Total Focus Podcast

Guest of the week

Michaela Abelgas

A 24-year old Filipino American who hails from Gainesville, Florida. In May 2018, I graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a minor in Mass Communications. Currently, I am a doctorate student at the University of Florida Pharmacy School (a prestigious Top 5 Pharmacy School in the country) where I am pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

I have been very fortunate to be successful in the field of pageantry. I have won several state, national, and international titles from various pageant organizations. I currently hold the illustrious distinction of being the only pageant competitor to have won five national titles from some of the biggest and most prestigious pageant systems in the United States that includes National American Miss, International Junior Miss, Miss American Coed, Royal International Miss, and USA National Miss.

As a Junior Teen, I won two national titles. In 2010, I captured the Miss American Coed National Victory Junior Teen title. In 2011, I represented Florida at the Royal International Miss National Pageant and won the RIM National Junior Teen title from amongst girls across the country.

In 2012, I proudly represented the Philippines at the International Junior Miss International Pageant. Despite being the youngest in the teen age division at 16 years old, I was blessed to have brought home the coveted 2012 IJM International Teen title as well as the International Casual Wear Model award.

In November 2015, I competed in the largest pageant system in the country where over 15,000 girls compete every year. I represented Florida at the National American Miss National Pageant held in Anaheim, California and won the highly sought-after National American Miss title. In addition to the National title, I also broke the pageant record by capturing five other national titles in just one week of pageant competition at NAM Nationals, naming me as the most decorated pageant competitor ever in NAM history.

I won National Most Promising Model, National Photogenic, National Top Model, National Fashion Model, and National Casual Wear Model! This culminated my National American Miss journey where I had won a total of 11 NATIONAL titles throughout my Jr. Teen, Teen, and Miss competitions.

In 2018, I captured my 5th national title as the 2018 USA National Miss. I also captured the National Casual Wear Modeling title making it as my 5th straight National Casual Wear Modeling title. I also garnered the Highest Interview award. The pageant also served as the 3rd time that my younger sister Keisha and I both won national titles in the same pageant system (NAM, RIM, and UNM).

Pageants has opened a lot of doors and opportunities for me as it enabled me to indulge in my passions. I have traveled to several different states to emcee state and national shows and events. I have also worked as a pageant judge in several state and national competitions. With my extensive pageant experience and my passion for helping young ladies achieve their dreams in the field of pageantry, I work as a pageant coach, mentoring and guiding young ladies in their journey towards the crown.

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Host of the show

Paul A. Belletiere, ACC

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Sponsor of the week

Mid Atlantic Video & Photography Production

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Guest of the week

Jade Eilers

Jade has found her purpose modeling healthy choices & advocating for drug prevention after losing family members and loved ones to drug use. She is a Student Ambassador for the "Start Talking" program where she features drug facts & interviews on her YouTube channel, Jade Eilers. She is also 1 of very few young people In the Ohio Youth- Led Prevention Network that advocates to lawmakers nationally and organizes the "We are the Majority" rallies reaching thousands of youth annually. Additionally she is partnered nationally and globally with other drug prevention alliances including the Partnership for Drug Free Kids in NYC and the Foundation for a Drug Free World where she was just featured at the United Nations speaking on behalf of youth all over the world. She will be going back to the UN in 2020 to receive the Gold, Presidential Volunteer Service Award for her activism.

As Miss Ohio High School America 2020, she is magnifying her message through her Ted Talk called, "Goody Two Shoes." She is BOLD & BRAVE while she promotes Building Our Lives Drug free (BOLD) & Building Respect and Values for Everyone (BRAVE). She is teaching young people to respect and value themselves by SAYING NO to substances without fear of being bullied or teased and wants you to join her to be drug free!

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Talent (also see resume tab):

See Jade in Respite Care, the movie, as the lead's younger self!

When Jade was 3, she asked her mom how she could get inside the TV. And now she has her own YouTube channel. At 5, she started making people laugh with her Steve Urkel impression and the rest is history!

Since then, she has had multiple years of dance training, several acting & singing classes, been signed by Heyman Talent where she was cast as the Lead in the Mead Trapper Keeper, Bounce House Commercial. She has been a part of over 20 stage productions. And, she was cast as the Lead role of Beauty in Beauty & the Beast at Town Hall Theater as well as the Lead in the Aliens Are Coming at Watts Middle School. In her Junior Year at Centerville High School, she was the female lead in the Cactus Flower and she is currently cast as the female lead, Princess Aoda in Around the World in 80 days using a British accent. She has been honored with multiple "Best Actress" awards. She continues advanced training locally and through coaches from LA. She also trains through the Musical Theater/Acting Preparatory Program (MAPP) at Wright State University.

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Jade sings, dances and acts with 5 accents (Jersey, Indian, British, Southern and a Cartoon voice that is sure to make you giggle). She has great comedic timing and is fun to work around. You can find her around the state of Ohio as a Super Hero or Princess with Party Princess Productions.

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Host of the show

Paul A. Belletiere, ACC

MAVPP.com

410-258-3832

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Sponsor of the week

Mid Atlantic Video & Photography Production

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[email protected]

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Guest of the week

LaQuisha is a force to be reckoned within communities. She is has dedicated her life to serving her community and has been recognized by great leaders including President Barack Obama and Baltimore City States Attorney Marilyn Mosby. She has won regional, state and national pageant titles including most recently Mrs. Maryland USA Ambassador 2020. LaQuisha founded the SheRose Awards to give a platform to abuse survivors to share their own stories. Beginning her skills in mentoring at age 16, she also spends hours locally and abroad mentoring via her nonprofit program, Queendom T.E.A. (The Etiquette Academy), committed to encouraging and teaching teen girls about personal safety, feminine etiquette and positive self-esteem. She is the award-nominated and best-selling author of memoir, Unholy Communion, and a self-esteem journal for young girls, Positively Bodyful, and the coauthor of additional books. LaQuisha is the proud teacher of #MrsHallScholars, educating youth in Baltimore City Public Schools for 17 years and winning Teacher of the Year in 2018.

Her “walk on gold” philosophy teaches communities to step off of familiar territory to do extraordinary things. LaQuisha has empowered others to empower others for over a decade and has no plans of stopping!

Pageant History:

Mrs. Christian International 2008

Mrs. Maryland Galaxy 2009 (1st RU to Mrs. Galaxy)

Mrs. International Beautiful 2010

Mrs. Essence 2013

Mrs. Maryland USA Ambassador 2020

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Host of the show

Paul A. Belletiere, ACC

MAVPP.com

410-258-3832

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Sponsor of the week

Mid Atlantic Video & Photography Production

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[email protected]

443-422-3830

Guest of the week

LaShawnda Day

is the reigning IJM Virginia Ms. 2020. She is a wife, mom to 3 boys, and a full time real estate agent and property manager. In her spare time she enjoys being outdoors, singing/ dancing, giving back to her community, and watching movies with her family. LaShawnda enjoys pageantry and all that it has to offer to both young girls and women alike. Her hopes throughout her year are to spread light on mental health and break the stereotype for pageant girls across the country.

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Host of the show

Paul A. Belletiere, ACC

MAVPP.com

410-258-3832

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Sponsor of the week

Mid Atlantic Video & Photography Production

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[email protected]

443-422-3830

Guest of the week

Rosemary Lopez

Proud to say that I graduated from the University of Maryland College Park with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, and Minor in Human Development.

I joined the first Latin sorority while on campus which was the best decision I made because as a first generation college student, I was able to relate to women just like me.
I’m passionate about Sports and Event Planning, and I’ve had great opportunities post college, that allowed me to grow professionally.
I had the honor of being director for the inaugural Miss Maryland Latina pageant. That amazing experience reminded me that participation in a pageant, specifically for young Latina women is a great opportunity for young ladies to grow and mature as role models. It is a chance to become involved with our community, become a voice with a purpose, to gain confidence, and experience than can help further her education and career endeavors. You can be both brains and beauty!

My life motto is work hard, have fun and don’t let a once in a lifetime opportunity pass by.

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Host of the show

Paul A. Belletiere, ACC

MAVPP.com

410-258-3832

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Sponsor of the week

Mid Atlantic Video & Photography Production

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[email protected]

443-422-3830

Guest of the week

Arcadia Ewell

Im a 23 year old graduate from the University of Maryland currently working in a brain research lab and working to bring awareness and prevent teen dating violence. I can be contacted through Facebook at Arcadia Ewell

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Host of the show

Paul A. Belletiere, ACC

MAVPP.com

410-258-3832

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Sponsor of the week

Mid Atlantic Video & Photography Production

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[email protected]

443-422-3830

Guest of the week

Bethany Wheatley

I’m 26 years old I am currently a substitute teacher and director of an afterschool program with 75 children where we focus on academics but also their health and wellness. I have been an athlete my entire life where I excelled in softball. I consider myself extremely hard-working because I never settle For less than my best. I recently graduated with my associates of science degree where I plan to become a human anatomy or physical science teacher. I do have my own business , enjoy coaching softball and hanging out with my family and friends! I take pride in sharing my story of how I overcame bullying and cystic acne. My story has allowed me to be an impact for other 200 women and I hope it plans to expand globally one day. Finding Self confidence has been a long journey as I have always been one to be hard on myself but along that journey it has taught me that anything worth having is worth fighting for!

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Host of the show

Paul A. Belletiere, ACC

MAVPP.com

410-258-3832

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Sponsor of the week

Mid Atlantic Video & Photography Production

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[email protected]

443-422-3830

Guest of the week

Lisa Song Sutton

is a businesswoman, entrepreneur, outspoken advocate for women, and Miss Nevada United States 2014. She is also a Republican candidate for U.S. Congress, representing a new generation of female leaders utilizing first-hand experience from the business world to bring community engagement and responsible leadership to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Lisa earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona and her Juris Doctor degree from University of Miami School of Law. Lisa started her business career by working in a top Las Vegas law firm, specializing in business litigation. She then went on to create companies of her own. Lisa started her first business, Sin City Cupcakes, nearly 8 years ago, and today it is an iconic Las Vegas treat that delights tens of thousands of locals and visitors each year. Lisa is also co-founder of Ship Las Vegas, Elite Homes - Christie’s International Real Estate, and Liquid & Lace swimwear.

Lisa’s father is a U.S. Air Force veteran and her mother is a Korean-American immigrant. She is a strong supporter of our local veterans, active military, and their families. This led her to open Ship Las Vegas, a mailbox and shipping store, near Nellis Air Force Base in North Las Vegas, where she saw firsthand the need for services.

In addition to her work as an entrepreneur, Lisa has published numerous articles for Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and Business Insider on business and entrepreneurship. Lisa has shared her message of leadership, empowerment, and action with audiences from the TEDx stage to local schools, encouraging people, especially women, to take a seat at the table and make their voices heard.

Lisa knows what it means to work hard; she worked multiple part-time jobs in real estate and the modeling industry throughout college and law school. She was also the first Miss Nevada of Asian descent. During her year of service, she kept her promise to make the largest impact in the community that she could, conducting nearly 500 appearances in 18 months, volunteering in hospitals, reading in schools, and helping connect Nevadans to non-profit organizations that could improve their quality of life.

In addition to her professional careers and serving as both Miss Nevada United States (2014) and Miss Las Vegas, Lisa is actively involved in the community, previously serving on non-profit boards including Monday’s Dark and the Asian Community Development Council. Lisa has been selected as a Global Shaper by the World Economic Forum and was named a Top 10 Social Entrepreneur to Watch.

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Host of the show

Paul A. Belletiere, ACC

MAVPP.com

410-258-3832

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Sponsor of the week

Mid Atlantic Video & Photography Production

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[email protected]

443-422-3830

Guest of the week

Kennedy Chase

is a Sophomore at the University of Alabama where she is majoring in News Media with a minor in communication studies on a Pre-Law track in hopes of becoming a political news correspondent. Kennedy is a committed student and is involved in her school through different clubs and organizations such as the UA Radio, Television, and Digital News Media Association (UARTDNA), student recruitment team, and Al’s Pals, a volunteer mentoring program targeted to help mentor underprivileged elementary students. She also has an internship as a sideline reporter for Crimson Tide Productions dealing with all of the multimedia of Alabama athletics.

Kennedy is also known as a pageant girl. She has won various local, state, national, and international titles such as Miss High School America, Miss Teen Ohio United States, and National American Miss Ohio Jr. Teen to name a few. She has earned over $45,000 in college scholarships money with those titles.

Kennedy is very passionate about giving back to her community and does so anyway she can. To name a few organizations, she regularly donates to the Dayton Food Bank and St. Vincent DePaul shelter, volunteer's for "Shoes for the Shoeless", Autism Awareness, American Cancer Society, Daybreak Homeless Youth Shelter, Aubrey Rose Foundation, is a spokesperson for the Miss High School America B.R.A.V.E platform spreading anti-bullying awareness, and she is an advocate for human trafficking awareness.

Kennedy believes that with dedication, purpose and positivity, we can truly make a difference in the world

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Host of the show

Paul A. Belletiere, ACC

MAVPP.com

410-258-3832

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Sponsor of the week

Mid Atlantic Video & Photography Production

mavpp.com

[email protected]

443-422-3830

Movie Of The Week

Ready or Not Wedding, murders, action and money what else do you need.

Our Rating system

5 Best movie

4 good movie

3 average movie

2 poor movie

1 horrible movie

0 Is so bad you have to see

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Host Of The Show

Paul A. Belletiere, ACC

Photographer, videographer

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Cohost

Ivan Carlo

Actor stage and screen

www.ivancarlo.com or follow @ivancarlo30

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Sponsor Of The Week

Mid Atlantic Video & Photography Production