Total Focus Podcast

Guest of the week

Cassidy Michelle

From Southern Maryland is your official state finalist for Miss Maryland USA 2020. As for the past three years she has been modeling in LAFW and NYFW. Tune in to hear a bit about her story here. Below is her instagram to follow her journey

@cassidymlacey

Host of the show

Paul A. Belletiere, ACC

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Guest of the week

Jennifer Wakefield competed at the Mrs. Maryland International 2019 pageant where she won the crown, walked away with the title of Mrs. Maryland International 2019 and received the opportunity to advance to the Mrs. International 2019 pageant.

Scroll down to see other pageants Jennifer Wakefield has competed in and how she placed.

My pageant career started in 1994 in Michigan!

Miss Berrien County pageant - Top 12 and top 3 platform - 1994

Miss Lake Michigan USA - Miss Photogenic - 1995

Miss Southwest Michigan (Miss America system) - 1995

Miss Maryland USA - Prelim. Evening gown and Interview - Nov. 1998 for the 1999 title

Ms. Georgetown/Ms. Nations Capital Pageant - 2001

Mrs. Maryland America 2006

Mrs. Maryland International 2007

Mrs. Prince George's County United States - 2008??

I was entered to compete in Mrs. Maryland America 2012 when I was diagnosed with breast cancer...!

International Junior Miss Mom Pageant - 1st runner up - 2015

Mrs. Maryland International 2017 - 3rd runner up and Mrs. Photogenic - adjusted to 1st runner up

Mrs. Maryland United States 2018 - 2nd Runner up

Mrs. DC America 2018 - Leadership Award

Mrs. Maryland America 2018

MRS. MARYLAND INTERNATIONAL 2019 CROWNED!!!!

Mrs. International 2019 - Charleston, WV July 19-20, 2019!

Both of my daughters have held titles - Lexi was Miss Pre-Teen Maryland International 2011 and Top 10 at NAM Jr. Teen out of 90 contestants!!

Natasha was Miss Elementary Mid-Atlantic 2013 and Miss Maryland Elementary 2015

I credit pageantry for helping my daugther’s become the strong, confident and well spoken young ladies that they are!

My focused changed as I competed - from not having a clue what pageantry was all about to being a pageant mom, coach and judge! From just competing for the fun of it to now where it is still fun but at the same time having a purpose - my purpose - using my title to help more ladies going through breast cancer with my platform of Life After Treatment...Breast Cancer Is Not the End! Bringing love, hope and support to ladies going through it now. Partnered with the American Cancer Society, For 3 Sisters and donating care bags to my breast surgeon Dr. Pamela Wright that she gives out when she delivers the life altering news.

Host of the show

Paul A. Belletiere, ACC

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Sponsor of the week

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Guest of the week

Iván Carlo

I'm a actor and vocalist pursuing both stage and on-camera entertainment along the east coast. A graduate of the University of Maryland with a B.A. in Theatre Performance, Iván is represented by Linda Townsend Management and is working in the Washington DC area. His past credits include working with Monumental Theatre Company, DC Capital Fringe, The Smithsonian, and ArtsCentric. Most recently, Iván can be seen on Investigation Discovery Network on “Dead of Night,” and is excited about booking his first national commercial. For more information, or to book Iván, please visit www.ivancarlo.com or follow @ivancarlo30

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Guest of the week

Deveney Wall

Miss Maryland For America 2019

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Guest of the week

Jennifer Elizabeth

Peace is an Air Force veteran, and former journalist and TV news anchor. After working on Capitol Hill as a communications director and speechwriter for Congress, she now serves as the Director of Public and Congressional Affairs Office for Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona. She is a Christian blogger and podcaster for Motherhood in the Latter Days, and founder of Operation Innocence, a non-profit designed to protect military children from child sexual abuse. She is a trained facilitator for Darkness to Light, teaching the Stewards of Children child sexual abuse prevention program.

Elizabeth is the founder of St. George News, the largest news and media organization in southern Utah, volunteers as a judge for the Society of Professional Journalists annual Media in Excellence awards, and taught social media, broadcast journalism and public relations courses in the DC area.

An avid volunteer, she has served on the board of directors for the Washington City Chamber of Commerce and CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate). She was dance captain of the Chaparrals, a volunteer for domestic violence victims and volunteered to mentor at-risk youth. She recently held the title of Mrs. Atlantic States where she placed 2nd Runner Up at Mrs. International.

Elizabeth met her husband, Warren Peace, while working as a morning news anchor. Her husband is a U.S. Marine serving as a COMSTRAT Chief is the San Diego area. They have two children and adopted a Presa Canary they named Bradley.

*The DoD and the Navy are not responsible for any of the comments or posts made on this website. All posts, comments and thoughts belong solely to the author.

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Guest of the week

Katelynne Cox

Miss DC America 2019

There are a lot of words to describe Katelynne Cox – Renaissance Woman, Force of Nature and a Prodigy. However this year, the title she will use is Miss District of Columbia. Cox has made a conscious decision to not be limited or defined by a history of trauma. She prefers to set high goals to create a new, positive chapter for herself while also giving back to those who need it most.

She was the first in her family to attend college, enrolling at 15. After completing a bachelor's of fine arts she used her Miss America scholarships to complete two Graduate Certificates in Nonprofit and Public Management from the University of Missouri.

She has already completed successful careers as a signed recording artist and television anchor and producer for before moving to Washington, DC.

She now, seemingly effortlessly, balances a career as a civil servant and her MBA studies all while personally raising over $45,000 for Children’s Hospitals. She is the manager of fundraising and events at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation as well as the Founder and Executive Director of Silence Is Not Compliance: an organization that rehabilitates rape survivors, lobbies for victim first legislation and educates children on sexual violence prevention. In her spare time, she enjoys kitchen karaoke, dancing as a Red Rocker for the 2018 Stanley Cup Champions, the Washington Capitals and jogging through the city with her two rescued labradors.

CMN: www.MissAmericaforKids.com/contestant/KCforDC

SINC: www.SilenceIsNotCompliance.org

Host of the show

Paul A. Belletiere, ACC

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Guest of the week

Phaedra Pistone

Mrs. North Carolina America 2019

Phaedra Pistone, a native of North Carolina and a two-time breast cancer

survivor, resides in Mooresville with her husband Tom and their three fur

babies Harley, Cru and Pesci. She is the proud owner of Classic Bride &

Formals for over ten years. Say, Yes to the Dress!

She graduated with honors from High Point University and holds a BA in

Business Administration as well as a double concentration in Finance and

Management. She also has a North Carolina Real Estate license.

She is an active volunteer within her community with various organizations

like the National Breast Cancer Foundation, North Carolina Department of

Health and Human Services, American Cancer Society, Making Strides Against

Breast Cancer, Charlotte Radiology, Make a Wish, Pinky Swear, and Evening

Exchange Club. The one near and dear to her heart is Shirley’s Angels

(supporting breast cancer warriors). Her personal platform is Breast Cancer

Awareness – Care & Cure with H.O.P.E.

Running, Website design, Skydiving, Traveling, Cricut Crafting, and Bridal

Fashion are some of her favorite past times.

Her favorite quote is – “If you can image it, you can achieve it. If you

can dream it, you can become it.”

Host of the show

Paul A. Belletiere, ACC

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Sponsor of the week

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Guest of the week

Mindy Miller

Miss Pennsylvania for America 2019

Guest of the week

Mindy Miller

Miss Pennsylvania for America 2019

Mindy Jo Miller is Miss Pennsylvania for America 2019. She was awarded the

title on April 6, 2019 at the Ware Theater in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Her

pageant platform is “The Silent Epidemic: Bringing Awareness to Anxiety and

Depression.” In August, she will compete at the National Mrs. America

competition in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mindy, a gymnastics’ coach, believes in the importance of giving back and

making a difference in the people around her. She takes part in the

StigmaFree campaign to help end the stigma of mental illness and create

hope for those who suffer from it. She also volunteers her time at food

banks and community meals around Butler County as well as participating in

the Compeer Program.

Mindy graduated from Butler County Community College in Butler, PA with an

associate degree in Communications. She is also a graduate from ICM School

of Business with an associate degree in Business Management. She is

currently enrolled at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition for Health

Coaching.

Mindy is the proud parent of one daughter. In her spare time, Mindy enjoys

Modeling, Acting, Dancing, and Puzzle Games.

To request an appearance

https://www.mrspennamerica.org/appearancerequestform

FaceBook @misspaforamerica

IG @misspafor

Host of the show

Paul A. Belletiere, ACC

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Sponsor of the week

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Guest of the week

Bilkisu Adeyemi

Host of the show

Paul A. Belletiere, ACC

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Sponsor of the week

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Guest of the week

Hillary May

Miss Delaware 2019

Hillary is a 23 year old PhD student at the University of Delaware studying Education and Learning Sciences. Her research is currently focusing on how young children learn through play. She is also working on validating a digital language screener for two year olds her lab recently developed. Hillary originally got her Bachelor's degree in Psychology with minors in Philosophy, Chemistry, and Neuroscience from Butler University. Her ideal job is to be part of the development department of a network like PBS helpingto create new educational programming for children ages 3-5.

Having battled depression herself, in addition to having been personally impacted by a suicide loss, Hillary's social impact initiative revolves around creating open and honest conversation about mental health. In doing this, she volunteers with the Delaware chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention as a volunteer and trained "Talk Saves Lives" presenter. She thinks it's so important though, to also remember those individuals who remain after a suicide loss. AFSP has a number of resources for surviving friends and family members, but Hillary wanted to be more involved than that. Hillary also volunteers for Supporting KIDDS, the only grief center for children in the entire state of Delaware. With KIDDS, Hillary facilitates the Healing Pathways group therapy series for children ages 5-16 who have lost a parent or sibling. As a facilitator though, Hillary most enjoys working with the parents. She loves being able to provide parents with the skills she has learned to help them better understand and respond to their children's behaviors at home.

While Hillary danced from age 3-18, she has been singing non-stop since birth. For Miss Delaware she performed I Could Have Danced All Night from My Fair Lady. Singing has always been Hillary's true talent and has opened many doors for her. In high school she was part of an all women's ensemble which consisted of 6 members. Angelus (the group) was dedicated to performing both sacred and secular music, polyphony, medieval chant, and pieces from the American sacred harp tradition. This professional group, which Hillarywas a part of from ages 15-18 travelled the United States performing concert tours. Hillary also performed in the New York premier of the song cycle Calling All Dawns, and was hand-picked by the composer to be a soloist in the Lincoln Center production at just 15 years old. She was invited to return to New York to sing in the subsequent song cycle The Drop that Contained the Sea in Carnegie Hall, but decided to accept an offer to dance in the 87th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade instead.

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Host of the show

Paul A. Belletiere, ACC

MAVPP.com

410-258-3832

Sponsor of the week

Mid Atlantic Video Photography Production

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443-422-3830