Miss Represented

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Miss Represented

Welcome to Miss Represented, a podcast that tells the stories the system tried to bury.Hosted by Brooke Harlan, founder of Brooke’s Bonding and lifelong advocate for the misunderstood, this show dives deep into the lives of people who’ve been mistreated, misunderstood, and Miss Represented by the justice system and the world around them.From emotional interviews with clients and survivors, to unfiltered conversations with her team, Miss Represented is where truth meets courage. We talk about the cases no one wants to touch, the trauma no one wants to unpack, and the healing that happens when people are finally heard.Each episode follows a powerful structure:🛑 The incident.⚖️ The injustice.❤️‍🩹 The healing.💡 The reflection.This isn’t just a podcast, it’s a movement. One story at a time.New episodes bi-weekly. Subscribe and stay loud.

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    Big V on Reinvention, Mental Health & Building a New Life | Part 2

    In Part 2 of our conversation with Big V, we shift from the past into the present.This episode is about growth, healing, and what life looks like after the spotlight.Big V opens up about how he’s approaching music differently today, building his cannabis business, and the importance of protecting his mental health. We also talk about what really matters now, spending time with family, moving with intention, and choosing purpose over pressure.This is the side of the journey people don’t always see.Not just success, but evolution.🎙 Real conversations💭 Real growth and healing📍 Real life after the industryIf Part 1 was about where he came from, Part 2 is about who he’s becoming.

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    Big V on Kanye West, Nappy Roots & Building a New Legacy | Miss Represented PART 1

    In this episode, we sit down with Big V to talk about the journey behind the music and everything that came after.From his time with Nappy Roots to working with Kanye West, Big V opens up about the highs, the pressure, and the reality of life in the music industry. But this conversation goes deeper than the highlights.We get into what it really looks like to evolve beyond success, stepping into a new chapter, building his cannabis brand, and moving with intention instead of just momentum. This is a conversation about growth, identity, and choosing to rebuild when everything changes.So many people only see the wins. The names. The moments. But the real story is in what happens after.🎙 Real conversations💭 Real growth📍 Real stories behind the spotlightIf you’ve ever had to pivot, start over, or redefine what success looks like, this episode is for you.

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    Not Your Typical Church: Tyler Sterban on Faith, Culture & Community

    In this episode, we sit down with Tyler Sterban — pastor, thought leader, and founder of Different Church — to talk about what it really means to meet people where they are.This is not a conversation about traditional church structure. It is about community, culture, doubt, purpose, and building a space for people who may have never felt like they fit inside church walls. Tyler shares his journey into leadership, why Different Church was created, and how faith can evolve without losing its foundation.We talk about:• What makes Different Church different• Leading with empathy instead of ego• Reaching people who feel disconnected from traditional church• Faith in the middle of culture, business, and real lifeThis episode challenges assumptions about what church has to look like and opens the door to a more human conversation about belief, growth, and community.If you have ever felt unsure about church, curious about faith, or interested in leadership that prioritizes people over performance, this one is for you.🎙 Real conversations🧠 Real perspective📍 Real purposeLet us know your thoughts in the comments

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    Beyond Bail: Brooke on Responsibility, Activism & Being the Easy Target | Miss Represented YoungBuck

    In Part 2, the conversation goes deeper.Brooke and Buck move beyond how she got here and into what the bail bond industry actually carries on its shoulders. Brooke breaks down the responsibility that comes with bonding people out, why bail companies are often made the easy villains, and how standards and accountability are unevenly applied across the justice system.She also opens up about the human side of the work. The relationships she has built, the people she considers family, and why this path pushed her beyond running a bonding company and into activism and community work. This episode challenges how we talk about crime, punishment, and who we choose to see as human.This is not about excuses or labels. It is about responsibility, reality, and the people caught in the middle of a system most never have to face.🎙️ Real accountability💥 Real consequences📍 Real people behind the systemIf Part 1 showed the journey, Part 2 shows the weight that comes with it.

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    From the Ground Up: Brooke on Power, Pressure & the Bail Bond Game | Miss Represented Young Buck

    In this episode, Buck flips the script and puts Brooke in the hot seat.Instead of business as usual, Brooke opens up about how she got here, the challenges she’s faced, and what it really means to operate and survive in the bail bond industry. From pressure and perception to resilience and leadership, this conversation pulls back the curtain on a world most people don’t understand until they’re forced to.This is a raw, honest breakdown of the journey, the obstacles, and the mindset it takes to last in an industry that doesn’t leave much room for mistakes.🎙️ Real talk.💥 Real pressure.📍 Real story.If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, resilience, or the realities of the justice system, this episode is for you.

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    Haystak: Misunderstood, Misrepresented, Unbreakable | Miss Represented Part 2

    In Part 2 of this powerful Miss Represented episode, Brooke and co-host Kuntry Twang sit down with Haystak as he shares the most difficult chapter of his life  being misrepresented in the public eye, battling a broken system, and fighting to reclaim his name.Haystak opens up about the pressure, the misinformation, and how it feels to be judged long before anyone hears the truth. He also talks about his journey back to music, his renewed purpose, and the redemption arc he is building for himself and his family.This episode is raw, honest, and full of insight about resilience, accountability, and rising above public opinion.Watch Part 2 now.

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    Haystak: The Journey, The Influence, The Fight | Miss Represented Part 1

    In Part 1 of this powerful Miss Represented episode, We sit down with Haystak, joined by co-host Country Twang, to talk about Haystak’s rise into music, how he became “your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper,” and the influence his sound had on an entire generation.Haystak opens up about his early journey, the challenges he faced, and how the system tried to break him long before the world knew his name. This episode dives into the truth behind the man, the music, and the movement he helped create.Watch Part 1 now and stay tuned for Part 2.

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    Fighting Back Against a Broken System | Miss Represented Part 2

    In Part 2 of this powerful Miss Represented episode, Brooke continues the conversation with Ashley and Adam Ellithorpe as they open up about the heartbreaking battle to bring their children home after an unexpected ex parte hearing changed everything.What began as a nightmare of lost custody and broken trust ends with hope & their family finally reunited, stronger than ever. Now, Ashley and Adam have turned their pain into purpose, becoming advocates for parents facing the system and mentors for kids who are still caught in it.This is a story of faith, resilience, and the power of never giving up on family.

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    Fighting for Their Kids After an Unthinkable Betrayal | Miss Represented Part 1

    In this powerful two-part Miss Represented episode, Brooke sits down with Ashley and Adam Ellithorpe, a couple whose children were taken from them in one of the most shocking custody battles you’ll ever hear.What started as a simple weekend babysitting trip turned into a three-year nightmare after family members went to Sumner County and filed an ex parte motion, granting immediate custody without evidence or warning.Adam and Ashley fought relentlessly to bring their children home. This is their story; one of heartbreak, injustice, and the strength it takes to keep going when the system turns its back on you.

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    Twang & Round: Breaking Stereotypes, Building Bridges Through Music | Miss Represented Part 2

    In Part 2 of Miss Represented with Twang & Round, Brooke dives deeper into how their music breaks barriers and unites people from all walks of life.They open up about the biggest misconceptions about their sound, that it’s “only for rednecks”  and how their message of real life, struggle, and redemption speaks to everyone.This episode is about unity, truth, and the power of music to change minds and hearts.Watch now and see why Twang & Round’s movement is bigger than the music.

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    Twang & Round: From Kentucky’s Most Wanted to Inspiring Millions | Miss Represented Part 1

    In Part 1 of this special Miss Represented episode, Brooke sits down with Twang & Round to dive into their untold backstories.Round opens up about being labeled “Kentucky’s Most Wanted” in 2006 over a cannabis case and how that moment became the launchpad for his career. Twang shares his own hardships, and together they reveal how their music has inspired countless people and reshaped perspectives across communities.This is more than music. It’s survival, redemption, and impact.Watch Part 1 now, and stay tuned for Part 2.

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    Young Buck Talking Politics, Parenting & Free Speech

    In this powerful episode of Miss Represented, I sit down with Young Buck to talk openly about the shocking death of Charlie Kirk and what it really means for:• 🎯 Parents trying to protect their kids in today’s world• 🧠 Free speech and the danger of silencing voices• 🗣️ Having hard conversations across political linesWhether you agreed with Charlie Kirk or not, no one should be killed for their opinions. This is bigger than politics …it’s about truth, freedom, and the future of our communities.🔔 Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations on justice, culture, parenting, and power.#MissRepresented #FreeSpeech #CharlieKirk #YoungBuck #MissBrooke #JusticeTalk #PodcastClip #PoliticalViolence #UnfilteredVoices

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    Kuntry Twang on His Journey, Justice, and Country Rap

    In this powerful episode of Miss Represented, host Brooke Harlan sits down with Kuntry Twang, widely respected as one of the godfathers of country rap for a raw, unfiltered conversation you won’t forget.Kuntry Twang opens up about:    •    His Southern upbringing and musical roots    •    The highs and lows of his career journey    •    Navigating the justice system and overcoming major setbacks    •    His battle with health issues and the strength it took to keep going This is more than music, it’s a story of resilience, culture, and creating against the odds.Miss Represented is the podcast where the voices they try to silence finally get heard.- Like, comment, and subscribe for new episodes every week; real stories, real people, and real justice.

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    The Case of Thomas Clardy: Fighting for Justice | Miss Represented Ep. 5

    Miss Represented Ep. 5 – The Case of Thomas ClardyAfter 17 years behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit, Thomas Clardy walked free… only to be sent back to prison by an appeals court. In this episode, Brooke sits down with Ken, a longtime friend of Thomas, to unpack every twist in a case that defied justice.What you’ll learn:    •    How Thomas had an air tight alibi     •    The courtroom errors and ballistics breakthroughs that sparked his release    •    Why his story isn’t over: we explore prosecutors prioritizing wins over truth    •    And why second chances matter… not just for Thomas, but for every life broken by systemic failureListen now and join the fight for justice.

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    The Business of Injustice: Prisons, Foster Care & Hidden Fees | Connie Reguli Miss Represented Ep.4

    In this powerful episode of Miss Represented, Brooke sits down with former Defense Attorney and current "Felon" Connie Reguli to expose the dark side of Tennessee’s justice system. From prisons that profit off every person they lock up, to a foster care system that treats kids like case files, to fees that keep families trapped in debt.This is more than broken policy it’s an entire business built on human lives. Connie shares her firsthand perspective, and together, we ask the question: Who is really benefiting from this system?

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    Targeted but Not Shaken: What Happened at Brooke’s Bonding | Miss Represented Ep. 3

    In this powerful episode of Miss Represented, Tanya and I sit down to share the full story of a recent incident at Brooke’s Bonding — and how we’re staying strong as a team.After returning from a team birthday dinner, Tanya found herself in the middle of a terrifying moment at our office. Thankfully, she was okay. But the message behind it was clear: someone wanted us to feel unsafe.But let this be known — we are not backing down.We talk through what happened, what we think is behind it, and how we’re taking steps to protect our team and serve our community better than ever. This episode also includes a heartfelt call for truth and accountability.We’re not here to react with fear. We’re here to move with purpose.

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    Young Buck Exposes the Truth They Tried to Hide | Miss Represented Ep. 2

    In this episode of Miss Represented, I sit down with Young Buck, not the rapper, not the headline, but the man behind it all.We talk about how the system twisted his story, how they tried to break him, and why he’s still standing. This isn’t the version you saw in the media. This is the truth.From courtrooms to jail cells to betrayal behind the scenes, Buck opens up about the fights no one saw… until now.🎙️ This is his story. Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Miss Represented.Subscribe for more stories that the system tried to bury.-#youngbuck  #bailbondsman #missbrooke #buckshotz

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    What I Saw Inside the Sheriff's Dept Will Haunt Me Forever | Miss Represented Ep. 1 w/ Tanya Mayhew

    In this powerful debut episode of Miss Represented, Brooke Harlan sits down with her right hand and ride-or-die, Tanya Mayhew, for a raw and unfiltered conversation about survival, systemic injustice, betrayal behind the badge and what it means to keep fighting when the system tries to break you. Before joining Brooke's Bonding, Tanya worked inside the sheriff's department. What she witnessed there from corruption to cruelty will leave you speechless. She opens up about the emotional toll it took, why she walked away, and how she found her voice again.In this episode, they dive into:- Tanya's time inside the system and the moment she knew she had to leave- The cases at Brooke's Bonding that changed her life- What it really means to be misrepresented in courtooms, in the media, and in your own story- The healing process and why Tanya wont stop fighting for othersTanya's voice is honest, unapologetic, and full of grit and this conversation sets the tone for everything Miss Represented stands for.Because being mistreated, misunderstood, and Miss Represented doesn't mean it's over. It means you're just getting started.Subscribe, share, and stay tuned. This is only the beginning.#MissRepresented #TanyaMayhew #BrookeHarlan #BrookesBonding #JusticeUnfiltered #BehindtheBond #PodcastLaunch #SystemicInjustice #RealStories #HealingOutLoud #WomensVoices

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Miss Represented, a podcast that tells the stories the system tried to bury.Hosted by Brooke Harlan, founder of Brooke’s Bonding and lifelong advocate for the misunderstood, this show dives deep into the lives of people who’ve been mistreated, misunderstood, and Miss Represented by the justice system and the world around them.From emotional interviews with clients and survivors, to unfiltered conversations with her team, Miss Represented is where truth meets courage. We talk about the cases no one wants to touch, the trauma no one wants to unpack, and the healing that happens when people are finally heard.Each episode follows a powerful structure:🛑 The incident.⚖️ The injustice.❤️‍🩹 The healing.💡 The reflection.This isn’t just a podcast, it’s a movement. One story at a time.New episodes bi-weekly. Subscribe and stay loud.

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