Christie Valdiserri is the first bald woman to be in sports illustrated. In addition to modeling, she is a dancer, fitness instructor, and hair loss advocate.

She was my first guest on the InPowHER podcast and a lot has changed within a year. We discuss what she’s working on, how to deal with losing a competition that you put your heart into, and dating as a bald woman...actually just dating in this day and age period. It’s interesting thanks to Covid.

Her Instagram and TikTok are linked below.

IG: https://instagram.com/christie.valdiserri?igshid=1xvfncy3k7tni

TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMepAUFym/

I recently was going through my camera roll at old photos and videos and became overwhelmed with gratitude. 

Gratitude is something that has been a large part of my happiness and appreciation for the small things. This is a short episode about what gratitude means, the importance of being appreciative, and how you can start to be more grateful to achieve bliss.

This week's episode is a little different. I am the interviewee with Tori Kruse.  We dive in to a lot of different topics!

 This episode is a conversation about the struggle of overcoming something that is so rarely discussed yet so common; eating disorders. 1/10 people in the world are effected by them. Eating disorders are among the deadliest mental illnesses, second only to opioid overdose.

With constant comparison from social media and the idolization of the skinny model many people including myself have felt like their body isn't what they desire. I shared this conversation with Emily Demure (IG: @Emilyrosedemure) who is a model, coach, previous D1 volleyball player, and the current Miss Colorado USA.  She recently shared on her social media about being diagnosed with anorexia several years ago and on this episode we talk about how she overcame it and how you can support a friend who might be going through something similar. 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/emilyrosedemure/?hl=en 

Website: https://www.emilyrosedemure.com/about 

Emily Deahl (@Emilydeahl) is a Nashville-based independent singer-songwriter currently releasing her latest project, “Bad Apples”.  She has gained a following of 333,000+ on TikTok from using gorilla marketing to promote her music.

She has done things like write on sidewalks at 6am, project her album covers on skyscrapers, and recently gave a live concert on the back of a truck while driving through the busiest street in Nashville.

Emily has gotten a lot of love for her ambitions, but with love comes hatters.  She found that most hate she gets on social media is not actually about her talent, but rather misogynistic comments.   So, for her Bad Apples cover she got inspiration from  Brittany Spears' 17 year old Rolling Stones magazine cover and used hate comments for the headliners and "article titles" that went around her.

Emily is continuing to push the boundaries to make her dreams come true. Her goal is to go on tour and open for someone once things are opened back up. Until you can see her live you can follow her on socials and check out her music below.
 
Emily IG: https://instagram.com/emilydeahl?igshid=u52mk12n9y2h

Emily TT: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeahuLC5/

Emily Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2b7M4r7m1XYATaQKmtNU6m?si=ClGJGXM7RESqDSvqO7PE4w 

Site: https://emilydeahl.com 

Buckle up because this episode is a ride! You are going to feel like you're at a slumber party with your best friend. We talk about everything from the crazy things we have done while chasing our dreams to why it's hard to find a man as a tall woman.

Tori Kruse (IG: @misstorikruse) is a speaker, coach, a leading expert in the field of mindset and confidence, and was crowned Miss Missouri USA 2018. She is a successful entrepreneur with her business Highlights ’n Heels, where she speaks to pageant girls about developing a winning mindset. She also has a powerful winning circle elite coaching program, where she helps them transform their mindset, and gain the confidence to achieve their dreams. Tori has been featured on ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, E!, INSIDER, and Cosmopolitan Magazine. She’s also had a thriving career as a print and runway model, as well as a freelance sports reporter. When she’s not traveling to speaking engagements, Tori resides in Scottsdale, AZ.

Modeling is not always as glamours and easy as some make it look.  It is filled with rejection and highlighting insecurities. I had a conversation with one of my model friends who I met during Art Hearts Fashion during New York Fashion Week.

Kholood Breiche (IG: @kholood.breiche) is a 27 year old model who quit architecture to follow her dreams. She's had a lot of rejections because of her body type, age, and  skin. Kholood says that will never stop her from reaching her goals. She posts modeling tips and truths on instagram and Tiktok to  share the reality behind modeling and I try to help as many people as she can to embrace their beauty and power. She believes anyone can find success when they have faith in themselves  and we are persistent enough. 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/kholood.breiche/?hl=en

This week I talk with the woman who got me into podcasting, Sara McInerney Hauck. She has her own podcast that revolves around facing fear so we address how to face our own and what might hold us back in this episode.

Sara is a storyteller who hosts the Facing Fear podcast where she interviews individuals who have faced fear in pursuit of an unapologetically authentic life. (Fun fact: her podcast was the first podcast I was ever interviewed on and the link to her pod is below.) With more than 50 episodes, she desires to share realistic tools, vulnerable stories and how we can all conquer fear wherever you are in life. She's also a nonprofit manager, fitness instructor, sister, wife and friend.

Josie Bullard (IG: @josie.bullard) is an Indiana-living, content-creating, business-owning gal with a zest for helping others turn their creative passions into a reality. 
This episode we discuss creating in a place that isn't always conducive for creators and how to stay true to what you like and who you are!
She also has a podcast that I was recently on called Behind the Feed podcast where you can learn her tips and tricks to creating amazing content.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/josie.bullard/?hl=en

Behind The Feed Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-feed/id1500685787 

This episode I dive into a conversation about God with Megan Swanson

(IG: @megan_swanson). Megan is a pageant coach, podcast host, pastor’s kid, and Miss Nebraska USA, but most importantly she is a God-fearing woman. She is someone I look up to when developing my faith with God and someone that is a sister in Christ. 

A few things we discuss is:

• Her faith journey
• Tithing 
• Understanding God’ plans are different than yours
• And so much more! 

I hope you enjoy this podcast and most importantly feel empowered!

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