7 episodes
The Jeannie McGinnis Podcast Jeannie McGinnis
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Life is full of stories, and whether we like it or not, they happen to us every day. So how do you tell your own story? Well, sometimes a personal narrative can be made much easier if you create a narrator and in our new podcast; that's exactly what Jeannie McGinnis has done. She uses the character of 'Kathyrn McKenzie' to tell her diverse stories, ranging from the alluring lights of beauty pageants to a descent into the murky shadows of the Red Light District. From 'Alaska to Texas' and 'Irkutsk to Koh Samui'; Kathryn learns from both the mundane and the extraordinary, all the time recounting her humorous and sometimes gritty experiences.
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Burning Down The Church
The big day has arrived and a 27 year old Kathryn is preparing to marry the man of her dreams. However, first she must overcome the creeping flames of a nearby candle; not to mention the creeping realities and expectations of day-to-day married life.
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Frauds, Hawaiian Bikinis and Mannequins
As a teen, Kathryn had already lost one pageant but won another which allowed her to attend the finals in Hawaii. However, although it was full of excitement, it was also undeniable tinged with the emotions of feeling like a fraud. It would take a few more lessons yet, before she could begin learning the art of being authentic.
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Plucking Plasters
In the midst of all her beauty pageants. A 17 year old Kathryn had a memorable experience in Las Vegas; in the moment it seemed a very insignificant, though embarrassing and confusing incident. However later in life, she saw it as a turning point and a time that defined her.
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Fish Coffee on Ice
Kathryn needed to take a break after university and decided to go on an adventure to the other side of the world. She found herself in a land of snow and ice, filled with Russians in the middle of Siberia. Not only did she meet the Mafia and have a few cultural mishaps, she also discovered that there are more sides to countries (and people) than we all realise.
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Spitting Watermelon and Inconsequential Fortunes
His name was ‘Gunner Mac’. A highly distinguished gunnery sergeant who commanded tank units in World War II and the Korean conflict. He was wounded in battle several times and received three Purple Hearts. He was also a politician, a Louisiana rancher and one of the strongest men; both in muscle and pride that I ever knew...
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The Crown That Slipped Away
Kathryn, known as Katie-Beth in her teens, had just walked off the ‘Miss North Texas’ runway with the prized rhinestone crown. All the previous winners had gone on to win the main state pageant and Kathryn knew she wouldn't be any different. Until a disaster hit, changing not only the competition, but her own view of herself...
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