Podcasts about miss minnesota

#827. Haley Kalil, aka Haley Bayley, is sitting down with Kaitlyn to share her incredible journey. From winning Miss Minnesota to being scouted by Sports Illustrated, Haley shares how her pageant days and science background helped her crack the code on going viral. She opens up about her funniest celeb encounters (hi, Angelina Jolie

In this episode of FreepCast, Managing Editor Joe Spear and Photo Editor Casey Ek discuss news surrounding funding to relieve local homelessness, the two Dakota horseback rides coming to Mankato and Miss Minnesota's bid for Miss America.

Kendall's Sister and Former Miss Minnesota, Elle Mark joins the show to talk about her experience with the competition, the recent Miss USA broadcast and the differences between the two. We also play Kiss, Marry, Kill with steaming services, dogs your dog need more expensive perfume than you and the Blake and Ryan timeline! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to this week's episode of Brews & Cruise, where we have royalty stopping by the Speakeasy Studio! Join us as we sit down with Miss Southern Minnesota, Morgan Mohler. Morgan shares her journey into the world of pageants, her impressive list of past titles, and the rigorous training that went into her run for Miss Minnesota. Discover the organizations she passionately supports and get an exclusive look at her future aspirations in the pageant world. Tune in this week for an inspiring and insightful conversation with Morgan Mohler!Drink: Coca-Cola Slushies by McDonald's Website: www.brewsandcruisepodcast.com

Emily Schumacher: Miss Minnesota 2024! Join us for an incredible conversation with Mankato's own Miss Minnesota. From her earliest local memories to her journey to Miss Minnesota, Emily takes us through her mission and goals for the future. Her dedication to raising awareness about heart health, CPR education, and nutrition left us deeply inspired. Next stop: Miss America! We can't wait to see all that Emily accomplishes in the next year (and beyond). Stay tuned for minute 27:44, where our guest shares one of the most unexpected questions she's been asked as a pageant contestant

“Red Wing Chamber Chat” Jack Colwell speaks with Laura Aadalen with the Red Wing Chamber of Commerce about Business After Hours June 18, Red Wing Arts Sculpture Walk this week, River Boat arrival June 21, Miss Minnesota events in Red Wing this week with Miss Minnesota crowned at TI June 21, and River City days sponsorships and parade information.

“Good Morning Red Wing” News Director Greg Taylor talks with Miss Minnesota, Angelina Amerigo about what she has been up to for the past year, her social platform, and the preliminaries and finals at Treasure Island Resort & Casino taking place this week.

Do you watch the Miss America pageant in January? If you're a practicing Catholic, you will want to plan on it in 2024! Angelina Amérigo was crowned Miss Minnesota in June and will represent our state in the Miss America pageant in January. What's more, she is a parishioner at St. Bartholomew in Wayzata and joined host Patrick Conley to talk about how her faith has been a foundation throughout her journey. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow!

Norma Baker-Flying Horse's designs are the stuff of fashion runway dreams. They display the sophistication, impeccable tailoring and gorgeous lines of her fashion idols, including Chanel and McQueen, but what makes them exceptional is that they incorporate gorgeous details that bespeak her Native heritage. Norma Baker-Flying Horse, whose company, Red Berry Woman, bears her given Native name, is a member of the Hidatsa, Dakota Sioux and Assiniboine tribes, and her creations often bear designs from these cultures rendered via traditional techniques, including intricate beadwork and/or appliques of smoked hide, sometimes even feathers or shells. And all in a spectacular color palette.Norma has been designing bespoke pieces in and for her community for years, but recently her reach has gone national and international. She showed at Paris Fashion Week in 2019; in 2022 she won Designer of the Year at Phoenix Fashion Week and was also the co-recipient of a Cultural Recognition Visual Arts Grammy; and just in the past year Miss Minnesota wore a Red Berry Woman gown in the Miss America pageant. Here she explains how she wed her forebears' cultural skills and know-how with a taste for glamor she unexpectedly cultivated as a little girl in toy heels on the North Dakota prairie to create a singular brand. She also describes the rigors of being a self-taught and self-guided business owner who won't even let a C-section keep her from delivering a gown on schedule.https://redberrywoman.com/

Robbie's Rundown includes stories on tensions rising in Russia, Minneapolis revels in the glow from the events that took place this weekend and Miss Minnesota is crowned as she heads to represent the state in the Miss America pageant later this year.

Have you ever wondered how we can break down mental health's complexities into a language everyone can understand? Do you want to be part of a movement that embraces mental health and empowers individuals to seek support and understanding?   Mental health is a deeply personal journey that is unique to each individual. It is essential to recognize that mental health is not a one-size-fits-all concept. What works for one person may not work for another. It includes medications, therapies, and the overall healing and recovery process. Embracing the individuality of mental health treatment requires acknowledging the need for personalized approaches and understanding that it often involves a trial-and-error process. Consequently, it can be a challenging and disheartening process, but it is crucial to maintain hope and resilience. Understanding that setbacks are a normal part of the journey allows individuals to persevere, learn from their experiences, and seek strategies that bring about positive change.    In this episode, we want to help individuals recognize the importance of addressing mental health and the supremacy of peer support with those that struggle with mood disorders, anxiety, and depression. Join us as we discover strategies to break down mental health into a language that anyone can understand to lead us to create a society that values and supports the mental well-being of its people, especially our young generation. Prepare to be enlightened as we uncover strategies that broaden our understanding of mental health, equipping us to support ourselves and others better.   Today, we're joined by Jasmin Kotek, the Miss South Central, Partner of CultureChange, and Brand Ambassador of You Matter MN. Jasmin is a Minnesota State University Mankato graduate and is currently a mathematics teacher at Faribault middle school. She is also an 8-year coach, the head coach of the Northfield Hiliners Dance Team, Tri-City United Cheer Team, and the Cannon Falls Fall Dance Team. Jasmin is also the author of a children's book, "Believe, Bella," which strives to break mental health down to the vernacular that any age can understand. When she isn't in the classroom or coaching, she serves as Miss South Central and will compete for the title of Miss Minnesota this coming June.   With mental health being one of her passions, deriving from her personal experiences and the experiences around her, she helped co-found a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, CultureChange, in which she helped pass a 4-part initiative at universities across the midwest providing access to mental health resources. Today she is a partner of theirs aiming to provide mental health resources through education and policy change. She also works with Change to Chill programming to promote her community service initiative as Miss South Central across Minnesota.   "Mental health is not one size fits all. A medication that works for me won't work for someone else. If a therapy's right for me, that might not work for someone else either. And it was a lot of trial and error, and it got a lot worse before it got better." – Jasmin Kotek   Show Highlights:   (00:00:00) Episode disclaimer, highlight, and introduction (00:02:22) Welcoming today's guest, Jasmin Kotek. (00:02:53) Who is Jasmin Kotek? (00:04:21) A children's book: Believe, Bella (00:06:09) The Minnesota State University Mankato experience (00:07:52) How did Jasmin start to become a mental health advocate? (00:08:58) Mental health is not one size fits all. (00:11:00) The desire to get over the depression and forget (00:12:45) The Suicide of Brandon (00:14:06) How does Brandon's suicide affect little Jasmine? (00:16:02) Helping children process their emotions. (00:18:22) Having no safe place to express anxiety is painful. (00:19:28) Depression is a real thing. (00:21:17) What does it mean to be a mental health advocate? (00:22:19) What did mental health support look like for students at Minnesota State University? (00:26:13) The perfect timing of investing in student mental health (00:28:12) What did having conversations on campus about mental health look like? (00:29:41) How can educators support the students that they serve? (00:31:14) Come to Jasmine's meeting  (00:33:38) Peer support is powerful. (00:34:47) The struggle of not being perfect (00:36:17) Strive for progress, not perfection. (00:37:30) I am enough and will always be. (00:38:21) Celebrating our survival and resilience  (00:39:12) Don't compare yourself to others. (00:42:00) How can we eradicate mental health stigma? (00:42:53) What is mental health to Jasmin Kotek? (00:43:21) This episode is powered by Speaks to Inspire, the mental health solution for young adults suffering in silence. Speaks 2 Inspire works with colleges and universities to create and implement safe, comprehensive programs for campuses nationwide. (00:45:28) Where to connect with Jasmin? (00:46:14) The Exhale Project: Positive Word Bracelets (00:48:36) The 14 Ways to support your students' mental health guide (00:49:20) If you need that support for your mental health, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 9-8-8 now. For local and national resources, go to http://www.speaks2inspire.com/resources. Join the Unlearn the Lies About Mental Health Facebook group: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity.    Key Takeaways:   "Any transition and change are hard, but I knew I wanted more and different opportunities." – Jasmin Kotek   "Mental health needs to be changed, and we must be the people that do that. Because you can't change what you can't see, and you can't see mental health. It's not like a cut where you see blood, and you can put a band-aid on it; it's something internal." – Jasmin Kotek   "Most of the time, we desire to get over our depression and then forget about it. How can I no longer be depressed? How can I no longer struggle with anxiety? And then as soon as we feel any ounce of relief, we forget about that and act like it never happened." – Jasmin Kotek   "As a man, it's so hard to express emotion outside of being happy or angry. I didn't even know that the emotion or feeling of betrayal was a thing. I didn't know what it looked like to process the feeling of being sad or hurt." – Abraham Sculley   "The more you suppress your emotions, the more it takes you down to this downward spiral, and then it leads to things like mood disorders." – Abraham Sculley   "A mood disorder essentially is the inability to manage your moods effectively." – Abraham Sculley   "Depression is a real thing; it doesn't mean you're weak and don't have the mental and emotional strength. It's a mood disorder that affects the way you think, the way you feel, the way you behave." – Abraham Sculley   "50% of mental health disorders are prevalent before the child turns the age of 14." – Jasmin Kotek   "To be the mental health advocate is to be that person for others that I once needed myself. It's being an educator, giving them the resources, tools, and anything that can help someone else's journey become a little bit easier and letting them know that they're not alone." – Jasmin Kotek   "It's okay to reach out for help, that you don't have to fight it alone." – Jasmin Kotek   "It was hard to develop the ideas we wanted to put out there. But putting it into action, people were much more open to hearing what we had to say than I expected, at least." – Jasmin Kotek   "All of the student body saw that mental health was needed, and we advocated for it. So, I feel when they brought it; it was the perfect timing because they saw that this was needed and just the timeframe of everything in the middle of Covid." – Jasmin Kotek   "There's a lot more going on that I don't see what's there because mental health is invisible. You can't physically see it. And I saw the struggles of my athletes, so knowing that these young teenage girls were struggling, I knew that these students on campus were also struggling." – Jasmin Kotek   "I will never forget the tears running down my face because I didn't realize like what these girls are struggling with that I didn't know." – Jasmin Kotek   "67% of students are more likely to open up with a friend than they are with an adult and a mental health professional." – Abraham Sculley   "One of the easiest things that anyone can do is to listen. So, if many of my athletes are dealing with depression, how amazing would it be if they could support each other? Because peer support is powerful." – Abraham Sculley   "Knowing that you have that peer and someone you can turn to, that's priceless." – Jasmin Kotek   "Growing up, I always struggled with aiming to be the ideal image of perfection, and it took me until way later in life to realize that we must always go for progress, not perfection." – Jasmin Kotek   "One of the biggest things I've been trying to do recently is to sit down and just look at my day and notice what I achieved. Because while I may not be perfect, I became better today by doing some things." – Jasmin Kotek   "We're human beings, and we are resilient. There are things we go through in life where it seems like that's it. But then we realize, no, it's not. And learn something from those difficulties, and that alone is something to celebrate." – Abraham Sculley   "I am better than nobody else, and nobody else is better than me. It's hard to compare yourself to others, especially with mental health, and seeing others' achievements can factor into it." – Jasmin Kotek   "Taking our stories and bringing them to life and turning struggles into strengths, opening that conversation and normalizing it is the best way to remove the stigma about mental health." – Jasmin Kotek   "Mental health to me is that holistic, healthy lifestyle, but how that translates into your overall emotional well-being." – Jasmin Kotek   Connect with Jasmin via the following:   · Website: www.jasmincatekotek.com ·Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasmin.kotek/; https://www.instagram.com/misssouthcentral2023/ · Twitter: https://twitter.com/missjasminkotek · TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missjasminkotek   Unlearn the Lies About Mental Health is Hosted by Abraham Sculley.   · Contact Speaks 2 Inspire to learn about S2I programs: https://speaks2inspire.com/services/. · Mental health resources for students: https://speaks2inspire.com/resources/. · Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/. · Order a copy of Unlearn the Lies at https://amzn.to/32B2jRh. · Join the Unlearn the Lies About Mental Health Facebook group: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity. 14 Ways to Support Your Students' Mental Health [free guide] - https://bit.ly/mentalhealthguide4   This episode is powered by Speaks 2 Inspire, the mental health solution for young adults suffering in silence. Speaks 2 Inspire works with colleges and universities to create and implement safe, comprehensive programs for campuses across the nation. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Crisis Text Line by texting "Home" to 741741 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-8255.  

Are you a first-generation American who is struggling with generational trauma and mental illness?  You're not alone.   In this episode, we discuss: - How Hmong Americans have generational trauma because the CIA covertly recruited Hmong soldiers for its Secret War in Laos during the Vietnam War.  - Why pretending like nothing happened won't stop trauma from affecting us.   - Why you are not your depression or anxiety; but rather, these negative and ruminating thoughts are part of the symptoms of the illness.   - The importance of having the vocabulary to talk about what's going on for recovery. - Strategies you can use to manage your mental illness, live a good life, and build your dream career.   - How Dani is using her platform as Miss Minnesota Global USA to talk about depression, domestic violence, and mental health in the AAPI communities, and specifically, Hmong American communities.  Learn more about Dani on Instagram @daniadele_official or on Facebook.  Connect with Samorn at www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim. To get weekly career tips, sign-up for our newsletter at www.careerunicorns.com.  

Fly The Coop is a podcast hosted by Cari Ann Carter featuring inspiring entrepreneurs who have achieved and faced remarkable accomplishments. One of her recent guests was Kelly Jahner-Byrne, an adventure-seeker and runner-up in a number of beauty pageants. Jahner-Byrne ran for Miss Minnesota in high school and won a thousand dollars in scholarship money. In 2001 she competed with a broken arm and won runner-up. She now runs a successful business and networking group for women.Jahner-Byrne emphasizes the importance of volunteer work and providing support and inspiration for other women. She also speaks about thinking outside the box, especially during a pandemic, by networking and referrals. Kelly Wallace, another guest on Fly The Coop, is an established speaker with experience ranging from publishing companies to real estate firms. Wallace emphasizes that one does not need to know how to do everything.Carrie Ann Hal is the founder of Hal Coaching and the podcast's third featured guest. She stresses the importance of confidence and accountability. Lastly, Cari Ann Carter believes that asking for help is nothing to be ashamed of and is essential for growth.Tune into Fly The Coop to get all of the inspiring stories these guests shared and more!Topics Discussed and Key Points:-The Impact of the Miss Minnesota Program on a High School Student-The Benefits of Volunteering and Networking for Women's Advancement-The Power of Helping Others to Reach Their Goals-The Power of Confidence and Accountability in Women's Empowerment with Cari Ann-Adapting to Business in the COVID Era-The Power of Diversifying Your Skills-Overcoming Fear of Asking for HelpTimestamps:[00:03:32] The Impact of the Miss Minnesota Program on a High School Student[00:06:44] The Benefits of Volunteering and Networking for Women's Advancement[00:10:02] The Power of Helping Others to Reach Their Goals[00:13:32] The Power of Confidence and Accountability in Women's Empowerment with Cari Ann[00:17:19] Adapting to Business in the COVID Era[00:20:48] The Power of Diversifying Your Skills[00:24:30] Overcoming Fear of Asking for HelpNotable Quotes:"I believe the universe works for you.""My parents didn't know a lot about, you know, pageantry. I didn't grow up in the mold.""If something keeps popping up in your life, deal with it.""When you help somebody win, you can win too.""Being not confident really stinks. It's an ugly sheltered case. This isn't where you kid yourself. Okay.""Confidence and accountability are brother and sister. They need each other. Like, you know, they need each other like water and air. Because without confidence, it's hard to be accountable. Without accountability, it's hard to be confident.""Start out that way -- Yeah. -- or somebody that has that would like you had mentioned about speaking, how did that happen? Well, I think that there are people that would love to be a professional speaker and they don't know what their topic will be.""If you're going to be a speaker today, I know that's a ridiculous number. Oh, I agree with you a hundred percent. Like, I didn't ever zoom until COVID. And now with Zoom all this good. Yeah. Good at Zoom."Resources:Connect with Cari Ann Carter:YouTubeFacebook WebsiteConnect with Kelly Jahner-Byrne:LinkedInWebsiteCall to ActionIf you enjoyed this podcast and want to support us, please subscribe on the platform you listen to podcasts from, leave a review and share with your friends. We'd greatly appreciate it! 

Join Paul G for an interview with Miss Minnesota. Rachel Evangelisto is the first-ever Indigenous Miss Minnesota. She is from the Hunkpapa Standing Rock Lakota Sioux.  She has been accepted into the Native American Law & Sovereignty program at Mitchell Hamline School of Law as a Native Justice Fellow. Find a Pow Wow Near You www.powwows.com/calendar

“Good Morning, Good News” News Director Greg Taylor talks with Miss Minnesota, Rachel Evangelisto about her activities this summer and fall and the upcoming Miss America competition next month.

Cynthia James is a risk taker at heart. When she was younger she was preoccupied with surviving.   But little by little, she moved from welfare to possibilities in part, because of her grandma's wisdom. She kept planting seeds, encouraging Cynthia to think bigger. And she went from being a flight attendant to Miss Minnesota, then becoming an actor and a singer!   There are a lot of good nuggets in our conversation.   Mainly, Cynthia thinks it's important to know: what's lights you up?  And to ask yourself: what would you do for free?   My favorite thing she said was: fear is nothing but energy and info.   We're always evolving and growing.  There will be fear, but it's normal and it's just energy. Use it to your advantage.   And stay away from the people telling you that you can't.   Keep your mind on the CAN.   More about Cynthia:   It took Cynthia James many decades to find her authentic voice; today, she supports clients around the world to do the same. In this accessible, inspiring guide, she examines why uncovering your own voice is so important and shares tools and guidance for how to get there.   Acclaimed Author -  https://www.amazon.com/Does-Voice-Matter-Self-Discovery-Authenticity-ebook/dp/B09NNF8VLJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3F0FEWZ1AI1VV&keywords=does+my+voice+matter&qid=1658353064&sprefix=does+my+voice%2Caps%2C184&sr=8-1   Singer/songwriter -  https://cynthiajames.net/chosen-cd-release/   And check out my bestselling book: Peace, Possibilities, and Perspective: 8 Secrets to Serenity and Satisfaction in Your Life and Career https://2possibilityandbeyond.com/my-book

Today we interviewed Kathryn Kueppers, who formally won Miss Minnesota. We talk about how she navigated that world as a Catholic and her journey to becoming a Focus Missionary at Miami University!

“Good Morning, Good News” News Director Greg Taylor talks with new Miss Minnesota, Rachel Evangelisto about her social impact initiative, Celebrating Culture & Driving Diversity, what she has been up to since being crowned Miss Minnesota following her reign as Miss Winona, and her plans the rest of the summer and fall leading up to the Miss America pageant in December.

Rachel Evangelisto is the first Native American Miss Minnesota. She joined Sheletta to talk about the honor and representing her people.

Hour 1: Sheletta talked about a free drive-thru farmers market and to the first indigenous Miss Minnesota.

“Good Morning, Good News” News Director Greg Taylor talks with Miss Minnesota, Elle Mark, about this week's 2022 Miss Minnesota Scholarship Competition when she hands off her crown to the new Miss Minnesota. Also, her experiences and favorite moments this past year and her future.

Miss Minnesota teaches Mister Vermont a thing or two about winning the title of Miss Congeniality. Join Mally and Jonah as they discuss this 2000 Sandra Bullock CLASSIC. There's lots of gushing about how amazing and hot Sandy is (she's both of their "who would you bone" picks — shocker

After two years of working in the field of public health, Elle competed for the title of Miss Minnesota and was crowned on June 25th, 2021! Elle now travels the state of Minnesota promoting both the Miss Minnesota Organization and the Campaign to Change Direction.Besides “crowning around,” Elle serves on the Associate Board of the Boys and Girls Club of the Twin Cities and can often be found at the local dog park with her rescue pup, Willmar Taffy.  ​​Elle's Social Impact Initiative: The 5 Healthy Habits of Emotional Well-Being​“While the world doesn't need convincing that the topic of mental health continues to be a problem - the world does need convincing to make its solution a priority.” ~ Elle MarkElle's Socials:Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/MissElleMark/ Titleholder IG: https://www.instagram.com/missamericamn/ SII: https://www.instagram.com/ChangeDirection/The Crown IRLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrownirl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecrownirlShelbyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelby_lentz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelbylentzmusicMiss Southwest MIInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/missmisouthwest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Miss-Southwest-Michigan-and-Miss-Sunset-Coast-Scholarship-Pageants-129488850409140Miss Americahttps://www.instagram.com/missamerica/

An honors graduate from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Elle Mark had a unique journey to becoming a state titleholder - but she wouldn't have it any other way! She's a mental and emotional health advocate, vocalist, scholar, podcaster and research professional at the University of Minnesota. 

In this episode, Bryan chats with current Miss Minnesota Elle Mark about what she's experienced with her mental health. She shares how she started struggling with anxiety, depression & panic disorder in college, her reaction to the death of Cheslie Kryst, the visual analogy that helps her maneuver anxious thoughts - and much more. You can listen to Elle on the "Rank You Very Much" podcast and follow her on Instagram (@missamericamn). You can follow Bryan on Instagram: @bryanpiatt  If you, or someone you know is struggling, you can reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK. (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)

“Good Morning, Good News” News Director Greg Taylor talks with Miss Minnesota, Elle Mark about her experiences at the Miss America pageant in December, and what she's up to now traveling around the state promoting her platform of taking care of your mental health, and helping young ladies competing around the state for her job.

"Minute with Mayor Mike Wilson" News Director Greg Taylor talks with Red Wing Mayor Mike Wilson about the last City Council meeting, reading of the proclamation for Korean War Remembrance Day, the grant award for electric vehicle charging stations, the opioid settlement, the Budget Workshop tonight, the Fall Tour, and the Miss Minnesota send-off event.

Lauren Green is the Chief Religion Correspondant, and an Award Winning Journalist for Fox News. She is a dear friend that we've been privileged to interview with on the surging Jesus movement in the Middle East and for book our interviews. She loves Jesus wholeheartedly and and it shows everytime she's featured on FOX. Lauren has been with the network since it began in October of 1996. On the 25th anniversary of FOX, we wanted to catch up with Lauren and hear how she lives out her faith and brings it into the headlines of the day on America's most watched news station. Lauren is a former Miss Minnesota and third runner up in the 1985 Miss America pageant. She is a classically trained pianist and an excellent author. Her book "Lighthouse Faith-God as a Living Reality in a World Immersed in Fog" is certainly needed for us to help clarify our world today. Lauren went to grade school with Prince and he had a crush on her in 3rd grade! Lauren got married late in life and her story of how that happenned is heartwarming! 

"Good Morning, Good News" News Director Greg Taylor talks with Miss Minnesota 2021 and Red Wing native Elle Mark about her schedule since winning Miss Minnesota, looking ahead to Miss America pageant, and her talk all about mental health at the Red Wing High School auditorium on Thursday, October 7th from 6:30 pm -7:30 pm.

Mikayla Holmgren was born premmie, having her chord wrapped around her neck, her doctors said that she would never walk or talk. But seeing her today, she is determined, confident and exudes happiness! She is the first woman with Down Syndrome to run in a state Miss USA pageant. She wasn't successful in 2020, but looks back on it with suck joy and admiration, and is back in the running in 2021. She has taken her capabilities and brought joy and levity to the pageant world. After her run for Miss Minnesota, she decided to enter Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition, after starting to model from an early age. Her success and achievements are supported by her mum and family, they have given her the love and opportunity to model and enter pageants, never letting her disability stop her. Sandi is the most incredible mother, who finds such joy and pride in watching Mikayla on stage. Sandi acknowledges that she had wonderful women around her to help embrace Mikayla's abilities. She also didn't realise that the pageant Mikayla had entered was in fact the Miss USA pageant, assuming that due to Mikayla disability, they wouldn't take her on. Mikayla never gave up and never wanted to quit, learning to walk in heels, and learning dance routines.Backstage, what was really inspiring, Mikayla was lifting them up and encouraging them through their disappointments. She brings her smile to every stage she's on and when she has a setback she says, "there's always next year." We are waiting for the results of this year's pageant to see how Mikayla will do in the Miss USA pageant. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Kylie & Sophie are joined by Sport's Illustrated swimsuit model, Haley Kalil. She is a gorgeous human being on and off the runway. Haley is best known outside of the magazine for her work as Miss Minnesota and as an outspoken advocate for body positivity. Haley is also a self-proclaimed nerd who studied biomedical sciences and psychology in college. Some topics that will be covered in this inspiring episode with Haley include: Haley's journey to becoming a SI swimsuit model, discussing the stereotypes around modeling, the impact of Instagram & social media on modeling, talking body inclusivity in the modeling industry, beauty & fitness tips that Haley uses before a big shoot, advice for reaching your dreams & being ambitious, why it's important to empower other women on social media, discussing her project NERD HERD & her goal to end common stigma's that women face, how bullying impacts your self-confidence & tips to keep a good headspace, how to have a good mindset about yourself and your body, dealing with criticism in modeling & on social media, Haley's advice for dealing with bad mental health days, breaking the stereotypes around a modeling career, how to differentiate yourself on Tik Tok & Instagram, why you should have a good social media community to build you up, basic skincare tips for glowing & healthy skin & SO MUCH MORE! You can find more on Haley by visiting her Instagram page & TikTok. CLICK HERE to shop SUNFORGETTABLE brush-on sunscreen CLICK HERE to shop APPLE supercharger CLICK HERE to shop Haley's favorite MAC face powder CLICK HERE to shop Kylie's favorite Cured Nutrition CBN nighttime oil & use code SIMPLE for 10% off at checkout If you liked this episode, please don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on Apple podcasts. We would love it if you could leave us a rating/review to tell us what's on about any thoughts you may have. Take a journey on over to our podcast Instagram page @TheNotSoSimpleLifePodcast. Feel free to email info@TNSSlife.com if you want to get in touch with @KylieVonnahme & @SophieLongford! FIND MORE & SHOP OUR FAVORITES ON OUR WEBSITE AT www.TNSSlife.com. NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY...See ya'll then!

PageantCast Classic Original Release: 1/23/2006 Miss America 2006 special First of Three specials from Miss America 2006 This one includes interviews with Miss Wisconsin, Miss Montana, and Miss Minnesota and most of Tuesday's press conference with Art...

Brad Carlson introduces Ben to this year's new Miss Minnesota, Elle Mark.

Kathryn Kueppers is no stranger to the Miss America Organization, one might even say it's in her blood. She began competing in the Miss America's Outstanding Teen program at the age of fourteen before transitioning into Miss. Using the job of Miss Minnesota, Kathryn has promoted her initiative, "The Invisible Crown: The Legacy of Miss America" while traveling the state, networking and serving as a spokeswoman for the program at large.

Purpose by Design is so excited to introduce... PART 2 of a 2 - part podcast with Demi Radeva: The Reigning 'Miss Minnesota'. Her life story is inspiring and now reaching many through her national platform. Demi is a certified fitness instructor, nutritional expert, and a strong woman of faith. Demi was born in Bulgaria and had an impactful transition to North America. Demi shares her powerful testimony and journey that you do not want to miss hearing. Links: Facebook - Demi Radeva | Facebook Website - MY PLATFORM - MISS MINNESOTA INTERNATIONAL 2021 | DEMI RADEVA (missdemi.org) Twitter - Demi Radeva (@DemiRadeva) / Twitter Demi's Etsy Shop - www.etsy.com/shop/AcmgArt As Always - Thank you so much for listening to this week's podcast. We would love the support by our listeners sharing our page on their social media platforms. Blessings to you and yours! Purpose by Design

Purpose by Design is so excited to introduce part 1 of a 2-part podcast with Demi Radeva: The Reigning 'Miss Minnesota' . Her life story is inspiring and now reaching many through her National Platform. Demi is a certified fitness instructor, nutritional expert, and a strong woman of faith . Demi was born in Bulgaria and had an impactful transition to North America. Demi shares her powerful testimony and journey that you do not want to miss hearing. Links: Facebook - Demi Radeva | Facebook Website - MY PLATFORM - MISS MINNESOTA INTERNATIONAL 2021 | DEMI RADEVA (missdemi.org) Twitter - Demi Radeva (@DemiRadeva) / Twitter Demi's Etsy Shop - www.etsy.com/shop/AcmgArt As Always - Thank you so much for listening to this week's podcast. We would love the support by our listeners sharing our page on their social media platforms. Blessings to you and yours! Purpose by Design

This week we sit down with current Miss Minnesota, former vikings cheerleader, and current social media manager Taylor Fondie. If you know nothing about beauty pageantry, do we have you covered. Enjoy! Purchase your tickets to Boatchella here. This conversation was powered by Metro Mugs - mugs that inspire conversation. Use code BACKPOCKET for 20% off any of our 3 Backpocket mugs --> BUY HERE This podcast is brought you by Sota Scents - a MN local, hand crafted candle company Use code BACKPOCKET for 20% off your first order --> BUY HERE

PageantCast Classic Original Release: 9/26/2011 Brittany Thelemann, Miss Minnesota USA 2011 Brittany Thelemann, Miss Minnesota USA 2011 Brittany Thelemann, Miss Minnesota USA 2011 This week’s show: Introduction by Hayley MacOpening NotesInterview with Brittany Thelemann, Miss Minnesota USA 2011Websites:Miss Minnesota USAYokal Sports/Twin Cities (Facebook)Brittany’s Facebook Fan PageBrittany’s Twitter PagePhoto GalleryShandi Finnessey IDCome on out to United America pageants 2011PageantCast NewsdeskCharissa Payer IDPROMO: Tiara Magazine special offer – $10 subscription for listeners of the PageantCast!Interview with Brittany Thelemann, Miss Minnesota USA 2011Closing For great content, week after week, subscribe to the PageantCast at https://www.pageantcast.com/

The girls chat with former Miss Minesota Lucia Arseni, a smoke show Eastern European, who explains how she is living and loving life being unapologetically herself. They discuss the importance of being extra or glam for yourself and not others... and being comfortable every day in your own skin. They determine that you should only buy labels if you truly appreciate couture, you should be the same kind of confident in a onesie or red bottoms, and you gotta own it when you make a decision for your look each day. Lucia breaks down her bench and the criteria for the players on it, and they discuss the trouble (or not) with vanity during quarantine. FIND LUCIA ONLINE: Instagram: @luci_arseni - I HAVE A STORY FOR YOU: Follow along on the gram: @ihaveastorypodcast Tweet us: @ihaveastorypod Leave us a voicemail: (629) 777-6097 Check out our Spotify music playlists! Show Hosts: Angie Griffith, Amber Jackson, Celine Pelofi Show Producer: Angie Griffith Content Director: Amber Jackson For business or collaboration inquiries, please email us at ihaveastory.info@gmail.com.

LAKE LIFE WKND 009 We had the opportunity to meet with Miss Minnesota 2019 during her recent visit to Polar Fest event in Detroit Lakes. Her name is Kathryn and she was born in St. Paul. During the past years the Miss America organisation has lost some of their reputation and they have made many changes to the peagant event during the past years. Kathryn made it her mission to speak about this transformationand explain the opportunities the organisation offers for young women in America. She gave us a deep insight and look behind the scenes in our interview. Enjoy our program with Kathryn speaking about her "invisible crown". Thank you for following our program and being part of our local Lake Life community. Enjoy our latest podcast and find more lake life stories on our daily updated website www.lakelifewknd.com #getoutandexplore #welovelakelife

Halima Aden is one of the world’s first hijab wearing supermodels. A black, Somali-American, born in Kenya, Halima was the first contestant of a Miss Minnesota beauty pageant to wear a hijab. Now 22, she appears on magazine covers such as Elle and Vogue and walks the runway for famous designers. “I am not afraid of being the first”, she says with a smile. “I have an opportunity, through my modelling, to change the way that Muslim women are viewed, to give them a platform to have their voices heard, I’m mindful, and proud, of that responsibility.” How does Halima stay faithful to Islam while displaying herself so publicly? Alina Isachenka is a former model, now a BBC journalist, who has exclusive access to Halima as she prepares for the catwalk backstage in Istanbul and New York. Halima talks about how she is using her faith to make a difference in the fashion industry all over the world. Producer/presenter: Alina Isachenka (Photo: Halima Aden. Credit: Fadil Berisha)

Mikayla Holmgren is a dancer, pageant star, winner of Miss Minnesota's Spirit Award and Director's Award, college graduate, Best Buddies ambassador, and most recently -- a Sephora representative! She also has what she calls “a little side of Down Syndrome!” Not only is this self-advocate the winner of the Miss Amazing pageant that celebrates women with different abilities, Mikayla is also the first woman with Down Syndrome to EVER compete in a state Miss USA pageant, and she won two major awards. No big deal. We could not be more thrilled to sit down with Mikayla Holmgren and her lucky mama, Sandy! Join us for a narrative shifting conversation all about expectations, stereotypes, confidence, independence, and of course, pageant swimsuit competitions. But friends, Mikayla isn't the only self-advocate shifting the Down Syndrome narrative in the media these days. Join us LIVE for a conversation with more celebrities who are rocking that extra chromosome as well as their talent agent, Gail Williamson. Hear from Jamie Brewer, Jared Kozak + many MORE special guests on Thursday, November 21st in Southern CA! Get your tickets here. __ Connect with Mikayla Holmgren! Instagram Facebook Mikayla for Sephora LIVE EVENT Join us on the evening of Thursday, November 21st for a LIVE podcast recording event! We're chatting with actors/actresses who have Down Syndrome, as well as their talent representative, Gail Williamson all about DS representation in the media! Get your tickets here. LET'S CHAT Email hello@theluckyfewpodcast.com with your questions and Good News for future episodes. SPONSOR: LITTLE PASSPORTS Little Passports delivers fun-filled packages right to their door every month, with engaging, hands-on activities, interactive projects, and unique souvenirs just waiting to be discovered. Find special holiday offers and order today for holiday delivery at LittlePassports.com/Lucky. HELP US SHIFT THE NARRATIVE Interested in partnering with The Lucky Few Podcast as a sponsor? Email hello@theluckyfewpodcast.com for more information! CHECK OUT HEATHER'S NEW BOOK Scoot Over and Make Some Room: Creating a Space Where Everyone Belongs by Heather Avis is NOW available on Amazon. Head to Youtube and subscribe to The Lucky Few's NEW Channel: In Search of The Lucky Few. Click here to start watching now! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theluckyfewpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theluckyfewpod/support

WEEKLY WINNERS UPDATE! I am so excited to announce the SUCCESSES of Powerhouse Pageantry this week.   Highlights in this Episode: Winners Week: Jordan Hardman - WINNER, MISS WYOMING 2019! Also, overall Interview Winner! IG: @jordan_k_hardman Raechel Warren - 1RU Miss Washington 2019, Prelim IG: @raechel__w Tally Bevis - 4RU Miss Tennessee 2019, Prelim On Stage Interview Winner  (Updated- Now Miss Tennessee 2021) IG: @blissfullybold Emily Schumacher - 3RU Miss Minnesota 2019 & Miss Minnesota's Outstanding Teen 2017 IG: @Emilyy__raee, Sophie Keeler - Top 10 Miss Minnesota 2019 Again this week, every single one of our winners either placed higher than previous years and/or won an interview award. Today's Episode: On today's episode, we're slowing things down a little bit. As you all know, getting through June is a MAJOR accomplishment when it comes to PAGEANT SZN, and idk about y'all but mama over here is EXHAUSTED. I take quite a bit of time to think of what I should talk about on this podcast, and this week I really felt lead that I was supposed to slow things down and encourage you all in who you are. Pageants are tough. Sometimes they leave you with more questions than answers, feeling broken, confused, or questioning who you are. So on today's episode, I wanted to encourage each and every one of you in your identity, value, and purpose. So sit back, relax, and let's build ourselves up today, remembering the awesome things we've done to get this far.   Love you always, Coach Megan   FOLLOW US HERE @powerhousepodcast_ --   Are you in The #1 FB Group for Pageant Winner Secrets? We only accept 10 women per week! It's FREE! Over 10 Hours of Coaching & Instant Access, Click Below! www.facebook.com/group/pageantwinner    FOLLOW US: www.instagram.com/powerhousepageantry www.Instagram.com/megan_swanson  www.instagram.com/alliemancuso    We can't wait to meet you, and find the best Powerhouse Program for you!  

Today on the podcast we sit down with three entrepreneurs and talk about handmade goods! This week we chat with Dani Trester, organizer of Ritz Crafters, and local makers Michaelene Karlen of Ballerina Botanicals Organic Skincare and Shelly Daood of Bound to be Creative. Michaelene is a professional dancer and Miss Minnesota 2018. She founded Ballerina Botanicals a few years ago with her mom after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder. Shelly always felt the need to be creative, leading this mom of three to start selling her handmade, one-of-a-kind hats, even some right off her head. Today we had a great time recording this four-person podcast (the first that I’ve ever recorded solo!), which included the lights in the room frequently turning off as we were serenaded with dog toys in the background. Today on the podcast we talk about how these ladies got started with their maker-style businesses and what strategies they’ve used to grow their companies. We also chat about Ritz Crafters, a new-to-Rochester indie craft show coming to the city February 9th. This event will take place at the 4H Building at the Olmsted County Fair Grounds, showcasing new ideas and unique, technical crafting skill sets. Forty-five different vendors will participate in the event. Links from the show today: Ritz Crafters: https://www.ritzcrafters.com/ Facebook: @RitzCrafters Instagram: @ritzcrafters Ballerina Botanicals and Organic Skincare: https://www.ballerinabotanicals.com/ Facebook: @BallerinaBotanicals Instagram: @Michaeleneaballerina Bound to be Creative: https://boundtobecreative.com/ Facebook: @boundtobecreativeshop Instagram: @boundtobecreative Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast happen! This podcast is brought to you by: o The Musicant Group o Website: http://www.musicantgroup.com/employment.html o Twitter: @musicantgroup o Instagram: @musicantgroup

This week on the podcast we sit down with entrepreneur Zoey Jantsan to hear about all her latest endeavors. Zoey is the former Miss Minnesota US International. She’s also entering into her second year as a real estate agent with RE/MAX and is the current chair of the Women’s Roundtable for the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce. We had a very full discussion on the podcast today including: • A chat about a new community kindness initiative in Rochester that Zoey is a part of, called Read Roch, to connect members of the community through books. • Other initiatives going on right now that Zoey is excited about including the upcoming Paws and Claws Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser, EarthFest, and the Rochester Flag Project. • What Zoey’s experience was like as Miss Minnesota and how it impacted her public speaking. • Zoey’s passion for animal and environmental conservation. • The challenges she’s faced in growing her real estate career. • The importance of space for business women to share ideas. “When you’re running and you’re starting a new project, and when you’re starting a new career, no one knows that that’s what you do besides you at that point. And to go from there to have the whole community or have the whole clientele know that’s what you do and that’s what sets you apart, I think that’s the biggest hurdle [to growing a business].” -Zoey Jantsan

If you think Meridith Gould's recent success at Miss USA was an over-night phenomenon, you should hear about all the years of hard work she put in, starting in the Miss America's Outstanding Teen program! Meridith's pageant journey is incredible - and in honor of her 2nd Runner Up finish at Miss USA this past weekend, we're thrilled to re-post her interview recorded back in June of 2015!  Meridith Gould, had a hard time winning her Outstanding Teen title – and a not-so-hard time winning her Miss Title!  It’s a fascinating story, and Meridith openly shares her triumphs and her struggles in regards to both situations.  Plus, Junkies get the low-down on Meridith’s awesome goat impersonation – and how it came up in her Miss America interview!  It’s all on today’s Pageant Junkies Podcast…

Sarah and Chez detail Ole Miss's rise in the SEC and NCAA Tournament regions. What's the deal with Minnesota unseeded? Unbelievable. Hear their predictions for Women's College World Series.

Welcome to The Shaun Tabatt Show! Today I speak with Fox News Religion Correspondent Lauren Green about her brand new book Lighthouse Faith: God as a Living Reality in a World Immersed in Fog. Here's the ground we cover in this conversation: What is the Lauren Green origin story? (00:35 - 03:32) What's the story behind Lighthouse Faith, why was this the right season for you to write this book? (03?33 - 05:05) Why do you think it's such a challenge for people to perceive God as a more hands-on presence? (05:06 - 06:40) How have your skills as an award-winning journalist played a part in this book? (06:41 - 08:15) Every book writing experience is a unique journey. What did you learn about yourself while you were writing Lighthouse Faith? (08:16 - 09:01) What are some simple things/tips that we can do daily in this busy life to see God more clearly and love him more presently? (09:02 - 10:14) What parting encourage or challenge would you like to share with each reader as they finish the book? (10:15 - 11:07) Lighthouse Faith is your first book, any plans in the future for another? (11:08 - 12:33) Where can people go to connect with you and find out more about Lighthouse Faith? (12:34 - 13:33) About the Book:  Is God Just a Distant Concept? An Award-Winning Religion Correspondent is Convinced the Answer is No and Explores the Possible Relationship with Our Creator Fox News Religion Correspondent Lauren Green uses her wealth of stories, vast network of contacts, and her own extensive study of theology to take the reader on a unique journey of spiritual discovery. With few female authors writing in the field of theology, Green provides an important perspective to all who wish to move closer to not only a deeper relationship with God but an understanding of what makes that possible. Green gathers insight from some amazing guides along the way, through personal conversations with some of the leading minds in the world on the topic of Christianity. These include: Timothy Keller John Piper Alister McGrath William Lane Craig John Lennox Sir John Polkinghorne Amy Beckman Elizabeth Lev … and many more Is God simply an accessory that we carry with us? Something similar to what we might download from a music site to suit our personal tastes—a personal assistant in a way? Or is He His law, His structure, and His authoritative Word contained in the Holy Scripture, an objective reality to which you daily shape your life? If we believe or know we should believe that it's the latter, how do we make this happen? How do we live joyfully under God's will in a world so drenched in the will of human desire? Lighthouse Faith explores the heart of the Christian doctrine and a pathway of perceiving God as an interactive hands-on presence; a caring and loving being. The first commandment is a life-giving force loaded with information about the world in which we live. This law stands atop the other nine commandments as a beacon of light, illuminating the created order, just as a lighthouse lamp shines in a darkened space, heralding a way to safety. About the Author:  Lauren Green currently serves as Fox News Channel's (FNC) chief religion correspondent based in the New York bureau. She joined FNC in 1996. Most recently, Green reported live from Rome in 2013 on the election of Pope Francis, as well as on the retirement of Pope Benedict XVI. Additionally, she provided live coverage of the beatification of Pope John Paul II from Rome in 2011 and Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the United States in 2008. Prior to joining FNC, Green served as a weekend news anchor and correspondent at WBBM-TV (CBS-2) in Chicago, IL. From 1988 to 1993, she was a general assignment reporter at KSTP-TV (ABC-5) in St. Paul, Minnesota. Outside of her career at FNC, Green is a reputable concert pianist with a degree in piano performance from The University of Minnesota. She has interviewed some of the most prominent people in the classical music world including Placido Domingo, Pierre Boulez, Joshua Bell and has covered such events as the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and opening night of The Metropolitan Opera. In 2004, she released her debut album, "Classic Beauty." A graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, Green was named Miss Minnesota in 1984 and was the third runner-up in the 1985 Miss America contest. Connect with Lauren: LighthouseFaithBook.com Facebook Twitter (@LaurenGreenFox) For additional show notes, visit ShaunTabatt.com/135.  

Growing up, Rachel Latuff almost felt the need to hide who she really was, because she was so artistically inclined... Now, this 'artistic girl' turned Art Teacher, is inspiring and encouraging children to lean into their own creative tendencies!  Plus, Rachel has some incredible advice for anyone who's given everything they had to reach a goal, only to fall short... It's all on today's Pageant Junkies Podcast. :)  

Our Summer Throwback Series continues - And today we speak with Allyson Kearns, Miss Minnesota 2002, about her pageant journey AND her amazing career as a television producer with The Oprah Winfrey Show, TLC and now NBC!  How did Allyson overcome the dreaded "pageant stereotype" when trying to establish herself in the workplace?  And what do her friends think of her time at Miss America, now?  Find out (and get some killer career advice) on today's Pageant Junkies Podcast!

On this week's episode we interview Britt Thelemann - actor, dedicated volunteer, marketing professional, and former Miss Minnesota 2011. Justin Pierre also makes a special announcement about his latest "premier."