Podcasts about Miss Louisiana

This week, I'm excited to share the interview of Masterfull client, Deon Sumer, on her unique experience in the Unstuffed & Masterfull group coaching programs.   As you know, no two dieters are the same and we all have different challenges, backgrounds, habits, lifestyles, and emotional eating struggles.   Deon shares her story as a former Miss Louisiana pageant participant who was struggling with severe body image issues, to a woman who rarely "body checks" in front of the mirror.   Topics discussed:   Deon shares her history of compulsive overeating, feeling out of control around food, struggling with inconsistency and body image issues prior to joining the program  How being a perfectionist created a barrier on her path to success and what she learned in the program that has helped her loosen the reigns and become more consistent in her eating habits The difference in "doing" the habits vs. "becoming" the habits by investing in the emotional and psychological work Deon shares how the body image workshops and conversations in the program gave her the game-changing tools that will last her a lifetime Deon talks about her resistance to journaling and how it turned out to be the breakthrough she didn't know she needed How she now feels confident navigating all foods in all scenarios without overeating -- holidays, restaurants, etc.    Thanks again to Deon for being an incredible guest and sharing her unique experience in the program. If you avoid looking at yourself in the mirror or cringe at photos of yourself, you don't want to miss this episode.   Connect with Leslie:   • Website • Instagram • Facebook   If you're struggling with emotional, binge, or feel out of control around food and you're interested in personalized coaching, apply here. Or, if you want to be the first to know when we'll be opening the doors to Unstuffed and get access to exclusive FREE bonuses, you can join the interest list. There's zero obligation to join.   If you want to learn how to not-only lose weight, but lose the struggle along side it, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type    

In the 2nd hour, Don starts off with a look ahead of the calendar for the rest of August leading into the fall before diving into more fishing reports to discuss fishing in deep passes due to this August heat, what to expect from Ride the Bull, how the Duck season numbers are fairing, and we hear from two of the guests from a recent Bayou Wild TV episode that involves bow fishing and... Miss Louisiana?

Don calls up Capt. Mark Vogt and Gracie Reeshmann, former Miss Louisiana, on a recent bow fishing trip for a special episode of Bayou Wild TV. 

This interview with my friend, Nita Whitaker was recorded over a year ago when her book, When Your Hand is in the Lion's Mouth, was released. She wrote this book about the life lessons she learned from watching her father and listening to his stories. Nita has been blessed to share stages with amazing people during her time as a singer and performer, but the one thing she remembers her dad telling her is that everyone is the same, people are just using their gifts in different ways. We also talk about our careers as nurses and how it has helped us as we are moving closer to what God has called us to be! There are so many good nuggets in this conversation! I pray that it will bless and guide you as you move closer in a relationship with God. Bio: Nita Whitaker is a former ICU registered nurse-turned Miss Louisiana, an accomplished singer, and award-winning actress and author. Whitaker's first independently published memoir, Finding My Voice: My Journey through Grief to Grace, won the Indie Discovery Book Award (Aging/Death and Dying) and two National Indie Excellence Book Awards in the Grief and Memoir Categories. Born in Shreveport, LA, she champions literacy through her 501c3 non-profit In A World With Books (www.inaworldwithbooks.org) which has put 18,500 new books in the hands of underserved children and counting. Whitaker has contributed articles for Inspired Women online magazine, was recently featured in Voyager LA magazine, and has also recorded and co-produced four independent records. Anchor Verses: Isaiah 40:31 Psalm 23 Psalms Connect with Nita Whitaker Official Site: www.nitawhitaker.com Instagram: @soprantygirl Facebook: Nita Whitaker **Disclaimer: I apologize if you need to alter the volume throughout this recording. It was recorded over a year ago and there are some places where the volume goes down. Again, I apologize.** ***This podcast is a proud member of the Spark Network! It is a network of Christian podcasts that cover so many different topics!  Head over to: https://www.sparkmedia.ventures/spark-network#/ to find more amazing podcasts!!***

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Bobby and Mike talked about Derek Carr's upcoming visit with the Saints. Bobby shared his thoughts on Lamar Jackson's fit in Atlanta with the Falcons. Sylvia Masters, a KLFY 10 news anchor, joined the show to discuss her process of becoming Miss Louisiana 2023. Bobby, Mike, and Charlie played their weekly "Pick-Six" segment, where they made their Super Bowl picks.

PageantCast Classic Original Release: 2006 Paula Miles, Executive Director of Miss North Carolina USA, Miss South Carolina USA and Miss Louisiana USA This week's show: Intro by Syndee Baris Opening Notes Quick note about Beauties...

Nita Whittaker is an incredible woman, a singer who has sung with some of the biggest names of our time, a former Miss Louisiana, is an author, and a daughter who honors her father in a beautiful book: "When Your Hand is in The Lion's Mouth--The Life and Wisdom of a Man Named Green". It's a invaluable insight into Green's long and devoted life, a life based in faith and love. In honoring her father, Nita's provides us wonderful insights both on her father's life, and the impact parents have on their children. Site: www.nitawhitaker.com

Reigning Miss Louisiana USA KT Scannell sits down with the hustlers of Hustle Makes it Happen the Podcast to discuss her everyday hustle as it relates to representing her crown and the pageant world as a whole! KT Scannell Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/misslouisianausa Produced by Jim Chapman and the team at Envision Podcast Studios    https://www.EnvisionPodcaststudio.com     Subscribe on Youtube! Hit the bell for notifications as soon as they drop!      Like the Facebook Page Here:   https://www.facebook.com/hustlemakesiithappen/  Like our Instagram here  https://www.instagram.com/hustlemakesithappen.podcast/ Visit our NEW website at: https://www.hustlemakesithappen.com Thanks to our sponsors:  Clowdcover: https://www.clowdcover.com Rockstar Buildings LLC https://rockstarbuildings.com Milestone Title http://www.milestonetitle.com Area Home Lending:https://www.areahomelending.com Katie Benton Thompson Realtor: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057027297270

Episode 185 is with the amazing Nita Whitaker. Acclaimed singer Nita Whitaker (her resume includes singing the original demos for Whitney Houston) and her father, Green, share their true story in the new memoir, When Your Hand is in the Lion's Mouth: The Life and Wisdom of a Man . This is so timely - especially as dated history creeps back into our lives. Her father uniquely shaped her through his daily guidance in a place, situation and time that would be complex for many. Growing up in the Jim Crow south, her father could only hope that progress would be made, living a life leaning into his optimism as fuel for his future family. He gave her the tools to change how she saw, reacted and processed the world around her. We'd love to share some of their insights with you:· When facing hurdles, her father would tell your kids (and yourself) to be accountable, "giving it your all, whether it's 2 or 2,000" people watching.· Today family foundations, like the importance of kids having a true sense of self, can give strength in the midst of circumstance and are vital in uncertain times. · Civil rights are something that he saw change a country, change lives, change his life, change his daughter's life. 96 years is a long time to have a snapshot of our country!· Giving a truthful reality in a way that enlightens and shows room for potential over painHer and her father are available for an interview, should you be interested. We'd love to work together or find a project you have in the works she could contribute to. Thank you in advance for your time. Much appreciated!ABOUT NITA WHITAKERNita Whitaker is a former ICU registered nurse-turned Miss Louisiana, an accomplished singer, and award-winning actress and author. A favorite singer of legendary producer David Foster, Whitaker has sung with some of the most famous voices of our time. She sang the original demos for Whitney Houston's standards, “I Will Always Love You,” “I Have Nothing,” and “I Look to You” working with producers David Foster and Walter Nelson Jr. Having toured with Andrea' Bocelli as a guest duet artist, as well a featured vocalist on tour with jazz trumpeter Chris Botti, Whitaker has performed with some of the great singers of our time including Michael Bolton, Lionel Ritchie, Yolanda Adams, Patti LaBelle, Barbra Streisand, Patti Austin, Josh Groban, and Michael Bublé. Whitaker's first independently published memoir, Finding My Voice: My Journey through Grief to Grace, won the Indie Discovery Book Award (Aging/Death and Dying) and two National Indie Excellence Book Awards in the Grief and Memoir Categories. Born in Shreveport, LA, she champions literacy through her 501c3 non-profit In A World With Books (www.inaworldwithbooks.org) which has put 18,500 new books in the hands of underserved children and counting.

When Your Hand is in the Lion's Mouth: The Life and Wisdom of a Man Named Green - is a narrative non-fiction story and a father-daughter memoir. Based on his remarkable 96 years of life, Whitaker's father has provided the lifeline of the story, as seen through the eyes and heart of his daughter. Whitaker captures the pride she has for the paternal presence who taught her about love and respect for yourself and others even in most trying times. Their bond grew from a family rich in experiences and strong sense of self with many lessons this story hopes to pass on to the next generation. Nita Whitaker Nita Whitaker is a former ICU registered nurse-turned Miss Louisiana, an accomplished singer, and award-winning actress and author.A favorite singer of legendary producer David Foster, Whitaker has sung with some of the most famous voices of our time. She sang the original demos for Whitney Houston's standards, “I Will Always Love You,” “I Have Nothing,” and “I Look to You” working with producers David Foster and Walter Nelson Jr. Having toured with Andrea' Bocelli as a guest duet artist, as well a featured vocalist on tour with jazz trumpeter Chris Botti, Whitaker has performed with some of the great singers of our time including Michael Bolton, Lionel Ritchie, Yolanda Adams, Patti LaBelle, Barbra Streisand, Patti Austin, Josh Groban, and Michael Bublé. She has entertained thousands as well hundreds in her own intimate one woman shows, charity galas and corporate events; her expansive talent and humor continues to find new avenues to be expressed.A Grand Champion Hall of Fame Star Search Winner, Whitaker's stellar vocals blend, jazz, pop, and classical into her own unique sound. She has performed on stage including four world premiere's musicals: “Ragtime,” “Ten commandments the Musical,” “Breaking Through” at Pasadena Playhouse, and most recently named the 2019 NAACP Best supporting actress award winner for her role of Mom Winans in the Broadway bound musical “Born For This” at the Majestic Theater in Boston, The Broad Stage in Santa Monica, CA, Alliance Theater and the Arena Stage in Washington D.C. 2Whitaker's first independently published memoir, Finding My Voice: My Journey through Grief to Grace, won the Indie Discovery book Award (Aging/Death and Dying) and two National Indie Excellence Book Awards in the Grief and Memoir Categories.Born in Shreveport, LA, she champions literacy through her 501c3 non-profit In A World With Books (www.inaworldwithbooks.org) which has put 18,500 new books in the hands of underserved children and counting.Whitaker has contributed articles for Inspired Women online magazine, was recently featured in Voyager LA magazine, and has also recorded and co-produced four independent records. Still the greatest delights of her life are her robustly talented daughters, Skye and Liisi LaFontaine (who is starring as Satine in London's WestEnd's Moulin Rouge), as they continue to soar.Official Site: www.nitawhitaker.comInstagram: @soprantygirlFacebook: Nita Whitaker

on Sunday Morning Magazine: Nita Whittaker is an incredible woman, a singer who has sung with some of the biggest names of our time, is a former Miss Louisiana, is an author, and a daughter who honors her father in a beautiful book: When Your Hand is in The Lion's Mouth--The Life and Wisdom of a Man Named Green. It's a invaluable insignt into Green's long and devoted life, a life based in faith and love. In honoring her father, Nita's provides us with a wonderful way of gifting our own fathers. And it certainly helps us have insights for Juneteenth. www.nitawhitaker.com

After 16 years in the NFL, All Pro and Super Bowl Champion Andrew Whitworth is finally hanging up his cleats. The 2021 Walter Payton Man Of The Year recipient, sits down with Ryan, Fred and Channing as the guys talk about how Whitworth did not leave any stone unturned throughout his professional football career, excelling on and off the field starting 235 out of 240 games. Ryan and Whit jokingly bond over their Louisiana roots and sharing a common friend in the Lombardi trophy while a salty Fred and Channing can only admire from a distance. Whitworth goes into great detail about Sean McVay and what makes him a great coach, noting that he's known for being an offensive guru, but Whit says that is almost a disservice to who he really is because what makes him rare is his ability to lead on all fronts and in tough situations. "He's one of one," Whit says, describing his former head coach. He goes on to explain how McVay was the core to uniting so many big personalities and widespread talent on the Rams Super Bowl team. Opening up about leaving Cincinnati, Whitworth reveals how he wrote a personal letter to owner Mike Brown, expressing his gratitude while looking for a way to work out a fair deal for him to play out his career with the Bengals. Despite what it seemed on the outside and to fans, the response from that letter is what eventually led Whitworth to join the Rams. Whit describes how he didn't want to be perceived as deserting the organization or compared to his former quarterback and teammate Carson Palmer for an abrupt exit and talks about how Palmer's move ultimately soured the two's relationship. Channing questions how a big offensive lineman lands Miss Louisiana as his wife and what the action in the bedroom is like after winning a super bowl. The guys pivot the conversation into marriage and family life as they talk about the example as men they set for their children and the values instilled no matter race, religion, skin color are important. Retiring as a Bengal or Ram, Whit said he's uncertain yet but jokes he was waiting to see if he can get on the Eric Weddle plan of playing 3 games and a Super Bowl. Closing out the conversation, Fred rolls off all the accolades Whit has achieved in his long NFL tenure as the guys are in agreement that his day in Canton as a future hall of famer should be locked in. Join Prize Picks now to compete against Channing, Fred and Ryan throughout the NBA Finals. Get a free $100 matched with your first $100 spent when you enter the code PIVOT. Start playing now: https://bit.ly/PrizePicksPivot FOLLOW THE PIVOT PODCAST: MERCH | https://pivotpodcast.com YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/thepivotpodcast INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/thepivot TWITTER | https://twitter.com/thepivot TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@thepivot FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/thepivotpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve and John recap UAB's two road game sweep over UTSA and UTEP and get you ready for this week's games against Southern Miss and Louisiana Tech. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast and follow the Blazer Victory on Twitter at twitter.com/BlazerPod

The Law On Love With Faith JenkinsOn the show we have American lawyer and author of Sis Don't Settle, Faith Jenkins, bringing an abundance of wisdom! In this episode, Faith shares what it takes to maintain high standards in love, life, and business.From top-of-the-class law student to reigning Miss Louisiana, and then stepping into television becoming one of the most well-known judges of all time with shows Divorce Court and Judge Faith, she's learned a lot about balancing ambition and relationships.Faith attributes manifesting the life of her dreams to all the lessons she's learned throughout these previous life experiences. With inspiring advice and spiritual guidance, Faith gives listeners hope in the face of rejection and practical ways to eradicate low-level beliefs. Prepare to leave this conversation feeling inspired and in full trust of God's divine timing!CONNECT WITH FAITHBook: Sis Don't Settle: How to Stay Smart in Matters of the HeartInstagram: @judgefaithjenkinsKiller Relationships on OxygenEPISODE RESOURCESJoin the Q Club hereThe Audacity to be Queen by Gina DeVeeLive Your Dreams by Les BrownConnect with Krishan Trotman of Legacy Lit hereADDITIONAL RESOURCES⭐ I'd love to hear your big takeaways! Screenshot this episode and tag me on Instagram at @ginadevee.⭐Be sure to follow the Divine Living Podcast, leave a review, and tune in every week for new episodes.⭐ Purchase my book, The Audacity to be Queen, and receive the FREE companion e-course at https://www.divineliving.com/audacity⭐ Desire Queenhood + community at your fingertips? Download the Q Club app for access to my exclusive social network for women globally: https://www.divineliving.com/tryqclub 

Discussing post grad depression and navigating through the transitional period from college to the "real world". We collaborated with Mariah Clayton, Miss Louisiana 2020 and host of GirlsIRL podcast, to talk about the ways we overcame post grad depression and moved forward.

Mariah Clayton is not only Miss Louisiana USA 2020, but also a collegiate athlete and a woman on a mission to help girls live fearless and filter-free through her podcast Girls In Real Life. Mariah is so vulnerable about her current reality after Miss USA and her next steps as she focuses on her future. Her authenticity shines through and I hope it inspirers you to live a filter-free life! -- 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 https://bit.ly/2Y2pvVk 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

Emily Randon is a 3-time Miss Louisiana swimsuit winner, sponsored model, nationally recognized ballet instructor, and she has her Bachelor's in Exercise Science!! We talk about building routines based around pageant prep and ballet fitness principles. We also tackle the unique secret that sleep holds in regulating your diet patterns.

Miss Louisiana 2020, welcome to the podcast!Courtney Hammons, one of my very best friends joins me today to chat about ideas and ways to prepare for a productive week. Not only does she give great advice and wisdom on this topic, but we also chat about friendship and how we still remain so close despite the physical distance. Other topics discussed on this episode include: gratitude, knowing yourself, prioritizing rest, bedtime routines, weekly goals, and so much more. Habits create routines, Courtney shares how some habits have helped her cultivate a bedtime routine that she looks forward to. My favorite quote from this episode: "It's not joy that makes us grateful, it's gratitude that makes us joyful...wow, what a perfect reminder of the season, going into the end of 2020 and knowing that we can still be joyful because of our gratitude."Social Media:@takeitaway_podcast@courtrenham@missamericala

Who has struggled with comparison?? I would be thrilled to hear a sorority woman saying that she's never felt insecure, intimidated, or the need to compete with other women, but it's hard to imagine. Knowing that overcoming the culture of comparison is a shared upward battle for our sorority communities, I am so excited to have Courtney Hammons share her journey to embracing her authentic self through her experiences in Kappa Delta and the Miss America organization. Courtney currently holds the title of Miss Louisiana and has worked hard through her years of competing to cut out the noise that distracts her from being confidence in who she is and celebrating others as they are. I loved her vulnerability about the times it was difficult for her to embrace her unique strengths and how she learned that there's power in affirming the beautiful qualities we see in women instead of tearing them down out of insecurity. In a time that feels so disconnected, I believe we are all in need of a refresher about the importance of confidence in yourself and empowering others to be themselves, too ✨ Want to learn more about the Hearth Conference? https://www.drlaurencook.com/the-hearth-conference We would love for you to join the Her Sorority Journey group that will be attending virtually! Sign up here to show your interest and receive the group rate: https://forms.gle/wcms3PYsBJZthdat6

This week on the G-IRL podcast we are getting real about scars. Let's be honest... we all have them! Whether we were born with them or acquired them through the years, they are a part of us. I really wanted to highlight this subject because society pushes the agenda that women are supposed to be perfect, unmarked creatures which is totally not the case. There are so many companies who profit off of "fading creams" and remedies that are supposed to lighten, hide, or remove scars, and I would love to be a part in changing the narrative to where we learn to embrace our scars and tell the stories that come along with them. To help me discuss this topic, I have my good friend Abby Cramond join me! Abby is a sophomore at LSU studying textiles, apparel, and merchandising. After tearing her ACL twice and undergoing surgery that left her with permanent scars on her leg, she was inspired to create her platform My Battle Scar whose purpose is to bring self-love back into the women and men who are insecure about any marks on their bodies and prove that imperfections tell a story! In January of 2020, she launched her online jewelry boutique Joli Lione in order to share her love for fashion and to help spread her message of self-confidence. Abby was the 1st runner up at Miss Louisiana Teen USA and currently holds the title of Miss Louisiana for America. Be sure to follow Abby on her personal account at @abby.cramond and shop with her at @jolilione. While you're there, give us a follow too @_girls :)

Registered Dietitian, Hope Frugé and I chat all about what it looks like to be mentally, spiritually, relationally, and physically healthy. Hope owns her own private practice, called Health with Hope. She shares encouraging stories, and gives helpful entrepreneur advice. Hope is also a former Miss Louisiana, and gives us a behind the scenes look into her year representing the state of Louisiana.

Is uncertainty a big part of your life? Maybe you're a military wife or girlfriend that's always moving to a new place or maybe you're a college student who doesn't know where that next step will take you! This week I am talking with Lauren Vizza Rich, who is no stranger to uncertainty! Lauren is a military wife and shares her tips for overcoming uncertainty and how to navigate newly married life. I've had the honor of knowing Lauren since our Miss USA days! She was the Miss Louisiana 2018 and now has her own consulting business. After our interview, I hope you feel inspired to face your uncertainty head on! You are capable of achieving whatever it is that you're dreaming of! -- Are you having a difficult time getting clear on your goals? Are you tired of doubting every move you make? Do you need accountability to stay consistent? Download the FREE Breakthrough Blueprint here https://bit.ly/3duRwLA -- 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! Starting Wednesday, August 19th at 5pm PST/ 8pm EST Tori is offering Group Coaching for women of all ages! 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 achieve them. Learn more at https://bit.ly/2Y2pvVk 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

Holli’ Conway is a 25 year old actress living in New York City. Born and raised in Louisiana, she spent a year and a half traveling the seas as a Carnival Cruise lines performer before winning the title of Miss Louisiana with which she promoted her personal platform InspHIGHER and went on to win the talent preliminary award and finish 2nd Runner-Up at Miss America 2019. She is now an Ikette in the Original Broadway Production of Tina the Tina Turner Musical and hopes to continue to inspire others with her journey!

Where Are They Now Feature - Havilah Malone joins The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast this week. She shares with Simone how she's morphed since sharing her story in The Power of Owning Your Career book. Havilah completed her reign as Miss Louisiana and moved to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career. She's had much successes along the way including being featured on Goalcast. Listen to this delightful episode filled with strategies for career success and most of all inspiration for staying in the driver's seat.

Jack is joined by Miss Louisiana 2017 (and journalist) Laryssa Bonacquisti (0:00 - 15:30) to talk about the importance of LSU's National Championship in the wake of tragedy + the legacy of Joe Burrow and the 2019 Bayou Bengals. Then, Jake Paliga returns to the podcast to break down the College Football National Championship, the prospects of Joe Burrow's NFL career, and how the 2019-2020 National Championship game will be remembered (15:30 - 36:45). Next, they turn to pro football to recap the Divisional round of the Playoffs (36:45 - 1:03:35) and preview the games from Conference Championship weekend (1:03:35 - 1:22:45). Finally, Jake and Jack weigh in on the latest news surrounding the MLB signs-stealing scandal, following the firings of Jeff Luhnow, AJ Hinch, and Alex Cora (1:22:45 - END).

This Friday's interview is the 19th installment in the Self-Construction Block of podcasts. It will center on the theme

A favorite singer of legendary producer David Foster, Nita has sung with some of the most famous voices of our time. She sang the original demos for Whitney Houston’s standards, “I Will Always Love You”, “I Have Nothing” and “I Look to You” working with producers David Foster and Walter Nelson Jr.  Having toured with Andrea’ Bocelli as a guest duet artist, as well a featured vocalist on tour with jazz trumpeter Chris Botti, Nita has performed with some of the great singers of our time including Michael Bolton, Lionel Ritchie, Yolanda Adams, Patti LaBelle, Barbara Striesand, Patti Austin, Josh Groban, and Michael Buble’. She has entertained thousands as well hundreds in her own intimate one woman shows, charity galas and corporate events; her expansive talent and humor continues to find new avenues to be expressed.A former Miss Louisiana and Grand Champion Hall of Fame Star Search Winner, Nita’s stellar vocals blend, jazz, pop, and classical into her own unique sound. She has performed on stage including four world premiere’s musicals: “Ragtime”, “Ten Commandments the Musical”, “Breaking Through” at Pasadena Playhouse, and most recently as Mom Winans in “Born For This” at the Majestic Theater in Boston, The Broad Stage in Santa Monica, CA, Alliance Theater and the Arena Stage in Washington D.C.Also, she has recorded 4 independent records, appeared in movies, television shows and multiple studio recordings. Nita penned an award-winning memoir entitled: Finding My Voice, started a 501c3 non-profit www.inaworldwithbooks.org, that has given nearly 7000 underserved children new books.She is the mother of two beautiful emerging stars, Skye and Liisi LaFontaine. The best is yet to come.http://nitawhitaker.com/

She has traveled the country modeling for designers Sherri Hill, UGG, Kandice Pelletier, and Madison James AND She had the opportunity to model in New York Fashion Week and has had several spreads in national magazines such as New You & Seventeen Magazine. She now resides in New Orleans where she owns and operates her pageant consulting business called Empowering Crowns and loves knowing every girl that walks out of her studio will take the skills that they learned with them for the rest of their lives. The dynamic Brittany Guidry, we always have great conversations, welcome to the podcast!

In Ep 109, Danye Phillips interviews Miss America La 2018, Holli Conway, about growth and personal development throughout her life and career. * Purchase your Healthy Disney Planning Guide at danyephillips.com/e-book (paperback available as well) or search "Healthy Disney" on Amazon! * Consider leaving an honest rating and review on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts and you could win a FREE copy of my Healthy Disney Planning Guide. Take a screen shot of your review and email it to danye@thedietdoc.com * Connect with Holli on Instagram @missamericala or @missamerica or @welcometo_holliwood * If you love podcasts then take a listen to "The Dreamer Collective" podcast that Holli mentions! * Connect with Danye Phillips on Instagram @danyephillips or email me at danye@thedietdoc.com for guest ideas and collaborations! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fitnessempowerment/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fitnessempowerment/support

In Ep 109, Danye Phillips interviews Miss America La 2018, Holli Conway, about growth and personal development throughout her life and career. * Purchase your Healthy Disney Planning Guide at danyephillips.com/e-book (paperback available as well) or search "Healthy Disney" on Amazon! * Consider leaving an honest rating and review on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts and you could win a FREE copy of my Healthy Disney Planning Guide. * Connect with Holli on Instagram @missamericala or @misslouisiana or @welcometo_holliwood * If you love podcasts then take a listen to "The Dreamer Collective" podcast that Holli mentions! * Connect with Danye Phillips on Instagram @danyephillips or email me at danye@thedietdoc.com for guest ideas and collaborations!

What an honor to have the opportunity to interview our Miss Louisiana 2018, Holli Conway! This interview was filled with laughs, stories of humble beginnings, and Holli's stunning journey toward the crown! This interview will leave you inspired, empowered, and passionate about pursuing your dream life.   Website: www.dreamdreamer.org Instagram: @thedreamercollective

In this evening interview sesh, I sit with former Miss Louisiana and founder of Health With Hope, Hope Anderson. Surrounded with fresh, home-made "Hope Bars", plenty of candles, and lots of hot tea, Hope shares her journey of the unexpected with me. As a dietitian, Hope works with dreamers of all ages, backgrounds, and food preferences to maximize health and restore relationships with food.  The mission of Health With Hope is to empower, prioritize health, and to inspire a beet-lover out of everyone!   Website: www.dreamdreamer.org Instagram: @thedreamercollective

To Learn More About Candice's Law Practice, visit Her Website In This Episode, You Will Learn: Competing at Miss America Vs Competing at Miss USA ((3:15) What kind of changes she would like to currently see at the national level of Miss USA (5:00) Thoughts on Miss America pulling the swimsuit competition (8:00) What it was like to be a big sis to a Miss Teen USA in Katherine Haik (12:05) How she became an NFL cheerleader for the Houston Texans (14:05) Where the negative stereotype of the words “Pageant Girl” comes from (17:50) Her domestic violence story (21:35)   Plus Much More!

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Miss Louisiana 2015 and great friend, April Nelson sits down with me for Episode 1 of "My Understanding"! We catch up and talk about what it's like for a woman in LA and her thoughts on the recent happenings with the Miss America Pageant

The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Rhonda Shear, Author of UP ALL NIGHT. About Rhonda Shear: New Orleans native Rhonda Shear is a comedian, designer, entrepreneur, actress, philanthropist, and author. Over four decades she has acted on hundreds of television shows, posed for Playboy, headlined in Vegas, been Miss Louisiana, built a $100 million lingerie company with her award winning "Ahh Bra" selling over 35 million units worldwide earning Rhonda Ernst and Young's coveted award, Entrepreneur of the Year.   Rhonda has also been presented with the American Express 50 Fastest Growing Female Owned Businesses Award.  Currently, Rhonda lives in St. Petersburg, Florida in her Barbie dream house with her childhood sweetheart and the love of her life, Van Fagan and her pack of spoiled puppies.  Together, the happily married couple manage their business empire, open their home to charitable galas and gatherings of friends, and savor the good life.    

This week on Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi, you’ll meet TV star, entrepreneur, former Miss Louisiana, and author Rhonda Shear. You’ll also take a trip down the strip to the Bellagio to get a... Experience the excitement and energy of Las Vegas each weekend on VEGAS NEVER SLEEPS with Steven Maggi.

Steve Cooper talks with comedian/designer/entrepreneur/actress/philanthropist/author Rhonda Shear. Rhonda is best known as being the host of USA's weekend show Up All Night. For more than four decades, she has acted on hundreds of television shows, posed for Playboy, headlined in Vegas, been Miss Louisiana, built a $100 million lingerie company, paraded down Bourbon Street, and married her childhood sweetheart and the love of her life, Van Fagan. She recently wrote her autobiography Up All Night: From Hollywood Bombshell to Lingerie Mogul, Life Lessons from an Accidental Feminist.

Today Ken welcomes model, actress, author and ex-wife of Rock N Roll Bobbie Brown to the show. Ken and Bobbie discuss always thinking it's Friday, drug problem induced lateness, Miss Teen USA, Miss Louisiana, always wearing the sash, The Jeffersons, modeling, High School popularity, Saturday Night Live, Three's Company, Saturday Morning Cartoons, Yuck Mouth Public Service Announcements, Soul Train, Kids Inc, Night Flight, Dance Party USA, Star Search, falling into acting, Married...with Children, self sabotage, In Living Color, seeing Jim Carrey Live on the Sunset Strip, Physical Comedy, people doing stand up but not calling it stand up, Henry Rollins, why comedians are depressed, Baywatch Nights, Mike Hammer, meeting Bo Derek in one of the most unnatural ways possible, Kevin McDonald, The Kids in the Hall, Dom Delouise, Kel, Newsradio, Warrant's Cherry Pie video, Fraggle Rock, Motley Crue, having posters on your wall as a teen of people you would later be engaged to, being bad with money, how the internet emboldens people to say the worst things, writing fan letters, Ex-Wives of Rock, and remembering Phil Hartman.

$100,000.  That's how much scholarship money Miss Louisiana 2015, April Nelson won while competing in the Miss America program!  And, after finishing in the Top 10 year after year, April shares what finally made the difference in her pageant journey and catapulted her into a Prelim Talent award and her 3rd Runner Up finish at Miss America.  If you're competing this year - or if you're even slightly interested in paying for college  - DO NOT miss what April has to say in today's Pageant Junkies Podcast. :)

It's pretty rare to hold state titles in both the Miss America and Miss USA systems... And after you win one title and you decide to try for a second, Candice Bennatt says, "It's like putting your head in the lion's den..." lol!  But Candice is no dummy - she's currently a law student in Louisiana - And in today's podcast, she talks candidly about what each system taught her during her incredible pageant journey.  Enjoy!

It's "Gilbert & Frank After Dark" when the boys ring up Gilbert's old "Up All Night" co-host, former Miss Louisiana and B-movie queen Rhonda Shear, who looks back on her early days as a struggling actress and dishes dirt on everyone from Red Buttons to Wilt Chamberlain to Jackie Mason. Also: Rhonda poses for Playboy, dates Donny Most (and Glenn Frey), studies with Eric Von Zipper and hams it up with Don Adams and Don Rickles. PLUS: Tales from the casting couch! "Prison-A-Go-Go!" The Mighty Carson Art Players! Chuck Barris eats a hard-boiled egg! And Henny Youngman's last stand! If you've got a car and a license, put 'em both to work for you and start earning serious, life-changing money today. Sign up to drive with Uber. Visit http://www.DriveWithUber.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your electric bill will go up by $79 here in SC-find out why, pre-election coverage, plus interviews with Evan Gutherie and Franklin Smith, running in District 94, Incumbent Chris Murphy in District 98, Thomas Legare in County Council District 8 and much more. Plus, Miss Louisiana makes a better argument on the Taliban release than most in Washington, the Charleston VA hospital doesn't kill people -- most of the time, 1500 people at a party, an no one saw who shot five of them? Charleston City Council members now say that shutting down tourism and downtown's nightlife might be a bad idea after all and much more. (67:25)

Your electric bill will go up by $79 here in SC-find out why, pre-election coverage, plus interviews with Evan Gutherie and Franklin Smith, running in District 94, Incumbent Chris Murphy in District 98, Thomas Legare in County Council District 8 and much more. Plus, Miss Louisiana makes a better argument on the Taliban release than most in Washington, the Charleston VA hospital doesn't kill people -- most of the time, 1500 people at a party, an no one saw who shot five of them? Charleston City Council members now say that shutting down tourism and downtown's nightlife might be a bad idea after all and much more. (67:25)

This former Miss Louisiana and Hall of Fame Star Search Grand Champion Winner is comfortable singing in any setting from an intimate club, to the arena stages as well as stage, television, and movies. She has been the guest performer at The Freedom Awards honoring Oprah Winfrey, President Bill Clinton and actressRuby Dee, sang duets with Andrea Bocelli during a Winter Tour, and also has performed with Josh Groban, Michael Buble'and Chris Botti. Having David Foster as one of her mentors, she has performed and shared the stage with countless celebrities including Barbara Streisand, Faith Hill, Celine Dion, Richard Marx, Stevie Wonder and Yolanda Adams. A work still unwritten, Nita continues to hone her skills as well as other creative ventures and recently added author to her resume'. Finding My Voice: My Journey through Grief to Grace is available on the web.The best is yet to come. Subscribe to Sylvia Global Media at: http://www.youtube.com/user/SylviaGlobal

The UBX Live Show renders another slammin' show! The guys discuss the NFL Lockout, the death of pop star Amy Winehouse, and the elderly woman arrested in Dallas for being drunk but she wasn't even drunk! R&B Star Rantz Davis calls and Miss Louisiana 2011 hangs out as well!

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