And World Peace

Maggie sits down with Jillian Greaves to discuss women’s health through a holistic lens, birth control, battling misinformation online, and women’s fertility.Jillian Greaves is a Functional Dietitian and Women's health specialist, the owner of the private practice Jillian Greaves Functional Nutrition & Wellness, and the creator of the PCOS Root Reversal Program. Jillian provides comprehensive nutrition and lifestyle counseling to women, with a special emphasis on PCOS, fertility, hormone balance, and digestive health. Jillian and her team help women identify and address the root causes of their hormone and digestive symptoms using advanced lab testing, personalized nutrition, and supportive lifestyle therapies as the first line of intervention. It's her mission to empower women to take back control of their health, reclaim their confidence, and to experience life at its fullest potential. Website: https://jilliangreaves.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jilliangreavesrd/1:1 Functional Nutrition Coaching: https://jilliangreaves.com/nutrition-coachingTo read Maggie’s writing & support the show: Substack.com/@mgehlsen

Maggie & Heidi dive into the world of fast fashion, influencing & eCommerce influencer apps, the climate crisis, and conscious consumption. Heidi Kaluza founded The Rogue Essentials in 2016 as a creative way to support independent brands, businesses and makers in the PNW. With a background in adtech, building early stage startups and a passion for sustainability, TRE has expanded their original mission to include climate advocacy, sustainable investment and exploring ways to marry sustainable practices to profitability. Heidi is currently serving as head of sales for In The Loop AI, which is a re-commerce tech start up focused on reducing the friction in listing single SKU items online and is looking to expand and encourage investment in women-founded companies that sit at the intersection of fashion and tech.  Connect with Heidi on Instagram & TikTok: @the_rogue_essentials Follow the podcast on Instagram: @andworldpeacepod Connect with Maggie on Instagram & TikTok: @mgehlsen Read Maggie's Substack: substack.com/@mgehlsen

Erin & Maggie sit down to discuss misinformation online in the wellness space, how politics plays a role in our health, and how these topics disproportionately impact women.  Erin is a mom of two, content creator, and business owner. She has a Bachelor’s of Science in Public Health, an MBA, and previously worked as a wellness coach and childhood nutrition educator. Before having kids, she spent years teaching nutrition lessons to elementary school students through the SNAP-funded Pick a Better Snack initiative. The program is designed to influence children’s food choices by helping them become more familiar with fruits and vegetables, learn fun ways to eat them and increase their overall consumption at school and at home. She is passionate about improving social determinants of health, namely: education quality and access, affordable housing and neighborhood safety, economic stability, health care, and social policies that uplift our communities.  Follow Erin on Instagram: @allinspiredwellness, Tiktok - @erin_dittmer, & at erindittmer.com. Follow Maggie on all socials: @mgehlsen Follow the show: @andworldpeacepod Science-based creators we love: @unbiasedscipod @dr.andrealove @drjessicaknurick @foodsciencebabe

Maggie sits down with influencer Han Huante to discuss her start in influencing, influencer ethics, building a community, the shelf life of the influencing industry, mental health, and more. Han is the blogger, content creator, and influencer behind How Han Sees It (@howhanseesit). How Han Sees It was created with the mission to share her life unapologetically through her fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content with the hope of inspiring her community to live authentically and confidently while sharing the ups and downs of her own life. How I See It, the podcast, launched from that, with a focus to further inspire listeners with personal stories and interviews coming from people across all different industries. The podcast covers entrepreneurship, mental health, beauty, wellness, and more, with the mission to support people in their journeys as guests talk about their own obstacles and healing journeys along the way. Connect with Hannah on Instagram: instagram.com/howhanseesit Follow Hannah's podcast: instagram.com/howiseeitpod Follow And World Peace: instagram.com/andworldpeacepod

Maggie sits down with former Miss Iowa Mariah Cary to gab about life post-pageants, onstage question slip-ups, and creating happiness. Mariah is originally from Iowa and resides in Tennessee with her boyfriend and fur baby. She works in the HR field, focusing on Organizational Training and Development. She was Miss Iowa 2012 and became 4th Runner Up to Miss America 2013. After pageant life, she continues serving her community on multiple boards where she gets to help other women reach their professional goals, especially in underserved areas. When she’s not working and aside from normal adult sh*t, she wants to be traveling, aimlessly shopping, or napping.  Follow the podcast on IG: instagram.com/andworldpeacepod Follow Maggie on IG: instagram.com/mgehlsen Follow And World Peace on Substack: substack.com/@mgehlsen

Maggie sits down with Misty Klobucher to discuss self-compassion, leading a company, parenthood, pageantry, undoings, and what it means to live a full life. Misty Klobucher is the co-owner and principal of Simantel, a marketing firm in Peoria, IL, where she serves as a certified workshop facilitator and strategy lead and focuses much of her time guiding executive teams through alignment conversations. She currently serves as VP for AMIN Worldwide, and hosts the award-winning podcast, Marketing Sweats. You can find Misty on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/mistyklobucher, and on her website at misty-effect.com. You can learn more about Simantel at simantel.com. Follow the podcast: instagram.com/andworldpeacepod

Maggie sits down with lifelong friend Savannah Necker-Levesque and gabs about pageantry, being a perpetual first runner up, coping with mental illness, writing a children's book, and building the future of Necker's Jewelers. You can find Savannah on Instagram @vannaneck, @neckersjewelers or at neckersjewelers.com. FckGirl the Label: instagram.com/fckgirllabel And World Peace: instagram.com/andworldpeace Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett: instagram.com/mgehlsen patreon.com/andworldpeace

This week, Maggie talks about others putting you into boxes, letting go of said box, the inception of FckGirl the Label, and how to care less. FckGirl the Label: instagram.com/fckgirllabel And World Peace: instagram.com/andworldpeace Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett: instagram.com/mgehlsen maggiegehlsen.com patreon.com/andworldpeace

*Please note: this episode contains a few audio issues in the middle. *Trigger warning: this episode contains mention of sibling loss. Maggie sits down with her TikTok bestie, Stephanie Saint Claire, to talk all things inner child healing, losing loved ones & maintaining connection with them, and letting go of control while getting what you want. A bit about Stephanie: A Midlife Mystic, Inner Child Whisperer, and Foot Soldier in the fight for Self Love & Liberation, Stephanie Saint Claire's teaching and coaching guides women across the bridge from "who they HAD to be" to "who they were created to be: powerful, self trusting, intuitive, spiritually grounded, and completely, totally, and unconditionally self loving.  Combining scientifically proven, somatically grounded tools & techniques from cutting-edge trauma recovery protocols like Internal Family Systems and Inner Child Healing, with ancient spiritual teachings and the client's own profound inner wisdom, Stephanie's work is transformative in its capacity to guide the client back to their own medicine; a never-ending source of clarity, strength, and peace. Stephanie specializes in Inner Child Healing, and is trained in Clinical Applications of Internal Family Systems, Complex Trauma Recovery, Trauma-Informed Meditation and Breathwork, and 12 Step Recovery practices for Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families.

Maggie sits down with Miss America 2013 Mallory Hagan where they dive into all things imposter syndrome, navigating life after pageants, dismantling corrupt systems, and the age-old question: why are grown women still parading around in two-piece sets during lifestyle & fitness? Described as a “Real Life Bold Type” by NowThis News, Mallory Hagan embodies the phrase.   A southern woman with New York grit, Mallory has traveled the nation bringing attention to countless issues facing Americans, from child sexual abuse to income inequality.  Mallory’s dedication to community led to a run for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2018, where she increased voter turnout and boosted faith in Alabama politics.  Since then, Mallory has continued working on issues that matter. In 2020, she served as the Alabama Communications Director for the Bloomberg for President Campaign, and in 2022, she ran for Alabama State House District 25. Now, she is a Business Consultant with Sysco and advocates for women in political spaces. You can find Mallory on Instagram @itsmalloryhagan and at her website: itsmalloryhagan.com. Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/andworldpeacepod

Maggie sits down with long-time friend and fellow former pageant & baton gal pal Ali Necker, the face behind the brand A. D'Mae Diamonds about creating her own jewelry business, dealing with trauma, cultivating authenticity within her industry, & musings on baton twirling. Alexandria creates one of a kind fine jewelry, for those who dare to be different and treasure what makes them unique. In 2020, driven by a desire to forge genuine connections and break away from the conventional sales approach in the jewelry industry, Alexandria (“Ali”) founded A. D’Mae Diamonds. Operating beyond the conventional jeweler-client relationship, Alexandria engages one-on-one from her private office, whether in-person or virtually. This personalized approach allows her to provide expert guidance, resulting in the creation of timeless and personal jewelry pieces. By working directly with the best diamond and gemstone wholesalers in the world to hand-select each stone that goes into a piece of jewelry, Alexandria is able to provide a high-quality product at a price-point that beats the best luxury jewelry brands. When Alexandria is not working with clients or designing jewelry, she is pursuing her lifelong dream of obtaining a Graduate Gemologist degree through the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Her goal is to not only create beautiful and personal jewelry for her clients, but to help educate them, so they can ultimately make a decision that best suits them and their needs.  Outside of the world of jewelry, Alexandria is a devoted cat-mom to two fabulous fur babies. She embraces fun and adventure through video games, rocking out at concerts (or even playing the drums herself), snowboarding, and traveling with her life-partner Aaron.  You can find Alexandria on Instagram at: @admae13 You can find A. D’Mae Diamonds at: @admaediamonds and admaediamonds.com

Maggie sits down with Reiki Master Maria Dominique Lopez to chat all things healing, going viral on TikTok, C-PTSD, and the nuances of Catholicism. Maria Dominique Lopez is a Certified Reiki Master, trauma informed life coach, and the Founder & CEO of Ascending Arts, LLC. She utilizes Reiki to help her clients rewire and regulate their nervous systems in order to release stored trauma. Her 3-month long, 1:1 Trauma Healing Program, The Phoenix Rising, teaches people how to achieve Post Traumatic Growth and heal their trauma once and for all. Follow her at @AscendingArts on Instagram for inspiration and healing in your feed. To support the show: patreon.com/andworldpeace

Maggie sits down with Sarah Stevens to discuss the meaning of true embodiment, sobriety, building a movement studio, and culty gyms. Sarah Stevens is a former healthcare executive turned writer, speaker, and  entrepreneur. After leaving her career in corporate healthcare in 2016, she founded The  Beautifull Project - a storytelling collective that has reached tens of thousands of women  across the globe with its powerful message about learning to take up space.   Today, Sarah helps other people tell their story through Branded by Sarah Stevens, a small business offering a full suite of marketing services. She also serves as the Community Impact Officer at The Project of The Quad Cities, a nonprofit that serves people living with HIV and the LGBTQ+ community.   Sarah is a gifted storyteller with a skill for using her own story as a woman navigating the world in a fat body to invite her audience to encounter the parts of themselves they  hide away from the world, the parts they believe to be “too much.” Addressing everything from “too-big” bodies to a fear of failure that cripples confidence, Sarah amplifies a message that moves beyond a body-positive sentiment and creates a movement that makes room for every body to tell their truth and take up space. She draws out confidence and courage. She believes in being free and full. And she will  make a believer out of you, too. You can find Sarah at: bysarahstevens.com, sanctuarystudiosqc.com, and on Instagram @bysarahstevens, @thebeautifullproject, and @sanctuarystudiosqc. To support the show: patreon.com/andworldpeace

Maggie chats with Janie Backs AKA YogiJanie about all things trauma-informed care, building her business, and consciously creating containers for others. YogiJanie is a well-known full-time yoga teacher based in Peoria, IL. Janie is a Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher, Trapeze Yoga Teacher, Doula, Reiki Master, and candle maker with nine years and over 2,000 hours of teaching experience.  Janie is known for her yoga events featuring local businesses in community spaces, her trapeze yoga studio,  and her unique teaching style that cultivates community, connection, and emotional/spiritual wellness through Yoga.  Janie is a Yoga Teacher committed to community, inclusion, and connection.  You can find her online at yogijanie.com  or on Instagram or Facebook @yogijanie.  To support the show: patreon.com/andworldpeace

Maggie sits down to chat all things quitting as we head into the New Year. Cheers, friends. To support the show: patreon.com/andworldpeace

Maggie sits down with fellow former pageant gal Cari Anne Cashon to discuss life after pageantry, parallels between pageants and weddings, leaving corporate America, and the cult of Voy Forums.  Cari Anne Cashon is an entrepreneur specializing in eCommerce and Amazon selling. Under her company, Cashon Enterprises, she has created multiple brands on Amazon including the pageant crown box brand The Traveling Miss. In addition to managing her own brands, she has also led the eCommerce departments for multi-million dollar brands such as Hoover, Dirt Devil, and Werner Ladders.   You can find Cari Anne on Instagram at: @cariannecash @kitandcanvas (available on Amazon) To support the show: www.patreon.com/andworldpeace To support those impacted by the Israel-Hamas war: https://www.mdais.org/en/donation 

Maggie sits down with Katie Gatti Tassin, founder of Money With Katie, and discusses financial literacy for women alongside her company's goal of bridging the wealth gap. There may also be a slight sh*t talking session involving Dave Ramsey. Katie Gatti Tassin is the face and voice behind the brand Money with Katie, a personal finance media outfit on a mission to close the wealth gap. You can find Katie on social media: @moneywithkatie or moneywithkatie.com. To support the show: www.patreon.com/andworldpeace To support those impacted by the Israel-Hamas war: https://www.mdais.org/en/donation 

Maggie chats with Michy Maloof, Peoria native and total badass about leaning into the unknown, life as a recovering people pleaser, and building a business creatively. Michy Maloof is a Peoria entrepreneur with a passion for people. Whether it’s providing Bootcamp style fitness classes or helping you finding your dream home, she is service-oriented, through and through.  Michy opened Sculpt Mode Fitness in 2018 with the goal of providing men and women access to the best functional Bootcamp fitness classes in the area.  Sculpt Mode Fitness started as a 6 Week Weight Loss Program and has evolved into a highly respected boutique gym having successfully reached, transformed and motivated hundreds of men and women in Central Illinois and they are currently available for franchise opportunities. In 2021, Michy expanded her professional credentials by becoming a Licensed Real Estate Broker with her family business, Jim Maloof Realty. She has preached for years to women to not only dream big, but also do the work it takes to make those dreams a reality.  Michy hopes to be an encouragement to women – To live by example and show women that they never have to limit themselves to fit into just one box, and that you can create as many boxes for yourself as you want. You can find Michy on Instagram at: @michelinemaloof and @sculptmodefitness.  To support the show: www.patreon.com/andworldpeace To support those impacted by the Israel-Hamas war: https://www.mdais.org/en/donation 

Maggie sits down with fellow recovering SoulCycle-er and actress, singer, entrepreneur, and multipassionate badass Jackie Volney. Jackie Volney is an NYC actress and singer who accidentally found herself building a life as an entrepreneur in 2021. Once she allowed her passion for wellness & fitness to expand into starting the lifestyle brand, SOLAWELL, she has been on a journey of creating her own path as a multi passionate artist ever since. Now married and expecting her first baby, Jackie has also been redefining what it looks like to be an artist, business owner, wife AND new mom! Jackie believes who we are today does not define who we are tomorrow, (thank god) and is committed to living a creative life that involves constant growing, learning, evolving - all while leaving room for surprise. You can find Jackie on Instagram at: @jackie.volney, and you can find her brand on Instagram @solawell, solawell.com, and on Amazon.  To support the show: www.patreon.com/andworldpeace To support those impacted by the Israel-Hamas war: https://www.mdais.org/en/donation 

Maggie chats all things skincare, social media, and the myth of aluminum-free deodorant with Educated Mess co-founder, Alex Padgett. Alex Padgett is a cosmetic chemist and co-founder of the skincare line Educated Mess. She studied biology and chemistry in undergrad at UNC Chapel Hill and then went on to receive her masters in Cosmetic Science. She worked as a temp briefly at L'Oreal before moving to Texas to work as a formulation chemist at a contract manufacturer, developing personal care products for tons of brands. It was in that time that Alex started to see themes within the industry that she didn’t love, despite loving what she was doing every day. It was also in that time that she met Catherine, her now-business partner who helped her see that complaining about a problem is a lot less effective than doing something to contribute to its resolve. After a few White Claws and subsequent conversations, the idea for Educated Mess was born.  You can follow Alex on Instagram & TikTok: @alexeducated mess To follow Educated Mess: @educatedmess and educatedmess.com. Use code MGEHLSEN to save $$ on Educated Mess products! To support the show: www.patreon.com/andworldpeace To support those impacted by the Israel-Hamas war: https://www.mdais.org/en/donation 

Maggie sits down with Erin Dittmer to talk about her journey from wellness coach to full-time content creator and stay at home mom, with a subtle undertone of a mutual hate for MLMs. Erin is a business owner, wellness coach, content creator, and mom of two. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and a Master's in business.  Before having kids, her work was focused on corporate wellness seminars, individual coaching programs, and nutrition lessons in public schools.  Through her growth on social media, she has been able to make content creation the forefront of her business, allowing her to stay home with her two kids and take on a select number of clients per year. You can find Erin on Instagram at @allinspiredwellness, on TikTok at @erin_dittmer, and on her websites: https://www.allinspiredwellness.com/, and https://www.erindittmer.com/. Follow the show on Instagram at @andworldpeacepod. To support the show: www.patreon.com/andworldpeace To support those impacted by the Israel-Hamas war: https://www.mdais.org/en/donation 

Maggie sits down with Tina Clark to talk all things mental health, burnout in women, Human Design, and nervous system regulation. Tina Clark is a licensed professional counselor and owner of The Therapy Studio, a private therapy practice in St. Louis, MO. She works with high-achieving women on issues related to trauma, career, stress, and self-identity. She has a special interest in working with female small business owners and entrepreneurs. She lives in the city with her husband, 2 dogs, 2 cats, and her current foster dog. In her free time, she’s either traveling, fostering puppies, or working on her next business venture, Brainsalt. You can find Tina on Instagram at: @thetherapystudio, therapystudiostl.com, and at getbrainsalt.com.  Follow And World Peace on Instagram: @andworldpeacepod To support the show: www.patreon.com/andworldpeace To support those impacted by the Israel-Hamas war: https://www.mdais.org/en/donation 

On this solo minisode, Maggie discusses a question from the audience re: will her hypothetical kids do pageants? Enjoy this stream of consciousness which haphazardly includes bitching about wedding vendor lists on Instagram. To support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AndWorldPeace To support those impacted by the Israel-Hamas war: https://www.mdais.org/en/donation

On a solo minisode, Maggie talks about the beginning of her pageant career, which ultimately led to an eating disorder, a 1.7 GPA, and a turd boyfriend. Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions of sexual violence & eating disorders. NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 rainn.org To support those impacted by the Israel-Hamas war: https://www.mdais.org/en/donation.

Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions of eating disorders. On episode 3, Maggie welcomes guest Gia Dougherty: retired pageant gal, D1 athletic trainer, eating disorder survivor and advocate, and small business owner. They chat all things ED recovery, life after pageantry, and the cult of Disney adults. You can find Gia at: @gia_dougherty and @bodyacceptance_proj www.bodyacceptanceproj.com If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, please visit nationaleatingdisorders.org or call (212) 575-6200.

Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions of sexual assault. Please take good care should you choose to listen. If you or someone you know is in need of resources, please visit www.rainn.org or call 1-800-656-4673. On today's episode, Maggie dives into her history with mental illness, her journey to an ADHD diagnosis, and some tangible resources for nourishing your nervous system. There also might be a mention of Mitch McConnell. We don't make the rules. Em Rusciano ADHD speech: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v88Wd20GiU&t=2534s Find Maggie on Instagram: @andworldpeacepod

In a short & sweet episode one, Maggie gives a brief background of who she is, what the f*ck we're (un)doing, the week's World Peace or World War? segment, and a general note that it was obviously the brother in the murder of JonBenét Ramsey.