BRAVE x EMPOWER

Episode 13: Miss Collegiate America 2021, Ashleigh Pates, Speaks on All Things BRAVE & Self Love

EP 13: Ashleigh Pates, Miss Collegiate America 2021, comes on BRAVE x EMPOWER to talk about all things BRAVE! Ashleigh is the author of the children’s book, Brynn The Brave, which is available on Amazon for purchase. She is also the creator of BRAVE And Beautifully You. Ashleigh is a dental hygienist and a self love advocate.

Episode 12: Emily Batty, Neuroscience Student & International Nonprofit Creator, Shares Her Passions

EP 12: In this episode, Emily Batty, Miss Puerto Rico Collegiate America 2022, and a student studying neuroscience at Belmont University! Emily is an advocate for ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a degenerative disease of the motor neurons. She is also the founder of the international nonprofit, Stop The Silence Organization which brings awareness to sexual assault through education, empowerment, and inspiration. She has truly created a community and advocacy legacy in her passions even before her title in the MHSA system.

Episode 11: All Things BRAVE With Callie Conrade, Miss WY High 22'

Guest Speaker Callie Conrade, is 15 years old and the current Miss Wyoming High School America. As an advocate for BRAVE, Callie shares stories about being bullied at school for her hobbies and passions. After having a loved one pass away from driving without a seatbelt, Callie leapt into action to ensure that no other person would have to suffer these same dangerous repercussions. She created her own personal platform called “Buckle Up For Brian”. This young titleholder is full of ambition, courage, and advocacy, you won’t want to miss this episode!

Episode 10: Collab With B.R.A.V.E. & Beyond Podcast Host, Bridget Byrnes

EP 10: In this episode, Bridget Byrnes, Miss Massachusetts Collegiate America 2022, and the host of the podcast B.R.A.V.E. & Beyond joins for a special episode! This episode truly resembles the positivity within pageantry, sisters supporting and empowering one another. It’s amazing what we can do when we come together, uplift, and help one another. This episode discusses all things bullying focusing on the contrasts between high school and college aged students as well as STEM vs Art focused students.

Episode 9: Miss NH Collegiate Talks About Bullying & Eating Disorders

Marisa Moorhouse is the current Miss New Hampshire Collegiate America! Marisa earned her bachelor's degree in just three years, made top 10, got into two honor societies, was a Bob Doucette psychology award recipient, and was recently accepted into grad school! She's an advocate for mental health and eating disorder awareness. This episode is a must-listen-to!