Be A Light

Today I am joined by my very own mom in honor of Mother's Day! Mama J is my wonder woman, and I wouldn't be who I am without her. Listen as we discuss her drive to make a difference, her ability to get back up when life knocks her down, her journey with cheer, nursing, performing at theme parks, postpartum, her testimony, Dolly Parton, the power of prayer, random parenting tactics, the Bachelor, the power of a little lipstick, and more.

Today I am joined by Katelyn Perry, the current Miss Biloxi, founder of Crowns for a Cause, marketing director for the World Youth Federation, the owner of Kate's Beauty Buys, Store Coordinator and personal assistant to the owner of Bridal and Formal Boutique, Children's Miracle Network advocate, and more. Listen as we discuss keeping our sights on why we do what we do, living life to the fullest to make a difference, her journey with the Miss America Organization, her advice to first-time competitors, chasing imperishable crowns rather than perishable, her work with CMNH, the mission and vision for Crowns for a Cause, being told you aren't enough and how to silence those voices, preventing burnout, and more.

Today I am joined by Ayanna Hensley, the current Miss Kansas. Listen to her incredible life story, her mission to love others well, forgiveness, peace in the middle of a storm, the image of a perfect Father, standing firm in your beliefs, fighting for your values, Miss America, prayer, her testimony, and more.

Today's guest is Tara Schipof, a former professional ballerina, employee at a power tool company, Miss Capital City, and the founder of #YesYOUcan. We cover a wide range of topics in this episode from her refusal to let failure define her, her story, life in professional ballet, the Miss America Organization, how to trust God with your life, believing in yourself, letting go of control, what defines success, standing firm in your values to battle comparison, to the importance of simply loving on your family and friends after facing loss during Christmas.

Today's guest is Ludwig Louizaire, Miss Cobb County. Listen as we dive into the importance of representation, empathy, boldness, fear of rejection, the impact your story can have, college applications, being a first generation college student/applicant, stress with school, her story with the Miss America Organization, and so much more. LuLu is a bright light in this world, and I know everyone will be touched by this conversation.

Today's guest is Lauren Bradford. Lauren was Miss Alabama 2021 and the first runner-up to Miss America. She is now a grad student at Vanderbilt University. Listen as we discuss her UNPLUG: Digital Dieting Plan, pros and cons to technology, putting down our phones long enough to experience true connection, how to deal with comparison, how to prioritize God when life gets busy, surrendering daily, relying on the sufficiency of Christ when we are insufficient, refraining from idolizing goals, and so much more. Lauren shares so much gold, so don't miss this one!

Today I am joined by Jamie Walker. You may recognize Jamie from her work with Rodan + Fields, or from a viral TikTok of her son Abraham receiving a birthday cake for the first time. Jamie believes we all have a story to share, and those stories are our superpowers. Listen as we discuss her story, her business with direct sales, serving your season, overcoming fear, leaning into uncomfortable situations, adopting James and Abraham from Sierra Leone, how they have changed her life, what she’s learned from her kids, her and her husband’s story as Highschool sweethearts, and so much more.

In this episode I am joined by A'Leah Burrell. A'Leah is the owner of Lea Bee Boutique, the current Miss Gwinett County, the founder of There She Owns, singer, dance teacher, and so much more. Listen as we discuss her why, being a woman business-owner, overcoming fear of taking risks, her work with There She Owns, learning when to say no, the Miss America Organization, self worth, eating disorders, and more. A'Leah shares incredible pieces of advice and wisdom. She truly has a heart for God and His people, and she shines so bright!

Today I chat with Nikki Gal, the host of Raw Talk with Nikki Gal, a former model, and the artist behind See Thru Nikki. Nikki and I discuss her why, her experience in the modeling world, body image, learning how to replant yourself and find that light within, the message she wants to leave with her listeners on Raw Talk, her passion for art, expressing yourself creatively to improve mental health, being able to relate to one another, practical tips to improve your mental health, comfort shows, and so much more. We need more Nikkis in this world! 

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