#316 Haley Poe Interview

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👑 About Haley

Haley Poe is a passionate advocate, scholar, and future physician dedicated to protecting both human health and the environment. She is the founder of the Microplastic Awareness Project (MAP), an initiative focused on educating communities about the harmful effects of microplastics and driving tangible change. Through MAP, Haley organizes cleanups, promotes single-use plastic reduction, and champions legislation to safeguard our planet and its people.

In Pennsylvania, Haley spearheaded House Bill 1415, which, once passed, will require annual testing for PFAS—cancer-causing chemicals found in microplastics—in local watersheds. She is also collaborating with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Environmental Protection Agency on policies that would require warning labels on all plastic bottles, informing consumers of their microplastic content and associated health risks.

A proud Erie, Pennsylvania native, Haley earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology with a pre-medical concentration and a minor in Healthcare Ethics from Gannon University. She plans to attend the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine to pursue her dream of becoming an endocrinologist, with a vision to address environmental factors that impact human health. Her work blends science, service, and advocacy—proving that meaningful change starts with knowledge and the courage to act.

👉 Follow Haley on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/haleygracepoe/

https://www.instagram.com/missearthusa/

⏱️ Timestamps

* 00:00:01 — Welcome & who Haley is (Miss Earth USA, MAP, HB 1415)

* 00:02:02 — Life since the crown + “Pretty Down to Earth” behind-the-scenes

* 00:12:45 — Ballet roots → back on pointe for Miss Earth talent

* 00:17:19 — Managing injuries, PT, and heels stamina during pageant weeks

* 00:29:35 — Endocrine 101 → Haley’s PCOS diagnosis and what it means

* 00:39:06 — Mental health in medicine & pageantry; BetterHelp partnership

* 00:46:13 — From advocacy to policy: working with legislators; HB 1415 status

* 00:56:35 — Training playbook: 180-BPM runs, sprints, and gym routines

* 01:03:42 — Preparing for stunts: fear, safety, and adaptability on set

* 01:29:02 — Final reflections and sign-off

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