Miss Represented

Brooke Harlan
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Welcome to Miss Represented, a podcast that tells the stories the system tried to bury.Hosted by Brooke Harlan, founder of Brooke’s Bonding and lifelong advocate for the misunderstood, this show dives deep into the lives of people who’ve been mistreated, misunderstood, and Miss Represented by the justice system and the world around them.From emotional interviews with clients and survivors, to unfiltered conversations with her team, Miss Represented is where truth meets courage. We talk about the cases no one wants to touch, the trauma no one wants to unpack, and the healing that happens when people are finally heard.Each episode follows a powerful structure:🛑 The incident.⚖️ The injustice.❤️‍🩹 The healing.💡 The reflection.This isn’t just a podcast, it’s a movement. One story at a time.New episodes bi-weekly. Subscribe and stay loud.

  1. Sep 24

    Her Teacher Showed Her Nudes... His Wife Runs the Schools | Miss Represented

    In this hard-hitting episode of Miss Represented, Brooke Harlan sits down with Adam and Ashley Ellithorpe to pull back the curtain on what happens when a school system polices itself. On March 9th, their 17-year-old daughter Mackenzie locked herself in a school bathroom and called her mother to say her teacher had shown her a gallery of nude photos of himself. The Ellithorpes share the shocking play-by-play of that phone call — and what came next: a school resource officer from the superintendent's own central office arriving to take the first interview, a confession with no arrest, and a phone full of evidence that investigators simply never collected. Together, they expose the tangled web of relationships that made accountability nearly impossible — the accused teacher's wife is the Director of Schools for the entire county, the local DA's office runs a juvenile justice program alongside her, and a public records request for body cam footage was denied without explanation. Adam and Ashley pull no punches on the "intent" excuse investigators gave them, the case bouncing from Montgomery County to Nashville to Sumner County before charges were finally filed, the 1,500-signature petition to remove the superintendent that was rejected, and the fact that the teacher stayed on the taxpayer payroll for roughly 30 days after admitting what he did. Finally, Adam shares the firsthand story that turned a local scandal into a 5.6-million-view viral moment — the anonymous "Purple Lobster" account that spent months attacking his family online, and the night he clicked through and found a sitting Tennessee state representative, school board member, and his own associate pastor behind it. The Ellithorpes close with what this has cost Mackenzie, why every student record in Montgomery County may be at risk, and the message they want every silenced kid to hear — shedding light on how the corruption rots from the top down. Sources & further reading: NewsChannel 5 — "Tenn. student confronts school board over teacher who showed her inappropriate photos": https://www.newschannel5.com/news/tenn-student-confronts-school-board-over-teacher-who-showed-her-inappropriate-photos Matthew Vetter has been charged with four counts of showing obscenity to a minor. The case remains pending and he has not been convicted. All claims regarding the conduct of school officials, law enforcement, and elected officials in this episode are the Ellithorpes' firsthand accounts and allegations. ----- Welcome to Miss Represented Podcast with Miss Brooke Harlan, CEO of Brooke's Bail Bonding and a fearless voice for justice. Here, raw truth meets real change. From explosive behind-the-scenes moments at Brooke's Bonding, to unfiltered conversations on the Miss Represented Podcast, this is where the truth gets a mic, and the system gets put on trial. This channel exposes injustice, gives a voice to the voiceless, and sets the record straight on what's been misrepresented and twisted by mainstream media, the court of law, or the court of public opinion. This is more than content. It's courage, community, and a front-row seat to the fight for what's right... Justice and Accountability. ----- Do you have a story to share? Email us at contact@missrepresentedpodcast.com. Share your name and your story to possibly be featured on the podcast. ----- LISTEN Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miss-represented/id1825502206 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0sibRpVsMxUBybDV3S7ZP7 ----- SOCIAL Miss Brooke: https://www.instagram.com/missbrookeharlan/ Young Buck: https://www.instagram.com/buckshotz/ Brooke's Bail Bonding: https://www.instagram.com/brookesbailbonding/ ----- Produced by Lagos Creative: https://www.lagoscreative.co/ #MissRepresented #TrueCrime #CriminalJustice

    Her Teacher Showed Her Nudes... His Wife Runs the Schools | Miss Represented

  2. Aug 20

    Bail Bond Realities, Systemic Oppression, and Private Prisons (w/ Vincent Dixie) | Miss Represented

    In this hard-hitting episode of Miss Represented, Brooke Harlan and Young Buck sit down with State Representative Vincent Dixie to pull back the curtain on the justice system's deep-rooted profit motives. Young Buck shares their shocking personal story of being targeted by a vindictive DA and wrongfully charged in Sumner County. Together, they expose the dark, highly profitable reality of private prison revenues via unconstitutional bail amendments and pull no punches discussing Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton and CoreCivic. Finally, State Representative Vincent Dixie shares firsthand insights into gentrification and housing issues in Nashville, shedding light on how the corruption rots from the top down.  ----- Welcome to Miss Represented Podcast with Miss Brooke Harlan, CEO of Brooke's Bail Bonding and a fearless voice for justice. Here, raw truth meets real change. From explosive behind-the-scenes moments at Brooke's Bonding, to unfiltered conversations on the Miss Represented Podcast, this is where the truth gets a mic, and the system gets put on trial. This channel exposes injustice, gives a voice to the voiceless, and sets the record straight on what's been misrepresented and twisted by mainstream media, the court of law, or the court of public opinion. This is more than content. It's courage, community, and a front-row seat to the fight for what's right... Justice and Accountability. ----- Do you have a story to share? Email us at contact@missrepresentedpodcast.com. Share your name and your story to possibly be featured on the podcast. ----- LISTEN Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miss-represented/id1825502206 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0sibRpVsMxUBybDV3S7ZP7 ----- SOCIAL Miss Brooke: https://www.instagram.com/missbrookeharlan/ Young Buck: https://www.instagram.com/buckshotz/ Brooke's Bail Bonding: https://www.instagram.com/brookesbailbonding/ ----- Produced by Lagos Creative: https://www.lagoscreative.co/ #MissRepresented #TrueCrime #CriminalJustice

    Bail Bond Realities, Systemic Oppression, and Private Prisons (w/ Vincent Dixie) | Miss Represented

  3. Jul 30

    False Indictments, Foster Care, and Fighting the System (w/ Connie Reguli)

    In this hard-hitting episode of Miss Represented, Brooke Harlan and co-host Young Buck sit down with attorney and fierce citizen activist Connie Reguli to pull back the curtain on deep systemic corruption within Tennessee's political and legal systems. Connie shares her shocking personal story of being falsely prosecuted with a custom-rewritten indictment meant to silence her advocacy against the state's foster care system. Together, the hosts and Connie expose the dark, highly profitable reality of privatized juvenile detention centers—where children are monetized at over $1,000 a day—and pull no punches discussing the legislative records of top politicians. Finally, Young Buck shares his firsthand insights into the grim realities of prison environments, shedding light on a hidden fentanyl crisis and the layers of corruption rot from the top down.  ----- Welcome to Miss Represented Podcast with Miss Brooke Harlan, CEO of Brooke's Bail Bonding and a fearless voice for justice. Here, raw truth meets real change. From explosive behind-the-scenes moments at Brooke's Bonding, to unfiltered conversations on the Miss Represented Podcast, this is where the truth gets a mic, and the system gets put on trial. This channel exposes injustice, gives a voice to the voiceless, and sets the record straight on what's been misrepresented and twisted by mainstream media, the court of law, or the court of public opinion. This is more than content. It's courage, community, and a front-row seat to the fight for what's right... Justice and Accountability. ----- Do you have a story to share? Email us at contact@missrepresentedpodcast.com. Share your name and your story to possibly be featured on the podcast. ----- LISTEN Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miss-represented/id1825502206 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0sibRpVsMxUBybDV3S7ZP7 ----- SOCIAL Miss Brooke: https://www.instagram.com/missbrookeharlan/ Young Buck: https://www.instagram.com/buckshotz/ Brooke's Bail Bonding: https://www.instagram.com/brookesbailbonding/ ----- Produced by Lagos Creative: https://www.lagoscreative.co/ #MissRepresented #TrueCrime #CriminalJustice

    False Indictments, Foster Care, and Fighting the System (w/ Connie Reguli)

  4. Jul 2

    Budget, Bail, and Freedom (w/ Monty Fritts & Young Buck)

    In this episode of "Miss Represented," host Brooke Harlan and co-host Young Buck, Nashville's own multi-platinum selling artist, sit down with Monty Fritts to discuss his run for Tennessee Governor. Fritts gets candid about his motivations, sharing his focus on reeling in the state budget, halting over-taxation, and kicking over tables in Nashville's state government. The conversation dives deep into the criminal justice system, where Young Buck shares his personal experiences with wrongful conviction. Together, they tackle heavy-hitting topics including restoring voting and gun rights for first-time nonviolent offenders (returning citizens), the moral issues surrounding private prisons like CoreCivic, and protecting the bail bond industry. Fritts also shares his unfiltered stances on gentrification, property taxes, parental rights over truancy laws, and his conditional support for medical marijuana. Tune in for an honest, table-kicking discussion about giving power back to the people of Tennessee.

    Budget, Bail, and Freedom (w/ Monty Fritts & Young Buck)

  5. Jun 5

    Voting Rights, Ankle Monitors, & Taking Back Power with Young Buck and Charlie P

    Hosts Brooke Harlan and Young Buck are back in the studio with new vibes, joined by Nashville's own music industry staple, Charlie P. In this highly requested episode, the crew dives deep into the upcoming local election and the critical importance of showing up to the polls. Brooke breaks down the harsh realities of the justice system, exposing the private prison lobby, the push for strict bail reform, and the lack of accountability for corrupt judges. Young Buck gets candid about his own experiences in Sumner County, wearing an ankle monitor for five years without travel restrictions, and makes a direct plea to the Governor for a pardon so he can restore his voting rights. We have the power to change the narrative. Tune in to learn how you can educate yourself on the ballot, take advantage of free transportation to the polls, and join the city's biggest Election Day after-party at The Locker Room!

    Voting Rights, Ankle Monitors, & Taking Back Power with Young Buck and Charlie P

  6. May 1

    Big V on Reinvention, Mental Health & Building a New Life | Part 2

    In Part 2 of our conversation with Big V, we shift from the past into the present. This episode is about growth, healing, and what life looks like after the spotlight. Big V opens up about how he’s approaching music differently today, building his cannabis business, and the importance of protecting his mental health. We also talk about what really matters now, spending time with family, moving with intention, and choosing purpose over pressure. This is the side of the journey people don’t always see. Not just success, but evolution. 🎙 Real conversations 💭 Real growth and healing 📍 Real life after the industry If Part 1 was about where he came from, Part 2 is about who he’s becoming.

  7. Mar 27

    Big V on Kanye West, Nappy Roots & Building a New Legacy | Miss Represented PART 1

    In this episode, we sit down with Big V to talk about the journey behind the music and everything that came after. From his time with Nappy Roots to working with Kanye West, Big V opens up about the highs, the pressure, and the reality of life in the music industry. But this conversation goes deeper than the highlights. We get into what it really looks like to evolve beyond success, stepping into a new chapter, building his cannabis brand, and moving with intention instead of just momentum. This is a conversation about growth, identity, and choosing to rebuild when everything changes. So many people only see the wins. The names. The moments. But the real story is in what happens after. 🎙 Real conversations 💭 Real growth 📍 Real stories behind the spotlight If you’ve ever had to pivot, start over, or redefine what success looks like, this episode is for you.

  8. Mar 1

    Not Your Typical Church: Tyler Sterban on Faith, Culture & Community

    In this episode, we sit down with Tyler Sterban — pastor, thought leader, and founder of Different Church — to talk about what it really means to meet people where they are. This is not a conversation about traditional church structure. It is about community, culture, doubt, purpose, and building a space for people who may have never felt like they fit inside church walls. Tyler shares his journey into leadership, why Different Church was created, and how faith can evolve without losing its foundation. We talk about: • What makes Different Church different • Leading with empathy instead of ego • Reaching people who feel disconnected from traditional church • Faith in the middle of culture, business, and real life This episode challenges assumptions about what church has to look like and opens the door to a more human conversation about belief, growth, and community. If you have ever felt unsure about church, curious about faith, or interested in leadership that prioritizes people over performance, this one is for you. 🎙 Real conversations 🧠 Real perspective 📍 Real purpose Let us know your thoughts in the comments

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Welcome to Miss Represented, a podcast that tells the stories the system tried to bury.Hosted by Brooke Harlan, founder of Brooke’s Bonding and lifelong advocate for the misunderstood, this show dives deep into the lives of people who’ve been mistreated, misunderstood, and Miss Represented by the justice system and the world around them.From emotional interviews with clients and survivors, to unfiltered conversations with her team, Miss Represented is where truth meets courage. We talk about the cases no one wants to touch, the trauma no one wants to unpack, and the healing that happens when people are finally heard.Each episode follows a powerful structure:🛑 The incident.⚖️ The injustice.❤️‍🩹 The healing.💡 The reflection.This isn’t just a podcast, it’s a movement. One story at a time.New episodes bi-weekly. Subscribe and stay loud.

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  • Creator
    Brooke Harlan
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Miss Represented
  • Show Website
    Miss Represented