What is self-talk—and how much of it is running on autopilot in your mind every day? Are you constantly comparing or criticizing yourself? Do you have control over your thoughts, maintain a positive mindset, and approach life’s challenges and competitions with your best mental game?

In this episode, I sit down with Heather Sumlin, Director of Performance Systems and master-level mental management instructor, to dive into her proven system for mastering your thoughts. Heather specializes in self-image training, goal-setting, and interview prep, and her clients have earned world and national championships, Miss USA titles, and global recognition.

We explore The Mental Management® System, a world-renowned mental training program used by World and Olympic Champions. Developed by Lanny Bassham, this system has trained elite athletes, pageant finalists, Fortune 500 leaders, U.S. Navy SEALs, and Olympic teams from around the world, including the PGA Tour, Miss America finalists, and U.S. military marksmanship units.

Tune in to learn:

How to take control of your thoughts and self-talk

Tools to strengthen your mental game for competitions and life

The strategies champions use to perform at their peak

Whether you’re competing on stage, in sports, or just striving to be your best self, this episode will give you actionable strategies to think like a champion and perform like one too.

Website: https://mentalmanagement.com/

Books + Products: https://www.mentalmanagementstore.com/shop/

Contact Information for Heather Sumlin:  @HEATHERSUMLIN

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I’m going to be frank: you need to stop ignoring the signs when he’s not right for you.
There’s this huge misconception that dating is “super difficult” and that men are “soooo complicated.” As an experienced dater (pretending that’s a word) and former marketing lead for Bumble, I’ve learned a lot about what to do, and what not to do, when it comes to dating.

In this episode, I’m sharing my best dating app advice, profile tips, thoughts on when it’s actually the right time to get on a dating app, and how to tell when Mr. Right, is definitely not the guy you’re currently talking to. I’m also diving into how to stay grounded while dating and stop chasing men who aren’t aligned with what you truly want.

This episode is honest, transparent, and real — basically the exact advice I’d give my best friends.

Show Notes~

Looking for the book (& must read!) I mentioned in the episode!

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I know how it is: you keep telling yourself it's "impossible to have a career AND a hobby" or "I couldn't possibly balance my relationship with my passions." Well, that nonsense stops here. This episode is dissecting exactly why you can be multi-passionate + how to balance it with the rest of your life. 

I've got hunter, model, Miss Ohio USA 2015, Sarah Beth Lawhorn on the show today. She's extremely passionate about hunting, archery, works full-time as a radiology technician, she's a fitness enthusiast, wife, has been featured on HGTV, the Outdoors Channel, + the "For Love or Likes" show. 

This incredibly powerful yet humble woman walks you through exactly how she found her footing as a woman with multiple passions, how she's navigated away from criticism from others, how to balance life with her husband, + why she's not afraid to be different. 

Whether or not you are interested in hunting, pageants, or long-term relationships, we ALL need a lesson in balance life. 

To follow Sarah, find her on instagram at @sarahbeth.lawhorn or @lethal.lawhorn, her youtube channel "Lethal Lawhorn," or her blog lethallawhorn.com. 

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We’ve all been through it: we fail, we cry, and then we figure out how to get back up again. It’s tough, it sucks, and most of the time we don’t understand why it has to be such a necessary part of the journey. Tough luck, failure is 100% necessary to fail in order to grow. We don’t hope to fail, but when we do, we learn. So… does that mean we ever really failed to begin with?

In this episode, I’m transparent, sassy, and emotional — a winning combination — but most of all, I want to make sure you walk away with a better understanding of why you needed to go through the hard parts of life in order to grow. My personal experience with failure ranges from falling at a state track competition, to bombing college exams, to changing my career in the Navy, to finishing runner-up at MISS CALIFORNIA USA in January 2020.

I’ll walk you through four reasons why failure may be the best thing that’s ever happened to you, because I’ve been through it too, and how to redefine what it really means to “fail.”

Strap in, it’s an emotional one. You’ll walk away with not only a better understanding of my personal journey, but your own, and why you may have never really failed to begin with.

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When you assume responsibility of any position, job, role, or title you naturally have to step up to the plate and fulfill expectations -- what do you do to overcome the pressure? 

Special guest Alice Magoto understands everything it means to take pressure head on while still remaining authentic: she's a former MISS OHIO USA 2019, Top 10 Finisher at Miss USA, Miss Ohio (America) 2016, signed model with New View Model Management and 10 MGMT in Chicago, while balancing her platform #keepingitreal. In today's episode, Alice dives into everything that's misunderstood about pageantry, holding a title, overcoming stigma, and digs into specifics about competing at MISS USA. 

Her transparency is what every titleholder-hopeful and current reigning queen NEEDS to hear but also any woman who is trying to process how to overcome pressure in any area of life. Whether you are competing in a pageant or unsure how to navigate social pressure in your career, Alice's insight will help you steer clear of all misunderstandings. 

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We all do it—compare. Whether it’s careers, relationships, or milestones, it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind when you measure your worth against someone else’s highlight reel. But what if confidence isn’t about keeping up—it’s about showing up as you?

Originally from her previous show, MissUnderstood, Kellie opens up about how she learned to build confidence from the ground up. She often gets asked, “How did you get so confident?” and her answer is simple: you build it, one intentional step at a time.

Kellie shares practical, go-to methods you can start using today to quiet self-doubt, stop comparing, and finally start believing in your own power.

It’s time to stop measuring yourself against others and start mastering your confidence instead.

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Are you competing year after year and never quite winning? Feeling like you’ve hit a plateau—personally, physically, or professionally? It’s time to talk strategy.

DIY methods are great—but if you want to take your performance to the next level, whether in pageants, fitness, or sports, you need professional guidance. I used to think I was disciplined enough to do it all on my own, but here’s the truth: you’ll never improve if you do not do something different.

In this episode, I sit down with Craig Hughes, Pageant Planet’s #1 Trainer of the Year and my personal coach for Miss California USA 2020 and MISS Illinois USA 2024. Craig founded Body by Craig in 2013 to provide pageant competitors with the same individualized, one-on-one training that elite athletes get—maximizing potential and delivering results.

We discuss:

• Why professional training is a game-changer

• How to challenge yourself and break through plateaus

• Strategies to stand out from your competition

• The mindset shifts you need to truly level up

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start winning, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and actionable tips to help you reach your five-star best.

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You know that tiny voice inside you that says you’re meant for more? Most of us ignore it. We tell ourselves it’s not the right time, we’re too busy, or it’s too risky. But every moment you silence that voice, you’re missing out on lessons, growth, and connections that could change your life.

Originally from her previous show, MissUnderstood, Kellie shares why she’s grateful she went against the status quo—starting a photography business while serving active duty on a Navy ship. She opens up about what it took to face her fears, pursue her passion, and how that decision ultimately shaped her career today.

Kellie also breaks down a few key ways to start chasing your own passion, build genuine connections, and stop waiting for “someday” to begin.

It’s never too late to start something new—and if you think your dreams are impossible, this episode will show you why you’re misunderstood.

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WELCOME TO THE SHOW! What does it feel like when the world keeps getting you wrong? Kellie talks about why being misunderstood can actually be the starting line for growth, not the finish.

Originally from her previous show, MissUnderstood, Kellie opens the podcast by unpacking the meaning behind the series: why it matters to examine the ways we’re misread, and how to turn those moments into momentum. She shares the times she’s felt most misunderstood: at the Naval Academy as a woman, for embracing femininity in uniform, for being labeled a “pageant girl,” and for choosing creative passions alongside military service.

Kellie also explains how her passions made her a stronger Naval Officer, how she balanced multiple callings, and practical ways to navigate others’ opinions without losing yourself. Take a breath, reflect on where you feel most misunderstood, and join Kellie as she dives into why those misunderstandings might be exactly who you are meant to become.

Note from Kellie: This was my pilot episode, released in April 2020. Give me some grace—I had no editing equipment and was truly building the plane as I flew it. I’ve grown so much since then, and what started here as MissUnderstood has now evolved into Why Not Do Both. But this was the beginning of it all—the heart behind everything that came after.Enjoyed this episode?

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