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In this special episode of Miss Represented, guest host Rachel Slawson, the director of Miss Grand USA and former Miss Utah USA fills in for Lisa Opie and sits down with the newly crowned Miss Grand USA 2024, Cora Griffen. They discuss the journey of competing in Miss USA, the unique aspects of the Miss Grand USA competition, and share valuable advice for winning the crown. Cora opens up about her path to success, while both Rachel and Cora emphasize the importance of balancing mental health in the high-pressure world of pageantry. This episode offers an insightful glimpse into the pageant world with practical tips for aspiring contestants.Keep up with us on social media: @MissRepresentedTalksGuest: @officialmissgrandusa Host: @saltyrachelProduction by The Code CreativesDresses from PinkApple Dresses
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Summary
Victoria, the first Miss World America under Ekta Sani's directorship, shares her experience competing in the Miss World pageant in India. She competed in 13 different categories of competition, including fitness, talent, interview, and evening gown. The pageant did not have a swimsuit competition, which allowed Victoria to focus on working out for her health and feeling stronger. She also had the opportunity to participate in various events and activities, such as visiting a street child school and a tiger safari. The competition lasted for a month, and Victoria felt proud of the woman she had become by the end. In this conversation, Jessica Chang discusses her experiences as Miss World America and Miss Teen USA, her career as a business owner in the construction industry, and her work with organizations focused on cystic fibrosis and healthcare in the Caribbean. She emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and embracing one's inner voice. Jessica also shares personal stories and answers fun 'this or that' questions.
Keep up with us on social media: @MissRepresentedTalksGuest: @americasmissworld @victoriadisorboHost: @Lisa_OpieProduction by The Code CreativesDresses from PinkApple Dresses
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Jada Kelly, Miss Vizcaya Swimwear, joins host Lisa Opie to discuss her experience at Miss Vizcaya Swimwear during Miami Swim Week and her journey in pageantry. Jada shares her excitement about winning the crown and the opportunities that come with it, including billboards in Times Square and a magazine cover shoot. She also talks about her Asian heritage and the influence of her grandmother. Jada provides makeup tips for surviving the summer and her future plans.
Keep up with us on social media: @MissRepresentedTalks
Guest: @theejadakelly @missvizcayaswimwear
Host: @Lisa_Opie
Production by The Code Creatives
Dresses from PinkApple Dresses
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Jessica Chang shares her journey to becoming a self-made millionaire, starting with her realization in high school that she didn't want a traditional 9-5 job. She pursued a career in real estate and insurance, taking a leap of faith and building successful teams in different locations. Jessica also discusses her decision to go sober and the positive impact it has had on her life. She emphasizes the importance of following proven systems, adapting leadership styles, and creating a culture of family and integrity. Jessica Chang shares her journey from starting in insurance to becoming a millionaire and empowering women in the industry. She discusses the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field and the importance of finding the right team and support. Jessica also talks about the misconceptions and stereotypes she encounters as a female millionaire and offers advice for professional women.
Keep up with us on social media: @MissRepresentedTalks
Guest: @itsjesschang
Host: @Lisa_Opie
Production by The Code Creatives
Dresses from PinkApple Dresses
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In this episode, Lisa Opie interviews Savannah Gankiewicz, Miss USA. They discuss Savannah's reign, her experiences, and her plans for the future. Savannah talks about her move from Bali to Miami, her experiences with bullying and harassment on social media, and her focus on mental health and self-love. She also shares her excitement about meeting the new Miss USA delegates and her plans for after her reign. The conversation covers themes of resilience, empowerment, and the importance of kindness.
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Production and photogrpahy by the Code Creatives
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Host: @lisa_opie
Guest: @savannahmarai // @missusa
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In this episode, host Lisa Opie interviews Lauren Priscilla Johnson, Miss Mission Georgia USA and owner of Belissima Fiore, a wedding floral design business. They discuss Lauren's entrepreneurial journey, her experience in pageantry, and her advocacy for sustainability through biodiversity. Lauren shares advice for female entrepreneurs and emphasizes the importance of mental health and supportive relationships. The conversation also touches on topics like social media, fashion, and personal preferences.
Makeup and hair: @beautybyladycodeCosmetics: @theladycodeshop Production: @thecodecreatives
Dresses: @pinkappledresses
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On this episode of Miss Represented, Miss Earth USA Bea Millan Windorski, shares her journey, experiences, and aspirations. From her late arrival due to a series of mishaps in Miami to her preparation for swim week and international competitions, she discusses her advocacy for climate refugees and her plans for the future. The conversation also delves into her childhood, pageant experiences, and the innovative changes in the Miss Earth USA competition.
Dresses by PinkApple Dresses
Production by the Code Creatives
Hosted by Lisa Opie
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Valentina Rodriguez Zapata discusses her experience with body positivity and the challenges she faced growing up in Miami. She shares her journey of being diagnosed with PCOS and Lipedema and the impact it had on her physical and mental health. Valentina emphasizes the importance of self-education and finding the right specialist who finally diagnosed her conditions. She also highlights the need for more awareness and understanding of these conditions in society. Valentina shares her journey of overcoming PCOS, losing weight, and embracing her body through self-love and plastic surgery. She discusses her experience in pageants and how it empowered her to reclaim her time and body. Valentina also talks about her education at Parsons and her passion for size-inclusive fashion. She shares her plans for a size-inclusive brand and her community service platform, the Linus Corporation. Additionally, Jules discusses her involvement with the American Cancer Society and her upcoming Relay for Life event. In this conversation, the guest discusses her involvement in fundraising for Relay for Life and her family's business in hospitality. She also talks about balancing her responsibilities as a pageant contestant and her plans for the future, including applying for grad school and getting back into fashion.
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In this episode, Lisa Opie interviews Jules Corsi, the founder of True Beauty Glam and director of social media at Pageant Planet. They discuss their love for pageants and how they got started in the makeup industry. Jules shares her personal journey of using makeup as a form of therapy and how it helped her through difficult times. They also talk about their favorite makeup clients and the importance of good skin preparation before applying makeup. As professional makeup artists, Jules and the Lisa discuss various tips and tricks for makeup and hair for pageants. They also discuss the role of social media in pageantry and offer tips on growing social media accounts. The conversation covers various topics including the role of Instagram and TikTok, creating content for pageants, favorite pageant systems, managing a team, dealing with difficult clients, and the challenges of being a pageant title holder. In this part of the conversation, Jules and Lisa discuss their experiences as pageant title holders and the importance of sisterhood in the pageant community. They also talk about the competitive nature of pageants and the challenges they faced during their reigns. They touch on topics such as mental health awareness, anti-bullying, and the importance of being kind to oneself. They also share their thoughts on online bullying and how they deal with negative comments.
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Heather Marie Thompson, former Miss Grand US Virgin Islands, shares her journey in the pageant world, from competing in Miss New York USA to Miss Grand International. She discusses the different areas of competition, the challenges she faced, and the friendships she made along the way. Heather also opens up about her experience of being hit by a truck and the impact it had on her mental health. She emphasizes the importance of practicing and feeling confident on stage, and announces her plan to compete in Miss New York USA 2024. In this conversation, Lisa Opie and Heather discuss their personal experiences with mental health issues and how it has affected their physical health. They emphasize the importance of advocating for one's own health and finding the right medication or treatment. They also discuss the role of neurodivergence in entrepreneurship and the need for a supportive team. The conversation touches on topics such as adapting to different situations, pursuing a career in construction and real estate, and the significance of mental health awareness.
Thank you to PinkApple Dresses for dressing us for this episode!
Production by The Code Creatives
Follow @MissRepresentedTalks on social media for inspiring short video highlights from all of our conversations.
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In this conversation, Keyace Sims discusses her journey in pageantry and the challenges she has faced as a performer. She talks about the stigma and stereotypes associated with being an entertainer and the need for inclusivity and empowerment in the pageant industry. Keyace also shares her experience as a coach and the importance of helping others find their voice and passion. She emphasizes the need for pageants to be about empowering women and respecting their career choices. The conversation touches on topics such as on-stage questions, body positivity, and the impact of pageantry on personal growth.
Lisa Opie and Keyace are both wearing PinkApple Dresses
Production by The Code Creatives
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In this conversation, Lisa Opie interviews Ann Pennington. They discuss Ann's journey in pageantry and modeling, her role as the director of Miss New Hampshire and Vermont USA, her charity work, and her passion for fashion and the environment. Ann shares her experiences and insights, emphasizing the importance of time management, confidence, and kindness. She also talks about the recent changes in pageantry, including the lifting of age restrictions, and the impact it will have on the competition.Keep up with Ann: @realannpenningtonFollow Miss Represented: @MissRepresentedTalks Production by the Code Creatives Makeup and hair by Beauty by LadyCode
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Nicole Petrie, a Sports Illustrated model and advocate for Frontal Temporal Dementia (FTD), shares her journey as a caregiver and her experiences in the modeling industry. She discusses how she gained a large online following through TikTok by sharing videos of her daily life as a caregiver for her mother with FTD. Nicole explains the rare form of dementia and the challenges of getting a proper diagnosis and treatment. She also talks about her involvement with the Association of Frontal Temporal Dementia and her efforts to raise awareness for the disease. Additionally, Nicole shares her experiences modeling for Sports Illustrated, participating in pageants, and launching her own clothing line.
Production by The Code Creatives
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This week on Miss Represented our guest Delaney Milian, Miss Carnival Miami, discusses her career as a neurology rehabilitation technician and her passion for orthopedics. She also talks about her experience in pageants and her advocacy for breast cancer awareness. Delaney shares her goals of making a positive impact and leaving a legacy, and her future plans.
Keep up with Delaney: @delaney.milian
Thank you to PinkApple Dresses for dressing us for this episode!
Production by The Code Creatives
Follow @MissRepresentedTalks on social media for inspiring short video highlights from all of our conversations.
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Join your host, Lisa Opie in this week's episode of Miss Represented as she sits down with Lou Schieffelin, a former Miss Florida Teen USA and model. Keep up with Lou: @louschieffelinThank you to PinkApple Dresses for dressing us for this episode! Production by The Code Creatives Follow @MissRepresentedTalks on social media for inspiring short video highlights from all of our conversations.
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In this week's episode of Miss Represented, host Lisa Opie and guest Elizabeth Tran discuss Tran's recent participation in the Asian Model Icon pageant in Malaysia, highlighting Malaysia's diversity and Tran's experience of speaking Cantonese outside her family for the first time. They delve into the importance of representation in pageants and Tran's aim to break stereotypes in the Miss USA pageant. The conversation transitions to Tran's shift from corporate IT to full-time entrepreneurship, exploring challenges and support from the pageant community. Themes include breaking the glass ceiling in entrepreneurship, women-owned businesses, media portrayal of women, hiring concerns, strategic planning, and managing taxes and healthcare as an entrepreneur. They touch on bookkeeping, SEO, and tailoring services for clients. Both share experiences as women in male-dominated industries, emphasizing community building and empowerment. Tran discusses her journey in web design and passion for pageantry, while Opie reflects on her brand, LadyCode, and dispelling pageant stereotypes. They also discuss balancing passion with profit and challenges in dating as successful women.
Keep up with Elizabeth: @misselizabethtran
Production by the Code Creatives Wardrobe from PinkApple DressesFollow @MissRepresentedTalks on social media for inspiring short video highlights from all of our conversations
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In this episode of Misrepresented, host Lisa Opie interviews Jada Kelly, a pageant competitor and commercial model. Jada shares her journey in the pageant world, starting from her shy childhood to breaking out of her shell through pageantry. She also discusses her experience in modeling, particularly in Miss Vizcaya Swimwear. Jada talks about her career as a commercial model and her passion for skincare. She shares her aspirations for the Miss Mississippi USA pageant and her future goals. Jada also reveals her businesses in baking and event planning. The conversation concludes with a discussion on manifestation and self-belief.
Production by the Code Creatives
Wardrobe from PinkApple Dresses
Follow @MissRepresentedTalks on social media for inspiring short video highlights from all of our conversations
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In this episode, host Lisa Opie interviews Avori, a trailblazing woman in the gaming industry. Avori shares her journey from being a fan of The Hunger Games to becoming a professional gamer and influencer. She discusses the challenges she faced as a woman in gaming and her advocacy for women in the industry. Avori also talks about her experiences in modeling, reality TV, and entrepreneurship. She shares her five-year plan and emphasizes the importance of mindset and believing in oneself.
Makeup and hair by @beautybyladycode
Production by @thecodecreatives
Wardrobe @pinkapple_dresses
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Gracie Pfaff, founder of Harvest 107, shares her journey from being nominated for Forbes 30 Under 30 to starting a nonprofit organization focused on sustainable agriculture. She discusses the challenges faced by farmers and female farmers in particular, and the impact of her work in Haiti. Gracie also talks about her experience in pageantry and her upcoming participation in Miss Tennessee USA. She emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself and consuming positive content. Listeners are encouraged to follow Harvest 107 and support their mission.Production by The Code Creatives Dresses from PinkApple Dresses Follow Gracie: @good_gracie Follow Harvest 107: @harvest107Follow Miss Represented: @MissRepresentedTalks Follow your host: @Lisa_Opie Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Pink Apple Dresses01:04 Nominated for Forbes 30 Under 3003:09 Takeaways from Forbes Under 30 Summit03:32 Founding Harvest 10705:14 Challenges in Farming and Sustainable Agriculture06:54 Living in Haiti and Supporting Female Farmers10:24 Starting Harvest 107 at 12 Years Old13:26 Pageantry and Miss Earth USA16:28 Competing in Miss Tennessee USA19:22 Future Plans and Goals22:21 Interview Questions and Answers24:12 This or That Round30:42 Words of Advice and Social Media Handles
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Miss USA 2023 shares her experiences at New York Fashion Week with Supermodels Unlimited, Miss Universe, and other recent appearances. She discusses the announcement of Miss USA 2024 location and reveals the upcoming Miss USA magazine. Miss USA also talks about her visits to NASA and Disney, as well as her competition style and tips for mental health. She concludes with advice for future Miss USA contestants. In this conversation, Noelia Voight, Miss USA 2023, discusses mental health, her upcoming Smile Train trip to Mexico, the sisterhood of Miss Teen USA, her future plans, and her favorite on-stage question. Production by The Code Creatives Dresses from PinkApple Dresses Follow Noelia: @NoeliaVoigt Follow Miss USA: @MissUSAFollow Miss Represented: @MissRepresentedTalks Follow your host: @Lisa_Opie Chapters00:00 Introduction and Shoutout to Sponsors01:25 Excitement about Miss USA's presence01:58 Recap of Miss USA's experience at Fashion Week02:25 Miss USA's delayed arrival and participation in fashion show03:19 Attending SU event and meeting celebrities04:34 Meeting Emblem 3 and sharing personal connection05:23 Miss USA's favorite member of Emblem 306:20 Funny story about Emblem 307:16 Announcement of Miss USA 2024 location08:07 Excitement about Miss USA 2024 in Los Angeles09:23 Discussion about Miss USA magazine10:41 Miss USA's gratitude for opportunities11:54 Discussion about Miss USA's visit to NASA13:36 Miss USA's visit to Disney and Epcot tour14:11 Reflection on Miss Universe experience18:12 Discussion on Miss USA's competition style19:03 Importance of hair and makeup in pageantry20:28 Tips for mental health and staying present36:05 Advice for future Miss USA contestants43:45 Mental Health and Support Systems45:03 Smile Train Trip to Mexico46:52 The Sisterhood of Miss Teen USA49:02 Future Plans and Embracing Change51:37 Rapid-Fire Q&A01:00:01 Ideal On-Stage Question01:02:43 Where to Follow Noelia Voight#missusa #missuniverse #pageant
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