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In this special episode of No Film School, GG Hawkins and Jason Hellerman delve into the often-overlooked role of producers and the essential work they perform behind the scenes. They are joined by Emmy-nominated producer Carolina Groppa, who shares insights from her remarkable career. The episode also highlights key films from the newly announced Sundance 2025 slate, offering reflections on the festival's evolving influence. Meet Carolina Groppa: Carolina is an Emmy-nominated producer who was previously the Executive in Charge of Production at Issa Rae's HOORAE Media and ColorCreative. Born in São Paulo, Brazil, Carolina moved to the US as a child, and her immigrant upbringing inspired her to work hard to build the career of her dreams. Carolina produced the 2017 Emmy-nominated feature documentary AUTISM IN LOVE, which explores how adults with autism find and navigate romantic relationships. Passionate about supporting female filmmakers, she was a co-producer on Netflix's MISS VIRGINIA, starring Uzo Aduba, and IFC's THE FEMALE BRAIN, Whitney Cummings' directorial debut. She was a physical producer on Amazon's SYLVIE'S LOVE, starring Tessa Thompson and Nnamdi Asomugha, and the UPM/EP on Adamma Ebo's 2022 Sundance hit HONK FOR JESUS. SAVE YOUR SOUL, starring Regina Hall and Sterling K. Brown. She also produced the documentaries HYSTERICAL (2020) for FX and THE HONORABLE: SHYNE (2024) for Hulu. Additionally, she is the creator, host, and producer of ANGLE ON PRODUCERS, a podcast spotlighting producers across entertainment. A love letter to the creative community, the show boasts over 95 episodes and has featured notable guests such as Eva Longoria, Stephanie Allain, Lynette Howell Taylor, and Cynthia Erivo. In this episode, No Film School's GG Hawkins, Jason Hellerman, and Carolina Groppa discuss: Carolina Groppa's career journey, from her early days as an actor to becoming a producer and podcast host The invisible yet critical role of producers and why their contributions are often misunderstood Practical advice for emerging producers, including navigating challenges and building strong collaborations Reflections on the 2025 Sundance slate, including standout films like Sorry Baby and Dead Lover How trust and leadership shape successful filmmaking partnerships Memorable Quotes: “Producing is about choices. It's never just about saying no; it's about saying, ‘Here's what we can do with what we have.'” “The only thing people remember is how you made them feel on set. If you can lead with kindness and clarity, that's what sticks.” “Sundance is where you see the future of storytelling take shape, and this year's slate is no exception.” Resources: Carolina Groppa's Podcast: Angle on Producers Carolina's IMDb: Carolina Groppa Carolina on Instagram: @carolinagroppa Learn more about the Sundance Film Festival: Sundance 2025 Highlighted Sundance Films: Sorry Baby: A heartfelt indie produced by Pastel, Barry Jenkins' company Dead Lover: Directed and written by Grace Glowicki, featuring Ben Petrie, and described as “genre-bending and unforgettable” Lose: A poignant drama set in Hong Kong about a man searching for his daughter Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web: No Film School Facebook: No Film School on Facebook Twitter: No Film School on Twitter YouTube: No Film School on YouTube Instagram: No Film School on Instagram Send us an email with questions or feedback: podcast@nofilmschool.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome our special guest, director, writer, and editor, R.J. Daniel Hanna. As an Irish/Canadian/Arkansan, Daniel never quite knew where he belonged—until he found his way to Hollywood. He's a proud Academy Nicholl Fellow for Screenwriting.Danie's acclaimed indie feature, HARD MILES (starring Matthew Modine and Sean Astin), has been screened in over 600 theaters across the U.S. and U.K. and garnered multiple awards at prestigious film festivals. Before that, his other film, MISS VIRGINIA (starring Uzo Aduba and Vanessa Williams), landed distribution deals with BET and Netflix. Daniel's new horror film, SUCCUBUS (featuring Ron Perlman and Rosanna Arquette), has just been released, so now is the time to check whether this horror feature breaks all the rules!Let's discuss making a horror with Daniel! Watch the weekly LIVE stream on ⁠⁠BraveMaker ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠. Follow BraveMaker on social media: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bravemaker/support

No. 5 Indiana Hoosiers (+12.5) at No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes, Noon ET, FOX I'm doing a 180 on Indiana. I've doubted them before, but their perfect season has me more nervous about how they'll perform as favorites rather than underdogs. Still, they have enough fight to stay within a dozen points. Pick: Indiana +12.5 No. 9 Ole Miss Rebels (-10.5) at Florida Gators, Noon ET, ABC The Gators capitalized on LSU mistakes last week, but DJ Lagway's health and decision-making remain questionable. Ole Miss, with their consistent execution, should handle Florida comfortably. Pick: Ole Miss -10.5 No. 13 SMU Mustangs (-9.5) at Virginia Cavaliers, Noon ET, ESPN2 Virginia's push for bowl eligibility adds intrigue, but SMU has consistently won by multiple scores this season. They're a playoff dark horse and should continue their dominance here. Pick: SMU -9.5 No. 4 Penn State Nittany Lions (-12.5) at Minnesota Golden Gophers, 3:30 p.m. ET, CBS Penn State is solid but not spectacular, and this matchup feels low-scoring. Minnesota's defense should help them cover this sizable spread. Pick: Minnesota +12.5 No. 14 BYU Cougars (+3.5) at No. 21 Arizona State Sun Devils, 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN BYU's luck ran out last week, while Arizona State controls its Big 12 fate. With home-field advantage and a rising trajectory, the Sun Devils should prevail. Pick: Arizona State -3.5 No. 16 Colorado Buffaloes (-3.5) at Kansas Jayhawks, 3:30 p.m. ET, FOX Kansas delivered last week, and with a healthy Jalon Daniels, they can score with anyone. Expect another upset bid against Colorado. Pick: Kansas +3.5 No. 19 Army Black Knights (+14.5) vs. No. 6 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Yankee Stadium), 7:00 p.m. ET, NBC Notre Dame has been dominant, but Army's top-ranked scoring defense should make this a low-scoring, closer-than-expected contest. Pick: Army +14.5 No. 12 Boise State Broncos (-23.5) at Wyoming Cowboys, 7:00 p.m. ET, CBSSN Boise State is rolling, led by Jeanty's dominance. Wyoming isn't built to keep up with a top-tier team like this. Pick: Boise State -23.5 No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide (-14.5) at Oklahoma Sooners, 7:30 p.m. ET, ABC Oklahoma's postseason hopes depend on an upset. However, Alabama and Jalen Milroe present too much firepower for the Sooners to handle this week. Pick: Alabama -14.5 No. 15 Texas A&M Aggies (-2.5) at Auburn Tigers, 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN This line is puzzling, but Auburn at home in a potential lookahead spot for Texas A&M makes them worth the pick. Pick: Auburn +2.5 DK Saturday Main Slate DFS Picks Record Year to Date: 19 Wins 25 Ties 21 Losses Quarterback Riley Leonard, Notre Dame ($9,500) – Leonard is a dual-threat QB with a high floor and ceiling against Virginia's porous pass defense. He's a great anchor for lineups with rushing TD upside. Cade Klubnik, Clemson ($8,600) – Klubnik has rebounded nicely, with three TDs against Virginia Tech. Facing Pitt's struggling secondary, he's a safe pick with rushing upside. Running Back Isaac Brown, Louisville ($6,700) – Brown is mispriced for his role, averaging 24+ fantasy points. He thrives in Louisville's run-heavy scheme and is a must-play against Stanford's poor run defense. Kaytron Allen, Penn State ($4,900) – If Nick Singleton sits, Allen becomes a lock for volume against Purdue. If Singleton plays, Allen still offers value but with limited exposure. Wide Receiver Will Sheppard, Colorado ($3,600) – Sheppard benefits from Colorado's pass-heavy attack and has emerged as a value option with consistent targets and scoring potential. TJ Moore, Clemson ($3,200) – Moore's consistency and low price make him an ideal salary saver. He's shown increased involvement and could be due for a breakout game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No. 5 Indiana Hoosiers (+12.5) at No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes, Noon ET, FOX I'm doing a 180 on Indiana. I've doubted them before, but their perfect season has me more nervous about how they'll perform as favorites rather than underdogs. Still, they have enough fight to stay within a dozen points. Pick: Indiana +12.5 No. 9 Ole Miss Rebels (-10.5) at Florida Gators, Noon ET, ABC The Gators capitalized on LSU mistakes last week, but DJ Lagway's health and decision-making remain questionable. Ole Miss, with their consistent execution, should handle Florida comfortably. Pick: Ole Miss -10.5 No. 13 SMU Mustangs (-9.5) at Virginia Cavaliers, Noon ET, ESPN2 Virginia's push for bowl eligibility adds intrigue, but SMU has consistently won by multiple scores this season. They're a playoff dark horse and should continue their dominance here. Pick: SMU -9.5 No. 4 Penn State Nittany Lions (-12.5) at Minnesota Golden Gophers, 3:30 p.m. ET, CBS Penn State is solid but not spectacular, and this matchup feels low-scoring. Minnesota's defense should help them cover this sizable spread. Pick: Minnesota +12.5 No. 14 BYU Cougars (+3.5) at No. 21 Arizona State Sun Devils, 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN BYU's luck ran out last week, while Arizona State controls its Big 12 fate. With home-field advantage and a rising trajectory, the Sun Devils should prevail. Pick: Arizona State -3.5 No. 16 Colorado Buffaloes (-3.5) at Kansas Jayhawks, 3:30 p.m. ET, FOX Kansas delivered last week, and with a healthy Jalon Daniels, they can score with anyone. Expect another upset bid against Colorado. Pick: Kansas +3.5 No. 19 Army Black Knights (+14.5) vs. No. 6 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Yankee Stadium), 7:00 p.m. ET, NBC Notre Dame has been dominant, but Army's top-ranked scoring defense should make this a low-scoring, closer-than-expected contest. Pick: Army +14.5 No. 12 Boise State Broncos (-23.5) at Wyoming Cowboys, 7:00 p.m. ET, CBSSN Boise State is rolling, led by Jeanty's dominance. Wyoming isn't built to keep up with a top-tier team like this. Pick: Boise State -23.5 No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide (-14.5) at Oklahoma Sooners, 7:30 p.m. ET, ABC Oklahoma's postseason hopes depend on an upset. However, Alabama and Jalen Milroe present too much firepower for the Sooners to handle this week. Pick: Alabama -14.5 No. 15 Texas A&M Aggies (-2.5) at Auburn Tigers, 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN This line is puzzling, but Auburn at home in a potential lookahead spot for Texas A&M makes them worth the pick. Pick: Auburn +2.5 DK Saturday Main Slate DFS Picks Record Year to Date: 19 Wins 25 Ties 21 Losses Quarterback Riley Leonard, Notre Dame ($9,500) – Leonard is a dual-threat QB with a high floor and ceiling against Virginia's porous pass defense. He's a great anchor for lineups with rushing TD upside. Cade Klubnik, Clemson ($8,600) – Klubnik has rebounded nicely, with three TDs against Virginia Tech. Facing Pitt's struggling secondary, he's a safe pick with rushing upside. Running Back Isaac Brown, Louisville ($6,700) – Brown is mispriced for his role, averaging 24+ fantasy points. He thrives in Louisville's run-heavy scheme and is a must-play against Stanford's poor run defense. Kaytron Allen, Penn State ($4,900) – If Nick Singleton sits, Allen becomes a lock for volume against Purdue. If Singleton plays, Allen still offers value but with limited exposure. Wide Receiver Will Sheppard, Colorado ($3,600) – Sheppard benefits from Colorado's pass-heavy attack and has emerged as a value option with consistent targets and scoring potential. TJ Moore, Clemson ($3,200) – Moore's consistency and low price make him an ideal salary saver. He's shown increased involvement and could be due for a breakout game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for an exciting episode of Two Mics Up, hosted by Damon Cunningham, featuring the talented actor Brian Elliott, known for his standout role in Miss Virginia. In this engaging conversation, Brian shares insights from his diverse career, including his journey from aspiring actor to a recognized name in the industry. Brian dives deep into his experiences on set, the challenges he faced, and the lessons learned along the way. He discusses the importance of storytelling in film and how his roles have shaped his perspective on life and art. Listeners can expect to hear about Brian's upcoming projects, his passion for acting, and his thoughts on the evolving landscape of the entertainment industry. With a blend of humor, sincerity, and inspiration, this episode promises to resonate with fans of cinema and aspiring actors alike. Tune in to discover what drives Brian Elliott and why he believes that every role is an opportunity to connect with audiences on a deeper level. Don't miss this chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a dedicated artist! - Featuring: Brian Elliott Social Media: FB: @wannalead --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twomicsup/support

Jade Greene, an author and adult performer, discusses her diverse background, including her time as a stripper, Miss Virginia, and a Washington Capitals cheerleader. She transitioned into the adult industry in her 30s, emphasizing the importance of safety and testing. Jade shares her experiences with stripping to finance her move from Alaska to Florida and her current work in Miami, which she considers the capital of OnlyFans. She also talks about her books, which focus on female protagonists, and her passion for charity work, particularly during hurricane relief efforts in Florida. Jade plans to continue her work in both the adult industry and charity sectors.

Brian Elliott is an actor from Virginia, and he has been making strides in mainstream Hollywood productions. He spoke with Check Your Brain's Tony Mazur about catching the acting bug early on, his move to Los Angeles and getting his SAG-AFTRA card, and staying active in the business while working across the country.   Brian's biggest role to date is 2019's Miss Virginia, starring Uzo Aduba, Vanessa Williams, and Matthew Modine.   Be sure to subscribe to Tony's Patreon. $3 gets you just audio, $5 gets video AND audio, and $10 has all of the above, as well as bonus podcasts per week. Visit Patreon.com/TonyMazur. Tony is also on Rumble! Go find his video podcasts over there for free.   Cover art for the Check Your Brain podcast is by Eric C. Fischer. If you need terrific graphic design work done, contact Eric at illstr8r@gmail.com

In our final hour, John talks about this weekend's Miss Virginia Pageant, movies, and the aftermath of last night's debate.

Atop the 9 o'clock hour, we hear from former Miss Virginia, Nancy Lucy -- who is organizing this year's Miss Virginia Pageant, which takes place this weekend in Roanoke.

Dot Kelly is currently performing in the National Touring Company of the musical "Funny Girl." The show will be at the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles through Sunday, April 28th, and then moves to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa from May 28th to June 9th, before traveling across the country through the end of April 2025. Dot is a former Miss Virginia with the Miss America organization. She's traveled thousands of miles promoting cultural diversity awareness education with the Virginia Alcoholic and Beverage Coalition's Youth Education Initiative, highlighting alcohol abuse prevention and youth leadership.  She's a creative and versatile professional who combines her expertise in event planning and performing arts to deliver unforgettable experiences for diverse audiences and clients. She holds a master's degree in performing arts leadership and management and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Shenandoah University. As an Event Specialist at ESP Creative, she's played a pivotal role in curating and executing memorable events, including NBC's SNL Wrap Party, Baldor Food Group's Holiday Event, and several private events both nationally and internationally. She is skilled in creating event concepts, discussing event details with clients, securing venue, catering and other services, and preparing budgets. Learn more about Dot Kelly. Get tickets to "Funny Girl." Find out more about The Passionistas Project. Read the Show Notes.

Joining John at the bottom of the 7 o'clock hour for our last show of the year is Miss Virginia 2023, Katie Rose -- who talks about her preparation for the forthcoming Miss America pageant, her talent, and a cause near and dear to her heart: ending domestic abuse/violence.

Dr. Desi Williams, PT, DPT is the Administrator and co-owner of A Plus Care, a mobile physical therapy and occupational therapy business servicing the Los Angeles Area.  Desi is also a television host, actress, and. reality television personality with a Doctorate degree in physical therapy and a past life as a college professor. Desi is the winner of CBS's THE CHALLENGE: USA Season 2. She was also a finalist on THE CHALLENGE: USA Season 1 and a castaway on Season 35 of Survivor on CBS.  Desi passionately believes that good things come to those who seize the day—and every opportunity. And her experiences have proven that opportunity combined with preparation create luck.  Not blind luck, but instead purposeful luck created by growing, learning and connecting with people.  From that philosophy alone, Desi has been met with great success.  In alignment with her passion for health and fitness, Desi was the spokesperson for Newport News' Annual One City Marathon, the race director for Hampton University's Annual 5k by the Bay, and in late 2014 co-authored and published a book entitled, Love Affair with my Hair:  Why Black Women Cheat on Health. Additionally, Desi served as keynote speaker for several organizations throughout Virginia including Riverside Health System's Leadership Conference, Virginia State Conference of the NAACP, and state convention for the Virginia Association of Health for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. You might say that Desi has not planned for the life she lives, but instead has always worked tirelessly to ensure she is prepared to take on whatever comes her way. Knowing that opportunities and risk-taking often go together, Desi moved to Los Angeles in late 2017 to expand her career as an on-camera talent.  Prior to her move to Los Angeles, she worked full-time as a faculty member at Hampton University in eastern Virginia and a Physical Therapist for Riverside Health System.  Additionally, Desi served as Miss Virginia USA 2016 and finished as a Top Ten Finalist in the 2016 Miss USA Competition. Prior to winning Miss Virginia USA in 2015, she held several other titles, including Miss Virginia 2013 (competing in the 2014 Miss America Pageant), National Sweetheart 2012, and Miss Hampton University 2011.  DESI WILLIAMS https://www.desiwilliamspt.com A+ CARE https://www.apluscarela.com INSTAGRAM  https://www.instagram.com/desijwilliams #careerpodcast #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #hbcu #hamptonuniversity #hu #blackpodcast #thechallengecbs #survivor #health #entrepreneur  CONTACT US: WISE & WINE PODCAST wiseandwine@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wiseandwine/message

Host Ben Sudderth, Jr. & Irene Sudderth putting the spotlight on Miss Virginia Walden Ford who is a renowned and fearless education advocate and author.

Desi Williams is a physical therapist, fitness and travel enthusiast, author, former Miss Virginia 2013 and former Miss Virginia USA 2016. On this episode of Positioned To Win, Desiree joins Jada to talk about how her time in pageants landed her unique reality television opportunities, how Black womens' relationship with fitness has evolved and she shares a few adventurous things left on her bucket list.

Andolyn Media is a clinical psychology doctoral candidate, Naval officer and former Miss District of Columbia 2021 and Miss Virginia's Outstanding Teen 2012. On this episode of Positioned To Win, Andolyn joins Jada to talk about the transition from Teen to Miss, how she took advantage of scholarships, mental health and the many ways in which her life outside of pageantry has been impacted by her time competing.

Winner of the Miss Virginia title, and going on to compete in the Miss America Pageant, Meghan Shanley discovered an insatiable appetite for meeting fans and making new friends during a life on the road that saw her traveling over 3,000 miles a month in the wake of her win. With a deep love of music, Meghan discovered that she loved touring as well and began to focus on the pursuit of a career in music. It was not long before Meghan's talent saw her opening shows for national acts and performing on prestigious stages including the Ryman Auditorium and the Wildhorse Saloon. She has been featured on Fine Living Network's The Genuine Article and performed at the wedding reception of Paula Deen which aired on the Food Network. The original song she performed, “Here,” has become a hit with brides nationwide. Meghan's platform as Miss Virginia was focused on building self-esteem in kids and several years ago, she launched a speaking program for youth groups and schools. Now, she has published her first book with the same mission. Her latest endeavor marries her passion for kids with her love for music … the first in a children's book series with a core message: we are each quite special, we all have unique talents, and when we accept ourselves and others, we can make some beautiful music together! Meghan has published the first in a planned book series withVINCENT PLAYS HIS PART.[vincentplayshispart.com] © 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions LLC Showrunner and Executive Producer Emeritus: Tom Sabella Producer and Host (the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender Management Representation: Chuck Thompson for Thompson Entertainment Group, LLC Co-Producer - Audio/Video Editor (the man behind the curtain): Mark Sabella Director of Video and Continuity (the brains of the entire operation): Deborah Halle Marketing and Social Media (all knowing): Sarah Fleshner for 362 Entertainment All Around Problem Solver (and Mental Health Therapist for us): Connie Ribas Recorded inside what could be an old beat up Airstream Trailer located somewhere on what's left of Music Row in Nashville TN (Man we sure do miss Noshville, and the Longhorn Steakhouse) Mixed and Mastered at Music Dog Studios in Nashville, TN Editing and Post at Midnight Express Studio located in Olian, NY Production Sound Design: Keith Stark Voice Over and Promo: Lisa Fuson Special Thanks to the creator and founder of the podcast, Tom Sabella, along with Traci Snow for producing and hosting over 100 episodes of the original "Business Side of Music" podcast and trusting us to carry on their legacy. Website: If you would like to be a guest on the show, please submit a request to: musicpodcast@mail.com If you're interested in becoming a sponsor for the show, let us know and we'll send you a media / sponsorship kit to you. Contact us at musicpodcast@mail.com The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on this show provided by the guest(s), are those of the guest(s) own, and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the host or producers of this podcast. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The Business Side of Music's name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner (Lotta Dogs Productions LLC), and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Copyright © 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions, LLC, All rights reserved.

On this episode, Camille Schrier returns to talk about her life as a pharmacy student and her continuing advocacy efforts regarding Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Camille graduated with honors from Virginia Tech in 2018 with dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Biochemistry and Systems Biology. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Virginia Commonwealth University. In 2019 Camille earned the title Miss Virginia after performing a science experiment (the catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide) as her onstage talent. In December 2019, Camille was named Miss America 2020, again after showcasing her science skills. Camille also provides STEM outreach via Her Royal Scientist. Links: https://www.camilleschrier.com

Hey guys! Peter Shankman the host of Faster Than Normal here. I wanna invite you to something! I am hosting a Mastermind with 12 amazing speakers who are gonna be talking about everything from ADHD to mental health, from entrepreneurship, to just living your life better. It's gonna be on November 10th, It's gonna be virtual from anywhere in the world. Incredible, incredible speakers. The leading fitness trainer in Canada for all things. Me! A whole bunch of speakers- Scott Carney, who wrote the book which is to all about how he goes and takes ice showers every day. It's gonna be 12 amazing speakers, the CBS Early Shows' Jennifer Hartstein, really, really great people. And I'd like you to join us. Check out the link below in the show notes at ShankMinds 2022 and we will see you there. And a matter of fact, look for the discount code in the show notes as well, that'll take a hundred bucks off the cost. We'll see you soon! https://shankman.lpages.co/shankminds-virtual-2022/ DISCOUNT CODE: SMFriends22 Currently pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Camille completed dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Biochemistry and Systems Biology with honors at Virginia Tech in 2018. Breaking from tradition, Camille blew up the onstage talent competition with a highly engaging and entertaining version of the “catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide,” winning Miss Virginia in June of 2019 and then Miss America in December 2019 live on NBC. While competing for the job, Camille Schrier wanted it known that “Miss America can be a scientist and a scientist can be Miss America.” Through her time as Miss America and beyond, Camille has focused on advocating for her social initiative “Mind Your Meds: Drug Safety and Abuse Prevention from Pediatrics to Geriatrics” with a major focus on the opioid epidemic, as well as for exciting youth in the areas of STEM. In 2021 Camille launched her own science educational brand, “Her Royal Scientist,” which furthers her goal to inspire and educate youth and normalize females in science roles. She also works to raise awareness around Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, a genetic condition that impacts her life each day. Today's episode is important to literally anyone who has ever been given a prescription. Enjoy! In this episode Peter and Camille discuss:   01:26 - Thank you so much for listening and for subscribing! 02:14 - Intro and welcome Camille Schrier! 03:30 - Ref: Margaret Hamilton's Apollo code 03:54 - Women in STEM [Science Technology Engineering Math/Medicine] 04:56 - On Imposter Syndrome and growing up in public education without many neurodiverse role models 05:47 - On a non “A+B+C= ‘this or that'” approach to goal-setting and systemic education 06:40 - There is no one ‘right way' for everyone to do something. We are unique. 07:00 - How did you wind-up winning Miss America, was it a goal? A note on risk taking 09:17 - How did your initiative “Mind Your Meds” come about and get started? 11:00 - Eyes open about medication use in the collegiate community Ref:  Safe-RX 13:53 - So much about prescription drugs has become perception, not actual awareness of what they may, and may not do!  15:40 - Adderall and co-morbidities 16:00 - Talk to your peers and kids, not everyone reacts the same! 18:00 - In the neurodiverse community we are even more at risk of addiction, if not misuse. 19:04 - How can people find more about you? Web: www.CamilleSchrier.com Socials:  @CamilleSchrier everywhere.  Twitter  INSTA  FB  YouTube  LinkedIN 19:20 - Guys, as always thanks so much for subscribing! Do you have a cool friend with a great story? We'd love to hear. I'm www.petershankman.com and you can reach out anytime via email at peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. You can also find us at @FasterNormal on all of the socials. It really helps when you drop us a review on iTunes and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! As you know, the more reviews we get, the more people we can reach. Help us to show the world that ADHD is a gift, not a curse!  19:40 - Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits — TRANSCRIPT via Descript and then corrected.. somewhat:  Hey guys. Peter Shankman the host of Faster Than Normal here. I wanna invite you to something! I am hosting a Mastermind with 12 amazing speakers who are gonna be talking about everything from ADHD to mental health, from entrepreneurship, to just living your life better. It's gonna be on November 10th, It's gonna be virtual from anywhere in the world. Incredible, incredible speakers. The leading fitness trainer in Canada for all things. Me! A whole bunch of speakers- Scott Carney, who wrote the book which is to all about how he goes and takes ice showers every day. It's gonna be 12 amazing speakers, the CBS Early Shows' Jennifer Hartstein, really, really great people. And I'd like you to join us. Check out the link below in the show notes at ShankMinds 2022 and we will see you there. And a matter of fact, look for the discount code in the show notes as well, that'll take a hundred bucks off the cost. We'll see you soon! https://shankman.lpages.co/shankminds-virtual-2022/ — [00:01:26] Peter: Hey guys. Peter Shankman here. Welcome to another episode of Faster Than Normal, it is a thrill to have you as always. It is another Monday when I do all my FTN interviews for the month. We are talking to Camille Schrier today, and I will tell you a little bit about her in a second. Uh, as you heard from the ad, there is a conference coming up on November 11th. I would love to see you there. Um, there should be a discount code in the uh, show notes, use it. You'll get a hundred bucks off and hear from 12 amazing speakers and me, so if you haven't had enough, there's even me. So that'll be fun. November 11th, virtually wherever you are in the world. All right, cool.  It is Monday. It is gray and yucky outside, but that's cool cause we're talking to a ray of, of sunshine and light today. Camille Schrier is currently pursuing a doctor of pharmacy degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. She completed a dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Biochemistry and Systems biology with Honors of Virginia Tech in 2018. Oh, and she was Miss America in December, 2019. Uh, so yeah, there's that. She won Miss Virginia and June, 2019. Miss America, in December of 2019. You've probably seen her on YouTube where her, on stage talent competition was an entertaining version of the catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. Very, very cool stuff. I actually had seen that on YouTube before she came to my attention. Uh, it is wonderful to have you here, Camille. Thanks for so much for taking the time today.  [00:02:52] Camille: Oh my gosh. Thank you so much for having me and making me sound way cooler than I really am in real life.  [00:02:58] Peter: So, you know, you sort of broke the mold in that regard. You, you, you came up and, and you said, Okay, I'm gonna show the world that girls can be scientists, right? That, that women can do these things and it doesn't, You can mix and match. It doesn't have to be one or the other. I always look back at. Amazing photo from NASA where I was, when I was serving on the NASA Civilian Advisory Council. They sent me this, they showed me this photo. They have framed, it's the woman who wrote the majority of the code for, uh, the Apollo 11 landing. And, um, she's standing on a, uh, next to a stack of code that's literally like taller than her, right? And, and it was just, You know, you never Yeah. A woman did that. And, and I love as a, as a father of a nine year old daughter, I love that, you know, I'm talking to you and I'm gonna have my daughter, Jessa listen to this podcast because you're showing girls, um, my daughter's age and beyond that there is so much they can do. There's nothing they can't do, and, and you're doing it a lot better than me, as her dad ever could. .  [00:03:54] Camille: Well, thank you. And I think even more than that, I mean, we know that women can be scientists. There's probably more women than ever Yeah. In STEM careers. But I think one of the things that I have realized as I've progressed through my own career is that it's not always normal to see a very feminine woman, exactly. In the sciences, and maybe women feel like they have to conform to kind of be like their male counterparts or maybe are afraid to express their femininity in a lot of those fields. And so bringing the science into something that is traditionally a feminine role like Miss America was a really interesting way to break that mold open even more, and show people that you can do whatever you want. And I think that's something that even defies gender is just embracing who you are and doing it on purpose and being fearless in every single thing that you do. And so hopefully it inspired, um, young girls, young men and beyond.  [00:04:54] Peter: Well, it's interesting you bring that up because one of the things about ADHD is imposter syndrome and, and this concept that, You know, you are consistently broken and no matter what you've done, it's all been luck and you don't really have the skill to do anything. And I grew up with that, um, uh, through no fault of anyone but my own. I mean, you know, my parents were, were constantly supportive. But, you know, I grew up in an environment, in a school system, uh, public school system, which was, you know, you're different. And so you're being, you're being, uh, uh, uh, you're disobeying and, and you're, you're breaking the rules and you gotta be like everyone else. And it took me probably till. You know, late thirties, uh, to, to sort of get over that. And I think that, that, um, the more role models we have who can show that there is no one way to do anything right, I think is, is better for the world as a whole. And I see that, I see that, uh, you know, with, with what you've done. I see that more and more today, which gives me a little bit of hope.  [00:05:47] Camille: I think we do need that because we're, we're taught to follow directions. Yeah. Right. And that's what we're seeing at, That's how we are shown success is, is you do these certain things and you get success. If you go through a certain amount of education, if you do these leadership activities and get extracurriculars and get a certain gpa, then you get X, Y, or z. And I think that often as young people working on this formula, that's not necessarily allowing us to embrace what makes us unique. Sometimes we can do that in that situation, but it's often really hard. And I've struggled because I want to do things the right way, but there is no right way to do things. I've always been really focused on doing things, um, at the most, at the highest level of achievement and success and getting to a certain level. Um, but I've forgotten a lot about what I want in that, and I think imposter syndrome is so real in what I have experienced. My becoming Miss America wasn't a longtime goal. I literally signed up for a competition that was two weeks away that went to Miss Virginia. And I was like, This will be fun. Let's do it. . And I won. And then eight weeks later I won Miss Virginia and six months later I won Miss America. And I was like, how did I end up here? Right? And did I deserve this? How? How did I. How did I successfully make my way through this in doing something that was totally different than anyone else had done before, but actually winning Miss America by doing something vastly different than anyone else had done was the best reward in taking a risk and doing something different than I had ever had in my life. Yeah, because I was always afraid to take a risk because what if it goes wrong? Right. But ultimately, if it went wrong, I would just come home as not Miss America. Exactly. So, The odds were pretty good to have a good experience, and it rewarded my creativity and my ability to try something new that then set me on a path to wanna do that more in my professional life. [00:07:48] Peter: Well, that's one of the things that I try to explain to, uh, people, you know, especially the kids. And, and you know, when they, when they read my book and then, and they, they reach out is, you know, the concept that, that, that being the, the, the worst, the biggest risk it said is not taking one. Right. And, and the concept. you can do something and fail or you cannot do it, and you'll be in the same place if you failed. Yeah. So the only option you have that breaks you out of that is to try it, you know? And I, I love, I love that. Cause I think that that, you know, again, I didn't have that mentality. It was funny. I didn't have the mentality as a kid yet. I was always different. So it was like I was, I was fighting, I was swimming upstream, I was fighting against that. And once I embraced it, You know, the whole world opened up and so I sort of think you're doing that as well. Um, so Miss America can be a scientist and a scientist can be Miss America. I love that. Tell me about, um, mind your meds. So, you know, when I was growing up and we talked about the offline, when I was growing up, the, uh, the concept of medication for ADHD or anything like that, really. Kids didn't really take meds. Um, they took medication if they were sick, I get, get penicillin, right? Whatever, you know, or Sudafed and I, but it wasn't, I, I grew up, I guess in an earlier time in the eighties we didn't have that. We had cigarettes and um, you know, I once I, and they were healthy back then, so it's fine. But, um, you know, I look at, I look at. Today I have, I have, I have friends who have kids in college and, and they're like, Yeah, the, the kids, the kids pass around, uh, Adderall, like it's candy. And, you know, that's not necessarily a good thing. Um, so talk about Mind Your Meds. Where did it come from, the concept? Uh, how, how'd you get to where it is?  [00:09:16] Camille: Sure there's such a huge problem related to pharmaceuticals and medications in the country. And as a doctor of pharmacy student, I wanted to choose a cause that I would represent as Miss Virginia and Miss America that was something I was passionate about, but also something that I felt like would affect every person that I came across, that would be relevant to every individual in some way. And I feel. All of us have either taken a medication or have known someone who's taken a medication in their lives. We all have kind of lived that or taken even just a over the counter medication at some point. And when I went through my pharmacy education, I started to realize how easy it is to make mistakes, to take things improperly, the dangers of medications that are even over the counter. Let alone things that are prescription or controlled substances, the risks that can come along with those things, and how we can really do things that are very easy to prevent, um, harm and misuse and things that damage our communities essentially. So I wanted to focus on medication safety as one big piece of what I do. But then on the other side, there's also an issue with substance use disorders in this country. With stimulants, with opioids and many other substances, um, both prescription and illicit. And I saw more and more of that as time went on. Now I spend a lot of time talking about the opioid epidemic, which is one that has just drastically increased over the past 20 years for a lot of different reasons, but is really running rampant, uh, in our communities and is, is killing people at a level that I've, I never would've anticipated, but is really sad. So, Looking back at kind of all of the things that I have gotten to do. You mentioned stimulants and when I was growing up, I can't really even remember a lot of my peers taking stimulants for, for diagnoses like adhd. Now I went to school, like elementary school, middle school, in the early two thousands. So a little bit after, but still not that long ago I do feel like as time has gone on, it's become more popular. Right? Um, and. I will say when I got into college was the first time where I really saw medications being misused in my, with my own eyes. And it was always stimulant medications. And I think as someone who's looking at ways, uh, That people can be proactive with medication safety. I feel like if you have a prescription medication, especially controlled substance like a stimulant, you have to be a responsible steward of that sub of that substance. It is your responsibility to take control of that and prevent others from potentially being harmed by that. And so I've actually teamed up with a company called Safe- RX who produces locking pill viles. Mm. And that's just like an easy tool that I can recommend to families to kind of secure these medications, either at home or or students taking them to college. I talk a lot about children accidentally taking medications because they don't know what they are. They think that they're candy, making sure that you are locking up medications, keeping them up and away from children, being a safe steward of medications. These are all things that can not only keep people safe, but prevent misuse, prevent substance use disorders from coming up in our communities. It's all a cycle, and I think that it needs to be talked about more. It's not really an educational topic that I heard a lot about when I was in school and that I still don't really hear a lot about. And so I think, you know, as a pharmacy student, pharmacists have such a unique perspective and role in being a medication safety expert, and that's why I'm excited to be a pharmacist as well. [00:13:06] Peter: That's a wonderful answer. I remember in the eighties, uh, you'd come home from school at like 3:00 PM and you'd watch like cartoons or whatever, and there was always a really, really bad. Like cringy commercial called pills aren't candy. And I don't know if you, I don't know if you had that in the 2000's by the way. I, I, I died a little bit when you said, you know, I, Yeah, I went to school in the two early two thousands. I just, I'm sorry. Died a little bit . Um, I had, I had someone I was watching, uh, TikTocs with my daughter and, uh, There was one where a woman goes, uh, you know, the, the older generation on TikTok, you know, the ones like born in the late nineties. I'm like, You, we, you're,  [00:13:39] Camille: I've seen that it even made me cringe  [00:13:41] Peter: everyone's app, right? Yeah. I'm deleting off everyone's phone right now, . But um, but yeah, no, I remember the we are not candy thing and, and it's, and it's true. I mean, as a, you know, I had the conversation with my daughter years ago, you know, this is anything in a bottle that looks like this or whatever. You don't, you don't take anything you don't know. You don't take anything. I haven't. Yeah. And, and, um, the interesting, interesting thing about the lock. You know, I wonder if it's, if it's also a peer pressure thing in the respect that, oh, you know, dude, can I, can I score that off you, can I tell, you know, score real, And it's a, kids that I've talked to don't necessarily look at it as medication. They look at it as a, as finals help. You know, there's a difference in, in, in how you look at it.  [00:14:20] Camille: I think that you're absolutely right and that's how I saw it used in students that were trying to stay up all night Yes. And study, and that it was really a commodity instead of a prescription medication that genuinely helps people Yeah. That have disorders like ADHD and is extremely effective in that. Um, I do feel like what you're saying is very true and, and potentially even putting something in a container like a locking pill vile could mentally even make that seem like less of a commodity and something that should be protected. Um, and obviously I don't think there's studies along what that impact might be for students, but I think just looking anecdotally, that would be something that I'm sure that my peers probably would think differently about when I was in college. Uh, instead of just this, Oh, can I get one of these off of you? Which really surprised me, even though I'm a little bit straight edge to begin with. But seeing students talking about in group messages of like, Oh, does anyone have an Adderall? I have an exam tomorrow. Um, Really bothered me to my core because I just felt like it was so wrong. Um, and so risky from a medical perspective as well, because patients and students that have comorbidities who maybe they don't even know that they have yeah, an issue, maybe they have an undiagnosed cardiovascular problem that they don't know about, and taking a medication could, could really be detrimental for them. There's so many things that go into making sure that a medication is right for a patient. But if that, that's why these medications are prescription, because there's a prescriber that's evaluating all these different things. And I really wanna stress if there's parents listening, to have those candid conversations with your students about what the, what the ultimate risks of this medication could be for them and for other people around them and the importance of keeping that to yourself. And the also the importance of not taking anyone else's medications. Especially I have to, to emphasize in the time of fentanyl. Yeah. When we are not sure what is in any pill that we take, we aren't sure that a pill that someone gives us is actually from whatever they say that it's from. It could be a pill that was produced, uh, not in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility that could be cut with fentanyl and could lead to an overdose. There are so many risks taking any type of medication or any substance from anyone I believe. Playing Russian roulette right now. And so that's a continued conversation outside of just protecting your own prescription, but emphasizing to everyone, students, children, adults, and beyond that we have a huge problem in this country with opioids and with fentanyl that is now coming into other pieces of, of the, um, kind of drug scene maybe in the stimulant sector with, um, methamphetamines and beyond, which is a deadly, a deadly consequence that could happen. And I, I hate to be dramatic and I know that sometimes I sound like a broken record in that, but it's a one decision that you could potentially make that you cannot correct. Right. And that is something that I really emphasize to everyone that I meet because it's, it really. It goes beyond just, Oh, I made a mistake and I'm gonna apologize. And it's unfortunate. So, uh, I do think that it's so important for us to not only be safe stewards, but have those conversations, have candid conversations with people, um, because these medications are also really difficult to get, specifically when we're talking about stimulants, right? And part of those reasons that they're difficult to get is because people misuse them. And so, uh, not contributing to that and making it more difficult for people that need those medications to access them, um, that's not gonna help us.  [00:18:05] Peter: Well, what's interesting about that is, you know, especially, um, when you are neurodiverse, when you're a d d, when you're adhd, studies have shown you have much higher, uh, addiction prevalence, right? And, and so putting yourself deliberately, putting yourself into harm's way in that regard is something kids don't think about in their, you know, late teens, early twenties, and, You know, look down the road 10, 20, 30 years, where do you wanna be? So, there's no question about it. It's really, really cool. Camille, I, I gotta, we gotta cut it off for time, but I would love to have you back at some point. This is wonderful.  [00:18:36] Camille: Oh my gosh. I would love to come back and talk about this. Thank you so much for having, uh, a great conversation about, uh, these issues. And they're so, they're so prevalent and I, it really upsets me that we, we see this growing rather than getting better. But I think having conversations like these are the way that we end. [00:18:52] Peter: How can we, uh, how can people find you?  [00:18:54] Camille: So you can find me on any social media platform at Camille Schrier my first and last name. Uh, you can also find mr at www.camilleschrier.com.  [ www.CamilleSchrier.com @CamilleSchrier everywhere: Twitter  INSTA  FB  YouTube  LinkedIN] [00:19:04] Peter: Awesome. Camille Schrier, thank you so very much for taking the time. [00:19:07] Camille: Thank you! [00:19:08] Peter: Guys as always. We'll back next week with another amazing interview. Our thanks to our guest, Camille Schrier our thanks to Steven Byrom who produces this end every episode, and is just an awesome all around human being and I hope you have a wonderful week. We will see you guys soon. Take care. Credits: You've been listening to the Faster Than Normal podcast. We're available on iTunes, Stitcher and Google play and of course at www.FasterThanNormal.com I'm your host, Peter Shankman and you can find me at shankman.com and @petershankman on all of the socials. If you like what you've heard, why not head over to your favorite podcast platform of choice and leave us a review, come more people who leave positive reviews, the more the podcast has shown, and the more people we can help understand that ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Opening and closing themes were composed and produced by Steven Byrom who also produces this podcast, and the opening introduction was recorded by Bernie Wagenblast. Thank you so much for listening. We'll see you next week!

Staff writer, Zoey Maraist, reads some of the articles from the Arlington Catholic Herald's latest issue.

This week the Pack is joined by Nick Reid, a film producer and executive vice president of the Moving Picture Institute a production company and talent incubator that creates high-impact films designed to entertain, inspire, and educate audiences with captivating stories about human freedom. Nick is responsible for fundraising and working on MPI Original productions, and serving as a member of the executive team. His executive producer credits include MISS VIRGINIA, PINBALL: THE MAN WHO SAVED THE GAME, A PIECE OF CAKE (Official Selection Tribeca Film Festival 2020, Nominated for Best Narrative Short), THE PERFECT ONE, and MPI's forthcoming Original feature documentary PROJECT HOME: 3D PRINTING THE FUTURE. Nick is currently executive producing MPI's forthcoming narrative features FREEDOM HAIR and KEMBA. Sit back have a drink and put some extra butter on the popcorn.   LINKS    https://www.thempi.org/ 

Pageant Queen turned indie-rocker Caroline Weinroth joins me on the podcast this week to talk about Cinema Hearts, the band for which she serves as lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter. We talk about her experience as a contender for Miss Virginia, and how that experience inspired the band's EP, Your Ideal. Caroline's insight and openness …

On today's edition of Problematic Women, we explain why education freedom matters, and which states rank highest and lowest on The Heritage Foundation's new Education Freedom Report Card. Also on today's show, First Lady Jill Biden does not want any books to be banned from school libraries. Plus, Kelsey Bolar describes the painful reality many detransitioners face. And as always, we will be crowning our Problematic Woman of the Week. Visit the Report Card to see how your state ranks: https://www.heritage.org/educationreportcard/pages/all-state-scores.htmlWatch The Daily Signal documentary on the D.C. school choice program: https://www.dailysignal.com/2017/01/26/only-2-miles-but-a-planet-away/Learn more about Miss Virginia: https://www.missvirginiamovie.com/aboutEnjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two Roads Hat Co - https://tworoadshatco.com/ Foxedge Beard & Hair Products - https://stephenadkins.us/shop In episode 5 of Suit Up with Stephen Adkins, Stephen welcomes a fellow spokesperson in the Richmond Fashion Week Heather Marie Van Cleave (Heather Marie Speaks), who shares her amazing story of overcoming severe traumas and terrible situations and on to how she won Miss Virginia in 2021. This episode shares loads of fashion tips, business and entrepreneur advice, mental health and trauma best practices, and much, much more. You don't wan to miss it! Heather Marie Speaks Socials: https://www.instagram.com/heathermariespeaks/ Who is Stephen Adkins? Suit Up with Stephen Adkins is a podcast all about fashion, entrepreneurship, lifestyle, the Silver Fox Squad, and how to be the best man you can be. Stephen Adkins is an Army Veteran, entrepreneur and in recent years, a big player in the fashion industry. He has worked as an ambassador with many brands to help promote products and grow sales in the fashion industry, and also is on the board of directors for fashion shows up and down the east coast to help train models and grow careers in the space, and has amassed over 260k followers across his social media platforms in the process. Stephen is also a member of the internationally famous men's group, the Silver Fox Squad, made up of 11 men who will be dressed to impress and want to shed light on what being a good man really means, as well as give back to the community in various ways. The Silver Fox Squad has appeared on many television outlets, including the Steve Harvey show Steve on Watch, as well as many appearances in magazines and other fashion outlets. Suit Up with Stephen Adkins will be a weekly show that airs every Friday around 12pm right here on Morrisette Media. We appreciate your support on this new journey with Stephen! Stephen Adkins Socials: https://www.instagram.com/adkins.stephen https://www.tiktok.com/@stephen.adkins Website: https://stephenadkins.us Support the show on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=76985117 Want to sponsor the show? Click here for business inquiries https://forms.gle/d4Yw6S9jEttgjeaA8 Everything else: https://linktr.ee/suituppodcast Morrisette Media Socials - IG - https://instagram.com/morrisettemedia Site: https://morrisettemedia.com Morrisette Media is a digital media/marketing agency based in Richmond, VA, that specializes in the creative side of marketing and branding. We love to work with small to medium-sized businesses to help grow and promote their brand to their target customers through highly thought-out commercial videos and photos.

Miss Virginia Tatum Sheppard reflects on her time as Miss Virginia and the passing of the crown.

Camille Schrier, Miss America 2020 is currently pursuing her Pharmacy degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. She completed a dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Biochemistry and systems biology. Camille blew up the onstage talent competition with a highly engaging and entertaining version of the “catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide,” Ok let me repeat that. catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide, and that won her Miss Virginia in June of 2019 and then Miss America in December 2019 live on NBC. While competing for the job, Camille wanted it known that “Miss America can be a scientist and a scientist can be Miss America.” She is not only the first woman to win the title using science as a talent, but also as the only Miss America to speak in the General Assembly of the UN, to become grounded by a global pandemic, and be asked to serve for two full years as a direct result of COVID-19. Since then Camille has focused on advocating for her social initiative which is called “Mind Your Meds: Drug Safety and Abuse Prevention from Pediatrics to Geriatrics” with a major focus on the opioid epidemic, as well as for exciting youth in the areas of STEM. Just last year, Camille launched her own science educational brand called “Her Royal Scientist”, which furthers her goal to inspire and educate youth and normalize females in science roles. She also works to raise awareness of the genetic condition that impacts her life, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Camille Schrier, Miss America 2020 is currently pursuing her Pharmacy degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. She completed a dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Biochemistry and systems biology. Camille blew up the onstage talent competition with a highly engaging and entertaining version of the “catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide,” Ok let me repeat that. catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide, and that won her Miss Virginia in June of 2019 and then Miss America in December 2019 live on NBC. While competing for the job, Camille wanted it known that “Miss America can be a scientist and a scientist can be Miss America.” She is not only the first woman to win the title using science as a talent, but also as the only Miss America to speak in the General Assembly of the UN, to become grounded by a global pandemic, and be asked to serve for two full years as a direct result of COVID-19. Since then Camille has focused on advocating for her social initiative which is called “Mind Your Meds: Drug Safety and Abuse Prevention from Pediatrics to Geriatrics” with a major focus on the opioid epidemic, as well as for exciting youth in the areas of STEM. Just last year, Camille launched her own science educational brand called “Her Royal Scientist”, which furthers her goal to inspire and educate youth and normalize females in science roles. She also works to raise awareness of the genetic condition that impacts her life, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Camille Schrier, Miss America 2020 is currently pursuing her Pharmacy degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. She completed a dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Biochemistry and systems biology. Camille blew up the onstage talent competition with a highly engaging and entertaining version of the “catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide,” Ok let me repeat that. catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide, and that won her Miss Virginia in June of 2019 and then Miss America in December 2019 live on NBC. While competing for the job, Camille wanted it known that “Miss America can be a scientist and a scientist can be Miss America.” She is not only the first woman to win the title using science as a talent, but also as the only Miss America to speak in the General Assembly of the UN, to become grounded by a global pandemic, and be asked to serve for two full years as a direct result of COVID-19. Since then Camille has focused on advocating for her social initiative which is called “Mind Your Meds: Drug Safety and Abuse Prevention from Pediatrics to Geriatrics” with a major focus on the opioid epidemic, as well as for exciting youth in the areas of STEM. Just last year, Camille launched her own science educational brand called “Her Royal Scientist”, which furthers her goal to inspire and educate youth and normalize females in science roles. She also works to raise awareness of the genetic condition that impacts her life, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you always have a lot on your plate? Do you struggle with striving for perfection or fear of failure? What about feeling like you have to juggle it ALL all the time? If you relate to that, you may have a Superwoman complex. In this episode, Jerenae and Autumn talk pageants, fun, and balance with your current Miss Virginia Volunteer, Breana Turner. In addition to her current pageant title, Breana is also a full time PhD student, a health education specialist, and founder of Sisters with Ambition LLC. Listen in and learn more about Bre's journey to success, highs and lows of her pageant journey, and how she balances it all. If you loved listening to this episode be sure to subscribe, rate, and review! Want to get to know us outside the podcast? Follow us on instagram!Breana Turner: https://www.instagram.com/missvavol/ and https://www.instagram.com/breana_gabrielle/https://www.instagram.com/_readysetglowww/https://www.instagram.com/jerenaerachelle/https://www.instagram.com/__itsautumn/

Education has always been important to Virginia Walden Ford. As a child she was part of the process of desegregating schools in Little Rock, Arkansas. Years later, as a parent, she watched as her son's grades dropped and his behaviour changed. She believed his school was failing him and began a long campaign for change in the US education system. Virginia is the subject of a feature film called Miss Virginia. This episode was first broadcast in November 2019. Presenter: Asya Fouks Producer: Tom Harding Assinder Picture: Virginia Walden Ford speaking at a news conference of the Black Republican Congressional Staff Association Credit: Tom Williams / Getty Images Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com

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It's a core human desire to be seen and I am thrilled to be joined by author, on-air host and truth-teller Nancy Redd to discuss the importance of REPRESENTATION. Nancy has been slaying taboos and normalizing stories that traditionally exist in the margins for as long as I have known her from her first book, BODY DRAMA, giving real answers about real bodies to real girls (and her follow up, DIET DRAMA), to her highly highly-acclaimed picture book BEDTIME BONNET to her newest picture book, The Real Santa, released in October and currently available everywhere.  The Real Santa is a joyous tale celebrating identity, family and holiday cheer about a Black family's journey to discover what the real Santa looks like. Called "the perfect combination of style and substance" by Essence magazine, Nancy, a former Miss Virginia, holds an honors degree in women's studies from Harvard University. This dynamic woman offers incredible insight into her creative process and the importance of representation in imagery, stories, and media to humanize our vast experiences. You can find more about Nancy at www.nancyredd.com.

On Today’s Show: Kramer Wants To Post A Picture Of Miss Virginia Charm City Secrets: What’s The Rudest Thing A Coworker Has Ever Said To You? Jess’ Nieces Fight Over Her and Garage Boy Throwback Thursday: Nintendo Power Like, subscribe, and tell a friend!

Throughout this first season of the Good Pharmacists podcast, I've been fortunate enough to chat with incredible pharmacists and pharmacy students who are challenging the status quo, innovating while trailblazing, and chasing after their passions.Camille Schrier or Miss America 2020 as you may know her, is one of those amazing pharmacy students. With a year of pharmacy school under her belt, she competed for Miss Virginia and then, Miss America. For the onstage talent competition she performed a live science demonstration, the catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide, making her the only woman to win the title of Miss America with the help of science. Throughout her term as Miss America, Camille has advocated for medication safety, abuse prevention and the safe opioid use. Today, she shares with us why she pursued this competition, what she learned from it, and what's up next!

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Facing scrutiny as the first Miss USA to serve on active duty. Refusing to succumb to limitations and challenging other women to do the same. Serving as a voice for active duty and veteran women to lawmakers.Former Miss USA Deshauna Barber discusses the challenges women face in the military and why embracing her femininity only made her stronger.CONNECT with The Resilient Life Podcast:Instagram SUBSCRIBE Get the latest video podcast on YouTubeGet the latest audio podcastCONNECT Ryan Manion on Social Media:Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - LinkedIn  LEARN about Travis Manion FoundationMEET Deshauna Barber: Deshauna Barber WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInRoad to Miss USASWAN

For this week's episode of Dreaming differently, I invited a special guest from the Miss Virginia organization like myself! Her platform, similarly to mine is all about supporting those with autism. This was an amazing episode that was so incredibly fun to film! So excited for you to listen!

Camille Schrier, 24, grew up In Bucks County, Pennsylvania, before moving to Virginia to pursue her undergraduate degrees. In 2018, Camille graduated with honors from Virginia Tech with dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Biochemistry and Systems Biology, and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy at Virginia Commonwealth University. In June of 2019, Camille was named Miss Virginia after breaking from tradition to perform the “catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide” as her onstage talent. Her unique talent performance and focus on women in STEM has sparked a positive reaction of inclusivity for the program as a whole. Camille's story has been shared with hundreds of children and viewed by millions. She can be seen on national and international media outlets including The Today Show, Talk Stoop, CNN, BBC, The Kelly Clarkson Show, CBS This Morning, Inside Edition, The Weather Channel, Southern Living, Canada's CTV, Germany's RTL, and many more. On December 19, 2019, Camille earned the job of Miss America 2020 after competing live on NBC from Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. A certified Naloxone trainer in the city of Richmond, Schrier will use the Miss America national recognition to promote her own social impact initiative, Mind Your Meds: Drug Safety and Abuse Prevention from Pediatrics to Geriatrics. Most recently, Camille was awarded the Engineering Champion Award by the Phi Sigma Rho National Sorority for her work in promoting women in engineering and technical fields. Camille will travel over 300 days this year to share her message and advocate for change. https://youtu.be/trMv04544xc

Miss Virginia Walden put up a good fight so that her son would get the education that he deserved in a system that would keep him away from it. This podcast episode explores the possibilities that can be created within different societies; so that the promise of a better future for our children, comes to fruition.Send your feedback to podcast@remotetalkertives.comFollow on Facebook @remotetalkertivesFollow on Twitter @RTalkertives --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reeltalkextra/message

Welcome to the SELAH DUBBCAST on the show today we give a tribute to Bunny Wailer, Johnny Nash, and Miss Virginia gives the all -go to sweet Jane! Like and subscribe so we can keep you updated and build the tribe. Grab a cup of cup of coffee sit back and relax we are going in-depth.. Come say hi on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. for more info check us out at www.selahdubb.com for merch come to www.teespring.com/selahmusic1 Like and subscribe for updates on all the goings on here on the SELAH DUBB channel! Again big thanks for all the support and feedback we truly appreciate it. All music and art on the show performed live is created, written, produced and copyrighted by SELAH (Mark Evangelist) at Selah productions and OdonI music 2021. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedubbcast/support

The quality of a child's education can determine the quality of their life—and we live in a country of vast educational inequality. Virginia Walden Ford, my guest today, was a mother in D.C. who feared that she would lose her son to the streets unless he had better educational opportunity. Her journey to give him the schooling he needed led to a lifelong calling to give all parents and students the power to choose a school that meets their needs. She's the subject of the 2019 film, Miss Virginia, and I'm so honored to have her on the show so that you can hear her story. In this episode, she shares universal lessons about the power of getting uncomfortable, how to mobilize large-scale change, overcome fear, and create a life of profound impact. To learn more about the virtual program I've created to serve educators and students in this time, click here: https://curtiszimmerman.com/virtual-school-assembly/ To learn more about Virginia Walden Ford, visit her website: https://www.virginiawaldenford.com/

It's Hotter than July with scorching interviews from Tony Winner Renee Elise Goldsberry, Hamilton's Okierete Onaodowan and Cristin Milioti from Hulu's Palm Springs PLUS reviews of Good Trouble, Palm Springs, Disclosure, Miss Virginia and David Foster: Off The Record About the Show: Presented by Black Hollywood Live and hosted by Carla Renata, The Curvy Critic is BHL's #1 inside source for film releases, festivals, insider scoops, and news! @TheCurvyCritic HELPFUL LINKS: Website - http://blackhollywoodlive.com Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/bhlonline Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/BlackHollywoodLive/ ABOUT BLACK HOLLYWOOD LIVE: Black Hollywood Live is the world's first online broadcast news network with programming and content dedicated to African American entertainment news. The network features long form, in-depth celebrity interviews, smart commentary and discussion as well as news and inside information. The network was created by producer Keven Undergaro. Black Hollywood Live had guests from shows/films like 12 Years A Slave, The Butler, America's Got Talent, The Game, Chicago Fire, Believe, Hannibal, Suits, Parks and Recreation, Dallas Buyers Club, Real Husbands of Hollywood, The Best Man Holiday, The View, Shameless, Basketball Wives, Being Mary Jane, Scandal, Single Ladies and many more. Notable guests on the network include: host Wayne Brady, The View's Sherri Shepherd, Late Night's Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyer and others.

Jason Hill is a professor of philosophy at Depaul university and author of the book: We Have Overcome. He joined Dan and Amy to share his Open Letter to Greta Thunberg. Virginia Walden Ford is Founder and former Executive Director of DC Parents for School Choice, Founder of Black Alliance for Educational Options, author of School Choice: A Legacy to Keep and subject of the new film Miss Virginia. Plus, Anthony Scaramucci is managing partner of SkyBridge Capital, a global alternative investments firm, and served as White House communications director. He joined Dan and Amy to talk about Amy's birthday, impeachment and his time in the White House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you plan to travel far, don't rely on your compass alone. Learn why in today's episode -- and why you definitely don't want to drink and operate a drone in Japan. Stick around for the Friday affirmation and have a great weekend! Helpful links from today's show: Compass, due North: https://www.traveltrivia.com/4-fascinating-facts-about-mail-from-around-the-world/ Drink and drone: https://thetechfacts.com/it-is-illegal-to-drink-and-drone-in-japan/ Empathy, adversity: https://bigthink.com/mind-brain/adversity.amp.html Miss Virginia film: www.MissVirginiaMovie.com   Virginia Walden Ford: www.virginiawaldenford.com   Sign up for weekly kindness email: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xIj5yXTaB_Bsk2FogHG2r6y4VGsatNk_xI0POltkkV8/edit  Email: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD4j1NbgDvqTbW1BTvM7Aww iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-four/id1426410372?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CYJyL6jxmmOL1OdMOhjQV Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ieff37dft2fcfshvli3cwlcws5u Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themorningfour/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningfour/  

Ever wished you could just mail your kids somewhere -- instead of serving as their taxi? Before 1915, that would have been legal in America. Tune in to find out this crazy law fact, plus important details on paying back a friend today. Have a great Thursday!   Helpful links from today's show:   Baby by mail: https://www.traveltrivia.com/4-fascinating-facts-about-mail-from-around-the-world/ National Pay Back A Friend Day: https://nationaltoday.com/national-pay-back-a-friend-day/  Adopted pig: https://wxow.com/news/top-stories/2019/10/01/happy-home-found-for-abandoned-pig/ Miss Virginia film: www.MissVirginiaMovie.com Virginia Walden Ford: www.virginiawaldenford.com   Sign up for weekly kindness email: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xIj5yXTaB_Bsk2FogHG2r6y4VGsatNk_xI0POltkkV8/edit  Email: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD4j1NbgDvqTbW1BTvM7Aww iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-four/id1426410372?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CYJyL6jxmmOL1OdMOhjQV Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ieff37dft2fcfshvli3cwlcws5u Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themorningfour/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningfour/      

Virginia Walden Ford is the real-life subject of the film 'Miss Virginia' which opens today in select theaters and video-on-demand platforms. Listen in as host Katie Parsons interviews the real-life Virginia about the film, her advocacy and her family history.    Miss Virginia film: www.MissVirginiaMovie.com   Virginia Walden Ford: www.virginiawaldenford.com   Sign up for weekly kindness email: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xIj5yXTaB_Bsk2FogHG2r6y4VGsatNk_xI0POltkkV8/edit  Email: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD4j1NbgDvqTbW1BTvM7Aww iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-four/id1426410372?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CYJyL6jxmmOL1OdMOhjQV Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ieff37dft2fcfshvli3cwlcws5u Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themorningfour/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningfour/  

Host Katie Parsons shares the details behind her latest travel plans and the meaning behind the term "rolling out the red carpet." Gain a few ideas for kindness in the feel-good news segment and repeat the daily affirmation.   #redcarpet #moviepremiere #positivity   Helpful links from today's show:    Miss Virginia Movie: www.missvirginiamovie.com Red carpet: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_carpet#History 30 acts of kindness: https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2019/09/thirty-acts-of-kindness-that-you-should-start-implementing-now   Sign up for weekly kindness email: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xIj5yXTaB_Bsk2FogHG2r6y4VGsatNk_xI0POltkkV8/edit  Email: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD4j1NbgDvqTbW1BTvM7Aww iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-four/id1426410372?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CYJyL6jxmmOL1OdMOhjQV Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ieff37dft2fcfshvli3cwlcws5u Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themorningfour/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningfour/

“Pharmacy” has long been thought of as ‘that place in the basement' – but with Miss Virginia 2019 being a pharmacy student, pharmacy is now on the national stage for the 2019 Miss America crown! Camille Schrier is a doctor of pharmacy student at Virginia Commonwealth University, who was awarded the Miss Virginia title this June from 24 contestants. As Miss Virginia, she will represent her state in the 2019 Miss America competition. Building on her pharmacy education, Camille decided she would make her social impact initiative “Mind Your Meds: Drug Safety and Abuse Prevention from Pediatrics to Geriatrics”, focusing on drug safety and abuse prevention. After looking online for science experiments for kids, she came across an experiment sometimes called “elephant toothpaste” that demonstrates the rapid decomposition of hydrogen peroxide using potassium iodide as a catalyst. The result was her winning talent presentation that featured her in a white lab coat and safety goggles mixing chemicals to create spouts of colorful foam that shot far above the stage. She will take a year off from her studies at VCU to tour the state and share her campaign platform of STEM awareness and drug safety, and shares her journey and mission in this week's podcast! Main Points From this Podcast: - How a pharmacy student became Miss Virginia 2019 - Why using your side hustle can elevate your pharmacy career and impact - How Camille's Mind Your Meds initiative is going global to bring awareness to the opiod epidemic - Leveraging your unique talents to stand out in your pharmacy career - The impact a pharmacist mentor had on Camille's trajectory into pharmacy ***Looking to prevent burnout, prioritize your own self-care, through a practical approach specific to pharmacy life? There is a phenomenal book written by a pharmacist guiding you through each step of the way, addressing the most common concerns and obstacles we face in pharmacy with SimpleSolutions for how YOU can nail your nutrition, master your mindset, and fit in fitness to life in pharmacy: - Rx: YOU! The Pharmacist's Guide to Managing Stress & Fitting in Fitness: amzn.to/2QDtqCP Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: - Video of Camille's winning talent presentation: https://bit.ly/31vx0Es - VCU School of Pharmacy Miss VA post: https://bit.ly/2YY0BJe - Miss America Organization 2.0: https://bit.ly/31AhuHr - The Job of a Miss America Candidate: https://bit.ly/2KIBDEm Like The Fit Pharmacist on Facebook: www.facebook.com/fitpharmfam Host: Adam Martin, PharmD, ACSM-CPT, NAMS-CNC -Website: www.thefitpharmacist.com -LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/fitpharmfam -Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefitpharmacist -YouTube: bit.ly/2x2urwl Guest: Camille Schrier, Miss Virginia 2019, PharmD(c) -Website: https://bit.ly/31zHcfi -Facebook: www.facebook.com/maoMissVirginia/ -Instagram: www.instagram.com/missamericava -LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/camilleschrier

Today has the fifth and final clue for this week's secret theme. The answer will be announced on Monday's show so keep those guesses coming. Today's episode also looks at the origin of the penny and two police officers who showed kindness on the Fourth of July. Stick around for the Friday affirmation and have a great weekend! Helpful links from today's show: Sign up for weekly kindness email: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xIj5yXTaB_Bsk2FogHG2r6y4VGsatNk_xI0POltkkV8/edit  Email: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD4j1NbgDvqTbW1BTvM7Aww iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-four/id1426410372?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CYJyL6jxmmOL1OdMOhjQV Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ieff37dft2fcfshvli3cwlcws5u Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themorningfour/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningfour/   Miss Virginia movie: www.missvirginiamovie.com Rob Riggle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Riggle Pennies: https://www.usmint.gov/learn/kids/coins-and-medals/circulating-coins/penny Kind cops: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nypd-officers-shoplifting-instead-of-arresting-a-woman-accused-of-shoplifting-these-nypd-cops-paid-for-her-groceries/

Shannon was born in Florida, and moved north to Lynchburg to attend Liberty University for college. She graduated from Liberty in 1993 and went on to attend the Florida State University College of Law. She began her career as a lawyer, in Tampa, Florida, but made a career change to pursue television news in 2001. Since her career change, Bream has risen in the television ranks, and joined the FOX News Channel in 2007. Shannon Bream has also gained notoriety for becoming the first female keynote speaker at Liberty University for their 2013 graduation. She is also one of a handful women to compete in two national pageants in different states, as the winner of Miss Virginia in 1990 and Miss Florida in 1994. On top of all of Shannon's responsibilities as a FOX News Channel correspondent, anchoring America's Newsroom with Bill Hemmer, she also has her own podcast called: “Livin' The Bream”.In this episode, Mike Linch talks with Shannon Bream about the journey that has led her to being one of the main anchors on The FOX News Channel, and how her relationship with the Lord has guided her throughout her journey.