advice for all of you, listen up to discover them!

Pella Police Captain Paul Haase, Welgaard CEO Wendy Sims, Pella School Resource Officer J.R. Pearson, and Miss Iowa’s Outstanding Teen Maggie Leach discuss the 5th annual Holiday Heroes program.

On Episode 78, Sam and Jack are joined by current Iowa Dance Team Member and Miss Iowa USA Katie Wadman. We start by talking about Katie's introduction to dancing, how it led to her wanting to come to the University of Iowa all her life and the dream of being apart of the Dance Team here. We breakdown differences in preparing for Game Day versus Nationals competition, what the process is like to tryout and to make the team, and some of her favorite moments on Game Days. We then get into Katie's unexpected pageant career which has quickly turned in to her winning Miss Iowa USA 2021, eventually going to NYC to compete for Miss USA and then possibly even Israel for Miss Universe. We get an inside look at what type of questions are asked, how the competition is setup and how much time and commitment Katie has given since winning Miss Iowa USA.

This week hosts Luba and Becca chat with model superstar, Dani Reeves all about her journey into being a professional model, how the industry has changed with social media and the digital age, and what it's like working with brands- do's and don'ts. Thinking of planning a brand photoshoot or hiring an "influencer"? Listen to this episode before you do!Dani Reeves has competed in the Miss Iowa USA pageant system as a Teen and a Miss contestant. This gave her the opportunity to meet modeling agents and further her interest in the modeling world. She then won the title of Miss Iowa USA 2007 and competed in the Miss USA pageant in March of 2007. In 2009 she competed in the Miss United States Earth pageant in Las Vegas, NV, and was crowned Miss United States Fire. While at the pageant in Las Vegas she made the decision to further her modeling career by moving to Las Vegas. In November 2009 she packed up and moved to Las Vegas where she started modeling full time. She has modeled for many top designers as well as Saks, Nordstrom, Macy's, and many other retail stores. She has lived and modeled internationally in Athens, Greece as well as Milan, Italy. She is the Media Director for Deluxe Version Magazine and a part of the Luxe News Live team covering Red Carpet events and celebrity interviews. She is the host for Amazon Prime's reality series Veganista, a fashion make-over series set in Las Vegas.Find her on social: @iamdanireevesFollow us on social media @betweenbothcheekspodcastEmail us at comments@betweenbothcheeks.com or catch up on previous episodes on betweenbothcheeks.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/WAXHRBARCANADA?locale.x=en_US)

Hosted by Brianna Haney and Just Joni, LGM Media Art Camp students, interview the newly crowned Miss Iowa.

Hosts Hannah Brown (@hannahabrown) and Tyler Meredith (@tylermckmeredith) are back in their last season 2 recap episode before the reboot starts! We give you all the pre-show kiki content you never knew you needed: how theatre is actually an Olympic sport and Simone Biles is the GOAT, truly an icon; summer is mismarketed and we are ready for HOT GIRL FALL YALL; and most importantly we discuss Hannah's polarizing decision about hating Gilmore Girls. This episode was truly at Operatic heights of drama as Yale begins sending out acceptance letters to the coeds of Constance and St. Judes. And as the admissions results role in, B goes on a war path. Unfortunately, amongst all of the high notes, we are forced to endure the entrance of a one Ms. Rachel Carr—and we aren't impressed. We are not buying this Miss Iowa act and she is not to be trusted! Things between Lily and Rufus are heating up and lonely boy and S are trying to figure things out, and I guess we couldn't care less. Things we DO care about: why the f*ck is Shirley (the deans assistant) actually mrs. doubtfire? ALSO we LIVE a lily/chuck alliance! FYI--Vanessa and Nate are the hottest couple of the show we don't make the rules. XOXO H & T --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

David Robbins with American Legion Post 89 and the Red Rock Ruck Club discusses Monday morning’s 5K Ruck for the Pella Community Food Shelf, while Miss Iowa Grace Lynn Keller and Miss Iowa’s Outstanding Teen Maggie Leach

Dakota sits down with Miss Iowa 2019 and 2020 to talk about her experience. Emily Instagram www.instagram.com/emtinsman/?hl=en miss Iowa website http://www.missiowa.com/?fbclid=IwAR2z6Bi1er-7QH7rTBsF2vpbL0WWFeko821euvHYutEIpR1GKw3q4HFo3lg

Am I making a difference when I clean up sticky messes and play with my children? Yes! Join me and Olivia Baker, former Miss Iowa, as she discusses finding purpose in the mundane things like cleaning up messes and kissing sticky faces. Motherhood is important and we have the awesome gift to shape little hearts for the Kingdom of God.

Born and raised in Davenport, Iowa, Emily Tinsman earned a degree in Music Education from Drake University. Shortly after graduating, she won the job of Miss Iowa on her third attempt with a goal to advocate for the arts, but she had no idea what lied ahead of her. Organizational changes, a two-year reign and a drastic shift in appearances amidst a pandemic - she's made the most of an unforgettable experience!

Sunday was not a good day for the Nationals as it began with news that Stephen Strasburg has been placed on the 10 day IL due to right shoulder inflammation.  Veteran Paolo Espino then started in Strasburg's place and Washington lost 5-2 to Arizona for a series split.  Mark & Al update  everything we know so far about Strasburg's injury.(12:27)  The circumstances behind Espino's start reminds Mark of the "Miss Iowa" moment from years back at Nationals Park and explains the reference.  The guys then highlight how the bullpen has been taxed this past week, a mixture of no off days and many starters not lasting 6 innings.(22:03) Juan Soto committed his 2nd TOOTBLAN of the season.  Al gives an empassioned plea for Soto to ease up on the bases (After this recording, Ronald Acuna Jr. left Atlanta's game following a head-first slide). Plus, is the experiment of Victor Robles in the lead-off spot already over?(34:36) A preview of the three game series that begins Monday night in D.C. against St. Louis.  All eyes will be on Patrick Corbin on Tuesday.  

Nicole Kelly proudly identifies as a person living with a disability and spends much of her time advocating for it! Nicole stepped into the role of a public figure in 2013 when she won the title of Miss Iowa, making her one of very few to compete at Miss America with a physical disability.  Nicole is the co-creator and co-host of the podcast, Disarming Disability, which aims to break down the stigma surrounding disability by engaging disability experts in conversation. Nicole has proudly spoken at schools, universities, and corporations across the country about disability equity and inclusion.This episode is sponsored by Wells Fargo, CoBank, Prudential, Arrow Electronics, and Winnebago Industries Foundation.Resources:www.missnicolegkelly.comFollow Nicole on Facebook, Instagram  & TwitterSubscribe & watch Nicole's videos on Youtube 

This is John McGlothlen with the Gazette digital news desk and I'm here with your update for Monday, March 22nd. For weather in the Cedar Rapids area today, we have a 50% chance of rain, mainly after 10 a.m. It will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. And winds from the south 5 to 10 mph. Tonight showers are likely, mainly after 1 a.m., with a low around 51. Tiffany O'Donnell, CEO of Women Lead Change and a former TV news anchor in Cedar Rapids, has begun a campaign https://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/government/tiffany-odonnell-women-lead-change-ceo-kgan-anchor-cedar-rapids-mayor-20210321 (to run for Cedar Rapids mayor) against incumbent Brad Hart in the Nov. 2 election. O'Donnell filed a statement of organization with the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board on March 12 and is expected to make a formal announcement Tuesday. O'Donnell grew up in Bettendorf and was Miss Iowa in the 1989 Miss America Pageant. For 15 years, O'Donnell was a news anchor at KGAN and KFXA. In 2015, she joined Iowa Women Lead Change as its first chief operating officer. In 2017, she became the CEO, succeeding the co-founder. In NCAA wrestling, top-ranked https://www.thegazette.com/subject/sports/hawkeyes/ncaa-wrestling-championships-finals-matchups-results-watch-tv-live-stream-20210320 (Iowa wrapped up the team title) Saturday afternoon during the medal rounds, its 24th national championship and first since 2010. The Hawkeyes' Spencer Lee claimed his third national title at 125 pounds, while Iowa State's David Carr claimed gold at 157. In men's basketball, Iowa beat the Grand Canyon Antelopes Saturday, 86 to 74, getting 24 points from Luka Garza. Iowa hit 54% from the floor while going 10 of 22 from behind the arc. Joe Wieskamp added 16 points to help lead the Hawkeyes into the next round https://www.thegazette.com/subject/sports/hawkeyes/iowa-mens-basketball/iowa-oregon-ncaa-tournament-game-time-tv-channel-20210320 (Monday against Oregon), which advanced after Virginia Commonwealth became the first team to bow out of the bracket due to a positive COVID-19 test. In women's basketball, https://www.thegazette.com/subject/sports/hawkeyes/iowa-womens-basketball/iowa-central-michigan-ncaa-womens-basketball-tournament-score-20210321 (Iowa had an 87-72 NCAA basketball first-round victory over Central Michigan) at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The nation's leading scorer, Caitlin Clark, finished with 23 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, Monika Czinano also scored 23 points. Clark combined with Kate Martin for 23 points and five 3-pointers in the opening 10 minutes to give the Hawkeyes a 27-20 lead. Iowa advances to play fourth-seeded Kentucky, which beat Idaho State, on Tuesday. This briefing is sponsored in part by Corridor Careers. Are you looking for a job? https://www.corridorcareers.com/ (CorridorCareers.com) is a resource to local job seekers where they can get job tips, sign up for local job alerts, build a resume and more. Check it out at https://www.corridorcareers.com/ (CorridorCareers.com).

Dr. Jennifer Caudle is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and Associate Professor in the department of Family Medicine at Rowan University-School of Osteopathic Medicine.Prior to this, Dr. Caudle was a faculty member in the Johns Hopkins University / Sinai Hospital Residency Program in Internal Medicine in Baltimore, MD, and an Instructor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Caudle graduated with Honors from Princeton University and earned her medical degree from UMDNJ - School of Osteopathic Medicine.She appears as a regular on-air health expert for local and national news networks, including The TODAY Show, The Dr. Oz Show, CNN, FOX News, Rachael Ray Show, Steve Harvey Show, Fox 29 Philadelphia News, PBS and many others. ​Her health articles have been published in The Daily Beast, CNN.com/Opinion, DoctorOz.com, ABCNews.com and she has been quoted by USA Today, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Prevention, Shape, Huff Post, Readers Digest, Good Housekeeping, Men's Health and others.Dr. Jen is a spokesperson for the American Osteopathic Association, and she is a radio/video host for ReachMD.She is a national lecturer on opioid prescribing for physicians. She presents the CORE REMS “ER/LA Opioid REMS: Achieving Safe Use While Improving Patient Care” lecture throughout the country.  She also presents workshops on health, wellness and motivation to companies and organizations, and she lectures on the topic of childhood bullying to hospitals and healthcare organizations.Dr. Caudle is a cellist, and as a musician she has performed Cello in orchestras and string ensembles internationally. She attended Walnut Hill School for the Arts and studied Cello at the New England Conservatory of Music Preparatory School during her high school years. Dr. Caudle is a former trustee of Walnut Hill School for the Arts. In 1999, Dr. Caudle earned the title of Miss Iowa and competed in the 1999 Miss America Pageant.Interviewed by Dr. Carisa ChampionEdited by Thomas Jasionowski

On this episode of LGM - Jasmine takes the opportunity to interview Mikhayla for a get to know you series! Mikhayla answers the questions from you, the listeners, about How About HOPE, what it is like to be Miss Iowa, and what it feels like to land her first "big girl" job post-graduation.

Jasmine Babers is the Founder of Love Girls Magazine.  Created in 2015.  She is a self-declared storyteller, and has done content curation, design, and creative development for the past 9 years leading her to platform like the Harry Connick Jr. show in 2018, Seventeen.com and the Huffington Post.  Currently, Jasmine is a Lead Storyteller & YIF-Fellow- in Residence at Peace First. Jasmine has a deep regard for humanity. She believes in culture, innovation and kindness.  Mikhayla Hughes Shaw is an aspiring journalist, violinist, Miss Iowa 2018, and the founder of the suicide and mental health awareness organization How About H.O.P.E. Inc. Currently Mikhayla is a 2020 Reporting Fellow for Pheonix, AZ News21. Jasmine and Mikhayla are the hosts of Love Girls:  The Podcast.  Available on all platforms. https://www.npr.org/podcasts/718424876/love-girls-the-podcast

Mikhayla Huges-Shaw is a Journalist, University of Iowa grad, artist, and a former Miss Iowa. She stops by to talk about the big hot topics of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement. She and 100 Series creator, Jaawan Arrington, share how the pandemic has affected them & how they are raising awareness regarding issues of racism as Black Americans.

Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw talks about the importance of believing in yourself and trusting in your preparations when pursuing any goal in life - whether it's in pageantry or the grander scheme of life. After not placing at Miss Iowa 2017, her first time at state, she came back in 2018 and won the title of Miss Iowa 2018. Currently, she's a student at The University of Iowa, pursuing a degree in Broadcast Journalist and Communications while she continues to give back and spread hope.

About our guest: www.drjencaudle.com www.twitter.com/drjencaudle www.instagram.com/drjencaudle www.facebook.com/DrJenCaudle   www.linkedin.com/in/drjencaudle  Dr. Jennifer Caudle is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and Associate Professor in the department of Family Medicine at Rowan University-School of Osteopathic Medicine. Prior to this, Dr. Caudle was a faculty member in the Johns Hopkins University / Sinai Hospital Residency Program in Internal Medicine in Baltimore, MD, and an Instructor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.  Dr. Caudle graduated with Honors from Princeton University and earned her medical degree from UMDNJ - School of Osteopathic Medicine. She appears as a regular on-air health expert for local and national news networks, including The TODAY Show, The Dr. Oz Show, CNN, FOX News, Rachael Ray Show, Steve Harvey Show, Fox 29 Philadelphia News, PBS and many others. ​ Her health articles have been published in The Daily Beast, CNN.com/Opinion, DoctorOz.com, ABCNews.com and she has been quoted by USA Today, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Prevention, Shape, Huff Post, Readers Digest, Good Housekeeping, Men’s Health and others. Dr. Jen is a spokesperson for the American Osteopathic Association, and she is a radio/video host for ReachMD. ​She is a national lecturer on opioid prescribing for physicians. She presents the CORE REMS “ER/LA Opioid REMS: Achieving Safe Use While Improving Patient Care” lecture throughout the country.  She also presents workshops on health, wellness and motivation to companies and organizations, and she lectures on the topic of childhood bullying to hospitals and healthcare organizations. Dr. Caudle is a cellist, and as a musician she has performed Cello in orchestras and string ensembles internationally. She attended Walnut Hill School for the Arts and studied Cello at the New England Conservatory of Music Preparatory School during her high school years. Dr. Caudle is a former trustee of Walnut Hill School for the Arts.  ​In 1999, Dr. Caudle earned the title of Miss Iowa and competed in the 1999 Miss America Pageant. Sponsored by the UltiGuard Safe Pack  https://www.ulticare.com/ultiguard-safe-pack/podcast 

For Emily Tinsman, the third time was the charm in her pursuit of the Miss Iowa crown.  Crowned Miss Iowa 2019.  Tinsman's platform is known as TEMPOS, Teach and Encouraging Music Participation in Our Schools. A music education major at Drake and a classical vocal performer, Tinsman had to put a job on hold teaching in Des Moines to accept the Miss Iowa crown. The 23-year-old nearly did not compete. It wasn’t until March of 2019 that Tinsman decided she wanted to take one more shot at Miss Iowa. In order to get there, she competed in what is known as sweeps, the final competition of the year in which anyone can compete to see if they can earn a spot in the Miss Iowa Pageant. After graduating from Drake, Tinsman was on a plane to Europe. She returned to the Quad-Cities on Thursday, June 6, three days before Miss Iowa week began June 9. There would be three days of competition, June 13-15 at the Adler Theater in Davenport. She has spent 2019 & the first part of 2020 reaching more children, their parents and teachers. In addition to representing the State of Iowa for a year, Tinsman competed in the Miss America Pageant 2020.          

This month we are highlighting the Black Pageant Queens who paved a way and made a difference in our lives today. Many of whom broke barriers being a first in the pageant world to do something amazing. Today, we honor Cheryl Browne the first Black woman to compete for Miss America. She won Miss Iowa in 1970 to everyone’s surprised including herself. Learn more about this Queen. Happy #BlackHistoryMonth --- 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

Quad Cities creative, Alissa, shares her journey from Miss Iowa to the entertainment industry. She talks about her experiences and even gives some EXCLUSIVE news on a new project she's working on right now!

Ep. 11 — A reluctant beauty pageant winner finds a unique path to a Harvard education and develops a passion for public service / Erin Walczewski, Attorney, Cooley, LLP. When Erin Walczewski first entered the Miss Iowa beauty pageant, she never expected to win. Her goal was simply to win some scholarship money for college. To her surprise, the skeptical contestant won the Miss Iowa crown. Walczewski wouldn’t realize for a long time what the true prize was from that competition. Still a reluctant participant, Walczewski went on to the Miss America contest, which she lost. But it would prove to be the best loss of her life, giving her the opportunity to do a year of public service in her home state and develop confidence, poise, and invaluable public speaking skills plus enough scholarship funds to get her into college. Competing in those early beauty pageants continued to have a profound effect on Walczewski’s life and career. She won a prestigious scholarship with powerful mentoring, which eventually got her into Harvard Law School; later, a job on the 9/11 Commission’s Public Discourse Project (PDP) where her public speaking skills from her beauty contest days helped her play a key role in educating the American public about the terrorist attacks; and the opportunity to teach law at Georgetown University and later at Harvard. As a pro bono counsel at Cooley law firm, Walczewski recently had the chance to go to the U.S. Mexico border to provide legal advice to women seeking asylum. There, in the process of counseling these emotionally, physically, and psychologically traumatized women, Walczewski truly understood how the Miss Iowa and Miss America contests, in teaching her to communicate with and help those less fortunate than herself, had become gifts that keep on giving. Transcript Download the PDF Chitra:   Hello and welcome to When it Mattered, a podcast on how leaders are forged in critical moments and how they deal with and learn from adversity. This episode is brought to you by Goodstory, an advisory firm helping technology start-ups find their narrative. Chitra:  My guest today is Erin Walczewski. She's a former Miss Iowa who competed for Miss America and went on to earn a law degree from Harvard Law School. She works as an attorney and a lecturer on law at Harvard. Before law school, Walczewski worked in national security notably on the 9/11 Public Discourse Project and she also taught high school English in Japan. Chitra:   Walczewski currently serves as pro bono counsel at Cooley where she counsels non-profits and earlier this year traveled to the US/Mexico border to provide legal counsel to women seeking asylum. She also is a frequent public speaker and presenter. Erin, welcome to the podcast. Erin Walczewski:   Hi Chitra, thanks so much for having me. Chitra:   It's great having you. What led you to compete for Miss Iowa? Erin Walczewski:   It's a funny question. I was just thinking about that in preparation to do this interview with you. And it almost, the fastest way to explain it is that I accidentally won a beauty pageant. We don't actually call them that. The Miss America organization is very clear that it's not a beauty pageant, it's a scholarship competition. That's actually a joke in the movie, Miss Congeniality, if you ever saw that, which I found hilarious. Erin Walczewski:   But really I was looking for scholarship money. And at the time I was looking for ways that I could help finance my own college education and found out, found out through a recruiter about the, a local competition for Miss Iowa. And in a nutshell, I said, "No, no, no. I don't do pageant things." And they said, "Well, if you compete all five phases of competition, you win a minimum scholarship of $50." Erin Walczewski:   And I thought, "Well, I could complete five phases of competition." And I did. And very surprisingly to me, I ended up winning the local competition. And they said,

Your customer doesn't want to be sold, so why are you thinking like a seller? Gina and Rachel are joined today by Jerry Acuff, entrepreneur, best-selling author and one of the top 15 sales experts worldwide. He comes from humble beginnings, and eventually rose from sales rep to Vice President/General Manager of a $650 million company, then built Delta Point Inc., his multi-million dollar marketing and sales consulting company. Jerry has worked with organizations such as Merck, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, ADP and the Dallas Police Department, to name a few. And he’s also the author of three books: The Relationship Edge in Business, The Relationship Edge and Stop Acting Like a Seller and Start Thinking Like a Buyer. His favorite Jeffrey Gitomer book is Little Red Book Of Sales and he credits Gitomer for much of his success. Jerry shares with us his views on the sales process, the importance of relationships in selling, how women have played a huge role in his success and why the qualities they have make them best sales people. On today’s podcast... 02:32 - Introverts vs. extroverts 03:10 - How to really stay in touch with people everyday. 09:08 - "When you're green, you're growing. When you're right, you're rotting." 14:41 - Teaching people to "buy in" instead of sell. 21:06 - Creating a safe space for sales conversations by using “safe soft words”; never saying “should” and absolute type words 23:26 - What can salespeople do ahead of time to do a little discovery before they go in? 31:44 - Jerry's advice on salespeople using social media to sell you before they know you. 33:20 - A chance meeting with Miss Iowa 36:37 - Social trolling and the law of large numbers 38:19 - Why Jerry created the app, Reallylink 42:19 - What Jerry wishes he'd known when he was younger. 45:12 - Jerry says, "Stop acting like a seller and start thinking like a buyer." 52:55 - Integrity sells. 53:58 - What are the traits of the best sales women you've encountered? 1:00:07 - Intent is everything. More about Jerry: He's an introvert who struggled to graduate from college and was unsuccessful at his first two sales jobs. He's worked with organizations such as Merck, Johnson and Johnson's, Novartis, ADP and the Dallas Police Department to name a few. And he's also the author of three books: The Relationship Edge in Business, The Relationship Edge and Stop Acting Like a Seller and Start Thinking Like a Buyer. Learn more about Jerry and get your free download of Five Rules for Setting and Achieving Stretch Goals. For more Gina, Rachel and Women Your Mother Warned You About visit our website!  More about Gina Gina Trimarco is CEO/Founder of Pivot10 Results (training and strategy company) and Carolina Improv Company (comedy club and school). She has 25+ years of experience in marketing, sales, operations and people training. Gina combines street smarts and improv comedy skills with her experience in the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds, which sets her apart from her competition. A true Chicago city girl, her much older father trained her in sales starting at the age of 10, working in flea markets. More about Rachel Rachel Pitts is a Mom, Realtor, Author, and Creator of The Closing Curve, a new real estate software focused on enhancing the buyer experience. With a background in show business, her motto is: Entertain. Inform. Inspire. Find Rachel on social media as RachelonRealEstate, at www.rachelonrealestate.com and www.theclosingcurve.com and pick up her book, The Gift of Wreckage on Amazon More about Keith Walters As Managing Principal of Walters Dev Group, LLC, Keith currently assists companies via board and advisory roles. Keith has spent more than 30 years using a strong entrepreneurial focus to lead, advise and grow very successful businesses. His focus on operational excellence brings stability into organizations he leads and guides. Through a unique management system focused on company growth and strong culture development Keith helps build businesses that are true talent magnets. Women Your Mother Warned You About™ is part of the Sell or Die Podcast Network. Check out these other amazing SORD podcasts. Sell or Die The Why and The Buy Hidden Stories with Jeremy Fulkerson Wheelbarrow Profits

How does a healthy lifestyle play a role in pageants? Do you need to work out and eat well to win a title? Join Maddie and Jess as they sit down with Miss Iowa 2017, Chelsea Dubczak, to chat about overcoming body image issues, taking control of your health, and caring for yourself under pressure.Catch a new episode of Crowned & Dangerous every other Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and more. Subscribe, rate, and review! Don't forget to follow along on Facebook and Instagram at @crownedanddangerous and slide into our DMs, or email us at crownedanddangerouspodcast@gmail.com. We love hearing from you!

I live a non-bionic life and have no interest in having a bionic hand. I like the way I was born and enjoy my one-handed life. Over the past couple of weeks I have had many people on social media send me links of bionic people doing bionic things with their bionic body parts. I have noticed a trend in the mainstream of all things bionic. There are great people doing great things with their bio-mechanical technology. I think this is a very cool and hip thing. However, it is not my thing. I like the way I was born and enjoy the life I live. I do not need two hands to be any more happy. I think this bio-mechanical bionic movement is an empowering and much needed societal development. It is just not my thing. This podcast is about how I love my non-bionic life. Show Notes: People have been sending me links with people using their bionic body parts. I love living a non-bionic life. Related Podcasts Why a Tibetan Beggar Gave Me Money – Podcast OHS022 is about how Tibetans culturally view my one-handedness. Luke Skywalker Had His Hand Cut Off – This podcast is about seeing Luke get his hand cut off and then seeing his bionic hand at the end of The Empire Strikes Back. Resources Rebekah Marine – The Bionic Model, Rebekah Marine is a true inspiration! @rebekahmarine Alita Battle Angle – The Movie trailer #3. The 6 Million Dollar Man – Steve Austin as the first Bionic Man (A television series). Nicole Kelly – Speaker, educational lecturer, Miss Iowa 2013, mentor and advocate. @missnicolekelly Ryan Haack – Author of “Different is Awesome!” and making true change in the world! See more at LivingOneHanded.com Zach Gowen – A one legged superstar, A World Wrestling Entertainment champion, a professional speakers and all around great guy! @zachgowen Nubability Athletics – A great organization for people with special and unique bodies. #dontneed2 Contact. Follow. Share. instagram | facebook | twitter | pinterest How to review the podcast on iTunes If you enjoyed, benefited or were impacted by the podcast, it would be beyond cool if you’d take a minute and write a review on iTunes. To do that, click on the iTunes link or launch the iTunes podcast app on your computer or phone. Search for One Hand Speaks, select the album art for the show, select ratings and reviews and then write your review. Big thanks and appreciation. Please spread and share if you feel others will benefit and enjoy and leave a comment or offer feedback.

Life with one hand is a life of being stared at as a person. In a real why I have spent my entire life on stage. Or at least it sure has felt like this to me most of my life. It took me a long time to realize this is one of the many benefits to living life with one hand. I have some very strong memories of the feeling of being stared at as a young child. Those experiences have stayed with me my entire life. The benefit of this is I am very comfortable being watched, looked at, and being stared at by other people. This has played a huge part in my life as a professional artist, performer, and speaker. Many people have a fear of being on stage, being watched, or speaking in public. My one-handed life has made that a default quality of how I live. I was custom born to life life as an artist, performer, and speaker. Show Notes: The benefits of living life with one hand. Being stared at is a natural part of life with one hand. The silver lining to my one-handed cloud. Related Podcasts The Difference A Few Kind Words Can Make – Podcast OHS024 is about how my high school art teachers inspired me to life my life as an artist. Resources Rebekah Marine – The Bionic Model, Rebekah Marine is a true inspiration! @rebekahmarine Nicole Kelly – Speaker, educational lecturer, Miss Iowa 2013, mentor and advocate. @missnicolekelly Ryan Haack – Author of “Different is Awesome!” and making true change in the world! See more at LivingOneHanded.com Zach Gowen – A one legged superstar, A World Wrestling Entertainment champion, a professional speakers and all around great guy! @zachgowen Nubability Athletics – A great organization for people with special and unique bodies. #dontneed2 Contact. Follow. Share. instagram | facebook | twitter | pinterest How to review the podcast on iTunes If you enjoyed, benefited or were impacted by the podcast, it would be beyond cool if you’d take a minute and write a review on iTunes. To do that, click on the iTunes link or launch the iTunes podcast app on your computer or phone. Search for One Hand Speaks, select the album art for the show, select ratings and reviews and then write your review. Big thanks and appreciation. Please spread and share if you feel others will benefit and enjoy and leave a comment or offer feedback.

Nicole Kelly is Miss Iowa 2013 is a national advocate for those with physical difference. She was born without a left forearm. She has become an internet sensation with her prosthetic bionic arm! She is a powerhouse, very inspiring and simply amazing. There is nothing that Nicole cannot do.

Surprise! A bonus episode with Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw, Miss Iowa 2018. Mikhayla opened up about growing up in a body that she felt she needed to hide, about her decision to believe that she had more to offer the world than her body, about her commitment to helping other women know the same thing. Find out more about Mikhayla and her platform - How About Hope - at her website. www.mikhaylahughesshaw.com. Enjoy this special episode and be sure to subscribe to the podcast before the January 24th release of season two - the Season of Survivors.

I spend a lot of time interacting with children of all ages. Mostly they are the ones who initiate the conversation with their bold and inquisitive questions. At the same time, I am a pretty open and talkative person. Put these two things together and some really fun and meaningful conversations can arise. After living a lifetime with one hand I have noticed patterns in the questions kids ask me about my one-handed life. One question that comes up a lot with kids is, "How do you do things with only one hand?" I really love this question because it tells me a lot about the little person who is asking. It tells me they are open-minded, curious, and taking my one-handedness into consideration with some deep thought. But also because of the cool and funny things they ask if I can do with "only one hand." This podcast is really about the things kids ask about my one-handed life.  Thanks for listening! I invite you to share this podcast, offer a comment, or leave some feedback. Show Notes: Noticing a pattern in the questions children ask me. Kids just want to know how I do things with one hand. Young people ask me the funniest questions about what I can or cannot do with one hand. The inspiration shared living a one-handed life. Resources Rebekah Marine – The Bionic Model, Rebekah Marine is a true inspiration! @rebekahmarine Nicole Kelly – Speaker, educational lecturer, Miss Iowa 2013, mentor and advocate. @missnicolekelly Ryan Haack – Author of “Different is Awesome!” and making true change in the world! See more atLivingOneHanded.com Zach Gowen – A one legged superstar, A World Wrestling Entertainment champion, a professional speakers and all around great guy! @zachgowen Nubability Athletics – A great organization for people with special and unique bodies. #dontneed2 Lucky Fin Project - Great people doing great things for kids born different. Contact. Follow. Share. instagram | facebook | twitter | pinterest How to review the podcast on iTunes If you enjoyed, benefited or were impacted by the podcast, it would be beyond cool if you’d take a minute and write a review on iTunes. To do that, click on the iTunes link or launch the iTunes podcast app on your computer or phone. Search for One Hand Speaks, select the album art for the show, select ratings and reviews and then write your review. Big thanks and appreciation. Please spread and share if you feel others will benefit and enjoy and leave a comment or offer feedback.

Lexi Marek is an ag communicator and influencer and sixth generation Iowa farm girl. She's talking about why she's passionate about women in agriculture, why competing for Miss Iowa changed her life, why she's a big advocate for branding - including how she has had to rebrand herself, and what it's like to trust the process. You'll also hear Lexi share how a college scholarship application idea evolved into an entire events division for her company, why she thrives off of conversations and being inspired by people, and why the heart of the farmer is so amazing.Check out more on the blog.SHOW NOTES:FarmHerGrow by FarmHerHunger Fight at Iowa State UniversityMiss Greater Des MoinesMiss IowaIowa Department of Agriculture and Land StewardshipLexi Marek WebsiteLexi Marek InstagramLexi Marek Facebook

Miss Iowa, a part of the Miss America Pageant, Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw joins me on the season 2 premiere! We talk about what it is like being a statewide pageant title holder and what emotions surround the national competition. We talk about how she got involved in this pageant life. How did she go from your typical college student to Miss Iowa? And what it means being a Black title holder in the state of Iowa. (She is the 5th Black queen) follow her on twitter @mhughesshaw and read about her on http://www.missiowa.com/

This week’s show was something that Chef Brian Duffy has been wanting to do for a while!! One day chef was flipping through Instagram & saw a video of a beautiful young woman interacting with a young girl who was about 3 or 4. This little girl had such a look of happiness on her […] The post Duffified Live: Miss Iowa 2013 Nicole Kelly appeared first on Radio Influence.

Mid-Atlantic recruiting analyst Adam Friedman joins Woody and Rob to talk about the latest news in recruiting plus give their thoughts on HBO's Joe Paterno movie. 3:30 -- Iowa assistant coach says prospects shouldn't be bragging about offers on Twitter (plus Tweet of the week) 10:45 --Shea Patterson vs. Ole Miss 17:10 -- Spring football storylines -- Florida State's QB battle, Maryland's potential, Tennessee changes 26:25 -- Florida State lands four-star quarterback Sam Howell, which other schools will be impacted? 31:40 -- Rants and Recommendations 39:28 -- The guys talk about the Joe Paterno movie and go over Al Pacino's career

Joining Jordenne and Annie on today's edition of Head of Heels (Pageant Talk) is Miss Iowa 2017 Chelsea Dubczak.

Joining Jordenne and Annie on today's edition of Head of Heels (Pageant Talk) is Miss Iowa 2017 Chelsea Dubczak.

Abbey Curran was crowned Miss Iowa USA 2008. Born with Cerebral palsy, she became the first person dealing with a special challenge throughout her life to compete in the prestigious Miss USA competition.  Abbey Curran is founder of Miss You Can Do It, a pageant for girls with disabilities who range in age from 5 to 28. Now in its 14th year, the pageant has been incredibly successful in bringing Abbey's basic message to its contestants and their families: that any journey, great or small, begins with two words: "I'll try." The Miss You Can Do It pageant remains a unique, annual event that imbues its young contestants with joy, confidence and pride. It's so successful that, in 2013, HBO made a beautiful documentary about it (titled Miss You Can Do It) in which Abbey is prominently featured.  Abbey graduated from Saint Ambrose University with a bachelor's degree in Communications. She spent the last year in nursing school. In recent years, she's given motivational speeches at dozens of venues and events, from fundraising banquets for United Cerebral Palsy to colleges and schools throughout the country. Abbey has appeared on many TV shows, among them The Early Show, The Ellen Show, Katie with Katie Couric, Inside Edition, Access Hollywood, Extra, Fox and Friends, Fox News and CNN Headline News. She has also been featured in stories in also had an exclusive feature story in People and Vogue. In 2011, she was honored by the distinguished Susan G. Komen Foundation, which named her "Leader of the Future" and "Most Inspirational Woman in America."   Last year HarperCollins published Abbey's autobiography, The Courage to Compete. Abbey currently lives in Chicago where she is working as a medical sales rep. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themichaelcalderinshow/message

Honestly, I can't begin to describe today's podcast - It simply has to be heard. Enjoy our "3rd Runner Up" interview (the 4th most popular podcast of all time), from Taylor Wiebers, Miss Iowa 2015. She’s the first Double Preliminary Winner at Miss America in 15 years (FIFTEEN YEARS SHE SCREAMS!!!)… And today, Miss Iowa 2015, Taylor Wiebers, shares her whole pageant story – including the moment when she realized she wasn’t advancing to the Top 10. Every Junkie on the planet should hear this interview – Taylor is a class act and a wonderful example for all pageant contestants to follow – win or lose!!!  

Honestly, I can't begin to describe today's podcast - It simply has to be heard. Enjoy our "3rd Runner Up" interview (the 4th most popular podcast of all time), from Taylor Wiebers, Miss Iowa 2015. She’s the first Double Preliminary Winner at Miss America in 15 years (FIFTEEN YEARS SHE SCREAMS!!!)… And today, Miss Iowa 2015, Taylor Wiebers, shares her whole pageant story – including the moment when she realized she wasn’t advancing to the Top 10. Every Junkie on the planet should hear this interview – Taylor is a class act and a wonderful example for all pageant contestants to follow – win or lose!!!

It's so easy to doubt yourself when you're a pageant contestant... To second guess your decisions and choices going into a major competition.  Miss Iowa 2012, Mariah Cary understands that exact feeling - and offers a great solution for anyone who struggles with self-confidence. And if it worked for the 4th Runner Up to Miss America - It's bound to work for you too!  All on today's Pageant Junkies Podcast...   If you’d like to hear more Pageant Junkies Podcasts, just click here… [caption id="attachment_4780" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Photo by Jenn Cady Photography[/caption] Carrie Lakey is kind of obsessed with Miss America… So are 15,000 of her closest friends. As an avid fan of the Miss America Organization, Carrie began publicly predicting pageant winners over 10 years ago. Now, she’s galvanizing an online movement of fans known as “Pageant Junkies”. Learn more about the Junkie Nation by clicking here.

She's the first Double Preliminary Winner at Miss America in 15 years (FIFTEEN YEARS SHE SCREAMS!!!)... And today, Miss Iowa 2015, Taylor Wiebers, shares her whole pageant story - including the moment when she realized she wasn't advancing to the Top 10.  Every Junkie on the planet should hear this interview - Taylor is a class act and a wonderful example for all pageant contestants to follow - win or lose!!!

On her 3rd trip to Miss Iowa, and right before she aged out, Cathy Lemkau was thrilled to win her state title!  But her happiness quickly came to an end when the judges told her that she would be in the bottom 25 at Miss America.  What in the world did she do to go from "the bottom 25" in those judges' minds, to being a double prelim winner and 1st Runner Up at Miss America???  Let's just say, this podcast is killer.  Listen and learn... There's crazy amounts of wisdom inside...

Back in September, the limb-different community tuned in to the Miss America pageant to see if Miss Iowa, Nicole Kelly, would win. She didn’t win, but following her path to the pageant was fun and seeing her on TV, just like millions of others did, made us proud. I’m honored to share with you an […] The post Nicole Kelly: Podcasting One-Handed EP 7 appeared first on Living One-Handed.

This show begins at the University of Toledo in front of a live audience as we award the ‘Caught In The Act' honor. Toledo Rockets football players Jeremiah Detmer and Alvin Fletcher both earned 4.0 GPA's last semester, and are recognized for this awesome achievement. Interviews include John Carr, the Director of Football Operations at […]

Jason sits down with Aaron Yonda, Sean Moore and John Steeno to discuss Django Unchained, Miss Iowa’s war on drugs, Lance Armstrong’s war on drugs and kale bundles.  (Warning: Explicit Content)   The post Episode One: Django, Miss Iowa, Armstrong and Kale appeared first on Jason's Voices.