Here She Is

Jaime Fox Hardwick and Karissa Horowicz

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 She Is for inspiring conversations about life beyond the crown!

  1. Nicole Messina: Finding Her Rhythm Again

    29. APR.

    Nicole 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 dance. After competing in New Jersey, Maryland, and DC, Nicole finally made it to the Miss America stage. Even though her year did not unfold the exactly way she hoped, she learned how to create her own path. In this episode, she opens up about funding her own journey, choosing dance over law school, rebuilding her identity after a difficult marriage, and how social media helped launch a new chapter as Nicole Tapz. Follow Nicole on all social media platforms @nicoletapz Follow us on Instagram @heresheispodcast Don't forget to like and subscribe!

    48 Min.
  2. Sonia Amir Bowie: The Girl Between Worlds

    15. APR.

    Sonia 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 Bowie, Miss Maryland 2000, who made history as the first South Asian and Latina woman to hold the title. But beyond the crown, Sonia shares a deeply personal story of navigating identity, overcoming adversity, and finding purpose through service. From feeling like she didn’t belong, to turning pain into advocacy, to now empowering students, families, and young readers through her upcoming children’s book The Girl Between Worlds—Sonia’s journey is one of resilience, faith, and impact. This conversation is a reminder that your differences are not your weakness—they’re your power. Follow Sonia here: https://linktr.ee/soniaamirbowie Follow us on IG @HereSheIsPodcast Don't forget to subscribe and share!

    37 Min.
  3. Amanda Debus Kuhl: Authentically Amanda

    1. APR.

    Amanda 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, learning to compete as her authentic self, and how life after pageants led her into nonprofit work, motherhood, and a completely unexpected battle with stage 3 breast cancer at age 30. This is a conversation about resilience, identity, survivorship, and the power of continuing on even when life changes everything. Follow Amanda on all social media platforms @realmrskuhl Follow us on IG @heresheispodcast Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

    36 Min.
  4. Heather Busin Arnold: Divine Appointments

    18. MÄRZ

    Heather 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 wanted. From a whirlwind journey to Miss America to marriage, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and a new creative chapter, Heather opens up about identity, connection, and what it means to know you are enough. This episode is a powerful reminder that purpose does not always look loud, and that some of the most meaningful work happens behind the scenes. Follow Heather on Facebook: Heather Busin Arnold Follow us on Instagram: @heresheispodcast

    41 Min.
  5. Catching up with Jaime and Karissa

    11. MÄRZ

    Catching 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 for a while. If you know of a former Miss America stakeholder who would be a great guest on our show, please reach out to us on Instagram @heresheispodcast We hope you enjoy learning about all our favorite things this week! We will see you next week with another former Miss, and then we will move to every other week. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe!

    27 Min.
  6. Meet Your Here She Is Hosts with Heather Sumlin of She Wins

    25. FEB.

    Meet 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 with Heather Sumlin of She Wins Podcast. We talk sisterhood, pivots, redefining “winning,” and the life lessons the Miss America system sparked, plus the real stories that led to Here She Is becoming what it is today. Big thanks to Heather for letting us share this conversation with our listeners. Make sure to follow She Wins Podcast on IG at @shewins.podcast Follow us on IG at @heresheispodcast and make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

    39 Min.
  7. Tara Wheeler: Bloom Where You're Planted

    18. FEB.

    Tara 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 episode, Tara shares how breaking stereotypes shaped her journey. From ice hockey goalie to news anchor, from freelance reporter to primetime host, and now to military spouse, dance fitness instructor, and nonprofit leader - Tara has found her way no matter where life has taken her. We talk about identity after the crown, chasing big dreams while bartending at 2 a.m., navigating career pivots, and learning to “bloom where you’re planted.” You can follow Tara on Instagram at @taraonthetv Follow us at @heresheispodcast and make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

    26 Min.
  8. Lori Windsor Hunt: Community is Her Crown

    11. FEB.

    Lori 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 Hunt’s story didn’t end with a crown. In this episode, Lori shares how fierce ambition gave way to unexpected pivots- from earning her master’s degree and planning for a CEO role, to becoming a stay-at-home mom of twins and leading a thriving community service club in Alabama. She reflects on identity, impact, resilience through a recent cancer diagnosis, and the legacy of mentorship she’s now leaving through local pageants and service. It’s a powerful story of growth, grit, and letting go. You can follow Lori on Facebook - Lori Windsor Hunt. Make sure to follow us on IG @heresheispodcast and subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

    29 Min.
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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 She Is for inspiring conversations about life beyond the crown!

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  • Erstellt von
    Jaime Fox Hardwick and Karissa Horowicz
  • Jahre aktiv
    2025 - 2026
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    35
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