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Here She Is
Here She Is explores what happens after the crown. Hosted by former Miss America contestants, Jaime Fox Hardwick and Karissa Horowicz, this podcast shares the real stories of women who competed in the Miss America system and built incredible lives beyond the stage. From career shifts to personal triumphs, each episode highlights resilience, reinvention, and the power of the journey. Because Miss America isn’t just about who wins—it’s about who you become. 🎙 New episodes every week. Follow Here…
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Here She IsHere She Is: Celebrating our One Year Anniversary!
One year. More than thirty incredible women. Countless lessons.In this special anniversary episode, Jaime and Karissa look back on the first year of Here She…
Here She IsGianna Romero: Becoming Miss Maryland
This week, we’re catching a Miss America journey while it is still unfolding.Miss Maryland 2026 Gianna Romero joins us just weeks before representing her state…
Here She IsLesley Lopez: Service Before Self
What if the greatest gift of the Miss America Organization isn't the crown—but the woman you become?In this episode, we sit down with former Miss Jefferson…
Here She IsRae Boyd: Finding Her Voice
Before millions watched her on American Idol, Rae Boyd was learning confidence, interview skills, and stage presence through the Miss America Organization in…
Here She IsJennifer Pitts: The Power of the Miss
Jennifer Pitts, Miss Virginia 2002, joins us with her daughters Kady and Kenley McKenna as they prepare to compete for Miss Florida’s Teen. Together, they…
Here She IsHere She Is Podcast Takeover: Learned Too Late from Allyn Rose
This week is a PODCAST TAKEOVER! We are excited feature former Miss DC, Allyn Rose's podcast, Learned Too Late. In this episode, Pooja Himovich, founder of…
Here She IsArian Orlando and Sadie Schiermeyer: One Dream, Two Generations
What happens when a lifelong dream becomes part of your family legacy?In this special mother-daughter episode of Here She Is, Karissa and Jaime sit down with…
Here She IsNicole Nigg Philbrook: Meant for the Moment
Nicole Nigg Philbrick, Miss South Dakota 2000, joins Here She Is to share how one final try changed the direction of her life. From entering pageants as a way…
Here She IsNicole Messina: Finding Her Rhythm Again
Nicole Messina, Miss District of Columbia 1998, shares a candid look at the road from pageants to motherhood, marriage, divorce, and finding her way back to…
Here She IsSonia Amir Bowie: The Girl Between Worlds
Some journeys don’t follow a straight line—and some of the most powerful ones are built in the space between.In this episode, we sit down with Sonia Amir…
Here She IsAmanda Debus Kuhl: Authentically Amanda
Amanda Kuhl, Miss Delaware 2016, shares a journey that goes far beyond the crown. In this episode, she talks about winning on her final year of eligibility…
Here She IsHeather Busin Arnold: Divine Appointments
Miss Pennsylvania 1997, Heather Busin Arnold shares a story shaped by faith, unexpected opportunities, and the quiet courage to choose the life she truly…
Here She IsCatching up with Jaime and Karissa
This week we are just chatting about all our favorite things! We are working hard to get new interviews lined up, and will be switching to a bi-weekly format…
Here She IsMeet Your Here She Is Hosts with Heather Sumlin of She Wins
This week is a special guest-feature episode from She Wins, where Here She Is hosts Jaime Fox Hardwick and Karissa Horowicz hop to the other side of the mic…
Here She IsTara Wheeler: Bloom Where You're Planted
Tara Wheeler, Miss Virginia 2008, went from not placing in her very first pageant to standing on the Miss America stage just a few years later. In this…
Here She IsLori Windsor Hunt: Community is Her Crown
She was Miss Maryland 1988, a baton-twirling powerhouse who brought unmatched preparation to the stage and earned a spot at Miss America. But Lori Windsor…
Here She IsDianah Gibson: From the Crown to the Mic
It started with a local crown and a big dream, and led to a lifelong career.In this episode of Here She Is, we talk with Dianah Gibson, Miss Washington County…
Here She IsAlison Catherine White: The Stage Beyond the Stage
At just 17 years old, Alison Catherine White became one of the youngest women ever crowned Miss Delaware. She went on to win the Bert Parks Talent Award at…
Here She IsKathleen Hebert: The Courage To Be a Radical Queen
Kathleen Hebert was crowned Miss Vermont 1972—but her pageant story wasn’t the typical fairytale. After placing first runner-up the year before, Kathleen…
Here She IsCaroline Weinroth: Amplified Dreams
Caroline Weinroth, Miss Roanoke Valley 2019, joins us to talk about using the Miss America stage to launch a career in indie music, arts education, and…
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Happy Holidays from Here She Is!
As we bring 2025 to a close, we want to wish our listeners a very happy holiday! Karissa and Jaime share a brief message and a little holiday surprise... an…
Here She IsElizabeth Borowsky: Finding Her Inner Harmony
Elizabeth Borowsky has spent her life at the piano. She's an international concert pianist, composer, teacher, and former Maryland local titleholder. But in…
Here She IsDr. Beth Ann Rankin Baker: Carried by Her Calling
Dr. Beth Ann Rankin Baker’s story is a reminder that the crown is never the destination. It’s the training ground.After six years of competing for Miss…
Here She IsAlyssa Howell Crowley: Unapologetically Herself
Alyssa Howell Crowley, Miss Nebraska 2015, joins us to share her powerful and personal journey. From reluctant competitor to committed mentor, Alyssa opens up…
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A Note of Thanksgiving from Here She Is!
Karissa and I are taking the week off to enjoy time with our families, but we popped on to talk about some of our favorite moments so far. We also wanted to…
Here She IsChuti Tiu: A Creative Calling
Before she became an award-winning actress, producer, and writer, Chuti Tiu was Miss Illinois 1994. Since then, her journey since has been anything but…
Here She IsHere She Is Presents: She Wins - Stories and Solutions for Women with Heather Sumlin
Today we are featuring a guest podcast called She Wins: Stories and Solutions for Women with host Heather Sumlin. Heather interviews Miss Texas 2025, Sadie…
Here She IsBrooke Bognanni: The Heart of the Matter
When former Miss Maryland local titleholder, Brooke Bognanni, went to the doctor thinking she had the stomach flu, she never expected to leave with a diagnosis…
Here She IsKristin Steveson Schriks: A Stroke of Strength
Kristin Steveson Schriks was living a life of discipline, ambition, and purpose from the moment she stepped onto the Miss Oklahoma stage to her years as a…
Here She IsAllyn Rose Oertel: I'm a Previvor
Former Miss DC 2012 Allyn Rose Oertel shares her remarkable journey from pageant stages to becoming a global voice in breast cancer prevention. After losing…
Here She IsHeather Sumlin: Turning a Detour Into Destiny
When life doesn’t go as planned, sometimes it’s leading you exactly where you’re meant to be. In this week’s episode, we sit down with Heather Sumlin of Sumlin…
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Nicole Renard Warren: Serving Up Faith and Authenticity
This week on Here She Is, we welcome Nicole Renard Warren—better known to her millions of followers as Nicole the Nomad. A former Miss Washington 2017, Nicole…
Here She IsAmy Argetsinger: Miss America's Legacy
In this episode of Here She Is, we sit down with journalist and Washington Post editor Amy Argetsinger, author of There She Was: The Secret History of Miss…
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Here She Is: Our New Chapter
Big news—we’re officially changing our name! In this short announcement episode, we share what happened, why we made the switch to Here She Is, and why this…
Here She IsSonya Gavankar McKay: Beyond the Stars
From the Miss DC stage to the cutting edge of space exploration and journalism, Sonya Gavankar McKay (Miss DC 1997) has carved a career defined by curiosity…
Here She IsLea Mack Compton: Live Like It Matters
Lea Mack, Miss Ohio 1994 and Top 10 at Miss America 1995, shares a remarkable journey shaped by resilience, creativity, and purpose. With a background in music…
Here She IsMarina Cooper Harrison: A Full Circle Moment
In this episode of Miss’ed America, we sit down with Marina Harrison Cooper, Miss Maryland 2003, whose journey with the Miss America Organization came full…
Here She IsKellye Cash & Tatum Sheppard: Two Generations of Impact
This week on Missed America, we’re bringing you a very special mother-daughter episode during Miss America Competition week!Kellye Cash, Miss America 1987, and…
Here She IsTally Bevis: Leading With Purpose
What happens after the crown comes off? For Tally Bevis, Miss Tennessee 2021, the answer has been building a life of purpose, leadership, and global impact.In…
Here She IsAnnika Wooton: Trusting the Timing
Annika Wooton, Miss Kansas 2019 and 2020, turned her pageant talent into a full-fledged career on some of the biggest stages in the country. From painting Ruth…
Here She IsKim Weimer: Redefining Beauty at 55
Kim Weimer may have worn the Miss Maryland crown back in 1990, but today she’s making waves in a completely different arena—proving that influence has no age…
Here She IsKelli Masters: Doing It Scared
In our debut episode, we sit down with trailblazing sports agent Kelli Masters, a former Miss Oklahoma who became one of the first female NFL sports agents…
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TRAILER: Miss'ed America Podcast
Welcome to Miss’ed America, a podcast created by former Miss America state titleholders, Jaime Fox Hardwick and Karissa Horowicz, launching August 6th. This…