Miss Represented
Episodes
Miss Represented: Miss Vizcaya Swimwear - Natalie Kasten [Episode 70]
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people think you need to be super glamorous or from a big city to make it in modeling. Natalie Kasten’s story shatters that myth. A Missouri na...
Miss Represented: Miss Grand Virginia - Maryah Samuel [Episode 69]
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on this episode of Miss Represented as we sit down with Maryah Samuel to explore her journey through the world of pageantry for Miss Grand Vir...
Miss Represented: Miss Indiana USA - Sydney Shrewsbury [Episode 68]
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Miss Represented, host Lisa Opie sits down with Sydney Shrewsbury, Miss Indiana USA, to discuss her journey from a cheerleading fun...
Miss Represented: Miss Earth USA Fire 2025 - Ta'ya Imaage Hazelwood [Episode 67]
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Miss Represented, host Lisa Opie sits down with Ta’ya Imaage Hazelwood, Miss Earth USA Fire 2025, educator, model, and second run...
Miss Represented: Miss Earth USA Eco 2025 - Kiara Landon [Episode 66]
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Miss Represented, host Lisa Opie sits down with Kiara Landon, Miss Earth USA Eco 2025, environmental advocate, registered nurse, an...
Miss Represented: Miss Earth USA Water 2025 - Madison Nero [Episode 65]
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Miss Represented, host Lisa Opie sits down with Madison Nero, Miss Earth USA Water 2025, national finalist for Miss Earth USA, and ...
Miss Represented: Miss Earth USA 2025 - Haley Poe [Episode 64]
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Miss Represented, host Lisa Opie sits down with Haley Poe, Miss Earth USA 2025, to discuss her inspiring journey from a biology gra...
Miss Represented: Miss Grand International - Christine Juliane Opiaza [Episode 63]
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of Miss Represented, host Lisa Opie sits down with Christine Juliane "CJ" Opiaza, Miss Grand International 2024 an...
Miss Represented: Miss Grand USA-Ivana Garcia [Episode 62]
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an exclusive first interview with Ivana Garcia, the newly crowned Miss Grand USA, as she shares her journey from the pageant stage to the ...
Miss Represented: Erica Ly [Episode 61]
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this uplifting episode of Miss Represented, host Lisa Opie chats with Erica Ly, Miss Mission USA, about her inspiring journey from a small-town gir...
Miss Represented: Helena Hafþórsdóttir O'Connor [Episode 60]
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Lisa Opie in this episode of Miss Represented as she sits down with Helena O'Connor, Miss Universe Iceland, to discuss her inspiring journey...
Miss Represented: Victoria Ng [Episode 59]
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, Victoria Ng, Miss Grand Michigan 2025, shares her journey through pageantry, her advocacy for Asian women's representat...
Miss Represented: Teona Kbilashvili [Episode 58]
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Miss Represented, host Lisa Opie sits down with Teona Kbilashvili, the reigning Miss Grand Central New York, to discuss her inspiri...
Miss Represented: Caylie Simmons [Episode 57]
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Lisa Opie in this inspiring episode of Miss Represented as she sits down with Caylie Simmons, Miss West Virginia USA. Caylie opens up about ...
Miss Represented: Amanda Mawer [Episode 56]
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t miss this powerful episode of Miss Represented as Amanda Mawer, Mrs England 2025, opens up about her transformative journey from a quiet indiv...
Miss Represented: Dr. Angel Bhathal [Episode 55]
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t miss this empowering episode of Miss Represented, where host Lisa Opie sits down with Dr. Angel Bhathal, Miss Swimsuit USA International, to d...
Miss Represented: Alysa Bainbridge [Episode 54]
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of Miss Represented, host Lisa Opie sits down with Alysa Bainbridge, Miss Delaware USA 2024, as she shares her transformativ...
Miss Represented: Kaysha Florvil [Episode 53]
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the Miss Represented podcast, hosted by Lisa Opie, as she interviews Kaysha Florvil, Miss Miami Beach, on her journey from childhood leaders...
Miss Represented: Celia Anzalone Bowers [Episode 52]
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Miss Represented, host Lisa Opie interviews Celia Anzalone Bowers, Mrs. Italy World and author of 'You Are A Queen, Transform ...
Miss Represented: Rose Campbell [Episode 51]
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Miss Represented podcast, our guest Rose Campbell, Mrs. Tennessee Queen of the World, shares her inspiring journey from being a traff...
Miss Represented: Kennedy Thomas [Episode 50]
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Miss Represented, host Lisa Opie interviews Kennedy Thomas, the owner of Beauty Queen's Galore and reigning Miss World America Cent...
Miss Represented: Miss Universe Iceland- Sóldís Vala [Episode 49]
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Miss Represented, host Lisa Opie interviews Sóldís Vala Ívarsdóttir, the newly crowned Miss Universe Iceland. They discuss Sól...
Miss Represented: Miss Cuba Earth Stephany Diaz [Episode 48]
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Miss Represented, Miss Earth Cuba, Stephany Diaz, shares her inspiring journey into pageantry, her advocacy for environmental issues, and...
Miss Represented: Victoria Larson [Episode 47]
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Miss Represented hosted by Lisa Opie, Victoria Larson shares her experiences on reality TV, particularly her journey on 'House of V...
Miss Represented: Miss United States 2023- Addison Hadley [Episode 46]
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, Miss United States 2023, Addison Hadley shares her journey from competing in pageants to becoming a national title hold...
Miss Represented: Holly Plank [Episode 45]
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Miss Represented, host Lisa Opie welcomes Holly Plank, Mrs. Maryland United States, who shares her inspiring journey with Polycysti...
Miss Represented: Cora Griffen Miss Grand USA [Episode 44]
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Miss Represented, guest host Rachel Slawson, the director of Miss Grand USA and former Miss Utah USA fills in for Lisa Opie...
Miss Represented: Victoria DiSorbo Miss World America 2023 [Episode 43]
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Victoria, the first Miss World America under Ekta Sani's directorship, shares her experience competing in the Miss World pageant in India...
Miss Represented: Miss Vizcaya Swimwear Jada Kelly [Episode 42]
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jada Kelly, Miss Vizcaya Swimwear, joins host Lisa Opie to discuss her experience at Miss Vizcaya Swimwear during Miami Swim Week and her journey in p...
Miss Represented: Jess Chang [Episode 41]
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Chang shares her journey to becoming a self-made millionaire, starting with her realization in high school that she didn't want a traditio...
Miss Represented: Miss USA Savannah Gankiewicz [Episode 40]
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lisa Opie interviews Savannah Gankiewicz, Miss USA. They discuss Savannah's reign, her experiences, and her plans for the future....
Miss Represented: Lauren Priscilla [Episode 39]
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Lisa Opie interviews Lauren Priscilla Johnson, Miss Mission Georgia USA and owner of Belissima Fiore, a wedding floral design bu...
Miss Represented: Miss Earth USA Bea Millan-Windorski [Episode 38]
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Miss Represented, Miss Earth USA Bea Millan Windorski, shares her journey, experiences, and aspirations. From her late arrival due ...
Miss Represented: Valentina Rodriguez-Zapata [Episode 37]
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Valentina Rodriguez Zapata discusses her experience with body positivity and the challenges she faced growing up in Miami. She shares her journey of b...
Miss Represented: Jules Corsi [Episode 36]
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lisa Opie interviews Jules Corsi, the founder of True Beauty Glam and director of social media at Pageant Planet. They discuss their ...
Miss Represented: Heather Marie [Episode 35]
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heather Marie Thompson, former Miss Grand US Virgin Islands, shares her journey in the pageant world, from competing in Miss New York USA to Miss Gran...
Miss Represented: Keyace Sims [Episode 34]
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Keyace Sims discusses her journey in pageantry and the challenges she has faced as a performer. She talks about the stigma and s...
Miss Represented: Ann Pennington [Episode 33]
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Lisa Opie interviews Ann Pennington. They discuss Ann's journey in pageantry and modeling, her role as the director of Miss ...
Miss Represented: Nicole Petrie [Episode 32]
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole Petrie, a Sports Illustrated model and advocate for Frontal Temporal Dementia (FTD), shares her journey as a caregiver and her experiences in t...
Miss Represented: Delaney Milian [Episode 31]
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Miss Represented our guest Delaney Milian, Miss Carnival Miami, discusses her career as a neurology rehabilitation technician and her pa...
Miss Represented: Lou Schieffelin [Episode 30]
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join your host, Lisa Opie in this week's episode of Miss Represented as she sits down with Lou Schieffelin, a former Miss Florida Teen USA and mod...
Miss Represented: Elizabeth Tran [Episode 29]
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Miss Represented, host Lisa Opie and guest Elizabeth Tran discuss Tran's recent participation in the Asian Model Ico...
Miss Represented: Jada Kelly [Episode 28]
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Misrepresented, host Lisa Opie interviews Jada Kelly, a pageant competitor and commercial model. Jada shares her journey in the pag...
Miss Represented: Avori Strib [Episode 27]
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Lisa Opie interviews Avori, a trailblazing woman in the gaming industry. Avori shares her journey from being a fan of The Hunger...
Miss Represented: Gracie Pfaff [Episode 26]
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gracie Pfaff, founder of Harvest 107, shares her journey from being nominated for Forbes 30 Under 30 to starting a nonprofit organization focused on s...
Miss Represented: Miss USA Noelia Voigt [Episode 25]
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Miss USA 2023 shares her experiences at New York Fashion Week with Supermodels Unlimited, Miss Universe, and other recent appearances. She discusses t...
Miss Represented: Dominique Shim [Episode 24]
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Lisa Opie and influencer Dominique Shim as they dish on influencer trips, Instagram challenges, and navigating relationships in Miami. From Miss ...
ALEXIS LETE: From Competing at Miss USA to WWE and Beyond
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Lisa Opie sits down with Alexis Lete, Miss Indiana USA 2021, about her experiences in pageantry and the challenges she has faced...
Zoe McGrady on Engineering, Miss New York USA & Getting Signed with Wilhelmina
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Lisa interviews Zoe McGrady, a product manager in finance and model. Zoe shares her experiences growing up in Virginia as a mixe...
Whitney Sellers' Journey, Philanthropy, and the Future of Housing
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Miss Represented, host Lisa Opie speaks with Whitney Sellers, a successful real estate professional. Whitney shares her journey from a ba...
Living La Dolce Vita: Shauna Norton's Journey to Concierge Success
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Lisa Opie on Miss Represented as she sits down with Shauna Norton, the founder of Live Dolce Vita concierge service. From growing up in Jama...
Exploring Pageantry, Sustainability, and Business with Elizabeth Tran
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Lisa Opie as she talks with Elizabeth Tran, the founder of Teens Go Green and Miss Nation of States. They discuss Elizabeth's international p...
Crowned in Confidence: Sabrina Ramos on Pageantry and STEM
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Lisa Opie in this Miss Represented Podcast as she explores Sabrina Ramos' path from Miss Vizcaya Swimwear 2021 to breaking barriers in S...
Breaking Barriers: Shea Filling's Journey in Fashion
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Lisa Opie in an inspiring episode of Miss Represented as she sits down with Shea Filling, a resilient model who overcame homelessness and an abus...
Radiant Resilience: Erika Opie's Journey to Miss Universe Japan and Skin Health Advocacy
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on Miss Represented this week as we chat with Erika Opie, former Miss Universe Japan finalist and eczema advocate. Erika shares her journey, f...
Maurah Ruiz: From Runway to Crown – Navigating the Social Media Spotlight
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Lisa Opie on Miss Represented this week as she sits down with Maurah Ruiz, Miss Global Mexico. From the runway to social media stardom, Maur...
Miss Represented: Empowering Women Through Financial Literacy with Erika Porras
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Lisa Opie in a compelling episode of Miss Represented as she discusses women and financial literacy with the insightful Erika Porras, a fina...
Beyond the Screen: Kariselle Snow on Representation in the World of Entertainment
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week on Miss Represented as host Lisa Opie sits down with the versatile Kariselle Snow. From Netflix's "The Perfect Match" ...
Smiles and Success: Dr. Viviana Waich on Dentistry and the World of Beauty Queen Teeth
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this empowering episode of Miss Represented, host Lisa Opie sits down with the accomplished Dr. Viviana Waich to explore the world of dental health...
MISS REPRESENTED: Through the Lens of Sarah Lyons Glabman
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Miss Represented," host Lisa Opie sits down with the multi-talented Sarah Lyons Glabman. A renowned celebrity photograph...
Crowned and Conscious: Empowering Conversations with Miss Vizcaya, Angel Strong
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Miss Represented Podcast, join us for an inspiring conversation with the remarkable Angel Strong, reigning Miss Vizcaya. Delve into...
Miss Represented: Meet Miss Universe Iceland Lilja Sif Petursdottir
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an exclusive podcast interview with Miss Universe Iceland, Lilja Sif Petursdottir. In this episode, we explore her journey to the crown, h...
Insights from a Fortune 500 Trailblazer: Kristin Longest
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we catch up with Kristin Longest, a tech professional at a Fortune 500 company. Kristin offers invaluable advice for women in the tec...
Miss Represented: Chat GPT generates our topics
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for an episode like no other! Join us, Lisa Opie and Ramina Ashfaque, on an exciting journey of podcasting innovation. In this special epi...
Miss Represented: Entrepreneurial insights with Nyiesha Joseph
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Nyiesha Joseph Story' as we dive into the inspiring journey of Nyiesha Joseph, a 23-year-old entrepreneur who has defied the odds. Nyiesha n...
Miss Represented: Empowering Women in Business
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Miss Represented," we're delving into the grit and determination required to navigate the labyrinth of entrepreneurs...
Miss Represented: Business Trailblazers
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Miss Represented," we're tackling important topics - women in business, minorities, and young entrepreneurs. Join ho...
Miss Represented: Behind The Mics
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of "Miss Represented," we're taking you behind the scenes to introduce ourselves, your hosts, Lisa Opie and Rami...