Podcasts by SASH Says

A Final Farewell to SASH Says Podcast from 2021-07-11T20:27:07

The time has come to say "Goodbye" to SASH Says Podcast. Tune in to hear a brief and encouraging message from Leah. 

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Interview with Mrs. Central Indiana 2021 Tieree Reid from 2021-05-24T09:00

Tieree Reid is the current Mrs. Central Indiana America 2021 vying for the title of Mrs. Indiana America 2021. She is a wife, mother, and advocate for her platform "Pregnancy and Infancy Loss Aw...

Interview with Miss East Coast Collegiate USA 2021 Laura Donohue from 2021-03-24T09:00

Laura Donohue is representing the East coast as the inaugural Miss East Coast Collegiate USA 2021. She is currently studying political science with a minor in special education to become a teach...

Interview with Ms. Massachusetts Woman of Achievement 2021 Cristianna Borelli from 2021-03-06T14:49:04

Cristianna is from Western Massachusetts. She is a mother, coach, educator and public speaker, focusing on mental health issues and wellbeing. She is the current Ms. Massachusetts Woman of Achievem...

Interview with Miss Manchester 2020 Heather Dearborn from 2021-02-17T15:03:14

Heather Dearborn is the current Miss Manchester 2020 and is excited to compete for the title of Miss New Hampshire (MAO). She is a dancer and will perform a tap dance at the state program. Her s...

Interview with Miss Grand Mississippi 2020 Dana Wesley from 2021-01-29T19:56:20

Dana Wesley is the reigning Miss Grand Mississippi 2020. She is a Cryptologic Linguist for the Army National Guard and hopes to become a Language Analyst for the FBI. Dana advocates for the inte...

Interview with Ms. of America 2021 Aidan Murphy from 2021-01-26T14:31:49

Aidan Murphy is the reigning Ms. of America 2021. She is a graduate student at Harvard University and an MBA candidate of Pepperdine University (‘21). Aidan is the founder of #Believe2Read, whic...

Interview with Miss North Carolina International 2020 Sharniece Springs from 2021-01-19T11:00

Sharniece Springs is a professional plus-size model,  full time pre-law student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and is proud to represent the beautiful state of North Caro...

Interview with Miss National Heart of America's Petite Mrs. Illinois 2020 from 2021-01-04T16:18:34

Faith Anna Houk is the 2020-2021 Miss National Heart of America's Petite Mrs. Illinois.  Currently, she is a receptionist at a local salon and day spa as well as a choreographer at The Danc...

Interview with Miss America 1987 Kellye Cash Sheppard from 2020-12-16T11:00:23

Competing as Miss Tennessee 1986, Kellye Cash Sheppard captured the title of Miss America 1987. She traveled across the nation promoting the Miss America system and her platform of substance abuse ...

Interview with Miss South Dakota 2019-2020 Amber Hulse from 2020-12-09T18:28:53

Amber Hulse is a student at the University of South Dakota earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Non-Profit Studies. She is an honors student, a Senator in the SGA, and Vi...

Interview with Pure International Pageants Pure International Teen 2020 Olivia Knight from 2020-12-01T14:40:58

Olivia Knight is the reigning Pure International Teen 2020 of Pure International Pageants. She is a proud Mississippi native and has represented Mississippi on a national stage. She is passionat...

Interview with Pure International Classy Ms. 2020 Alesha Knight from 2020-11-15T15:41:12

Alesha Knight is a Jesus follower, wife of 26 years to Preston, mother to Emma (22) and Olivia (19) and a high school math teacher. She came out of pageant retirement after 27 years when her daught...

Interview with Mrs. Nevada America 2020 Ashley Tesoro from 2020-11-10T13:00:04

Ashley Tesoro is the reigning Mrs. Nevada America 2020. She is a mom to three children, Gabriella (6), Anthony(4), and Valentina(20 months). She is a country and gospel singer and Executive Vice P...

Welcome to Season 5 from 2020-11-09T19:21:12

Welcome to Season 5 of SASH Says Podcast!

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Season 4 Sentiments from 2020-10-18T17:34:58

Tune in as Leah reflects on Season 4 of SASH Says Podcast. 

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Interview with Mrs. Illinois International 2020 Shana Sissel from 2020-10-14T21:11:40

Shana Sissel is a loving wife, mother, and successful chief investment officer. Even though she is a Massachusetts native, she enjoys living near Chicago, IL. Shana is excited to represent the s...

Interview with Ms. Connecticut Belleza Latina 2020 from 2020-10-09T22:15:08

Catherine Cortes is a proud Believer, wife, and mother of two who believes that the key to living a happy life is living a giving life. She is excited to compete again for the prestigious title ...

Interview with Mrs. Pennsylvania America 2020 Marilisa Beatty from 2020-10-02T18:14:05

Marilisa Beatty is the current Mrs. Pennsylvania America 2020 and will compete for the title of Mrs. America.  Marilisa sees life as an adventure, and she looks forward to encouraging other...

Interview with Miss Earth USA Air 2020 Shannon Lynch from 2020-09-25T12:21:37

Shannon Lynch was crowned Miss Earth USA Air 2020 after representing the District of Columbia at the Miss Earth USA pageant. No stranger to pageantry, she previously held the titles of Miss DC W...

Interview with Miss Michigan United States 2020 Emma Feeheley from 2020-09-21T15:10:49

Emma Feeheley is the current Miss Michigan United States 2020 and will compete for the title of Miss United States in October 2020! Her platform promotes the importance of arts education and int...

Interview with Miss Teen Liverpool 2020 Libby Smith from 2020-09-16T20:27:40

Libby Smith is the current Miss Teen Liverpool 2020 and is competing for the national title of Miss Teen Great Britain 2020. She has been competing in pageantry for four years. Her platform is "Tim...

Miss Rodeo Washington 2020 Madi Casto from 2020-09-11T21:30:16

Madi Casto began her horseback riding dream when she rode a retired rope horse named "Missy" at the young age of two. She has competed in horsemen and barrel racing competitions throughout the Paci...

Interview with USOA Mrs. Riverside County 2020 Elizabeth Peace from 2020-08-21T16:31:09

Elizabeth Peace is an Air Force veteran, and former journalist and TV news anchor. She is a blogger and podcaster for Purpose Over Perfect, and founded Operation Innocence, a non-profit designed...

Interview with Noble Mrs. West Tennessee Nation Nationals 2020 Brandi Jo Middleton from 2020-08-20T14:24:06

Brandi Jo Middleton is a proud wife, mother, author, speaker and businesswoman. She is excited to compete for the title of Mrs./Ms. National Nationals 2021 as Mrs. West Tennessee Nation Nationals 2...

Interview with Mrs. DC American 2020 Helene Meister from 2020-08-14T12:00

Helene Meister was crowned the first Mrs. DC American 2020. She is a loving wife, mother and fashion consultant. Helene is an advocate for special needs children, and has worked in several ...

Interview with Miss Vermont USA 2020 Shannah Weller from 2020-08-12T11:30:43

Shannah Weller is the reigning Miss Vermont USA, and is looking forward to representing Vermont at the Miss USA competition.  She has been involved in several community service projects and is pass...

Interview with Miss America 2016 and Author of "Miss Unlikely" Betty Maxwell from 2020-08-06T11:07:40

Betty Maxwell traveled thousands of miles promoting the Miss America system as well as volunteering in countless community service projects as an official National Goodwill Ambassador of Childre...

Interview with Miss Rodeo Colorado America 2020 Hailey Frederiksen from 2020-07-30T12:00

Hailey Frederiksen is a first-generation college graduate, earning a bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences with a concentration in Agricultural Business from Colorado State University. Growing up as...

Welcome to Season 4 from 2020-07-29T13:34:41

Tune in for a quick welcome message from Leah Hadder.  We are excited to release the new fourth season of SASH Says Podcast! 

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Season 3 Sentiments from 2020-07-07T15:31:33

Tune in as Leah reflects on Season 3 of SASH Says Podcast!

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Interview with Mrs. Tennessee Captivating 2020 Dr. Tiffany Purnell from 2020-07-03T16:23:09

Dr. Tiffany Purnell is the current Mrs. Tennessee Captivating 2020 and is vying for the title of Mrs. Captivating. She is the founder of S.A.S.H.® (Students Against Self-Hatred). The purpose of ...

Interview with Ms. Goa 2020 Emma Patrick from 2020-07-01T14:55:49

Emma Patrick is the reigning Ms. Goa 2020 of the Miss Mystic Beauty pageant system. She currently resides in the UK and has been involved in pageantry for several years. Emma enjoys promoting tw...

Interview with Ms. Diamond South Yorkshire 2020 Charlotte Lister from 2020-06-19T23:59:05

Charlotte Lister is the current Ms. Diamond South Yorkshire U.K. and is vying for the title of the next Ms. Diamond U.K. Charlotte has competed in several national and international pageants for...

Interview with Sherri Owens of Sassy Ink Design from 2020-06-06T19:19:56

Sherri Owens is the Founder and Owner of the award-winning graphic design studio, Sassy Ink Design. Sherri's specialty is taking your "pageant look" to the next level by assisting clients with bran...

Interview with Miss South Staffordshire International 2020 Caitlin Samuel-Camps from 2020-06-04T17:44:18

Caitlin Samuel-Camps is a finalist in the Miss International UK 2020 Pageant. Her current title is Miss South Staffordshire International 2020. Caitlin is a university student, earning a degree ...

Interview with Mrs. Louisiana International 2020 from 2020-06-01T17:43:29

"Laissez les bon temps rouler!"  Mrs. Louisiana International 2020 Laura Obier is a proud Louisiana native. She is excited to represent the great state of Louisiana at the Miss Internationa...

Interview with Miss America 2020 Camille Schrier from 2020-05-22T12:00

Camille Schrier competed in the Miss America competition as Miss Virginia 2019 when she captured the title of Miss America 2020 on December 19, 2019. Inspiring young girls across the nation to purs...

Interview with Ms. Classic Diamond United Kingdom 2019 Sonja Wilson and Miss Diamond United Kingdom 2019 Sofia Mayers from 2020-05-06T12:00

Ms. Classic Diamond United Kingdom 2019 Sonja Wilson and Miss Diamond United Kingdom 2019 Sofia Mayers are quite the mother/daughter "dynamic duo." Both Sonja and Sofia had made history by being...

Interview with Ms. Diamond Cheshire 2020 Julie Hawkins from 2020-04-14T12:00

Julie Hawkins is the reigning Ms. Diamond Cheshire 2020. She has been involved in pageantry for over 5 years, winning both national and international titles. Julie adores the positive energy pag...

Interview with Miss Oregon USA 2020 Katerina Villegas from 2020-04-07T12:00

Katerina Villegas is the reigning Miss Oregon USA 2020. She is currently earning a doctoral degree, and has traveled several miles promoting her platform. In addition to competing in pageants, Kate...

Interview with Andrea Kellum of Changing Crowns Ministries from 2020-04-03T12:00

Andrea Kellum is an author, speaker, wife, and mother. She is the founder of Changing Crowns Ministries based in Alabama. No stranger to the pageant industry, Andrea is a former national pageant...

Interview with Miss Universe Great Britain Finalist 2020 Rosemary Lloyd from 2020-03-29T12:00

"Hello Darlings!" Today we welcome a Miss Universe Great Britain Finalist 2020 interview guest to the show. She is a well-known London model as well as an multi-award winning pageant titleholder...

Interview with Krystle Saulsberry of Krystle Clear Pageantry from 2020-03-28T19:17:35

Krystle Saulsberry is a pageant consultant, financial coach, author, content creator, and speaker. Krystle is the Owner and Founder of Krystle Clear Pageantry. Krystle Clear Pageantry is web bas...

Welcome to Season 3 from 2020-03-27T12:00

Welcome to Season 3! This season will be full of uplifting quotes, laughs, and a lot of fun conversations. Tune in now to hear the first episode of this brand new season. 

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Season 2 Sentiments from 2020-03-26T12:00

Tune in as Leah Hadder of SASH: Pageant Consulting reflects on Season 2 of SASH Says and announces some news for Season 3! You don't want to miss this episode. 

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Interview with Mrs. Australia International 2020 Laura Ratliff from 2020-03-18T20:48:44

"G'day Mates!" SASH Says welcomes the first Australian native guest to the show! Laura Jane Ratliff is an entrepreneur, speaker, and philanthropist. She created her own entertainment business, "...

Chin Up Crown Up from 2020-02-21T13:00

"They" say to keep your chin up princess or the crown falls, but what if it seems too hard to stay confident? How do you keep a positive mindset or a happy attitude when people are treating you ...

Interview with Miss Universe Norway 2019 Helene Abildsnes from 2020-02-12T13:00

Helene Abildsnes is a native Norwegian who loves her country and was honored to be crowned Miss Universe Norway 2019. Helene is passionate about using her title as Miss Universe Norway 2019 to g...

Director Conflicts: Help Me! from 2020-02-11T13:00

What do you do when you and your director do not see "eye to eye"? Do you stay quiet? Should you speak up? Is communication really the "key" to success in a conflict situation?  Tune in as ...

Interview with Mrs. North Carolina International 2014 and Director of NC International Pageants Lee Pettyjohn from 2020-02-09T21:37:24

Lee Pettyjohn is a former Mrs. North Carolina International 2014 and now serves the International Pageants system as the North Carolina International Pageants director. In this interview, Leah a...

A Quick Speech from 2020-02-07T13:00

Leah Hadder of SASH: Pageant Consulting briefly shares some pageant competition advice from a previously recorded video from her reign as Miss Petite Tennessee 2019. Be prepared. Take risks. You...

Interview with Miss Idaho Earth USA 2020 Paige Jensen from 2020-02-06T13:00

Paige Jensen has been involved in the pageant industry for several years. She is a former Miss Teen of America and the current Miss Idaho Earth USA 2020. In addition to competing in pageants, sh...

Busy Bee Beauty Queen from 2020-02-05T13:00

Tune in as Leah shares tips for how to be productive, not just busy each day. There are so many great scheduling techniques, time management incentives, multitasking methods and more.  Thes...

Interview with Miss Rhode Island Earth USA 2020 Allie Curtis from 2020-01-30T13:00

Miss Rhode Island Earth USA 2020 Allie Curtis is an amazing individual . She has held titles such as Miss Rhode Island America 2015, is a former America's Miss World Rhode Island and Miss Rhode ...

Let's Quit the Comparison Game from 2020-01-29T17:13:26

Stop letting comparison and intimidation get the best of you! You have what it takes to succeed! Believe in yourself and have confidence that you can reach whatever goal you want to achieve. Tun...

Interview with Founder of Mom Queen Boutique Melissa Pocza from 2020-01-23T13:00

She is a businesswoman extraordinaire, published author, titleholder of numerous crowns, a loving wife and proud mom. Melissa has made quite a name for herself in the business industry as well a...

I'm the Odd One from 2020-01-22T13:00

Do you ever feel different? Are you the "odd" one of the group? Do your interests vary outside a norm? Tune in as Leah shares her insight of what it's like to feel left out and how to motivate y...

Interview with Mrs. Midwest Agriculture America 2020 Rosanne Plante from 2020-01-18T17:00

Rosanne Plante is a well known pageant queen, motivational speaker, attorney and legal assistant. She has traveled across the nation promoting her platform, "Green Ambassadors," which links home...

Welcome to Season 2 from 2020-01-08T13:00

Welcome to Season 2 of SASH Says. 

Welcome to SASH Says...Season Two! This is a podcast dedicated to pageant queens, successful entrepreneurs, and people making a difference in their...

Interview with Miss World North Carolina 2019 Maggie Whittemore from 2019-12-14T13:00

Maggie Whittemore received the news that every runner up only dreams of, "You may now resume the duties of the title. Let's schedule your crowning moment." What an amazing accomplishment! Maggie...

Season 1 Sentiments from 2019-12-13T13:00

Tune in as Leah shares a confessional about the journey of constructing the SASH Says podcast and what she has learned from her interview guests. Unfiltered, open, transparent and unabridged vie...

Interview with Miss International 2019 Ava Hill from 2019-12-12T13:00

Ava Hill competed in her first pageant with purple and black hair, tattoos, and piercings. She is from a small town in North Dakota, and actually entered the Miss North Dakota International 2019...

Attitude of Gratitude from 2019-12-10T13:00

How can we stay thankful in this season of life ? Is there a simple way to be thankful for what we have and to keep a positive mindset each day? Tune in as Leah Hadder of SASH: Pageant Consultin...

Interview with Tim Tialdo from 2019-11-19T13:00

Tim Tialdo is a professional pageant emcee, host, tv personality, and published author. He has made numerous appearances on television interviewing celebrities and recently co-hosted the Miss Te...

Go for It! from 2019-11-18T13:00

Have you ever had a dream and decided to pursue it? If not, what's stopping you from fulfilling that dream? As they say, "You'll never know if you don't try." Tune in as Leah shares a brief mess...

Interview with Mrs. Missouri United States 2019 Chelsea George from 2019-11-15T13:00

Beginning her journey in pageantry as a true "newbie" to earning multiple titles, and recently placing at Mrs. United States as a Top Ten finalist, Chelsea George has quite an amazing story. Her...

Person of Influence from 2019-11-14T13:00

Be a person of influence. Use your leadership position to do good in the community. Royally reign in integrity!

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Interview with Heather Habura of Heather Habura Studios from 2019-11-07T13:00

Pageant coaching is no joke. Some say that it's an "all the rage" topic in today's pageant industry. What makes a good pageant coach? Should you hire one? Is it appropriate to only work with one...

Call Me Coach from 2019-11-02T15:32:33

Finding a great coach can be one of the most difficult aspects of any competition preparation. What are some characteristics that pageant queens need to look for in a pageant coach? Tune in as L...

Interview with Mrs. Kansas United States 2019 Randi Cole from 2019-10-26T14:00

Randi Cole's pageant journey is quite an amazing story.  This pageant rookie overcame the odds by winning her very first pageant, Mrs. Kansas United States 2019! Randi definitely exemplifie...

Rookie of the Year from 2019-10-25T23:40:59

Now a successful business owner, beauty queen, speaker and pageant coach, perhaps no one would have thought that Leah Hadder was once unfamiliar with common pageant terms such as "platform" or "...

Interview with Pure International Ms. 2019 Marsha Trammell from 2019-10-19T14:18:33

How did a small town gal from the "Chocolate Roll Capital of the World" capture the international title of Pure International Ms. 2019? It wasn't easy, that's for sure! Marsha Trammell made hist...

Confessions of an Underdog from 2019-10-17T12:00

What could be the connection between a favorite interview question, evening gowns, and...Babe Ruth? Tune in to find out! From labeled as a "could be prettier gal" to modeling on television, Leah...

Welcome to SASH Says from 2019-10-16T01:54:20

Welcome to SASH Says, a podcast dedicated to pageant queens, successful entrepreneurs, and people making a difference in their communities. Tune in to each episode as Leah Hadder of SASH: Pagean...