In this episode I speak with Julia Langley, where we discuss her work with Cirque du Soleil, traveling, performing, overcoming tragic events of her life in the last couple years, getting back up when life knocks you down, the importance of using your voice and sharing your story, and so much more!

In today's episode I speak with Kelsey Hollis. Kelsey is an advocate for autism acceptance and is actively involved in the Miss America Organization. Listen as we discuss her story as an advocate, the beauty in being made different, the meaning of family, her journey with the Miss America Organization, the key to authenticity, where worth is found, being imperfect yet impactful, the importance of living out your faith, and so much more!

In today's episode, I welcome Marybeth Brown. Marybeth partners with Lifeline Children’s services to host a Stand For Orphans, a fundraiser with Lifeline where she sells homemade items. She also helps run the social media for Lifebeads, an organization giving sustainable jobs to women in Uganda. Listen as we discuss these organizations, her involvement in Leo Club, musical theater, soccer, travel, resting in the Lord, growing God’s kingdom, the enneagram, and the importance of being involved in your community.

Today, Miss Cherokee Rose, Carley Vogel, joins me on the podcast. We discuss her Love Your Liver, Love Yourself initiative, her journey with autoimmune hepatitis, seeing the silver lining in obstacles, the American Liver Foundation, what the Miss America Organization teaches young women, staying in your lane, being the best version of yourself, musical theater, meeting Kristen Chenoweth, and so much more!

In this episode, I welcome Rylee Ruegger, Miss Rome's Outstanding Teen. Rylee and I discuss the importance of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion, how to overcome bullying, warning signs of cyberbullying, her Be Nice Program, learning to step out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself, how the Miss America Organization provides incredible opportunities for young women, time management, being who God made you to be, and allowing God to turn a burden in your life into a blessing.

In today's episode I welcome my very own sister, Kitty Key. We dive deep into living with a servant's heart, overcoming the obstacles she has faced, trusting God's plan for your life, taking leaps of faith, performing, her experience in the Miss America Organization, metal detecting and magnet fishing, moving far from home, loving consistently and with intention, learning from failures, and learning to be still and know that God is good even in hard circumstances.

In this episode I chat with Miss Georgia’s Outstanding Teen, Mary Wilhelmina Hodges. Listen as we talk about being successful despite coming from a small town, her Take Ten Initiative, Reach Out And Read, the mission of the Miss America Organization, interview and pageant tips, and accomplishing big goals despite being young.

In this episode, I am welcoming Shali King, Miss Georgia Teen 2019. We discuss focusing on who we are following rather than who is following us, the importance of sharing the Gospel, handling hateful opinions from society, having God-confidence, the sisterhood of the Miss America Organization, wisdom from Dolly Parton, our worth in Christ, and so much more!

In this episode, I am welcoming Addie Freeman, Miss Southeast Georgia’s Outstanding Teen. We discuss Addie’s journey with juvenile arthritis, her talents, living a life of priority, her faith, tips on where to start when it comes to prayer and reading the God’s Word, and the importance of family.

In this episode, Charlie welcomes Miss Troup County, Ansleigh Williams. Listen as they discuss shining a light to be a light, the End it Movement, Ansleigh’s Point of Grace Dance Studio, her journey with the Miss America Organization, overcoming comparison, and having an authentic faith.