Be A Light

Today I am joined by Jennifer Pearson. Mrs. Pearson is the author of Growing in God, a spiritual discipline planner and journal and she recently launched her platform "Joyfully His," where she posts blogs, devotions, scripture memory challenges, and more. Listen as we talk about waiting on God's timing, growing during waiting seasons, Growing in God, what "Joyfully His" is and how it came to be, becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable, overcoming self-doubt to pursue what God has in store, discernment, how she has overcome her fear of public speaking, her family's adoption story, perfectionism, true satisfaction and joy in the Lord, and more.

In this episode I am joined by Taylor Burrell, Miss Rome. We discuss the importance of giving back, gratitude, her LINK initiative, how her dogs have been a refuge for her, her obsession with the Grinch, warning signs of child abuse, how to handle when God says no (because in life we get more no's than yes's), living an authentic life, her journey with the Miss America Organization, not overworking yourself, her family's business, and more!

Today I am joined by Sarah Jane Houston, Miss Albany. We discuss growing up in large families, her diverse family dynamic, the importance of representing differences in literature, her new children's book "Janeybug's Big Day," how she began competing in the Miss America Organization, mental health, signs someone may be dealing with suicidal thoughts, the importance of checking in on those you love, the power in saying no, and much more!

Today I am joined by Savannah Jo Stevens. Listen as we discuss hard work, her journey with the Miss America Organization, being diagnosed with dyslexia, how she wants to change the education system for students with dyslexia, songwriting, her album (Rebel I), her band, vulnerability as a strength, relationships, prayer, loving yourself and God first, and so much more!

In today's episode I speak with Alexae Phillips, who grew up as a missionary in Dubai. In this fun and wisdom filled episode we discuss pursuing the purpose God has given each of us, her family's non-profit ministry organization and the work they do, the importance of community, being open to new cultures, the difficulty of transitioning from living overseas to living in America, studying new languages, her mission work in India, miracles through prayer, how to have courage to step out of your comfort zone to pursue your purpose, her dream of starting orphanages in India for kids with special needs, true freedom in Christ, relationships, funny travel stories, and so much more!

In this episode I speak with Julia Langley, where we discuss her work with Cirque du Soleil, traveling, performing, overcoming tragic events of her life in the last couple years, getting back up when life knocks you down, the importance of using your voice and sharing your story, and so much more!

In today's episode I speak with Kelsey Hollis. Kelsey is an advocate for autism acceptance and is actively involved in the Miss America Organization. Listen as we discuss her story as an advocate, the beauty in being made different, the meaning of family, her journey with the Miss America Organization, the key to authenticity, where worth is found, being imperfect yet impactful, the importance of living out your faith, and so much more!

In today's episode, I welcome Marybeth Brown. Marybeth partners with Lifeline Children’s services to host a Stand For Orphans, a fundraiser with Lifeline where she sells homemade items. She also helps run the social media for Lifebeads, an organization giving sustainable jobs to women in Uganda. Listen as we discuss these organizations, her involvement in Leo Club, musical theater, soccer, travel, resting in the Lord, growing God’s kingdom, the enneagram, and the importance of being involved in your community.

Today, Miss Cherokee Rose, Carley Vogel, joins me on the podcast. We discuss her Love Your Liver, Love Yourself initiative, her journey with autoimmune hepatitis, seeing the silver lining in obstacles, the American Liver Foundation, what the Miss America Organization teaches young women, staying in your lane, being the best version of yourself, musical theater, meeting Kristen Chenoweth, and so much more!