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Miss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy91: Stories of Hope and Three Roads to Motherhood: Jessica Babcock’s Journey of Diagnosis, Adoption & FaithThree Roads to Motherhood: Jessica Babcock’s Journey of Diagnosis, Adoption & Faith ✨ Episode Summary: In this heartfelt episode of Miss Style, Strength, and Grace, I sit down with my dear friend Jessica Babcock—a woman whose path to motherhood followed three uniquely beautiful roads. Her journey began with Colby, her firstborn, who lives with cystic fibrosis and is on the autism spectrum. Because she and her husband Brent both carry the CF gene, they faced a 1 in 4 chance of passing it on with each pregnancy. Their desire to grow their family led them down t...2025-05-1441 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy90: Stories of Hope: Ryanna Cook on Breaking Cycles, Infertility, and Building a Heart FamilyStories of Hope: Ryanna Cook on Breaking Cycles, Infertility, and Building a Heart Family Show Notes: In this deeply moving episode of Miss Style, Strength, and Grace, part of our Stories of Hope series connecting women battling infertility, Deidra sits down with Ryanna Cook, newly crowned Mrs. Washington America 2025—a passionate entrepreneur, community advocate, and adoptive mom. Ryanna opens up about the life-altering moment she chose to adopt her infant niece after discovering her in a makeshift cage, a heartbreaking reality born out of generational abuse and neglect. Her decision to rescue and raise her niece...2025-05-0140 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy89: Stories of Hope, featuring Jen GoddardIn this episode of Miss Style, Strength, and Grace, host Deidra Murphy continues the Stories of Hope series—conversations designed to uplift and connect women navigating the challenges of infertility and alternative paths to motherhood. This week’s guest is Dr. Jen Goddard, USOA’s Mrs. Maine, a Board Certified Doctor of Natural Health, and founder of Thriving Proof, a holistic health practice in Brewer, Maine. Jen shares her deeply personal journey to motherhood, including how she conceived her first child naturally but later faced unexpected infertility struggles while trying to conceive her second son. Her st...2025-04-0941 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy88: Stories of Hope, the infertility journey of Stephanie KraemerStories not only connect us, but they provide healing, hope, and ultimately are the foundation of relationships and empathy. Continuing with my series: Stories of Hope, Connecting Women Battling Infertility, I am sharing my guest's battle and journey that many of you may resonate with. We are breaking the silence surrounding this struggle that more and more women are dealing with. Allow me to introduce today's guest, Stephanie Kraemer. Stephanie Kraemer is an author, animal ambassador, frequent flyer, and wine enthusiast (yes, she’ll happily take some cheese with that). Passionate about making an impact, Stephanie currently ser...2025-02-1935 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy87: Series: Stories of Hope, My Battle With InfertilityI would venture to bet that you probably know a woman who has battled some form of infertility. Infertility has many facets and looks different for any family, but ultimately the definition is the inability to concieve or carry to term after a year or more of trying. This has been an episode on my heart for over three years now, but I never had the guts to finally sit down and record the full story until now. Today, as we celebrate Valentine's week and all things love, I am sharing the love my family was finally a...2025-02-1250 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy86: FREE hypnosis for sleep with Dr. LizHey listeners! Today we have a very special guest episode where my sleep expert, Dr. Elizabeth Bonet, has taken over the podcast and leads you through a hypnosis session catered especially for sleep. Now you can get this amazing audo to help you drift off to a great night's rest and wake up feeling refreshed and rejuventated. Please make sure when you listen to this episode to be in a safe place, not operating any machinery, and somewhere where you can lay down and relax without interruptions. You can do this practice during the day t...2025-01-1314 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy85: The Best Sleep of your LifeMeet the doctor that was able to save my life and my sleep - Doctor Elizabeth Bonet, Licensed Mental Health Care Practioner and Clinical Pyschologist. Discover in today's episoe how hypnotherapy ended up being the key to unlocking my sleep and ending my chronic nightmare. Winner of numerous awards including Top 100 Moms in Business, Dr. Liz provides deeper healing to people all over the world who are seeking a holistic, mindful way to transform. An entrepreneur most of her life, Dr. Liz sold an award winning business in 2016. She i...2024-09-1840 min
VoyageATLBuilding Authority within your Industry, Mental Health & WellbeingWe're so lucky to have some great guests with us today to discuss building authority within your industry and practice area, mental health, wellbeing and so much more. The panelists are also content partners. Content partners help Voyage in so many ways from sponsoring our mission, spreading the word about the work we do and collaborating with us on content like this.Veronda Bellamy | Mental Health TherapistIntro: I am a mental health therapist and provide business and life coaching as well.Voyage Story: http://voyageatl.com/interview/co...2023-03-3135 min
32 Thoughts: The PodcastThe 3rd Annual Holiday PartyIt’s that time of year! Jeff and Elliotte would like to invite you to the 3rd Annual 32 Thoughts Holiday Party! We welcome to the party play-by-play voice of the Calgary Flames Rick Ball (2:00), Blake Murphy of Sportsnet 590 The FAN (19:20), former director of scouting and current Sportsnet analyst Jason Bukala (37:20), Emily Kaplan of NHL on ESPN (55:00), play-by-play voice of the Edmonton Oilers Jack Michaels (1:11:45), Sportsnet 590 The FAN host Justin Bourne (1:31:10), head of business affairs at Sportsnet Deidra Dionne (1:47:10), Sportsnet broadcast associate Usama Farooq (2:03:40), studio host of NHL on TNT Liam McHugh (2:09:30), Sportsnet & Hockey Night in Canada researcher Stan Nieradka (2:27:30) and...2022-12-232h 53
The Truth Of The Matter Podcast with Dr. SpencerConversation With Actress Deidra Murphy. Episode #19Working on her self-portrayal project, actress Deidra Murphy has generated industry buzz with her powerhouse portrayals and dedicated spirit to bringing life and depth to every character she plays.Deidra, also known as " The Godmother through powerful life portrayals and live wisdom, has reached over seven million views and garnered over four hundred thousand followers through social media platforms. Her passion for the disenfranchised, abused, and the disenchanted have become the impetus for her to reach an even broader audience through professional acting in television, film, and other avenues.2022-09-111h 38
Actress Deidra Murphy talks acting career, what's to come on #ConversationsLIVEHost Cyrus Webb welcomes actress Deidra Murphy to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss her acting journey and what it's been like to do what she loves and share it with the world. The two also discuss what she's looking forward to in 2022.2022-02-0424 min
"Conversations LIVE!" with Cyrus WebbActress Deidra Murphy talks acting career, what's to come on #ConversationsLIVEHost Cyrus Webb welcomes actress Deidra Murphy to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss her acting journey and what it's been like to do what she loves and share it with the world. The two also discuss what she's looking forward to in 2022.2022-02-0423 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra MurphyWear Any Color with ConfidenceMarch is coming up and with that comes St. Patrick's Day and all things green. It got me thinking about colors, and how green specifically can be an intimidating color to wear, no matter the time of year or festivities. After listening to the podcast episode, you’ll know what color undertone you are and how to best accentuate it, how to wear whatever color you want, plus have the tools at your disposal to save you from buyer's remorse in the future. Bonus inside the episode: I specifically break down how to choose cosmetics an...2021-03-0114 min
Freely Filtered, a NephJC PodcastRace and estimated GFRThe Filtrate:Matt SparksJoel TopfSwapnil HiremathSamira FaroukJennie LinAnd three special guests:Carina Seah a second year MD PhD student Mt Sinai who led the initiative to remove race from the eGFR formulasPoyan Mehr, founder of GlomCon and author of this post on the use of race in eGFR estimating formulas.Deidra Crews Professor of Medicine and researcher in health disparities.Show Notes:Petition for Removal of “Race Correction” in eGFR at Moun...2020-08-201h 15
The Bewilderness PodcastLights On: Women's Cannabis Camp with Deidra BagdasarianIn this episode I sat down with my good friend Deidra Bagdasarian. Deidra is a cannabis entrepreneur, community organizer, and founder of The Glowing Goddess Getaway which is a women's cannabis camping retreat held all over the United States. If you're interested in the benefits psychedelics (of various types) or in women's community organizing then this episode is for you. Enjoy! 2020-03-171h 11Miss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy83: The Modern LadyMeet today's guest, Devoreaux Walton, an author and confidence coach who serves as the CEO and Founder at The Modern Lady, a lifestyle company that educates and empowers women to live their best lives. Walton and her team teach women worldwide how to elevate their lives with elegance – helping them to unlock and unleash their feminine power through coaching, courses and community. Walton knows the power of mindset, wardrobe and charisma, and teaches timeless life principles for women to upgrade the essence of their chic selves to truly thrive. A Spelman College graduate with a Bachelor’s degr...2019-05-3036 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy82: Do you Look Frumpy?Oh no, do you look frumpy or like a frazzled mess? This not only keeps you from feeling AH-mazing when you look in the mirror, but it also keeps you from reaching your potential every day. Not to mention, these three mistakes are actually VERY common mistakes a lot of women are making. How we look on the outside IS a reflection of how we feel on the inside. Find out today if you are making one or more of these mistakes, PLUS find out how to fix them and my cheats/hacks for helping you look y...2019-04-1128 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy81: An Empty Closet - Not Feeling WORTHYIn today's podcast, meet Gretchen: Gretchen is one of my in-person styling clients. When she and I first started working on her style and image, she thought it was just a surface issue. She she *thought* just needed some "new clothes." As we started working together, I discovered the issue was much deeper than just not having enough clothing in her closet or having items that fit/flattered her figure (which side note, there usually is a deeper issue that becomes a limiting belief). The issue was that now being an empty-nester, her kids had...2019-03-2816 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy80: Elise Lee Fitness - NO EXCUSESMeet today's guest: Elise Fleming is a 27 year-old high school PE teacher, a fitness influencer, and certified personal trainer, while still finding time to coach volleyball and track+field. If anyone has an excuse to not have time to take care of her health, it would be THIS girl. Join Elise and Deidra on the episode to learn quick exercise hacks and on-the-go snack ideas to stay healthy and reach health goals. Elise also shares her personal story of healthy living and quitting her own EXCUSES! Elise and Deidra both agree that they are secretly best friends...2019-03-2150 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy79: MOMbody in a 6-Pack WorldI'm going to be real, this was literally...the...hardest...episode... I have ever recorded. I tried not to cry or get too emotional on you. Why? Today I am sharing my deepest and fear and current struggle, with my weight, self-image, body-image, and even my fear in regards to *trying* to start a family. Or what I call, trying to have a MOMbod in a 6-pack world. TRUTH: I am 10 pounds heavier than my normal self. That means most of my jeans currently don't fit, I don't fully look at myself in the mirror r...2019-03-1427 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy78: When Life Dumps Snow on You, Make Snow Angels.Are you having a bonkers winter where you are at, my dear? I am going on day 3 this week, day 7 total, of being snowed in - we seriously haven't been able to get our cars (even my husband's truck) out of our road because of snow drifts for miles. It may sound crazy, especially if you live on a road that the city plows, but out in the sticks for us country bumpkins, it is just another day in the frozen tundra. Just the other night in order to get home, we had to take a...2019-02-2837 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy77: NOT your Cheerleader, but your Marriage COACH - Pastor Arron ChambersIt is Valentine's day my loves! In celebration of love, relationships and marriage, join my husband and I as we chat with our actual marriage coach+pastor, Arron Chambers. Arron is unapologetic in his approach to coaching (not cheerleading) the couples and individuals he works with. I cannot say enough about how incredibly insightful and impactful Arron's coaching has been for my marriage. Tune in to find out his action steps, tips, and tools for a closer and Christ-centered marriage. Arron Chambers, author of Running on Empty: Life Lessons to Refuel Your Life (Life Journey/Cook C...2019-02-1428 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy76: Language of Love with the LOVE of my LifeIt is the month of love, and as a special episode in honor of Valentine's Day, I wanted to share an episode with my forever Valentine, my husband, Dr. Chris Murphy. Join us as we discuss our 5 tips for a healthy, happy, fun, and strong marriage. During the "interview" with my spouse, we answer 5 questions with the best ways we have learned to show up for each other, make the most of our limited hours together, and continue to grow both individually and as a couple. Some of our answers are similar, but I bet...2019-02-0725 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy75: Defining Her own Beauty - Tanji JohnsonAs a former army brat who grew up in Germany and Korea who went on to become a member of the Air force, Tanji is no stranger to discipline and a strong work ethic. After separating from the armed services, Tanji went on to get involved in Fitness training and competitions, as a fun way to promote a healthy lifestyle. You might even recognize Tanji from her role as “stealth” on NBC’s American Gladiators. I hope you listen in to the episode today to hear incredible insight from Tanji, as well as amazing stories of how...2019-01-3139 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy74: Fake it Until You Make It - Defeating Victim Mentality"If I fall asleep at this exact moment... I will get 5 hours of sleep. Okay I can function on 5... An hour later... Okay, if I fall asleep right now, I will get 4 hours of sleep. Better than nothing... Okay, its 6:00 am, can I please just get an hour nap? No? Oh, okay..." Have you ever been there? Battling with insomnia, depression, anxiety, or something similar? I get it. If you have been following my journey for a little bit, you know a little bit about my struggles with debilitating insomnia, anxiety, a...2019-01-2425 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy73: Taming My Inner B-yotchWhat life lessons can a person get from brunch? Can French Toast, mimosas, and onions teach a person anything? As it turns out, YES. The other day I had to learn a valuable life lesson (three lessons actually) about taming my inner b-yotch, reigning back my mean girl, and taking life with flexibility and graciousness. To learn about today's life lesson, and how it can IMPACT your life for the better, tune into a very special episode of the podcast. Have you ever caught yourself going down the wrong path, and in that mo...2019-01-1013 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy72: The Morning Practice that Changed my LifeI truly believe that with anything in life, consistency is key. Paired with a grateful heart and the right game plan, any goal can be achieved. Today I am sharing for free, my number one morning ritual and practice that I know to my core has changed the trajectory of my life, business, health, and life goals. These are the actionable steps that I will break down into easy to follow tips that you can start implementing every day as well. The best part? Not only am I sharing this resource with you today, but i...2019-01-0321 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy71: Don't Refuse the Gift!You know the saying, even a broken watch is right twice a day? Well, Deidra had a broken watch that taught her an even bigger life lesson. What can a broken watch teach a person about gifts, acceptance, and living in a state of gratitude? As it turns out, a lot actually. Tune into today's episode to hear how a watch, a battery, and a grateful heart taught Deidra more than she anticipated. This is your one-stop shop for style, fashion, health and fitness. Deidra’s passion is to help empower women. Deidra is...2018-12-0610 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy70: Goal Digging - Make 2019 Your B Word!Black Friday is over and as a personal stylist, I actually avoided the shopping and sales like the plague! Does that surprise you? Many friends and family are shocked every year when I explain that I don't black Friday shop (actually for a lot of reasons), and then I explain what I always spend my holiday weekend actually doing... The Murphy duo become hermits on the weekend after Thanksgiving, seriously. My husband and I seclude ourselves from the world and take an entire day to become Goal Diggers. Now I know I didn't...2018-11-2922 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy69: Don't Give Up, Give BACK!Don’t give up, give back! With the Thanksgiving season and holidays right around the corner, the consumerism is all around us. It can be an easy time to spiral into a state of overwhelm, hustle and bustle, and even the constant need to put things off until the “holidays are over” and wait until life “settle down.” Are you there already? Stressed about what to give as the perfect gift, or what to buy? Well in today’s podcast, I am actually talking about ways to GIVE that don’t include a price tag, receipt, or 2-da...2018-11-1521 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy68: I Have Been HidingI have been in hiding. Hiding from myself, never truly looking in the mirror, and using eyewear and glasses to hide from the world. In today's episode, listen to how I spent almost 30 years of my life feeling so unattractive, less than worthy, and utterly debilitated by my own self-consciousness - constantly telling myself I wasn't beautiful and only seeing my flaws. I let this negative self image become so paralyzing that there were days in school that I would simply skip class because I didn't have the confidence to leave the house. Alone. Locked i...2018-11-0822 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy67: Erin Malecha on Living an Abundant LifeMeet today's incredible guest, Erin Malecha. Erin is the creator of Abundant Keto - a group dedicated to helping women lose weight, gain confidence, and have more energy. Erin’s mission to help as many women as possible live a life of abundance stems from her own health struggles and auto-immune disease. Believe it or not, this now active woman was hospital-bed stricken and unable to have the energy she needed to even provide for her kids - she saw her future as bleak. After receiving a diagnosis of a debilitating auto-immune disease, Erin refused to let h...2018-11-0133 min
Miss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy66: It Is NOT My Fault... But It is...Have you ever set a goal, and then failed to reach it? Rather than looking internally for where you fell short, have you then started to place the blame on others, telling yourself it isn't your fault that "x,y, or z" didn't come to fruition? Okay, we would all be lying if we denied the above. We have all had an instance where it was much easier to blame others for our own failures. In today's episode, Deidrafound herself blaming others for her own failures. Although it felt easier at the time to blame, it didn't help Deidra grow, cours...2018-09-1300 min
Miss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy65: Problems Always Serve A PurposeEven though Deidra has overcome her battle with insomnia, she still has occasions where she just simply doesn't sleep. Have you ever been there? Rather than sulk and wallow in self-pity (which she has been there multiple times), Deidra decided to switch gears and start her day with gratitude. After refocusing, she was able to rearrange her day in order to put in the big rocks that really matter, and let the little things go. Listen in for some amazing tools and resources that have helped Deidra get in to an attitude of gratitude for realizing that every day is a n...2018-08-1613 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy64: Shave Your OWN ToesYep, that is the title of today's episode, but you have to listen in to hear why! Deidra had a realization that the insecurities she has in herself, are the SAME attributes she dislikes in others. Is there someone in your life that has traits you don't see eye-to-eye with, or things that bother you about them? By focusing on the negative traits in others, it doesn't make our light shine brighter. In fact, those same qualities are probably the negative, limiting beliefs than run through our own head. In today's episode, Deidra opens up about her biggest insecurity and how sh...2018-08-0908 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy63: From Big Game to Small Parties, Owner of Blankspace Tri-Cities, Olivia Berg Olivia Berg - Just a girl who quit her corporate job, sold everything, and embarked on a year-long journey, traveling across the United States in a vintage Airstream. Olivia took that time to focus and reflect on the dreams she wanted to build, including an intimate event and party facility, with a natural-light photography studio, all combined with a co-working space and coffee shop, her dream became a reality when she opened the doors to Blankspace Tri-Cities. Not only is Blankspace the brain-child of Olivia, but this creative also owns an aesthetic design company and a digital media company. If that isn...2018-08-021h 01Miss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy62: Done is better than perfectHave you ever been paralyzed by the fear of failure? Keep procrastinating on that project because the timing isn't perfect, things are "just so" in your life, or you are worried about doing it wrong? I get it! I am there all the time. Even from childhood I have battled my perfectionism mentality, to the point where it has kept me from taking action steps altogether. That is why I am sharing my story of figuring out that "done is better than perfect." Its not just a catchy saying, it truly has taught me to start taking steps, even baby st...2018-07-2607 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy61: Heart Centered Entrepreneur, Amber LilyestromToday you get to hear from a woman that is a triple threat! Not only is a transformative branding boss lady, but she also is a writer, speaker, and has a podcast called the Amber Lilyestrom Show. If this isn't enough to impress you, keep reading: Amber spent 10 years in collegiate athletes marketing (even managing the University of New Hampshire's Wildcats brand), but made the leap of faith to leave her steady job and start her own company while also taking care of her newborn baby. Her mission is to help other entrepreneurs turn their passions into missions and heart-centered bran...2018-07-1957 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy60: Washington Wonder Woman, Elisabeth JacksonA multi-passionate businesswoman, Elisabeth Jackson is a fierce proponent of female empowerment. By day she works as a program manager at a consulting firm, by night she is a fitness and business coaching, enriching lives by delivering honest, valuable content to her self-made tribe. Lizzi has inspired me in ways she probably doesn’t even know: Not only was she Miss Washington 2015, but she also is an entrepreneur, fitness coach, AND she won her category in her very FIRST fitness competition and did it the natural way with no crazy supplements or performance enhancers. In toda...2018-07-1253 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy59: Deidra VS. 100 Medicine Wall Balls!What does a 14 pound medicine ball, a yoga mat, and a shelf have to do with each other? In today's episode, Deidra shares a little story about what 100 wall balls have taught her about life, pressing on, and not calling it quits. This is your one-stop shop for style, fashion, health and fitness. Deidra’s passion is to help empower women. Deidra is Mrs. Washington 2017, has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University, and is a professional fashion stylist and health guru that helps women become more confident both inside and out. Check o...2018-07-0513 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy58: Push Through with PassionTraveling abroad always means some life lessons - even if it is something simple like always carrying some local currency in cash! After getting home from a working trip to Paris, I am sharing my 5 biggest life lessons and take-aways with you, along with some of the fun mishaps and stories from the travels. Listen in to hear the stories, have a few laughs, and figure out where you can turn your own daily happenings into life lessons. Links: 10 style travel hacks podcast: http://traffic.libsyn.com/missstylestrengthandgrace/Episode_9_10_travel_style_hacks.mp3 Paris Packing list podcast: http://traffic.libsyn.com/mis...2018-06-2820 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy57: If I Only Had a Heart - Miss India USA 2017 Shree SainiMeet today's guest, Miss India USA 2017, Shree Saini, who at the age of 12, had a pace maker installed. Even though this beautiful young woman may not have the best "physical" heart, her kindness, compassion, and love surely makes increases her heart's capacity to give and serve. Listen to hear Shree's incredible story of going into surgery for her pace-maker before even entering high school, growing up as the only Indian family in a very small town and how that has taught her to love and have compassion to others, as well as her journey through pageantry and eventually winning the t...2018-06-2143 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy56: Healthy is the New SkinnyHave you ever gotten down on yourself? Have you ever looked back at old photos from a year, 5, 10, or more years ago and thought "If I only looked like I did back then....?" I get it, I was just there the other day after reliving my week competing at Mrs. America. I was getting down on myself, battling negative self-talk, and even on the verge of feeling like I was a complete failure: a failure as Mrs. Washington, a failure to my platform of health and wellness, as a stylist, and even a letdown to you, my audience. Listen to tod...2018-06-1414 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy55: Beauty and Brains, Miss USA 2017 Kára McCulloughHonored is the only word I can think of to describe the opportunity I had to interview the incredible Kára McCullough, Miss USA 2017. If being Miss USA isn't impressive enough, it is clear why the judges chose her to represent our country for an entire year. Kára is a radiochemist at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, with her bachelor of science in chemistry from South Carolina State University. Kára has been using her love of science and chemistry to start a self-funded community outreach program called “Science Exploration for Kids” (SE4K), which creates interactive activities celebrating math and science to c...2018-06-0750 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy54: Mak Attack. The Balance between Fitness and MotherhoodMeet the incredible wife, mom, personal trainer, and professional athlete, Laura Mak. After an NCAA gymnastics career, she catapulted onto the fitness scene as a top international pro athlete. Laura also has a bachelors and a master in exercise science from Michigan State University, which she now uses to her advantage. After competing, Laura began a personal training company and a fitness wear line. Finally, after a 5 year journey having kids, she dedicates her time encouraging women to live a healthy lifestyle through fitness and the power of re-creation. I inspire women of all shapes and ages to continue to r...2018-05-3141 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy53: 10 Lessons in 13 MilesLast month, Deidra ran her first-ever organized race – a half marathon in Spokane, Washington. This is the girl that physically could not complete the mile physical test in high school P.E. class – she had to walk a majority of it. Deidra was diagnosed with exercised-induced asthma at a young age, and swore she would never be a “runner.” This was a limiting belief, a story she had told herself concerning the strength she really had within her. After training for over 12 weeks, Deidra was able to complete the 13 mile trek, going farther than ever before. In today’s e...2018-05-2427 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy52: Straight/Curve: Redefining Body Image Jenny McQuaile is a journalist and award-winning documentary filmmaker. Her latest feature film Straight/Curve: Redefining Body Image premiered on EPIX in June 2017 and is now moving into educational and international distribution with ro*co films - Available May 18 on Amazon and iTunes. Straight/Curve: Redefining Body Image is a documentary about our body image crisis and the industry leaders challenging society’s dangerous and unrealistic standards of beauty. Jenny has appeared on Good Morning America and The Today Show in the US discussing body image, as well as being interviewed in Vogue Magazine, Well + Good, Huffington Post, People Magazin...2018-05-1735 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy51: You Can't Give from an Empty Cup - Putting your Self FirstSelf-care. This term keeps popping up everywhere – from Buzzfeed articles to the Huffington Post, and especially on social media. But what does self-care really mean? Is it just an excuse to blow off events, people, and responsibilities? No, probably not. Is it something – women especially – tend to put off, because it is more altruistic to put herself on the back burner? Always putting everyone’s needs before her own, from the kids, to the finances, to the house or her career. However, at what point does doing it all become actually a detriment to others? Or worse, actually cause harm to...2018-05-0713 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy50: Turning a Love of Beer into a Love of RunningIn today’s episode, meet Beth Baker: the anti-running, running coach who hated running so much it took her a year to train for a 5k, but has now ran numerous marathons and has even helped coach more than 2000 new runners. Besides being a certified personal trainer and a certified running coach, Beth founded Running Evolution in 2006 where she helps other women begin their running journey. Even more exciting, Beth just launched a certification program, certifying even more running coaches across the world! Listen to find Beth’s inspiring story of how she first got from a couch t...2018-05-0353 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy49. Keep on SmilingDisappointment doesn't begin to cover it, eyes filling with tears, sadness, a complete feeling of utter failure, humility - and worse - a sense of guilt. Have you ever been there? That was me, standing on the Mrs. Washington stage just two years ago, in 2016 - the second time not meeting my goal. In today's episode, I finally open up about how I felt after losing Mrs. Washington two years in a row, and having to be on stage while trying to keep her head together. Every day moments teach just valuable lessons that last a lifetime, and losing in f...2018-04-3010 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy48: Overcoming Obstacles And Finding Your Purpose with Annie SpanoIn today’s episode, Annie and Deidra talk about Annie’s mission to help other women pursue their life with leadership, self-development, and even a little bit of hustle along the way. Gain inspiration from Annie by hearing her story of a leap of faith from leaving a corporate America and starting her own business, how she was able to leverage a direct sales business to over $10,000 in sales with only 500 followers on social media – leading to her creation of the online educational platform, Style Collective. In today’s honest discussion, Annie and Deidra both open up about how seemingl...2018-04-261h 02Miss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy47: Stop stinkin thinkin: How limiting beliefs keep you from your best life!What do deadlifts, squats, and post-It notes have to do with your best life? In today's episode, Deidra talks about how a recent gym session led her down the path of self-discovery and limiting beliefs. What are your limiting beliefs and stories? How are they holding you back from your best life? Deidra has been there as well, in fact, she still struggles with her negative self-talk. at 40 pounds overweight, Deidra told herself she was destined to live a life unhappy, lacking energy, and desperate to enjoy life again. It wasn't until she started changing her stinking thinking, used positive...2018-04-2417 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy46: Top 10 Wardrobe Pieces to Invest InWould you like to save money with your wardrobe? Tired of seeing pieces in your closet hanging there, wasting space, simply because they are "out of style" now - or worse - they are falling apart, pilling, or showing signs of wear prematurely? Want to save time when you do go shopping, so you KNOW exactly what you need to elevate your look? Then today's podcast is perfect for you! Listen in to hear the Top !0 Investment Pieces for your wardrobe. These items will be there for you for years to come no matter what your style type, and...2018-04-2328 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy45: The Legacy Project: How to Create Impact and Lasting Change in your Community with Alycia DarbyAlycia Darby is a former Miss California who founded the online brand "WinAPageant.com." She’s a bestselling author, Podcast host, course creator and video influencer. Alycia’s newest program “Influencer Marketing Mastery” helps entrepreneurs and coaches, create a personal brand online with media that attracts endless clients and changes the lives of the people that need their expertise the most. In today's episode, leading brand strategist and coach Alycia shares her experience in pageantry, which led to her eventually becoming Miss California International. Throughout the years of competing, Alycia stumbled upon her idea for the Legacy Project...2018-04-1956 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy44: How to Develop Your Signature StyleFirst impressions are made within 6 seconds, but it only takes 3 second online! The good news is you can use this to your advantage, by developing YOUR signature style in order to: Increase your confidence, save you money when you go shopping, save time when getting dressed, develop a trust factor with your peers, clients, customers, and even use the power of style to leverage your life and business! HOW do you actually develop that signature style? in today's episode, Deidra shares her secret action steps that you can start implementing today in order to easily develop your style - enjoying th...2018-04-1717 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy43: PSA: Leggings are NOT Pants!Public Service Announcement: Leggings are NOT pants! Are you guilty of wearing yoga pants or leggings all the time? You might say, "its okay, its trendy now with athleisure wear!" Well, you are partially correct, but athleisure still has to be done correctly. Or worse, have you been wearing leggings as pants, or even been caught in printed leggings? Say it ain't so! In today's episode, Deidra breaks down the history of the athleisure trend, discusses what is really going on internally, and finally gives action steps on how to properly wear yoga pants and leggings. Time to enjoy...2018-04-1617 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy42: Chief Bullsh** Slayer, Jen HopeToday, join business coach Jen Hope and I as we discuss her background and expertise in fitness and some of her moments teaching LesMills programs, her battle with depression/anxiety and how she was able to take back her life, as well as empowerment – how you can up-level your life, both personally and professionally. A huge reason why I wanted to interview Jen is she is a wonderful friend and mentor of mine. She and I have shared experiences, like our personal battles with depression and anxiety, and how we live with those challenges every day. But she and I h...2018-04-1257 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy41: Paris Packing ListEver wondered how to stay chic while traveling, especially traveling abroad? Then you need to listen to today's episode where Deidra shares the ESSENTIAL items for a European destination. These are the actual pieces Deidra will be taking to Paris this spring, but all of these items are go-tos for any Euro trip. Are you missing some, or all of these items? Get to listening now so you can be prepare and stress-free when packing next. Links: Podcast episode 9 : travel style hacks Backpack crossbody bags cotton dress sneakers booties trench coat (different than mine) umbrella t shirt cardigan leathe...2018-04-1022 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy40: I'm an Addict. Unplugging from the PhoneI am an addict. You probably are as well. 75 percent of adult Americans have their phone within arms reach 24 hours a day. That is startling! How have we become so dependent on a device that connects us, but at the same time, doesn't connect us? After hearing this statistic while listening to a different podcast, Deidra shares the personal challenge she made to herself with her phone, how she has started to unplug, and why it has become life changing. Are you guilty of always being "available?" It is okay to turn it off, not reply, and get back to...2018-04-0916 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy39: The Ugly Side of Being Beautiful with Charity MajorsMeet Deidra’s guest, Charity Majors, Mrs. Idaho America 2015 and Mrs. Of The America’s 2017, who also placed in the top 6 at Mrs. World 2018. As a certified health coach and personal trainer, Charity has journeyed with her own health ups and downs, but uses her struggles to help train and coach other women to reach their health goals. In today’s episode, Charity shares her patented health tips, her coaching secrets on creating a cohesive brand and image (both online and in person), the takeaways from her experience at Mrs. World, and how women can actually use pageantry as a laun...2018-04-0554 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy38: Fight Back! How to Naturally Fight the Cold and FluThe weather is changing, pollens are causing allergies, and everyone is sharing their…. Germs! How do we fight back against the invaders, colds, flus, and allergies while using natural products that aren’t toxic? In today’s episode, learn why over the counter conventional cold medicines actually weaken your immune system, make you sicker longer, and actually create long-term harm for your health. Then keep listening to find Deidra’s tried and true natural remedies that not only help you feel better in the worst of it, but will help strengthen your immune system so you can fight off future i...2018-04-0325 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy37: I Am a FraudIn a world filled with photoshopped pictures, filters, and only showing the good parts of life on social media, the word "authenticity" is starting to become more and more rare. Have you ever struggled to truly share with others what you are going through, or who you really are on the inside, for fear of being rejected or not being enough? In today's episode, Deidra has finally become crystal clear on WHY has been a fraud in the past, and why being authentic has now become one of her core values. Listen in to find out why Deidra is so pa...2018-04-0217 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy36: How to be a Social Media Boss Babe with Yesenia SweckerIn today’s episode, hear the inspiring story of Yesenia Swecker, a hair stylist who turned her passion for helping women feel confident and beautiful into an online business where she now coaches and mentors other budding entrepreneurs with her social media branding company, The Social Boss Babe.Yesenia shares her favorite tips and hacks for shiny hair, why a consistent online presence is key for ANY woman, how to find your online personality, and even secrets for automating the social media game. Yesenia is a beauty professional of 17 years who took to social media to sh...2018-03-2947 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy35: I Am NOT Everyone's Cup of TeaHave you ever had a day where something someone said just put you in a funk? Made you feel inferior, less than, and striving to be liked by others? Just the other day, Deidra was there. After a not-so-nice comment and situation, Deidra had the realization she isn't everyone's cup of tea. But that is okay. Hear the story of what happened, how a grown woman bullied Deidra and told her to stop being Mrs. Washington, and how Deidra reacted. In today's show, Deidra is opening up and sharing her heart and her effort to stop being an addicted people-pleaser. L...2018-03-2715 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy34: Workout LESS and Lose MOREDon't have time to workout? Feel confused and overwhelmed when you do hit the gym or even pick up those dumbbells from Target that still have the tag on them? Then checkout today's episode, where Deidra shares the secrets to working out smarter, not HARDER using High Intensity Interval Training (or HIIT) style workouts. These are the workouts Deidra utilized and created to lose 40 pounds! Deidra shares her favorite circuit style exercises that will have you done with your workout in 20 minutes or less, now who doesn't have time for that? Plus, HIIT is proven to help tigger your fat bu...2018-03-2623 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy33: How to Live the Bon-Vivant Life with Nathalie BotrosIn today’s episode, certified health coach and psychotherapist Nathalie Botros shares her story of struggling with weight gain and negative body image after moving to the United States. Through a journey of self-discovery, she was able to fuse her health certification with her psychotherapy background to help coach and mentor other women to learn how to lose weight in a balanced approach that she calls the “Bon-Vivant Life” (the good life). Learn how Nathalie inspired other women in their health journey with passion, fulfillment, and how to still enjoy eating and living life to the fullest by becomi...2018-03-2240 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy32: My Secrets to Toxin Free Beauty ProductsDid you know there are over 13,000 chemicals used in personal care products, cosmetics, and even so-called natural beauty products? Only 10 percent of these chemicals have even been tested for safety! Thousands of these chemicals are linked to cancer, can disrupt hormones, and even increase your risk of early menopause. This information isn't meant to scare you, but it is important to start reading labels and knowing what products you are putting on your body. The task of knowing what is safe to use can be daunting, so in today's episode Deidra is making it simple for you. Listen to...2018-03-2022 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy31: How to Layer Like a ProEvery wondered why that stylish woman in the office always looks polished and pulled together? She probably knows the secrets to layering clothes like a pro! Layering clothes can seem like a daunting task, especially when you don't want to add extra bulk. In today's episode though, Deidra breaks down the steps of how to easily layer clothing in ways that add interest to your outfits, expand the wardrobe you already own, PLUS she shares her number one tip for making any outfit go from drab to fab in less than 5 minutes. How to Mix Prints Video2018-03-1920 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy30: Celebrity Stylist Lindsey Shores shares how to style with ease and be a mommapreneur.In today’s episode, professional personal stylist and celebrity stylist Lindsey Shores shares about her story of turning PR degree into a thriving styling business (even an exclusive story about styling celebrity Rose Byrne), how she helps women style their life with ease, and how her life has changed from a recent move to LA from Salt Lake City. Listen in to find out her tips for being a mommapreneur, advice on developing your true fashion style, and how to combine function, fashion, and fun into your look. Part of Lindsey’s fashion career was working with top...2018-03-1558 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy29: Communication is Key. 3 Lessons I Learned From Poor CommunicationCommunication is key for relationships, life, and business. In today's episode, Deidra shares two personal stories and the lessons she has learned when communication utterly failed. Although these stories seem like they would be unrelated, the takeaways and are invaluable to saving time, frustration, and coordinating schedules. Listen today to find out what happened, the 3 biggest lessons Deidra learned, and how you can also learn from Deidra's mistakes to increase your communication skills. This is your one stop shop for style, fashion, health and fitness. Deidra’s passion is to help empower women. Deidra is Mrs. Washington 2017, has...2018-03-1217 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy28: Mrs. World 2018, Alice Lee Giannetta, shares the grit and determination she learned as a Chinese immigrant, while also talking about her on-the-go nutrition tips and nightly beauty regime!Mrs. World 2018, Alice Lee Giannetta came to the United States at the young age of 8 from Taiwan and learned that not only was she different when it came to standards of beauty, but that she had to have thick skin if she wanted to make her own way (while breaking Asian-mold stereotypes) in America. Today, she and Deidra talk about her upbringing and how being a first-generation American shaped her and gave her the grit and determination to eventually become an attorney, Mrs. New York 2017, and Mrs. World 2018. Alice shares her favorite beauty tips and regimes to keep her...2018-03-0857 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy27: Let's talk about SEX, hormones that is!In today's episode, Deidra opens up about her health struggle of 3 years that has impacted her hormones and marriage. She talks about why she is starting a ketogenic lifestyle, her big WHY and the moment that she became crystal clear on her life's purpose. Learn how you can become crystal clear on your purpose and your big WHY for making choices for your health, plus Deidra gives you an exclusive action step to get you going on your journey to better health and hormones today. This is your one stop shop for style, fashion, health and fitness...2018-03-0627 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy26: 10 tips for savvy consignment shoppingDo you love a good consignment store find, or love searching through vintage treasures? Then you need to listen to today's episode where Deidra shares the 10 best tips and secrets for savvy thrift shopping. These tips will not only save you time when sifting through resale stores, but also headache from purchasing pieces that never get used. Find out the consignment store secrets from the pro today! This is your one stop shop for style, fashion, health and fitness. Deidra’s passion is to help empower women. Deidra is Mrs. Washington 2017, has a Bachelor’s degree in Eleme...2018-03-0522 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy25: Katie Jae: Singer, Model, and Health Guru Shares Her Anti-Aging Secrets, Pro Beauty Tips, and Quick Recipes that you will love!Description: Katie Jae has been in the beauty industry since she was a teenager, and even walked on the New York Fashion Week Runway. She has been featured in Diva Gals Daily, Chanalomari.com, Four States Living Magazine, Her Magazine, and Alt Magazine. Today, she and Deidra discuss her anti-aging secrets, how she manages to stay grounded while being in the beauty and fashion industry, and even her favorite natural beauty products. Through her own health struggles and helping her husband defeat cancer, Katie also became a health guru and shares the why she values the importance of living...2018-03-0148 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy24: Gluten vs. dairy vs. sugar - which is the worst offender?With so much talk about gluten, dairy and even sugar products, it is hard to know what you should have in your nutrition and diet and what foods to avoid. In today's episode, Deidra answers a specific question from a listener about which of these three is the worst offender for overall health and why you should reduce it from your lifestyle. She also gives hacks and quick tips to help reduce the worst of these from your life. This is your one stop shop for style, fashion, health and fitness. Deidra’s passion is to help em...2018-02-2728 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy23: 3 Style Mistakes That Are Keeping You From Your GoalsAre you making the three most common style mistakes that are keeping you not only from your wardrobe goals, but also from your life goals? In today's episode, Deidra talks about these three mistakes, but also how you can fix them easily to transform your style, save money, and save time not only when getting dressed but even when you go shopping. This is your one stop shop for style, fashion, health and fitness. Deidra’s passion is to help empower women. Deidra is Mrs. Washington 2017, has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University, and i...2018-02-2621 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy22: Maureen Francisco: Shares How to Succeed in America as an Immigrant and How She DOESN'T Maintain Balance to Get It All DoneMaureen Francisco is a former news anchor and reporter. She covered stories for the local ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX affiliates. Maureen is an author of an award-winning book called It Takes Moxie. Today Deidra interviews the co-executive director of Pageants Northwest, Maureen Francisco, the group that oversees the production of 4 state Miss USA titles. Maureen shares her story of immigrating to America and how she has learned to stay grounded and thankful, her tips for getting the most done in her busy schedule, how she is able to work successfully side-by-side with her spouse and business partner...2018-02-221h 06Miss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy21: How I Eat Fat and Still Lose WeightIn today's episode, Deidra clearly defines what a healthy fat is, and also shares why it will help you reset your hormones, lose weight, fight the brain fog, and other benefits to using the right kinds of fat in your nutrition. She also explains why FAT doesn't make you fat, and how it can actually trigger your fat burning hormones. This is your one stop shop for style, fashion, health and fitness. Deidra’s passion is to help empower women. Deidra is Mrs. Washington 2017, has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University, and is a pro...2018-02-2019 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy20: Intermittent Fasting, Why To Do It and HowAfter being diagnosed with pre-diabetes a few years ago, Deidra had to learn how to reset her insulin levels and turn her body from a sugar burner to a fat burner by utilizing intermittent fasting. Today, she teaches you the 2 approaches to intermittent fasting, why it is beneficial and provides her biggest tips for starting out an intermittent fasting approach. This is your one stop shop for style, fashion, health and fitness. Deidra’s passion is to help empower women. Deidra is Mrs. Washington 2017, has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University, and is a pro...2018-02-1919 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy19: Dr. Chris Murphy: How to Have Happy Healthy HormonesDr. Chris Murphy has been helping people maximize their health for almost a decade now. He is the owner of NewEdge Wellness Center and Director and co-owner of The Synergy Challenge. He is a not only a well known wellness expert, but an entrepreneur, an international best-selling author, a sought after professional speaker He has been seen on ABC, CBS, and NBC. Dr. Chris travels over 25,000 miles every year professionally speaking on and researching the latest in health and wellness. In this episode Dr. Chris helps us understand what it takes to help balance your hormones and live a life...2018-02-1534 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy18: How To Do Your Own Closet Cleanse Successfully.Deidra helps clients perform closet cleanses and edits in person, but today she is sharing her secrets of how you can do your own closest clean out, with success! She shares her 5 biggest tips to help with this process, and even provides pro tips for organizing your closet to help save you time and money in the future when getting dressed and shopping. This is your one stop shop for style, fashion, health and fitness. Deidra’s passion is to help empower women. Deidra is Mrs. Washington 2017, has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University, and is a...2018-02-1329 min
Miss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy17: Fashion and beauty mistakes that age youEveryone wants to appear more youthful, but are you making these fashion and beauty mistakes that actually age you? Today Deidra shares the most common mistakes that inadvertently add weight, full your skin, and age you instantly, plus she teaches you how to correct these mistakes easily so you can keep that youthful glow and appearance. This is your one stop shop for style, fashion, health and fitness. Deidra’s passion is to help empower women. Deidra is Mrs. Washington 2017, has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University, and is a professional fashion stylist and...2018-02-1230 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy16: Mekayla Eppers: Mrs. America 2018 shares her biggest secrets to winning at life and pageants.In today’s episode, Deidra connects with the current Mrs. America 2018, Mekayla Eppers. Mekayla shares her recent experience competing at Mrs. World, the biggest life lessons from pageantry, her favorite ways to save money with style, how she maintains a healthy lifestyle and teachers other women about health and fitness. Mekayla also gives us a sneak peak into her non-profit scholarship fund, the Feather Project. Mekayla works as a Lifestyle and Fitness Coach and Real Estate Broker. She was Miss Indiana USA 2014 (then Diehl). She then went on to compete for Miss USA 2014, where she placed in the top 20. Sh...2018-02-0857 min
Miss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy15: 7 Biggest Mistakes of Online ShoppingIf you listened to the previous episode, you learned what mistakes to avoid while shopping in a store. Today, Deidra expands on this by sharing the most common blunders when it comes to online shopping, especially since it seems so much easier to shop online, right? Listen to find out if you are making these mistakes that cost you time and money, and discover the pro secrets to successful online shopping. This is your one stop shop for style, fashion, health and fitness. Deidra’s passion is to help empower women. Deidra is Mrs. Washington 2017, has a Bac...2018-02-0618 min
Miss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy14: The 5 Big Mistakes Women Make While ShoppingAs a professional shopper and personal stylist, Deidra not only teaches women how to shop with her personal shopping experiences, but she also teaches them the mistakes they are making while shopping. Today she shares the 5 most common mistakes she sees women making while shopping that lead to headache, wasted money, and worst, wasted time. Are you making these mistakes? Find out today, and also learn how to overcome these mistakes easily! This is your one stop shop for style, fashion, health and fitness. Deidra’s passion is to help empower women. Deidra is Mrs. Washington 2017, has a...2018-02-0517 min
Miss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy13: Sharee Samuels: The Journey to Losing 120 Pounds!Sharee Samuels is the founder of the popular “fitspiration” blog Funeral for My Fat, and published author of , A Funeral For My Fat: My journey to lay 100 pounds to rest. She was featured on the cover of (January 2014)People, profiled again in People for the magazine’s Half Their Size: The Ultimate Diet Guide (July 2014), and has also been featured on Good Morning America, E! News, EXTRA, and OMG Insider. http://afuneralformyfat.com/ https://www.instagram.com/funeral4myfat/ This is your one stop shop for style, fashion, health and fitness. Deidra’s passion i...2018-02-0150 min
Miss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy12: The biggest style mistakesToday I want to talk about style mistakes and why they keep you from having a strong style game. These mistakes are seasonless, and they transcend style type. So no matter if you are boho chic or classically chanel, these are the 5 biggest mistakes that prevent you from having your style on point. In addition to helping you figure out the mistakes, I’m also going to provide ways to fix them! Listen in to make sure you don’t make these mistakes ever again. This is your one stop shop for style, fashion, health and fitness. Deidr...2018-01-3017 min
Miss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy11: Why I quit teaching, the story you have to hear to believe.As most of you know, I am a retired school teacher. Yep at the ripe old age of 26 I retired from the classroom and hung up my red pen. However, I bet money that you don’t know the true (although unbelievable story) of why I ultimately decided to leave the classroom. This story is guaranteed to make your jaw drop. Before I tell that story, here is my background of how and why I got into education, plus the biggest life lessons I learned from teaching. This is your one stop shop for style, fashion, health an...2018-01-2929 min
Miss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy10: Roxie Drofiak: Balancing Life: How Roxie balances two businesses, a wedding and her sanityRoxie Drofiak is the creator of The Little Pearls of Life, a lifestyle, fashion and Travel Blog. She also reigned as Miss Washington United States in 2014, pageantry was the launching ground for her successful blog. Roxie lives in Seattle, WA where she is currently planning her wedding and also works full-time as a private client service provider for a wealth management firm and real estate investment company. https://www.thelittlepearlsoflife.com/ https://www.instagram.com/roxiedrofiak/ This is your one stop shop for style, fashion, health and fitness. Deidra’s passion is...2018-01-2536 min
Miss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy09: 10 Style Travel HacksToday learn about the 10 style secrets from a pro stylist that has learned how to pack internationally without checking a bag, while still keeping your style game on point. Deidra shares her 10 biggest travel style hacks. This is your one stop shop for style, fashion, health and fitness. Deidra’s passion is to help empower women. Deidra is Mrs. Washington 2017, has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University, and is a professional fashion stylist and health guru that helps women become more confident both inside and out. Check out her story, free resources, and more...2018-01-2327 min
Miss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy08: Why I am grateful for the badIn today’s episode Deidra shares a personal reflection about her dysfunctional and abusive father growing up, but why she is thankful for the negative circumstance and lives in a place of gratitude. This is your one stop shop for style, fashion, health and fitness. Deidra’s passion is to help empower women. Deidra is Mrs. Washington 2017, has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University, and is a professional fashion stylist and health guru that helps women become more confident both inside and out. Check out her story, free resources, and more at: Websi...2018-01-2221 min
Miss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy07: Nicole Renard; Miss Washington 2017: How to have a healthy body and mindset in lifeNicole Renard is a graduate of Chapman University where she received her degree in Television and Broadcast Journalism. She’s a two-time national titleholder and currently Miss Washington for the Miss America Program. She loves dancing, running her own photography business, going to Disneyland and producing baking videos for her YouTube channel. She loves ice cream and is on the hunt for the world’s best Mac & Cheese. In today's episode, Deidra and Nicole discuss pageantry, Nicole's experience at Miss America, health and fitness (Including some of Nicole's favorite vegan cookies), and a little bit of fashion. dostuffblog.wordp...2018-01-1843 minMiss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy06: The 3 Reasons You Should Eat CleanDo you wonder what it means to eat clean foods, or even why you should eat clean? We all know that an apple is "healthier" than a Big Mac, but why does it do the body good and how can you eat clean while maintaining your sanity and save money at the grocery store? Today, Deidra defines what it means to eat clean, shares the 3 biggest health impacts it has on your life, and shares tricks to make it more affordable. This is your one stop shop for style, fashion, health and fitness. Deidra’s passion is to hel...2018-01-1619 min
Miss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy05: What I Won After Losing. My 3 Life LessonsAfter competing in 9 pageants Deidra only won twice. Today she shares the biggest life lessons and takeaways she has gained from losing, and why she is thankful she has lost more times than she has won. This is your one stop shop for style, fashion, health and fitness. Deidra’s passion is to help empower women. Deidra is Mrs. Washington 2017, has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University, and is a professional fashion stylist and health guru that helps women become more confident both inside and out. Check out her story, free resources, and more...2018-01-1513 min
Miss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy04: Steven Roddy: How to succeed in pageantry, business & lifeA former model and television host, Steven Roddy, at the age of 23 was the youngest owner of a professional football team. Following the football team Roddy, formed a consulting firm specializing in making brands famous. Steven has consulted for Movies, Magazines, Designers, and Actors from Canada to Hawaii. In connection with his consulting firm, Steven created PageantPlanet.com, which coaches more than 300,000 girls daily how to successfully compete in pageantry. In today's episode, Steven shares exclusive insight into the world of pageantry, the story of how he turned his side blog endeavor to the world''s largest resource for...2018-01-1144 min
Miss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy03: How I lost over 40 pounds!In this episode Deidra teaches you how she lost over 40 pounds and how she used that strategy to help other women lose the weight too! If you are tired of Yo Yo dieting then this is a must listen, because she teaches how she created a lifestyle and not just a temporary patch. Want more in-depth knowledge for pulling out confidence from your closet? Visit www.mystylesuccess.com to get started! For more daily fun and videos, head to my socials Facebook Instagram 2018-01-0922 min
Miss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra MurphySplurging vs. SavingIn this episode Deidra teaches you where to splurge and where to save when it comes to style. She teaches you the 5 types of items you should invest in to save yourself money in the long run, and which areas of your wardrobe you want to resist the splurging. This is your one stop shop for style, fashion, health and fitness. Deidra’s passion is to help empower women. Deidra is Mrs. Washington 2017, has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University, and is a professional fashion stylist and health guru that helps women become more co...2018-01-0823 min
Miss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra MurphyDeidra's JourneyDeidra opens up about her struggles and her journey of losing her health, and how that almost destroyed her marriage, relationships, family, career, and her dreams. She shares how she turned it all around in a journey that now fuels her passion for natural health, fashion and style, and helping other women reach their dreams. This is your one stop shop for style, fashion, health and fitness. Deidra’s passion is to help empower women. Deidra is Mrs. Washington 2017, has a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University, and is a professional fashion stylist and health gur...2017-11-0428 min