Miss North Dakota 2018, Katie Olson is working through her senior year at North Dakota State University, pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. Continuing to share her talent, she currently works as a dance teacher in Fargo, North Dakota. Listen to learn more about her year, how she overcame compassion and how the "biggest road blocks are put in your path when you're on your way to success."

Davia is a graduate from the University of South Carolina, where she earned her B.A. in Political Science with a double minor in Public Relations and Russian. She served as Miss South Carolina 2018, earning a total of $50,000 in scholarship dollars.

Currently, Davia is the Account Executive at Speak Strategic, a political PR firm in Charleston South Carolina. As the current Miss Upstate USA Davia is working towards her goals of slaying the Miss USA Stage.  

Jamie Gialloreto started her journey in the Miss America Organization as a teen, after a former Miss NJ encouraged her to compete. While she didn't place in the Top 5 EITHER of her years at state as a teen, she kept pursuing those goals - defying others' perceptions and expectations, she won her state title on her second attempt! Her year as Miss New Jersey not only left her with countless memories and friendships, but helped define her career path. Give Episode 26 a listen to learn more!

Thinking about starting your own podcast? Ahh, where do you begin? Will people even want to listen? Stop fretting! I talk you through how I planned and launched The Grit Behind the Glitz and let me tell you, if you have an overwhelming urge to share voice and a message you can't stop thinking about - this is a great medium for you!

Feeling burnt out can come in a variety of capacities - a job, a personal relationship, a romantic relationship, tendencies or pure exhaustion of being stuck at home amidst COVID-19. How do you navigate this? As a titleholder, how do you persevere through an extended tenure? Let's talk about it!

After graduating from Portland State University with her bachelors degree in communications, this Oregon native earned her dream job as Miss Oregon 2018. Taylor Ballard served her year working with her platform Confidence Under Construction. After the crown she has been very busy moving into her new home and preparing to go from Miss to Mrs this August! She loves spending time with her fiancé and two chiweenies, soaking in the sun and hiking in the great Pacific Northwest!

After graduating from Gonzaga University with her degree in broadcast journalism Danamarie McNicholl gained her dream job of serving as Miss Washington 2018a advocating for adaptive sports for kids and adults with disabilities. One year out of being a titleholder Dana lives in Spokane working as a morning news anchor for KREM 2 and is still involved with her social impact initiative.  Although a born and raised CA girl she loves exploring the pacific northwest hiking, playing golf and spending time on the many beautiful lakes! 

Trying to land that first job out of college? Or are you competing in a local or state Miss America Organization competition and working on perfecting that resume to ensure all your best qualities, accomplishments and volunteer work stand out. I've got you covered! I've compiled some of the key aspects to building a standout, kickass resume just for you to listen and learn from...you're welcome.

Adrianna David leads her life with a servants heart. She started her non-profit, Charities Angels in 2012 in collaboration with her mother and friends with a mission to support other fundraising needs and non-profits all while 'partying for a purpose.' She served as Miss Maryland 2017 within the Miss USA program and then, Miss Maryland 2018 within the Miss America Organization.

To date, her efforts with Charities Angels, along with their board members and volunteers have raised more than $1.2 million dollars - $800,000 of that for #TheKidneyProject. Listen to hear more about her motivation, her cousin Juliana and her journey with dialysis and how YOU can support the cause by purchasing a sweatshirt. 

When it comes to networking, resume building and connecting with people in a professional manner, LinkedIn is the place to be. It's not just about searching for employment, a stereotype that many people have in mind. Rather, LinkedIn serves as a space to promote your personal brand, to engage with others and showcase your products, goods, services and accomplishments.