In this episode Ida Fanelli sits down with Christella Merveille-Ilunga—Registered Behavior Technician, educator, advocate, model, and former Miss Grand Rhode Island & Massachusetts 2022.

Christella shares her journey from teaching and behavioral health to the world of modeling and pageantry, highlighting the challenges, pressures, and opportunities that come with redefining beauty standards. As the founder of Hair’s Culture Cosmetics, she also discusses her mission to promote confidence, self-expression, and safe, non-toxic beauty.

Key Topics Covered

• Mental health, advocacy, and hidden pressures within the modeling and pageant industries
• Common misconceptions surrounding pageantry and modeling
• Redefining beauty standards and embracing individuality
• Makeup and cosmetics as tools for empowerment, self-confidence, and self-expression
• The importance of safe, non-toxic cosmetics
• Practical, budget-friendly beauty and wellness strategies

 What You’ll Hear

• The truth behind beauty pageants and modeling pressure
• Christella’s journey from teaching and behavioral health to the runway
• How and why, she founded Hair’s Culture Cosmetics for safe, non-toxic beauty
• Why real beauty is rooted in confidence—not perfection

A powerful conversation about confidence, resilience, and breaking stereotypes in the beauty world.

To contact Christella

• Instagram: @christellamilunga | @heiressculture
• LinkedIn: @ChristellaMerveilleIlunga
• Email: [email protected]
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Chainsaw Economics

It has been two years since Javier Millei took charge of Argentina. Have his results been the devastating chaos some expected? Or is it an amazing improvement they managed to accomplish in only two years? We talk about what has changed and how his results are showing a large improvement in many categories, including inflation, economic growth, exports & trade, employment, and poverty level. We compare his results to the US as well as discuss other times in history that leaders have taken big actions. We also discuss the changes in gold and silver price as well as Saul Alinsky's 8 levels of control that transform a nation to communism. Too many countries are taking actions that will remove freedoms and send their citizens into poverty. While that makes it easier for governments to control people, it is not better for the people themselves. We can not change anything if we do not acknowledge that the problem exists. Join us as we talk about the good, the bad, and how we can make the world a better place!

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Meet Dr. Bob Houle

Welcome to The Happiness Life Coach, where lasting happiness isn’t just a dream — it’s achievable.

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Sunday Church Services with Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

Airdate: 2/1/26

Come Worship With Us!

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

Pastor: Kevin Martin 

10250 Haynes Bridge Road

John's Creek Georgia 30022

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Morgan Gutierrez is a highly sought after speaker and certified DreamBuilder coach with the Life Mastery Institute the premier global training centre for transformational coaching. She specializes in helping entrepreneurs, business owners, and high achievers build their dreams, accelerate results, and create richer, more fulfilling lives through clarity, structure, and execution.

With a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a professional background in education, and certification as a Life Mastery Consultant, Morgan brings both academic insight and real-world impact to her clients. She launched and scaled a real estate business focused on helping families transition from foreclosure to freedom.  Morgan’s workshops and coaching programs help people break through limitations and achieve greater results than they’ve known before. Morgan has been featured as a published author on Amazon, and as a cast member on The Blox, the hit entrepreneurial series featured on Amazon Prime. She’s also been a guest on podcasts like Real Estate Investing Rocks, and has shared stages across America with elite leaders such as Olympic Gold Medallist Charles Austin, Super Bowl Champion Coach Jimmy Johnson, and former 7-Eleven CEO Jim Keyes.

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Eight Steps to Reclaim Your Sense of Self, Discover Your Voice, and Step Into Your Light

Shamayne’s transformational journey started with a simple question, “Who am I?”. Her decades-long quest to reclaim her identity led to profound insights and realizations that are the foundation of her business, Shoes That Fit Her Soul, LLC. Drawing from her vast corporate career and her personal experiences with generational trauma, Shamayne's authentic message guides women on a path towards personal and professional growth by fostering a renewed sense of passion, purpose, and confidence. Her workshop empowers women with the essential tools to get unstuck and move beyond the behaviors and patterns preventing them from realizing their full potential. Her first book explores these intricacies, removing the layers to uncover the fundamental steps needed to recover one's identity and enjoy a more meaningful life. Shamayne lives in the Texas Hill Country, near Austin, with her husband and their two cats, Wrigley & Ivy. Living nearby are two of her adult children and three grandchildren, fulfilling her love of family time. In her spare time, she enjoys live music, visiting Major League ballparks, and traveling to the western states to experience nature, especially in the mountains, rivers, and national parks. It is there that she reconnects with her soul and discovers new ways to inspire her clients to live authentically.

SIGNATURE TOPICS

• Reclaiming Sense of Self

• Emotional Immaturity 

• Childhood Trauma

• Dealing with Uncertainties - Divorce, Loss, Grief

• Healthy Boundaries & Relationships

• Finding Your Voice with Values & Core Beliefs

• Starting Over - Creating Vision & Goal

• Cultivating Purpose

• Passion in the Workplace 

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Bare Knuckle Sports Talk 1_31_26

Hi, I’m Kandiee Campbell, a seasoned therapist and the host of the Awaken Hope Radio Show. My passion is guiding individuals through the intricate process of healing and providing unwavering support to those navigating the challenges of loss or trauma.

My mission is to equip you with the tools to lead a life that is not only happy but profoundly fulfilling. Through Awaken Hope, I strive to reach as many people as possible, offering valuable insights and practical advice. I also invite incredible guests from diverse backgrounds to share their knowledge and experiences.

I encourage you to explore our episodes for inspiration and guidance and find the support you need on your journey to a more meaningful and enriched life.

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Week In Review 1-31-26

• The U.S. national debt just crossed $39 trillion, but the 'official' number is only the tip of the iceberg. With spending soaring at $71,800 per second and unfunded liabilities pushing the real debt over $100 trillion, we are testing the limits of global trust. Is America’s 'fan base' the only thing keeping us out of the poorhouse? 
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• When a Sunday morning worship service in St. Paul becomes a target for 'terrorist' tactics, the line between protest and criminal conduct has officially vanished. 
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• They promised affordability, but delivered record-breaking taxes. From Abigail Spanberger’s aggressive new tax proposals in Virginia to the rise of 'Democratic Socialist' leadership in New York City, the 2025 election results are already hitting taxpayers' wallets. 
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• Gavin Newsom is leading the pack for the 2028 Democratic nomination, but does he have any 'cents' left to offer? With California facing structural deficits, record-high utility costs, and controversial policies like Medicaid for illegal immigrants, Newsom is running on a record that many former residents are fleeing. 
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• No one is above the law—or are they? After months of legal maneuvering, Bill and Hillary Clinton have officially defied bipartisan congressional subpoenas to testify in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. 
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• Is an $80,000 Ivy League degree becoming a 'slacker's' credential? Today, we sit down with the authors of Slacking: Guide to Ivy League Miseducation to reveal how the nation's most prestigious universities have traded Western Civilization and Shakespeare for pop culture and political activism. Part 3 of 3.
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• After a year of legal threats and extension after extension, the TikTok deal has officially closed—but is the CCP truly out of the picture? 
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• The Department of War is taking a sledgehammer to the federal government's oldest DEI program. Secretary Pete Hegseth just announced a line-by-line review of every 8(a) sole-source contract over $20 million, signaling the end of race-based preferences in military purchasing. 
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• The numbers are in, and the results are undeniable: the U.S. murder rate just plummeted by 21%—the largest single-year drop ever recorded. 
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• For the first time in decades, the federal government is flipping the food pyramid on its head. The new HHS 2025-2030 guidelines have officially moved away from 'MyPlate' and back to a pyramid model—but with a radical twist. Is this the end of the ultra-processed era?
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• Were the recent strikes truly effective at degrading Iran's nuclear capabilities, or just a temporary setback? With Iran hardening its stance against inspections and rhetoric still heated, it's hard to see this "ceasefire" leading to any lasting peace. 
• For four years, a high-stakes legal battle has been quietly unfolding in federal court, pitting public health professionals against the FDA. Today, we’re looking at PHMPT vs. FDA case - a fight over transparency about the COVID19 vaccine.
• Texas, the land of big hats and even bigger laws, is buzzing with a question that could change everything: Will marijuana finally be legalized?
• The Presidential Library system is officially broken. Obama's $850M park grab is an insult, and the Biden "bookmobile" shows the era is ending. It's time to end the federal maintenance racket and move all presidential records to a central, efficient Smithsonian model. Stop the perpetual taxpayer funding of political ego!
• The 1993 Motor-Voter law aimed to boost registration, but critics warned about citizenship verification. Could this loophole have swelled voter rolls with non-citizens over decades, subtly shifting demographics in places like NYC? It's a question worth asking as we see far-left candidates like Mamdani becoming electable. 
• Mentoring expert Doug Lawrence joins me to discuss his vital new book, "Grief: The Silent Pandemic," and how mentorship can help us navigate loss. A must-listen for anyone seeking healing and connection.

Unscripted Politics or UP for short is a unique political show hosted by Dr. David D. Schein, Kevin McDonald and Dr. Shelley Jones-Holt, who’s varied and extensive life experiences allows for a fascinating and informative discussion about life, politics, business and current events. While these two may disagree on the subject at hand and often do , they work to present their positions with respect and hopefully understanding. Our overall mission is to make you think and perhaps consider a new point of view which will help bring us together as a people. This is the most consequential historical time in recent memory and as such we need to come together to understand and work with each other with respect and kindness. We hope you will join us!  

Kevin McDonald from Positive Talk, a seasoned host of radio and podcast shows since 2003, who has captivated audiences with his engaging and heartfelt approach. With a passion for storytelling and connecting with listeners, Kevin has built a loyal following over the years.

On Saving America, we take a close look at the intersection between business and politics. Our host, Dr. David D. Schein, is uniquely qualified in this area as a political non-fiction writer, an attorney and professor specializing in business and employment law, a human resources consultant and trainer, and a frequently quoted expert on both business and politics.

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