SHE IS TALKING with Madison Leslie

This episode we will chat about how to overcome the winter blues. We will talk about glowing from the inside out! This includes: peaceful moments, tanning, new hair, nails and more. Let’s get into it! I am so happy you’re here 🫶🏻

I KNOW IT’S A DAY LATEEEEEE. I am a working girly now… This episode we will be chatting about Alex’s surprise birthday party and the concept of caring. The concept of being the freakin person who cares more!! (Quote by Heidi Priebe) Then we have our weekly R.E.P.O.R.T.

In this episode, we will chat about the often overlooked aspect of student athlete well being - mental health. Join us in a conversation as a former DII athlete and Campus Captain for The Hidden Opponent (THO), as I bring my personal experiences to the forefront of our discussion. Alongside Leeann Passaro, Chief Operating Officer of THC we dive into the challenges, triumphs, and crucial conversations surrounding the mental health journey of student athletes. Leeann shares her experiences, having been on the front lines during the start of The Hidden Opponent. Get ready for an insightful conversation that aims to break the silence, promote understanding, and empower individuals both on and off the field. Tune in to discover the resilience and strength within the student athlete community.

This episode we will be chatting about what has been happening in my life, how we are going to manifest our dream lives (HONESTLY), and our R.E.P.O.R.T. So happy to have you here 🫶🏻

This episode we will chat about how to live an anti-inflammatory life! Catt is a holistic nutritionist (in training), with 80k on TikTok and over 25k on Instagram. Catt will tell us about her journey, how to lower your cortisol levels and balance your hormones. We get in depth about our health journeys and discuss tips on how to feel GOOD!!

This episode we will chat with my friend, Taryn Delanie Smith You may know her as Denise - Heaven’s Receptionist, TikTok icon with over a million followers, runner-up to Miss America, or Miss New York. She is unapologetically herself and that is her brand. We will chat about her journey, how to embrace your “Goblin Energy,” how to stay consistent in a confident mindset, and being yourself to give space for others to be themselves. I am so happy you are here 🫶🏻

This episode we will chat about what in the world Christmas was like this year, my fabulous gift giving skills and 2024 goals. So happy to have you here 🫶🏻

This episode we will chat about gift giving, how to navigate holiday conversations and laughing loud with our friend, Katrina Kincade! Katrina is a new reporter in Boston, and Miss America Sister. So happy to have you here 🫶🏻

This episode we will talk about the behind the scenes of life post Miss America and what is new! So happy to have you here 🫶🏻

Heather Renner, Miss Nevada, is a Senior in the Honors College at UNLV majoring in Theater and double-minoring in Political Science and Vocal Performance. She was born and raised in Reno, Nevada, but now calls Las Vegas home. Heather’s life’s work is to reestablish federally funded theaters across America to make performance accessible and affordable to every American. Her professional goal is to be an actress and opera singer.

Founder of the global movement, Project Purpose with the first international journaling subscription service, Elizabetta Nies (who invites you to call her “Betta”) has a mission of providing the tools, resources, and guidance enabling individuals to determine who they want to be and how to become that vision of themselves.

Victoria is a May 2022 Summa Cum Laude graduate with honors from the University of Pittsburgh’s distinguished Honors College. She received both Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees of Science in Computer Science in four years. Recently featured on the Morgan Stanley billboard in Times Square as one of the firm’s incoming software engineers, she is helping to break the glass ceiling for women in STEM. She is an accomplished ballerina having studied dance since she was 18 months old, As Miss Virginia 2022, she will promote her social impact initiative, 4A: Awareness & Advocacy for Adults with Autism, which is inspired by her 19-year-old brother Luke. She also will be serving as the ABC Spokesperson for promoting healthy choices and substance abuse prevention to students in Virginia’s elementary schools as part of Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority’s Miss Virginia School Tour program.

Jessica Reisinger is your Miss Alaska 2022! In addition to serving as a titleholder, she is a second year medical student at the University of Washington School of Medicine with plans of returning to home after training to serve the community that taught her what it means to be a physician. Growing up in Alaska, one of her passions is access to healthcare resources in rural areas, including sexual assault response resources, which inspired her platform Supporting Survivors.

Bailey Hodson was raised in Berwick, IA. In 2017, after having her own bullying experience, she started her initiative, The ABCs: Anti-Bullying Campaign, teaching the community how to accept others, be kind, and care for all. She integrated this initiative in her teaching for 2 years before winning Miss a Iowa in June, where she now travels the state to implement her cause.

Grace began college pursuing an undergraduate degree in Nuclear Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. During her education, she has worked at two world class research labs and as a co-op in Nuclear Fuels at the nation’s largest nuclear fleet. Her work and education helped her to realize the energy crisis happening on a global scale; fossil fuels are running short on supply, causing prices to go up. Zero-carbon, renewable energy sources are the next steps forward, so Grace started her social impact initiative “Clean Energy, Cleaner Future”, to help America convert to zero-carbon energy with an emphasis on nuclear power.

Sarah is a math teacher, plant lover, dog mom, and Miss Idaho 2022. She is an honor graduate of Washington State University and is currently pursuing a masters degree in Educational Leadership from Boise State. By May of 2024, Sarah will be qualified to serve as a school principal. She is as passionate about service as she is education, and loves the Miss America Organization with her whole heart.

Elizabeth Lynch is a native of Martinsburg, West Virginia and is honored to represent the Mountain State while advocating for her lifelong passion of agriculture. Elizabeth is a summa cum laude graduate of Delaware State University and a recent master’s degree recipient at West Virginia University. Elizabeth’s Social Impact Initiative, ”Growing Up, Growing Ag: Advocating for American Agriculture”, seeks to promote agricultural literacy and raise awareness about the benefits of farming and agriculture.

Abby is a second year law student at Roger WIlliams University School of Law. Her ultimate goals after graduating RWU Law with honors, are to become a criminal prosecutor and serve Rhode Island as the second female Attorney General of Rhode Island. Her Social Impact Initiative is “Trust Your Gut: Be Your Own Health Advocate”, where she encourages young adults, especially young women to listen to their bodies, know their family history, and maintain open and honest communication with their healthcare providers.

Katrina is Miss Massachusetts and an award-winning reporter and fill-in anchor at CBS Boston. She graduated from American University in DC with a bachelors in Broadcast Journalism. She advocates for representation and equity not only for her social impact initiative but also in the stories she tells on TV.

Episode 8 | We will be talking with Elizabeth Jude. Elizabeth is fashion influencer, social media guru and created the viral “100 days to 10k” challenge on TikTok. She also started the #growingwithjude community on Instagram. Elizabeth is a Miami girl with a passion for fashion and lifestyle. (October 25, 2021)

Episode 7 | We will be talking with Morgan Smith. Morgan is a fellow Raven that is making history for women in sports. She is the first woman in the NE-10 history to score a point in Division II Football. Morgan is also the second woman to score a point in football EVER. Morgan is a driven athlete on the field and to make a difference. (September 8, 2021)

Episode 6 | We will be talking with Nicole Jia. She was born and raised in Oklahoma. Nicole was name Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2017. Nicole was the first ever Asian-American to win this title. She has been attending Barnard of Columbia University in New York City. Nicole is also pursuing an acting career. She is known for her role in the show “Stranded” on Netflix and the movie “How I met Your Murder.” (August 25, 2021)

Episode 5 | We will be talking with Caleb Hearn. He is a talented singer-songwriter with over 500k monthly listeners. He is from North Carolina and started out as a SoundCloud Rapper. In October, Caleb went viral on TikTok. His hit songs “Always Be” and “Brown Eyes, and Brown Hair.” Caleb has charted on Apple Music, was published in the Rolling Stones and has performed in LA. (August 17,2021)

Episode 4 | We will be talking with Kylene Spanbauer. She is an incredibly talented Baton Twirler. Kylene is from Wisconsin and competed in Twirling World Champions in Switzerland, Italy, and Norway. She had won 5 USA Gold Medals. She is currently holding the title of University of Iowa: Golden Girl. Kylene is also a sister of mine from Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Class of 2016.

Episode 3 | We will be talking with Morgan Blind. She is a junior at Harvard University. She is a rower from New Zealand. Morgan is passionate about empowering female athletes with skills and knowledge to combat the mental, physical and emotional weight of competitive sports. She is the founder of “The Weight of Winning.” (August 3, 2021)

Episode 2 | We will be talking with James Boria. James is a former collegiate baseball player from Franklin Pierce University. He has a passion for fitness, mindset and pushing his limits for success. Jame is on the journey to Bear crawl 31 miles for a world record!!? (July 27, 2021)

Episode 1 | We are talking with Faith Grady! She is a Health and Life Coach. Faith graduated from University of Maine Orono and currently living in Boston, MA. (July 19, 2021)