In this episode, the host Kayla Myers dives deep into the practical strategies that helped her overcome immense adversity. Having faced challenges like growing up in an abusive home, experiencing homelessness, and sustaining a serious injury while competing for Miss Indiana, Kayla knows what it takes to bounce back.

Forget the generic talk of "being strong". Kayla unveils her secret: The 3 R's. Learn how to implement these powerful tools into your own life to build unshakeable resilience and not just survive, but flourish in the face of adversity.

You even get a special performance of Kayla's HER Story performance as she bounced back at Miss Indiana.

This episode is perfect for you if:

• You're tired of feeling stuck after a setback.

• You want practical strategies to build resilience.

• You're curious about Kayla's personal journey and the 3 R's that helped her overcome immense challenges.

Meet Sarah Holdcroft who is UNSTOPPABLE. Sarah is an advocate for her movement titled “SC Can’t Stop Me”. In this episode, Sarah shares her story of living with Sickle Cell (SC) disease. It is a story of overcoming, grit, and resilience. You might also realize how little you know about Sickle Cell disease as Sarah sheds light on what it is like to live with this “Invisible” disease.

Sarah's Socials:

IG @SC_Cant_Stop_Me1 @sarahlifeit
#ChooseHealth Pledge: https://forms.gle/rxuQwqyjQiDoRUYQ9

Get ready to learn my top 10 goals for Miss Indiana Week--all of which are NOT winning.

Visualizing yourself winning is important and necessary; however, you can lose the crown, the competition, or award if you are too focused on the outcome and not the PROCESS.

Learn the key strategies to setting goals so you can flourish on your journey to achieving your next big goal.

Keegan Cares about helping you prepare for your next competition and about scoliosis awareness and advocacy. Learn how Keegan connected with the judges at Miss Indiana’s Teen and left with the 2023 title of Miss Indiana’s Teen. There were many obstacles along the way, but Keegan helps you learn to navigate the CURVES of your life (see what we did there?).

Keegan shares her scoliosis story (a very unconventional story including an orthodontist) that has led her to become a passionate advocate for scoliosis with a mission to pass legislation. You will also gain insights about her non-profit organization titled Keegan Cares and how she is helping individuals flourish through this non-profit organization.

Keegan's Socials:

IG @keeganconnormusic @MissAmericasTeenIN @KeeganCares

keeganconnor.com

Youtube: Keegan Connor

Are you preparing for a local, state, or national scholarship competition? Or maybe you are pondering whether or not you want to compete in your first pageant? If so, this episode is for YOU.

You will meet Cydney Bridges, Miss Indiana 2023 and the 2ND RUNNER UP TO MISS AMERICA! To say I was honored to be her 1st runner up at Miss Indiana is an understatement. I have watched Cydney flourish as Miss Indiana, a nurse at Riley Hospital, and an authentic connector with others.

Get ready for her vibrant energy, humor, and passion as we discuss her personal story, the power of mentoring, tips for competing in the Miss America Opportunity, how to stop the comparison game, and insights to Cydney’s experience at Miss America!!!

Cydney's Socials:

IG @missamericain

IG @cydney.bridges

In this episode we talk about all things female empowerment with special guest Marisa Brown. Marisa Created an initiative titled “Who Is She?” to encourage young girls to discover their strengths, talents, and abilities through a mentor and her 3-step process for identity exploration.

We also discuss mental health, how Miss America can help you find your identity, Harrison Butker’s speech about women, and tips to overcome comparison and people pleasing.

Marisa's Socials:

IG @marisa.brown16; @marisa.brownmao; @missabbevillesc

Are you struggling with a lack of motivation, feelings of “failure”, or feeling overwhelmed with adversity? Tune in to this episode with host, Kayla Myers, and special guest, Hannah Augspurger, to learn strategies to reignite your motivation and tackle adversity. Hannah shares personal and vulnerable experiences of battling adversity, along with how she helps others overcome their struggles with food insecurity through her initiative titled “Feeding Our Future”.

Hannah’s Socials:

IG @hannahaugspurger @misscrossroadstoamericasteenin

Blessings in a Backpack:

https://www.blessingsinabackpack.org/

https://www.blessingsindiana.org/

Love INC of Adams County - Food Distribution Center

1109 Angus Dr, Decatur, IN 46733

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! We're here and we're queer. Join host, Kayla Myers, and special guest, AK Hazel, as they discuss all things pride month, AK’s advocacy as the first non-binary delegate in the Miss Pennsylvania Program, and AK’s work and impact as the founder of Thrive: Better Lives for Trans Youth.

If you are an ally, a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, or are looking to expand your understanding regarding the LGBTQIA+ community, harmful policies and bans, misconceptions about gender affirming care, LGBTQIA+ mental health, and transgender individuals competing in sports and pageants, then you have come to the right place!

AK’s Socials:

IG @betterlives4transyouth @missgreaterreadingpa