Podcasts about Miss New York USA

Tune in to today's episode as we hear from Heather Nunez, former Miss New York USA. Heather shares with us the challenges she faced on her journey to winning the crown in NY, as well as her experience preparing for Miss USA. She also opens up about her personal reasons for competing in pageantry and what her plans are for the future. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to learn from a true beauty queen!

Today, I can not wait to introduce you to Iman Oubou, an award-winning entrepreneur, author, published scientist, and former beauty queen (Miss New York US 2015 and 2nd Runner Up at the 2015 Miss United States pageant). Through her diverse experiences in business, pageantry, and STEM, Iman has noticed gender inequalities in the workforce and a pervasive bias in how women are portrayed in print and digital media. This inspired her to found SWAAY in 2017 as a media-tech platform that provides content creation support and editorial tools to underrepresented voices and thought leaders. Oubou recently launched her new book THE GLASS LEDGE, which offers a disruptive guide to help women explore and resolve self-sabotaging beliefs that rob them of realizing their true potential.  In This Episode: Iman discusses her new book, The Glass Ledge, and how she found the right inspiration for it. Her reflections and revelations during the writing process She opens up about her struggles with depression and what helped her breakthrough  Her passion for elevating the voices of women who are creating change through storytelling. The motivation for starting her podcast, Women Who SWAAY, and the types of women guests she interviews  The story behind the creation of SWAAY Media How women subconsciously create self-imposed obstacles to achieving their goals She talks about why she changed her mindset from practical to spiritual. The critical role of influencing your own story vs. changing the world Why beauty and brains are not mutually exclusive The importance of being grateful for what you have Iman Oubou is a Moroccan American self-made entrepreneur, former beauty queen, and published scientist on a mission to change the women's media landscape. Through her diverse experience with business, pageantry, and STEM, Iman noticed gender disparities in the workforce and an omnipresent bias across print and digital media. She founded SWAAY, an all-in-one publishing platform for women, to champion the voices of female change-makers through the power of storytelling. Learn more at swaay.com. “The glass ledge, unlike the glass ceiling, refers to self-imposed barriers that many women impose on themselves.” ~Iman Oubou To learn more about Iman and her work you can visit her website, or connect with her on LinkedIn or Instagram. Let's Meet Iman Oubou. Iman Oubou Show Notes

In this episode, Nikki Gal and her guest Heather Elley Nunez discuss domestic violence, mental health, developing your own voice, cyber crime, and the power of embracing your differences. Heather Elley Nunez is Miss New York USA 2022, criminal justice + cyber crime, as well as a domestic violence and mental health advocate. Throughout her journey she has remained true to herself by spreading the word as well as standing up for herself and others. @heather.elley

Joanne Nosuchinsky shares the downsides of being crowned 2013 Miss New York USA, getting bedbugs before the show, Trump not choosing you to advance (but only because he prefers blondes), having a back brace for all of high school, and acting in an interactive parody of The Bachelorette with the hosts of this show. You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Follow Joanne Nosuchinsky on Instagram and Twitter Follow Gianmarco Soresi on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, & YouTube Subscribe to Gianmarco Soresi's email & texting lists Check out Gianmarco Soresi's monthly show in NYC (first Sunday of every month) Get tickets to see Gianmarco Soresi in a city near you Watch Gianmarco Soresi's special "Shelf Life" on Amazon Follow Russell Daniels on Twitter & Instagram E-mail the show at TheDownsideWGS@gmail.com Produced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco Soresi Video edited by Spencer Sileo Special Thanks Tovah Silbermann Part of the Authentic Podcast Network Original music by Douglas Goodhart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join The Editor Society Monthly Membership: https://www.upwestsocial.com/offers/85QakYMu What's Covered in this Episode: Celebrifying yourself What nlp is and how it can help How to step into your future self Why you need a personal brand Connect with Ashley: https://www.instagram.com/thatcoachashley Ashley's Background: As a personal branding & embodiment coach for high level entrepreneurs. Ashley helps ambitious, success driven women mix strategy and energetics in their business to confidently sell out their offers. She has hands-on experience working with high level celebrities and being on some of the biggest stages in the country. She uses that expertise to help entrepreneurs stand out in their niche and be seen as the go-to expert using her signature framework, Celebritize Yourself™. Being an entrepreneur herself, she has experienced her fair share of perfectionism & burnout. Ashley understands that owning a business is not easy and she does not believe there is a one size fits all approach for everyone. For that reason, she believes in mixing both the masculine and feminine into all aspects of her coaching. She implements holistic practices into her coaching to help her clients push through challenging times with more ease and clarity. Some of these practices include manifestation, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), breathwork, alter ego work, and many other aspects of self-love. Ashley is a former top finalist in Miss New York USA, can be seen in Martha Stewart Magazine, and was ranked as a top 3 life coach in Los Angeles Entrepreneurs Magazine. On a normal day, you will catch Ashley hanging in sweats at home watching Schitt's Creek for the 10th time with her matcha, sweet new rescue pup Emerson & husband. You can find her on instagram @thatcoachashley to learn more about her products and services. Don't forget to subscribe + show some love in the reviews! Xo, Lexi Instagram | Facebook | Questions, Comments, Feedback? Email me! alexi@upwestsocial.com *Disclosure: I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own. I may earn a small commission through affiliate links, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your continued support! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unperfect/message

Guest Of The Week Keylee Sanders HelmichKeylee has been in the fashion and luxury industry for over twenty years. After graduating cum laude in Fashion Design Keylee worked as a personal shopper for Nordstrom before designing bespoke evening wear and consulting. After securing a regular radio spot, Clothes with Keylee, on Kansas City's number one radio station Keylee moved to Los Angeles and transitioned her career to television, in front and behind the camera. Once rooted in California Keylee quickly started Style Studio and gained a following as a stylist, host, brand ambassador, and fashion blogger. Appearing in front of the camera on E!, Style Network, ESPN, CBS, ABC, Fashion TV, Soap Network and working with brands and stores like; Lands End, Macy's, Neiman Marcus, and Bloomingdales. Working behind the camera for feature films, commercials and national ad campaigns. Keylee has also written and been featured as a style expert by such publications as Life & Style, Wall Street Journal, Us Weekly, InStyle Magazine, Supermodel Magazine, eHarmony, AOL, Yahoo and various other online resources. Looking to elevate her business to the next level Keylee took her passion for all things that sparkle and earned a degree from GIA (Gemological Institute of America). Quickly her personal shopping services turned primarily to fine jewelry, sourcing gems and jewelry, and designing custom pieces for clients. Today Keylee is Vice President and Artistic Director of Helmich Luxury Group, a consulting and custom jewelry company based in Scottsdale Arizona. Keylee was crowned Miss Teen USA in 1995. She put her business skills and pageant expertise to use when she co-founded K2 Productions which owned Miss California USA and Miss California Teen USA. Keylee was also co-executive producer of Miss New York USA, Miss New York Teen USA, Miss New Hampshire USA, and Miss New Hampshire Teen USA.Keylee currently lives in Scottsdale, AZ with her husband and daughter.____________________________________ Host Of The ShowPaul A. Belletiere, ACC MAVPP.com 410-258-3832 _______________________________________ Sponsor Of The Week Mid Atlantic Video & Photography Production mavpp.com info@mavpp.com 301-750-3832

When Andreia Gibau first landed at Boston Logan Airport at just seven years old, she came across a pamphlet with a picture on the cover of a city with tall buildings and bright lights. It was so different than anything she had ever seen on her tiny home island in Cape Verde; it was New York City. And little did she know, that city was going to change her life. Andreia is now a speaker, philanthropist, and the reigning Miss New York USA. She is an inspiration to all immigrants, showing that anything is possible when you're not afraid to chase your dreams.

Listeners this week we have a conversation with Thatiana Diaz.Thatiana Diaz leads editorial strategy, ideation, and execution for Refinery29's first Latinx cross-platform channel, Somos. In addition to serving as the senior editor of Somos, Thatiana is a beauty contributor, producing deeply reported beauty pieces and exclusive celebrity features. She has covered beauty through a wide lens, including product reviews, debunking beauty myths, and igniting conversations on inclusivity and diversity within the industry. Thatiana joined Refinery29 from People en Español, where she launched Chica, Meredith's first brand targeting Latina millennials, with video and social media extensions. She is also the former Miss New York USA 2015 and finalist at Miss Dominican Republic Universe.During our conversation, we talked about:We talk about her panic attack when she decided to switch majors in collegeBeing first gen in the US and to graduate from collegeSwitching majors and choosing a different careerInternships and how she found a way to make things happen for herFitting into the fashion world This  episode is brought to you by the 30 Day Tapping Challenge with PamI created the 30 Day Tapping Challenge because I know, like me, you have limiting beliefs holding you back and preventing you from moving to the next level. Those money stories reminding you why you're not worthy of an expensive pair of headphones, or that raise you know you deserve. Join me and let's tap for 30 days on these beliefs. Head over to tappingchallengewithpam.com Important Timestamps:09:18 Learning from her mother11:08 Her parents wanting her to get a college degree12:29 Navigating college applications and college life as a first gen14:27 Having a panic attack and realizing she didn't wanted to be a lawyer19:57 The importance of good advisors23:44 Her parents reaction to the change in majors27:22 Having a latino boss at seventeen magazine33:48 Impostor syndrome as a Latina in the fashion world35:14 POC navigating workspaces40:54 White people moving faster than her in the industry45:45 Whitewashing49:00 Taking our narratives into our own hands Follow Thatiana on all things social:InstagramTwitterRefinery29 - Somos Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin FREE online Recovering Procrastinator Manis Community! stayshining.clubJoin PowerSisters!  Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining!

This week on 51%, we speak with Miss New York USA about how beauty pageants can lift up young women. And we’ll hear from Miss Wisconsin Earth about how she’s representing plus-size women on the stage in a time of changing attitudes about pageants. I’m Jackie Orchard and this is 51%. Thanks for joining us […]

This week on 51%, we speak with Miss New York USA about how beauty pageants can lift up young women. And we'll hear from Miss Wisconsin Earth about how she's representing plus-size women on the stage in a time of changing attitudes about pageants. I'm Jackie Orchard and this is 51%. (more…)

In this weeks episode we dive in deep into what what it looks like to find love for yourself when everything seems to be going wrong. Ashley lets us in on her self love journey and how that lead her to find love for herself, manifest her dream partner, and create the life she knew she deserved!Ashley is a Self-Love and Confidence Coach. She helps women let go of anxiety and self-doubt to become fiercely authentic and unapologetically self-confident. She is a certified Neuro Linguistic Programming Master Practitioner, social & emotional intelligence coach, life coach, and speaker. Ashley is a former top finalist in Miss New York USA and stand up comic/ improv nerd. She can be seen in Martha Stewart Magazine and was ranked as a top 3 life coach in Los Angeles Entrepreneurs Magazine. Ashley loves to teach through methods of self-care, self-healing, and boundary work throughout her digital courses and group coaching programs. Ashley believes that the idea that self-care is too expensive, too time consuming, or too much of a luxury is dated and false. She believes self-care is not just bubble baths and long days at the salon. It is a lifestyle, a mindset that anyone can achieve with the right willingness and consistency. As an expert, her goal is to make self-care approachable and attainable for all. We talk about:How she wen't from being a shy little girl to competing in Miss USA How she moved on from getting left at the alterHow she manifested her dream guyWhat being in a healthy relationship looks like How you can begin to step into a more confident you!Connect with Ashley:You can check Ashley out at ashleyvives.com or on instagram @coachashleyvives.You can also check out all of her current offerings here.

Download Podcast TranscriptWe invite you to know the story of someone who succeeded in the beauty industry and decided to change it for the better! Thatiana Diaz is a senior editor and beauty contributor for Refinery29. She leads the editorial strategy, ideation, and execution of Somos, Refinery29's first Latino multiplatform channel. Thatiana produces deeply informed beauty pieces and exclusive celebrity features. She joined Refinery29 from People en Español, where she launched Chica, Meredith's first brand targeting Latino millennials. As a teenager she got into the world of pageants, and she was successful as she was Miss New York USA 2015 and a finalist in Miss Dominican Republic Universe. Once she left that world behind, she studied Communication Studies at Pace University, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts. Her passion is covering beauty from different perspectives, and gaining visibility and proper representation for Latinos in the media.Highlights:Thatiana tells why she jumped from beauty pageants to journalism.She says how she thinks and chooses the stories told in Somos.She shares her opinion on current beauty trends.Thatiana explains the fears and insecurities she had being part of beauty pageants.Why she believes filters in social media are a problem.Importance of achieving a more diverse and accurate representation of Latins.She says how the pandemic changed our view of ourselves and what we consider beautiful.To learn more about Thatiana Diaz, you can visit Somos website or follow her on Instagram.Check out past episodes!Join us on our website for more information.Remember to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

A dream of becoming a doctor and standing up against violence. This is a journey of strength and inner beauty. Florinda is gorgeous, a true beauty, but with an even more beautiful heart. She was crowned Miss New York USA 2019 and could see many wonderful opportunities open up. She describes herself as always being a tomboy and not wearing much makeup or wearing heels. She also had stage fright, so getting up on stage in heels and a bikini was way out of her comfort zone, but knew that if could do that, she can do anything. She describes the experience of running for Miss New York and how her mom was her biggest fan and supporter. She recalls how it was growing up Albanian American and sometimes feeling like an outsider with both cultures. She said that the Miss New York and the Miss USA competitions allowed her to grow and learn, and meet so many amazing women. To also understand what she wants in life and how she can give back, and help others, especially her own family.She speaks on her passion to be an emergency care doctor or a physicians assistant to help those dealing with trauma in different ways. She opens up about her life, her goals, her dreams, and so much more. She gives raw insight on the world around her and how she strives to be her authentic self. Not listening to the negativity and being able to be proud of her accomplishments and following her dreams. Take a listen to this amazing story.Connect with Florinda:Instagram @florindakajtaziConnect with BOTAInstagram @botapodcast

Download Episode TranscriptToday's guest is Thatiana Diaz, Senior Editor for Refinery29's first Latinx cross-platform channel, “Somos.” Refinery29 is a leading media and entertainment company focused on women, with a global audience footprint of 249 million across all platforms. In addition to serving as the Senior Editor of Somos, Thatiana is a Beauty Contributor at Refinery29 where she produces deeply reported beauty pieces and exclusive celebrity features. She joined Refinery29 from People en Español, where she launched Chica, the first brand targeting Latina millennials with video and social media extensions. She is also the former Miss New York USA 2015 and finalist at Miss Dominican Republic Universe.Highlights:Thatiana talks about her job as a Senior Editor for Refinery29's first Latinx cross-platform channel, “Somos.” She started as a Beauty Contributor at Refinery29 after previously working with People en Español. As she grew up, Thatiana realized no one in the editorial world looked like her or had a similar background. That inspired her to make a change in today's world. She is committed to amplifying and celebrating the voices of the Latinx community.A daughter of immigrants with no connections, Thatiana explains how she landed her first job in media at Seventeen Magazine.She gives out some key tips to pitch her: what should people do or avoid. She loves it when people are considerate and get straight to the point (and please, stop with the mailers!).Thatiana considers it essential for journalists to adapt to today's times, and ask themselves how they can provide a service to the readers, who are conscious consumers. To learn more about Thatiana, follow her on Instagram, Twitter or visit Somos.Interested in learning more about Pitchin'? Follow me on Instagram or book a Free Consultation here.

Andreia Gibau is more than just the current Miss New York USA! At just 25 years old, Andreia has already been named Phoenix Magazine's 30 under 30 for her volunteer work with More Than Enough, traveled overseas for her volunteer work, is a writer and motivational speaker. We first met six years ago competing for the same pageant, which Andreia deservingly won. When I first started this, I dreamed about having her as a guest, and I'm so glad we finally made it happen! In this episode we talk about her journey immigrating to the United States when she was just 7 years old, celebrating your differences, coping with imposter syndrome, and the importance of recognizing and sharing your failure because Instagram highlight reels aren't a reality. You can follow Andreia on Instagram @AndreiaGibau and remember to follow @hauteandholistic for behind-the-scenes and previews for upcoming Twenty & Trying Episodes.

As the first episode back post Miss USA I caught up with Andreia Gibau, Miss New York USA, to talk about what it was like being on the Miss USA stage and what is next in store.Andreia is the reigning Miss New York USA 2020 and works as a public speaker, writer, and philanthropist. Gibau considers philanthropy being the core of who she is due to being an immigrant from Cape Verde and being born into poverty. Gibau immigrated to the United States at the age of 7 and faced many challenges living in an inner city and not speaking English.Through her initiative “More Than Enough," she serves as an advocate for inner city and underprivileged youth by instilling confidence and empowering them to live to their full potential despite their circumstances.Andreia is a graduate of St. John's University with a degree in public relations. She was named Phoenix magazine's 30 under 30 for philanthropy and speaks 4 languages which has been a great asset since she's an avid traveler. Gibau is a former Miss Teen United States 2015 and Miss Earth USA 2017 where she placed in the top 16 at Miss Earth in the Philippines.

Today we talk with the gorgeous Miss New York USA actor, model, reality star, and about everything else you can thing of, Shanna Moakler!  We talk about life since Covid and how to keep your days exciting during these crazy times! Mad Love Fam

​Born and raised in South Florida to a rockstar single Jamaican mother, NYC transplant Anna-Kay Thomas has always worked against the odds to pursue her dream career in entertainment media. Following years of hard work, Anna-Kay's life changed for the better after she competed for and won a DreamJobbing competition to be a Social Buzz Reporter onVH1's Big Morning Buzz Live hosted by Nick Lachey. She has since interviewed the likes of Kevin Jonas, Hoda Kotb, John Starks, D.M.C. and more for various outlets. Prior to VH1, Anna-Kay demonstrated her red carpet talent and editorial prowess for FOX and The International Fashion Times. Anna-Kay currently hosts and assists in the production of The Bachelorette Recap for Condé Nast and was recently highlighted by Arianna Huffington and featured onThe Huffington Post, discussing her path to entertainment. As a result of her own humble upbringing, Anna-Kay advocates for arts programming and accessible college education and mentors young women in media, TV and film. She loves snowboarding, traveling, cooking and Dartmouth (her alma mater). She is an award-winning and nationally-ranked slam poet and was also an official contestant in the 2016 Miss New York USA pageant. You can learn more and follow Anna-Kay on social media by visiting her website http://www.annakaythomas.com/ In this episode, Anna-Kay tells us about... How she went from neuroscience to the entertainment field The steps she took to start in the entertainment industry How grit and tenacity played an important role in her success The importance of working hard and playing nice Some lessons she learnt competing in the Miss New York USA pageant How you can't rush success As always feel free to leave your questions and comments

My guest today is the reigning Miss New York USA 2020 and is also a former Miss Teen United States 2015 and Miss Earth USA 2017 where she placed in the top 16 at Miss Earth in the Philippines. Today, we talk about her pageant journey and her long journey as an immigrant. 

Andreia Gibau is a first-generation immigrant to the United States. She was born in Cape Verde which is a group of 10 islands on the west coast of Africa, and her family moved to Brockton, Massachusetts when she was seven years old to have a future with better opportunities. Her family settled in Brockton, Massachusetts where Andreia grew up and experienced life. She speaks four languages with Portuguese being her first. Opportunities were abundant in Andreia’s life at a young age. She began modeling and acting at the age of 12. She has modeled for designers like Helen Castillo, Mori Lee and Mac Duggal.In high school, Andreia was part of the drama club. She was introduced to pageants in high school by a teacher, but held off on this opportunity for a few years. In 2013, Andreia moved to New York City to attend St. John’s University. This is where she obtained her Public Relations degree with a minor in fashion. To hear more about the life of Andreia Gibau and her journey to becoming Miss New York USA 2020 listen to this week’s podcast.Because you are interested in this episode you might also be interested in: Pageant Daily. Free daily digital magazine that helps you train day by day to win the crown.Pageant Prep. Paid daily mentoring program compete with Mock Interviews, 1:1 coaching sessions, and access to a hidden portal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey Everyone, welcome back to another Episode of Celeb Talk Girl Talk!On today's episode we have a special guest joining us, Andreia Gibau! Andreia is an American-Cape Verdean model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned as former Miss Teen United States and Miss Earth USA 2017 and recently announced she will be a contestant in this years Miss New York USA Pageant! Our Girl Talk Includes:Celebrity News: Offset gets hacked on Social MediaJustin Timberlake apologizes for misbehavior with CostarKhloe Kardashian forgives Jordyn Woods and Tristan ThompsonWe talk about pageant preparation including diet and exercise!We talk about choosing a pageant platform and raising awareness to address the problem!We talk about Pageant Sisterhood that bonds contestants together and creates an unbreakable family!Are you looking to learn more about pageantry and how to get started? Follow Andreia Gibau and her journey on this years Miss New York USA competition in January!Interested? Grab a Cup and Join the Talk!!!!!Follow @celebtalkgirltalkpod @natasha_fig @jayrosexoxo on Instagramand our guest Andreia Gibau!@celebtgirltalk on Twitter and don't forget to Rate, Review, and Subscribe!Music by WordSmithCover Art by Ria

Join celebrity paranormal investigator, Bridget Marquardt with her special guest Shanna Moakler (“Meet The Barkers,” “The Wedding Singer”) whose haunted history has been featured on “Celebrity Ghost Stories.” Plus an update of the Playboy Mansion story and expert Lisa Morton’s weekly “Ghost Report.” Welcome to GHOST MAGNET! Bridget, star of E!’s “The Girls Next Door” and The Travel Channel’s “Bridget’s Sexiest Beaches” is embarking on a search for signs of the afterlife at some of the world’s most iconic haunted historical locations. A self-described “Ghost Magnet” she interviews others who’ve also been the catalyst for ghostly sightings, spectral contacts and poltergeist activity. When, where, and how did they realize they had this spiritual magnetism? What’s it like living with the specters of the dead? Bridget investigates all this and more in her weekly podcast! Bridget Marquardt Bridget Marquardt is best-known to television audiences and pop-culture connoisseurs as the sweet and brainy star of E! Networks’ wildly popular reality show “The Girls Next Door.” After moving out of the Playboy mansion in January 2009, Marquardt began hosting “Bridget’s Sexiest Beaches,” a sixteen-episode series on The Travel Channel in which she traveled the globe searching for the world’s best surf, sand, and sun in countries including Croatia, Jamaica, Thailand, Spain, Australia, and the United States. @BridgetMarquardt on instagram @Bridget on Twitter @BridgetMarquardt on Facebook   About Shanna Moakler Actress, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist Shanna Moakler has made a name for herself over the years for her work in film, television, print, and more.  Her stunning beauty combined with street smarts, determination, and raw talent have kept her a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment business.  This spring, Shanna can be seen as the newest cast member on VH1’s series “Hollywood Exes.”   Born in Providence, Rhode Island Shanna always had dreams of being in the entertainment industry.  While growing up, television and film opportunities were rare in the Rhode Island area, so she got her foot in the door through modeling, and entering pageants.  By fifteen years old she was making regular trips to Boston for modeling jobs, and at seventeen she represented Rhode Island in the Miss Teen USA pageant.  She then went on to win the Miss Teen All American title.  As soon as she graduated from high school, Shanna moved to Miami to pursue the entertainment industry full time.  There, she quickly made a name for herself, landing national and international campaigns with big name brands such as TJ Maxx and Stoli Vodka, Calvin Klein and appeared in numerous fashion magazines, from Cosmopolitan, seventeen, Maxim and many more, at the age of 19 she went on to win the Miss New York USA title. @shannamoakler on Instagram, Twitter and FaceBook Lisa Morton is a screenwriter, author, anthologist, and the editor of the acclaimed Ghosts: A Haunted History. She is a six-time winner of the Bram Stoker Award, a recipient of the Black Quill Award, and winner of the 2012 Grand Prize from the Halloween Book Festival. A lifelong Californian, she lives in North Hills, California, and can be found online at www.lisamorton.com. Her new book “Ghost Stories: Classic Tales of Horror and Suspense” with acclaimed horror anthologists Leslie S. Klinger will be released in April 2, 2019 by Pegasus Books.    

At the age of 19 she won the Miss New York USA title and soon after took home the prestigious title of Miss USA 1995, the youngest to do so in a decade. She then moved to LA, to start a career in television in film. She quickly landed a series regular role on “Pacific Blue” for the USA Network, and also appeared in films, including THE WEDDING SINGER, and BIG MAMA’S HOUSE 2.  In 2005, she starred in MTV’s hit series “Meet the Barkers.” The show allowed viewers into her life with then husband Travis Barker, documenting the couple’s daily life, including planning their wedding.  Starring on the series also opened doors with other non-scripted programs, including “Dancing with the Stars” for ABC [2006].   Aside from scripted and non-scripted projects, She has experience in the hosting world, working with E! Entertainment and VH1, and appearing on “Bridalplasty,” “Crowned: The Mother of All Pageants,” and doing red carpet corresponding for The Academy Awards.  Pageants however have remained a BIG part of her life as she is currently the executive producer for Miss Nevada and Utah USA pageants. I’ve been chasing her down for a few months, and finally connected with here, so excited to have Shanna Moakler on the podcast!

Joanne Nosuchinsky (No-such-in-ski for those of you who want to know) started her acting career as Miss New York USA, and from there has been seen on Fox News Channel, national commercials and TV appearances, and currently co-hosts Mornin'!!! with Bill Schulz and Joanne Nosuchinsky on Compound Media.   We sat down with America’s sweetheart to find out about the beauty pageant business.  From the best wine to drink on a diet, to the shoe brand that’ll boost your booty (all the pagent girls swear by them), to the dating opportuinites that open up with a crown (let's just say she had a date with a Jonas brother) – Joanne shares her tips and tricks for a more beautiful life, confidence is key. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #454545} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #454545; min-height: 14.0px}

Hannah Lopa is the 2010 Spencerport graduate who was crowned Miss New York USA on Sunday night. She was the second runner-up last year and third runner-up in 2015.She called Kimberly and Beck today and this is what she had to say!

First we will podcast our weekly Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy radio show in its entirety then we’ll release just the guest interviews throughout the week. So please click POD to listen to this recent interview from the Dr. Fitness and the Fat Guy Radio Show. We learn all about how to to get in beach shape with Lauren Jones the star of the BAYWATCH Beach Body Workout dvd. Lauren has appeared on the WWE’s Smackdown; she’s been a soap star on The Guiding Light; a Miss New York USA semifinalist; the star of Fox’s Anchorwoman series; and now she’s wearing Baywatch’s very recognizable red swimsuit to star in the new BAYWATCH Beach Body Workout DVD from Rodale. This 57-minute strength and fat-burning program will get anyone in shape to hit the beach in a smaller, more daring swimsuit within weeks. Designed and directed by fitness expert Terry Simpson (star of Abs Diet Workout 2: and Get Fit, Stay Fit), the workout is easy to follow and progressively challenging. You can buy the exercise dvd at Walmart or wherever fitness videos are sold as well as www.amazon.com. Baywatch is a global phenomenon that has attracted more than two billion viewers worldwide and was the most-watched TV show of the ’90s. The beach body theme runs throughout the Baywatch DVD. Shot on the beach in Malibu, the workout segments have lifeguard themes like “Rescue Shape? to work the upper body and “Surfing? to work balance. Most of the moves are familiar, like lunges and squats, making it easy to master—yet there are challenging moves like in-and-out push-ups. Lauren guides viewers through cardio segments and muscle-toning exercises, letting viewers know what they can expect. Muscles are worked from head to toe, mostly with the help of hand weights. Bonus segments include “Baywatch Sun Protection Tips? and talent slide shows of Lauren and her two partners. For more information about Lauren and what she’s up to including her clothing line, her art and more check out her website www.laurenjones.net For more Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy check out our new Wellness Minutes blog where we give you in depth information on health, fitness and weight loss topics in 3 minutes or less every single day. Now available on iTunes right here Please be our friends! Look us up on all your favorite Social Networking sites like: Facebook, MySpace, Friendster, Bebo, Self Growth, Imeem, Squidoo, Xanga and more. And please don’t keep us a secret, if you enjoy Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy please forward this on to a friend and put links to our website and show on blogs and message boards you enjoy. Thanks!

This week on 51%, we speak with Miss New York USA about how beauty pageants can lift up young women. And we'll hear from Miss Wisconsin Earth about how she's representing plus-size women on the stage in a time of changing attitudes about pageants. I'm Jackie Orchard and this is 51%. Thanks for joining us for this week's 51%. Thanks to our story editor Ian Pickus. Thanks to Tina Renick for production assistance. Our executive producer is Dr. Alan Chartock. Our theme music is “Lolita” by Albany-based artist Girl Blue. 51% is a national production of Northeast Public Radio. If you'd like to hear this episode again or share it with your friends, sign up for our podcast or visit wamc.org. And don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @51PercentRadio I'm your host Jackie Orchard. Until next week remember: the future is fearless.” Photo Credit: Franz Orban/ Andreia Gibau.