Shelby Lentz - Podcast Details

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Champions for HD PodcastA Raw Conversation About Living Gene Positive - with Charlotte Conn*Trigger warning* This show contains hard topics on life with HD which can including speaking on topics of abuse, neglect, su*cidal ideations and more. Please listen with caution if these affect you.Follow Champions/External links:linktr.ee/championsforhdWebsiteFollow Shelby:https://www.shelbylentz.com/linktr.ee/shelby_lentzIn their discussion about Huntington's disease (HD) and personal experiences, Shelby and Charlotte touch on various topics, including their connection through social media and shared advocacy. They discuss managing anxiety, finding support...2024-03-271h 48

Champions for HD PodcastTesting, Finding Support, and Mental Health with HD - With Jenna Woodard*Trigger warning* This show contains hard topics on life with HD which can including speaking on topics of abuse, neglect, su*cidal ideations and more. Please listen with caution if these affect you.In this conversation, Jenna Woodard shares her experience with Huntington's disease (HD) in her family. She discusses her first memory of HD and how she found out about her own diagnosis. Jenna also talks about the negative testing process she went through and the lack of support and information she received. She shares the challenges of living with a parent...2024-02-151h 08

Champions for HD PodcastThe Champions for HD Podcast - Speech-Language Pathology with Paige Wikman*Trigger warning* This show contains hard topics on life with HD which can including speaking on topics of abuse, neglect, su*cidal ideations and more. Please listen with caution.If you are interested in participating or would like to know more about this study, click here: https://www.championsforhd.org/research to schedule a time with Paige or email her at (wikman.p@northeastern.edu) Spotify Podcast Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0UsVV0F...Apple Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Follow Champions:https://w...2023-04-161h 29

Champions for HD PodcastLosing a Spouse With Huntingon's Disease with Amy Abbott**Trigger warning** This show contains hard topics on life with HD which can including speaking on topics of abuse, neglect, su*cidal ideations and more. Please listen with caution.Today I sit down Amy Abbott. Amy lost her husband, Jody, to Huntington's Disease. Jody was a musician and had a true love for music. Amy shares the dark moments her and her children had to go through behind the scenes as Jody's HD unfortunately progressed. She is sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly of caregiving. Amy is also our Champion for HD Caregiver...2023-04-021h 20

The Crown IRLA New ChapterIt’s been a while. Let’s chat.The Crown IRLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrownirl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecrownirlWebsite: https://www.thecrownirl.com/ShelbyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelby_lentz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelbylentzmusic 2023-02-1430 min

Mixtape Tales w/ Paul & SproutShelby Lentz ReturnsConcert of Hope headliner and founder of Champions for HD joins the show to talk about what's happened since 2019 when we last did a show together, her music, and why she founded Champions to begin with. See Shelby along with Adam Baker, Fields and Fortresses and David Elise at Trubble Brewing on 10/29! Paul's audio isn't great but I think you get the idea. Email pbriggs1977@gmail.com if you have questions and check out ShelbyLentz.com for all your Shelby Lentz needs :)2022-09-2639 min

Champions for HD Podcast"You Only Get one Life...Find Joy" Finding Light in the Darkness of Living with HD with Kevin Bailey**Trigger warning** This show contains hard topics on life with HD which can including speaking on topics of abuse, neglect, su*cidal ideations and more. Please listen with caution.Today I sit down Kevin Bailey. Kevin is living with Huntington's Disease and lost his mother to it in a tragic way. Kevin was one of our first donations in 2018 when we became an official 501c3 nonprofit. It was an honor to be able to share his story on our show.I hope you enjoy our conversation!Follow Champions:2022-08-231h 10

The Crown IRLKirsten Haglund - Miss America 2008Kirsten's Socials:Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/kirsten_haglund/Platform/SII Socials: https://www.instagram.com/kirstenhaglundfoundation/Website: https://kirstenhaglundfoundation.org/ http://www.kirstenhaglund.com/bio The Crown IRLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrownirl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecrownirlWebsite: https://www.thecrownirl.com/ShelbyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelby_lentz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelbylentzmusicMiss Southwest MIInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/missmisouthwest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...2022-06-021h 02

The Crown IRLTory Deluhery from Vermont - Miss Green Hills 2022Miss Green Mountains, Tory Deluhery is a vanlifer, sexual assault advocate, dancer, and has a serious apple cider addiction! She has spent the majority of her reign expanding her Social Impact Initiative, "Victory Over Sexual Assault." She has initiated partnerships with organizations collecting donations for STEPS Against Domestic Violence and having local titleholders with similar initiatives collaborate in interviews on her page @SixthSenseDefense. She has a published Safety Guidebook, a school consent education program, and has provided safety tools to women in 23 states and internationally. In her free time she loves to travel her beautiful state in her pink...2022-05-2739 min

The Crown IRLMaria Cade from Pennsylvania - Miss Central Pennsylvania 2022Maria Cade is a native of New Castle, Pennsylvania, and currently holds job of Miss Central Pennsylvania 2022. Although Maria has only been a part of the Miss America organization for two years, she has gained a lifetime of memories, professional development and sisterhood! She currently works as a multimedia journalist for Central Pennsylvania’s CBS affiliate station, WTAJ TV News. She loves being in her home state sharing the news with Central Pennsylvania. Maria is a 2021 graduate of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she studied Media and Journalism as well as vocal performance. At...2022-05-2654 min

The Crown IRLAmanda Kronhaus from Florida - Miss St. Petersburg 2022Amanda Kronhaus, Miss St. Petersburg 2022, is a 25 year old professional actress, singer, and model based in Tampa Bay. When she is not pursuing her own career, she is a New Start Manager and Director of Education for Barbizon USA where she helps manage acting and modeling schools across the country. Amanda holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from Oklahoma City University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2019. Amanda’s social impact initiative is “Health for EveryBody” which advocates for living a healthy lifestyle and teaches people how to love themselves while doing it. After growing up with c...2022-05-2559 min

The Crown IRLMariah Mayhugh from Colorado - Miss El Paso County 2022Mariah's Socials Titleholder IG: https://www.instagram.com/misselpasocounty/The Crown IRLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrownirl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecrownirlWebsite: https://www.thecrownirl.com/ShelbyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelby_lentz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelbylentzmusicMiss Southwest MIInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/missmisouthwest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Miss-Southwest-Michigan-and-Miss-Sunset-Coast-Scholarship-Pageants-129488850409140Miss Americahttps://www.instagram.com/missamerica/2022-05-2446 min

The Crown IRLKendall Comer from Michigan - Miss Monroe County 2021Kendall Comer has been involved in the Miss America Organization since she was 9 years old. Now at 18, she is a freshman in college pursuing a degree in non-profit business and was crowned Miss Monroe County in August of 2021. On top of her duties as Miss Monroe and being a full time student, she has three jobs- “Professional BFF” (hey Sawyer!), a sales associate/buyer for her favorite local boutique, and she runs her own non-profit organization entitled SPACE, which stands for Sensory Processing Awareness for Children’s Education. Kendall has used her year thus far as Miss Monroe...2022-05-241h 26

The Crown IRLSophie Arroyo from Oklahoma - Miss Muskogee 2022Sophie's SocialsPersonal IG: https://www.instagram.com/sophiamarroyo/Titleholder IG: https://www.instagram.com/miss.muskogeeok/ The Crown IRLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrownirl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecrownirlWebsite: https://www.thecrownirl.com/ShelbyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelby_lentz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelbylentzmusicMiss Southwest MIInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/missmisouthwest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Miss-Southwest-Michigan-and-Miss-Sunset-Coast-Scholarship-Pageants-129488850409140Miss Americahttps://www...2022-05-231h 02

The Crown IRLGabriella Aguirre from Iowa - Miss Northern Iowa 2022Gabriella's SocialsPersonal IG: https://www.instagram.com/_gabriellaaguirre/Titleholder IG: https://www.instagram.com/missnortherniowa2022/The Crown IRLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrownirl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecrownirlWebsite: https://www.thecrownirl.com/ShelbyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelby_lentz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelbylentzmusicMiss Southwest MIInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/missmisouthwest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Miss-Southwest-Michigan-and-Miss-Sunset-Coast-Scholarship-Pageants-129488850409140Miss Americahttps://www.instagram...2022-05-231h 01

The Crown IRLNatalie Demos from Illinois - Miss Macomb 2022Natalie's SocialsPersonal IG: https://www.instagram.com/nataliedemos/SII IG: https://www.instagram.com/_letstalk.aboutit_/Titleholder IG: https://www.instagram.com/missmacomb2022/The Crown IRLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrownirl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecrownirlWebsite: https://www.thecrownirl.com/ShelbyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelby_lentz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelbylentzmusicMiss Southwest MIInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/missmisouthwest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Miss-Southwest-Michigan-and-Miss-Sunset-Coast-Scholarship-Pageants-129488850409140 2022-05-2354 min

The Crown IRLMiranda O'Bryan from South Dakota - Miss State Fair 2022Miranda O’Bryan is a South Dakota girl through and through! She grew up in the small town of Martin before heading to South Dakota State University, where she discovered and fell in love with the Miss America Organization. Miranda has held 4 local titles, currently serving as Miss State Fair, and is heading to the 75th Miss South Dakota in June! Miranda’s day job is as a multimedia journalist and morning show host for an ABC and FOX affiliate station in Rapid City, South Dakota.Miranda's SocialsPersonal IG: https://www.instagram.com/mirm...2022-05-181h 06

The Crown IRLAllison Frazier from Arkansas - Miss Pine Valley's OT 2022Allison's Socials Titleholder IG: https://www.instagram.com/misspinevalleyot/The Crown IRLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrownirl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecrownirlWebsite: https://www.thecrownirl.com/ShelbyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelby_lentz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelbylentzmusicMiss Southwest MIInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/missmisouthwest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Miss-Southwest-Michigan-and-Miss-Sunset-Coast-Scholarship-Pageants-129488850409140Miss Americahttps://www.instagram.com/missamerica/2022-05-161h 02

Champions for HD PodcastLiving Gene Positive in a Relationship - with Sarah and Brandon**Trigger warning** This show contains hard topics on life with HD which can including speaking on topics of abuse, neglect, su*cidal ideations and more. Please listen with caution.Today I sit down with Sarah and Brandon, a couple who are battling HD. Brandon was diagnosed with HD a few years back. They talk about the highs, the lows, and the importance of a strong foundation and partner in a relationship with HD.I hope you enjoy our conversation!Follow Champions:https://www.championsforhd.org/2022-05-131h 26

The Crown IRLVictoria Mozitis from New Jersey - Miss Gloucester County 2022Victoria Mozitis is currently a junior at Rider University, where she is on track to receive her BFA in Musical Theatre with a minor in Arts and Entertainment Industries Management. This is her first year competing in the Miss America Organization and loves it already! She is thankful to have an outlet such as this one to express her passion for performing and making the arts accessible through her Social Impact Initiative, "Grow Your Smarts, Invest in the Arts". Victoria is an Actor's Equity Membership Candidate and works professionally as an actress. This summer, she will be p...2022-05-1053 min

The Crown IRLIndigo Dudley from Michigan - Miss Saginaw County 2022Indigo was recently crowned Miss Saginaw County 2022 and will compete for the title of Miss Michigan in June! She is excited to be a part of an organization filled with success-driven women.Indigo is a graduate from Saginaw Valley State University where she earned her Bachelors in General Studies and tripled minored in Music, Musical Theatre, and Black Studies. During her time at the university she served many roles, some of them being a Program Coordinator for the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, a Senior Orientation Leader, and President of the Organization of Black Unity. She currently works...2022-05-0949 min

The Crown IRLSophie Phillips - Miss Delaware 2021Sophie Phillips is a masters student in the Joseph R. Biden Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration studying energy and environmental policy with a focus on environmental justice. She will be graduating in May. She is also the current Miss Delaware in the Miss America Organization where she is focused on environment justice issues in the state of Delaware.Sophie's SocialsPersonal IG: https://www.instagram.com/misssophiekp/Titleholder IG: https://www.instagram.com/missamerica.de/ https://linktr.ee/MissdelawareThe Crown IRLInstagram: https://www...2022-05-0643 min

The Crown IRLReyna Bergstrom, Miss North Dakota 2021Reyna Bergstrom is from Fargo, North Dakota, and is a fifth-generation North Dakotan. She attended Oak Grove Lutheran high school and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Concordia College in May 2018 with degrees in communication and religion. After interning for Senator John Hoeven in Washington D.C. her final semester of college, she briefly returned to Minnesota for graduation before moving to Flathead Lake in Montana to work at Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp. As the Art Coordinator, she spent her summer days getting her hands dirty teaching pottery, running around with kids, and spending nearly every weekend hiking in Glacier...2022-05-051h 23

The Crown IRLSarah Dudinetz from Michigan - Miss West Michigan 2022Sarah is currently serving as Miss West Michigan 2022, and has been competing in the Miss America Organization for nine years. As a passionate artist, her Social Impact Initiative is Amplify the Arts, where she advocates for arts education and access. Using the scholarships gained through her nine years in MAO, Sarah graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2020 with a degree in Public Relations and minors in writing and digital studies. She now works as a Social Media Specialist at A.K. Rikk’s. In addition, she runs her blog over at sarahdudinetz.com, hosts he...2022-05-041h 26

The Crown IRLJenna Martorana from Pennsylvania - Miss Berks County 2022 United States of AmericaJenna Martorana holds the title of Miss Berks County for the United States of America system and held multiple titles during her time in the Miss America Organization. She is graduating in May with a master’s degree in school counseling with plans to become an elementary school counselor. Jenna runs her own business called Sparkling Designs and Gifts where she customizes titleholder gear that can be seen on national titleholders including Miss America 2022 and Miss Teen USA 2022. Throughout her year, Jenna will promote her platform, “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay”, by partnering with the National Alliance on Menta...2022-05-0343 min

The Crown IRLBailey Hodson from Iowa - Miss Metro 2022When not advocating on behalf of bullying prevention, Bailey is teaching middle school Literacy, snuggling with her dog, Broderick, at a local coffee shop, or cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs. Receiving degrees in Secondary Education and English from Grand View University in Des Moines, IA, Bailey always dreamed of writing and publishing her own book. When the idea of writing a book about something she was so passionate about presented itself, it felt like fate. Bailey is thrilled to reach beyond her classroom walls to share this important message of accepting others, being kind, and caring for all. 2022-04-2956 min

The Crown IRLDanielle Morse - Miss Vermont 2021Danielle Morse, Miss Vermont 2021. She did a speed painting of Johnny Cash and Rosie the Riveter for her talent. She is also a volunteer firefighter and has been for over 8 years. Danielle graduated in May of 2021 with her bachelors degree in Nursing. Her SII is Championing for Children’s Hospitals where she has raised almost $12,000 to go towards comfort items for the patients at the UVM Children’s HospitalDanielle's SocialsPersonal IG: https://www.instagram.com/daniellemorsevt/ Titleholder IG: https://www.instagram.com/missamericavt/ The Crown IRLInst...2022-04-271h 31

The Crown IRLRachel Graham from Mississippi - Miss Red Hills 2022Rachel Graham is a graduate of MC University where she acquired a Bachelor of Science in both entrepreneurship and marketing. She graduated as a presidential scholar with distinction, summa cum laude, entrepreneurship major of the year, 2021’s honored graduate, and founded and captained the Dance Team which was placed under the Gulf South Conference as an official athletic organization.Rachel now works for USA Today Network and Local iQ as an Account Executive. After training in vaganova ballet for 15 years, Rachel began teaching ballet in 2017. She now continues to teach and train dancers at the Mississippi Metropolitan Da...2022-04-2344 min

The Crown IRLFrancesca D'Alessandro from New York- Miss Metropolitan 2022Francesca D'Alessandro, Miss Metropolitan 2022, is a passionate advocate for the Neurodiversity movement and wishes to change the way society views and treats people with disabilities. She is also the co-founder and co-host of Spectrum Sundays which is a podcast series to highlight self-advocates and professionals in the United States and internationally. Francesca graduated with her master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University at Buffalo in 2021 and now works full time as a speech-language pathology clinical fellow in Manhattan, New York. In her spare time, she loves to run, binge-watch scary movies, and is always open for a...2022-04-1757 min

The Crown IRLCaroline Trennepohl from Washington - Miss Apple Valley 2022Miss Apple Valley, Caroline Trennepohl, has a degree from Thomas More University, KY. She is going back to grad school in the spring while also taking her LSAT. She has worked for many sports teams in the marketing realm. Most recently she works for the Seattle Sounders FC. Her social impact initiative is Girls C.A.N.; this acronym stands for career awareness network. Her mission for this social impact is to provide girls knowledge on a vast array of career paths that they might have not otherwise heard about to help them find their passion and purpose in...2022-04-1641 min

The Crown IRLTally Bevis - Miss Tennessee 2021Miss Tennessee 2021 is Tally Bevis. The Springfield native has earned over $35,000 from the Miss TN and Miss America Orgs. A podcaster, entrepreneur, and civic literacy and voter registration advocate, Tally has implemented her social impact initiative, Vote with a Vision, across the state of Tennessee. At the 2021 Miss America Competition, Tally received the inaugural Forever Miss America Scholarship chosen by former Miss America’s. She also placed second in the Women in Business Scholarship Competition and fourth in overall fundraising for a combined total of over $14,000 raised for Miss America. Tally is a cum laude grad...2022-04-141h 20

The Crown IRLAJ Surrell from Missouri - Miss Route 66 2022Aj Surrell is in her first year of competing in the Miss America Organization, and won the title of Miss Route 66 upon competing in her first local competition. She has been able to use her passion for the performing arts and creating accessible experiences for everyone through her social impact initiative, The Show Must Go On. She is a graduate from Lindenwood University, and received her degree in Advertising and Strategic Communications. She also completed two Disney College Programs while receiving her degree as well. She plans to use the scholarship funds earned through her time in the Miss...2022-04-1243 min

The Crown IRLElle Mark - Miss Minnesota 2021After two years of working in the field of public health, Elle competed for the title of Miss Minnesota and was crowned on June 25th, 2021! Elle now travels the state of Minnesota promoting both the Miss Minnesota Organization and the Campaign to Change Direction.Besides “crowning around,” Elle serves on the Associate Board of the Boys and Girls Club of the Twin Cities and can often be found at the local dog park with her rescue pup, Willmar Taffy. Elle's Social Impact Initiative: The 5 Healthy Habits of Emotional Well-Being“While the world doesn’t need...2022-04-081h 16

Champions for HD PodcastCatching up With Londen & Autumn Tabor - Autumn's Sweet 16 and more!**Trigger warning** This show contains hard topics on life with HD which can including speaking on topics of abuse, neglect, su*cidal ideations and more. Please listen with caution.Today I sit down with Londen and her daughter Autumn to talk about Autumn's life since her diagnosis with Juvenile Huntington's Disease. Before editing, this was a 3 hour conversation! We had so much fun. We laughed, we cried, but most of all they were so open and vulnerable. JHD is an even rarer form of Huntington's--an already incredible rare disease. Any way that they can find t...2022-04-032h 26

The Crown IRLNicole Rowe from Arizona - Miss Anthem 2022Nicole Rowe is a 24-year old MBA graduate looking to pursue her 2nd Master's using the scholarship funds earned through competing in the Miss America Organization. Miss Anthem is her 4th title and she is representing the town she spent over 15 years in. She currently works full-time for a marketing agency based in Scottsdale, Arizona, she is a certified spin instructor waiting for her studio's next auditions, she is a dedicated dog mom and Crumbl cookie fan. She is beyond excited for you to hear more about her story, her international mission adventures, and her social impact Charity the...2022-04-0343 min

The Crown IRLAshley Main from Colorado - Miss Colorado Springs 2022Ashley Main is a Biochemistry student who has dedicated her life to advocating for animal welfare. After working as a surgery veterinary technician and falling in love with surgery, she decided to set her sights on higher education. After completing her undergraduate degree she plans to pursue a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at Colorado State University followed by a surgical internship and residency. As Miss Colorado Springs she has partnered with local animal shelters and rescues for events and volunteerism. Her school program “Diesel the Dog” seeks to educate the next generation on appropriate care for our compa...2022-03-291h 02

Champions for HD PodcastLiving Life Gene Positive with Samantha Peterson**Trigger warning** This show contains hard topics on life with HD which can including speaking on topics of abuse, neglect, su*cidal ideations and more. Please listen with caution.Samantha Peterson joins me to share living her life gene positive with Huntington's Disease: the highs and the lows. She shares how she fights everyday not only for herself, but her children. Listen to the episode to hear more about how Samantha is a Champion for HD!Order Brave Breanna:https://www.amazon.com/Brave-Breanna-Through-Juvenile-Huntingtons/dp/B099BYQ2FK/ref=sr_1_1...2022-03-281h 45

The Crown IRLKatie Stien - Queen ConnectionKatie Stien of Watkins, Iowa, is a wife, mom of two boys, meeting expert, lover of cowboy boots and a queen aficionado. She is former state title holder, a pageant coordinator of more than 12 years, coach, judge, an agriculture advocate and enjoys helping youth be the best versions of themselves. Through Katie’s professional and personal career, she saw a need to connect those in the pageant industry; hence how Queen Connection was born. QueenConnection.net is the leading platform for all types of queens whether it be pageants, rodeo queens or anything in between! It is a r...2022-03-2426 min

The Crown IRLMaura Spence-Carroll - Miss Colorado 2021Maura Spence-Carroll, Miss Colorado 2021, is an active-duty soldier in the U.S. Army stationed at Fort Carson, CO serving as an all source intelligence analyst (35F). In addition, she is studying communications with a minor in journalism and plans to transfer to the University of Colorado, utilizing her scholarship awards to graduate debt-free with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications. Thanks to the scholarship programs of the Miss Colorado Scholarship Organization and the Miss America Organization, Maura’s future plans also include pursuing a Juris Doctorate and working for the American Civil Liberties Union.Maura advocates for a gr...2022-03-151h 18

The Crown IRLEbony Mitchell from Arkansas - Miss Dogwood 2022Ebony Mitchell Is from Harrison Arkansas. She is currently serving as Miss Dogwood 2022 and will compete at Miss Arkansas this June. She performs a tap dance for her talent and advocates for online safety. Ebony is a dog mom to her miniature long haired dachshund, Dax! Ebony graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in December of 2019 with a degree in Business Marketing. She is now pursuing a Masters of Business Administration with an emphasis in Health Administration from John Brown University where she will graduate this May. Currently she is the Marketing Specialist at Conway Regional Health Systems...2022-03-1057 min

The Crown IRLSierra Bonn from Kansas - Miss Butler County 2022Sierra Marie Bonn is a passionate Kansan who advocates for supporting local businesses and growing our economy through the empowerment of our current and future workforce. She serves the state through her involvement with the Miss America Organization as Miss Butler County 2022, and works to make the world a better place as the founder of “Let’s Go Full STEAM Ahead!” a non-profit focused on empowering the next generation of innovators through STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) education and engagement. She is the Assistant Director for Corporate Relations at the WSU Foundation, stepping into the role after studyi...2022-03-011h 00

The Crown IRLChandler Mordecai from Alabama - Miss Leeds Area 2022Chandler Mordecai, Miss Leeds Area 2022, is the founder of Victory over Domestic Violence, an initiative focused on empowering victims of abuse, educating the public, and bringing awareness to domestic violence. She is a candidate in the state of Alabama and will be competing in the Miss Alabama Competition in summer 2022. She is a graduate of the University of North Alabama where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication with a concentration in Journalism: Multimedia and a double minor in Spanish and English and her Masters of Arts in English Literature. She is a current graduate student...2022-02-2442 min

The Crown IRLEryn Lalonde from Florida - Miss Polk County 2022Eryn's Socials:Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/eryn.lalonde/Titleholder IG: https://www.instagram.com/misspolkcounty2022/ The Crown IRLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrownirl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecrownirlShelbyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelby_lentz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelbylentzmusicMiss Southwest MIInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/missmisouthwest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Miss-Southwest-Michigan-and-Miss-Sunset-Coast-Scholarship-Pageants-129488850409140 2022-02-1741 min

The Crown IRLHolly Enowski from Missouri - Miss North Kansas City 2022It all begins with a local preliminary - and the decision to try. Embarking on her fifth year of competing at Miss Missouri, she has been forever changed, shaped, and impacted by the Miss America Organization. As the current Miss North Kansas City, Holli represent the Kansas City metro, as well as Mid-Missouri and her hometown of Eldon/Russellville/Olean. Being a Missouri girl, born and raised, is an important part of who she is. Her social impact initiative is #HungryForChange.Through the Miss America Organization, Holly has earned over $18,000 (and counting!) in scholarship dollars t...2022-02-1128 min

The Crown IRLJenna Holt from California - Miss Sierra Nevada 2020 (Miss Noblesville USA 2022, Indiana)After seeing her two best friends compete for Miss Michigan, Jenna was bit by the pageant bug and had never looked back. She has held local titles in both Michigan and California, earning more than $5,000 in scholarships, including the 2021 Kay Dillon Social Impact Award! Jenna, now 26, works full time as a Chevrolet District Sales Manager for General Motors and resides in Indianapolis where she’s able to continue carrying out her social impact initiative: AccelerateHer. She volunteers with Dress For Success, keeps her physical health a priority by doing CrossFit 6 days a week, and hosts her own podcast also ca...2022-02-0349 min

The Crown IRLRest in Peace Cheslie KrystFull Article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2022/01/30/cheslie-kryst-death/The Crown IRLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrownirl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecrownirlShelbyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelby_lentz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelbylentzmusicMiss Southwest MIInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/missmisouthwest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Miss-Southwest-Michigan-and-Miss-Sunset-Coast-Scholarship-Pageants-129488850409140 2022-01-3107 min

The Crown IRLMarena Beale from New Hampshire -Miss Kingston's Outstanding TeenMarena Beale currently holds the title of Miss Kingston's Outstanding Teen in New Hampshire. This is her third year in the Miss New Hampshire Program, and she adores every part of it. Marena's platform is Reach 1 Teach 1 Love 1, a mental health non-profit. She helps run the peer side of the group, and is currently the President of their Peer Board. Marena is also a competitive dancer, and has been dancing since the age of two. Her talent is an upbeat jazz dance, which shows off her bubbly personality and endless amounts of energy. Marena was so excited to chat...2022-01-3125 min

The Crown IRLAshley Cetnarowski - Miss America Local Candidate from MichiganAshley Cetnarowski is a candidate in the state of Michigan! She is a student at Lansing Community College about to graduate in the spring with a two year degree in Elementary Education. She plans to begin substitute teaching next fall while continuing her education toward a bachelor's degree. Her end goal is to be a public school early elementary teacher. She competed in pageants throughout my teen years, where she participated in one local MAOT title in high school. At the time, she did not realize the power of writing as a talent, and was too insecure i...2022-01-2239 min

The Crown IRLElla Doddridge from Indiana - Miss Harvest Homecoming 2021Ella Doddridge and she is the current Miss Harvest Homecoming 2021. She is a senior at Floyd Central High School in Southern Indiana. Her social impact initiative is Exponential Potential: Mentoring Others to Believe in Themselves and my talent is dance/gymnastics. She has been involved in the Miss America Organization since she was about very little because she took part in the princess program for a pageant in her hometown. She started officially competing when she was 10 years old as a preteen. Since then, she has held two teen titles and one miss title in the organization. Outside of...2022-01-2023 min

The Crown IRLAnnikah Burnham from Utah - Miss Duchesne County 2021Annikah is a first time MAO titleholder and holds the title of Miss Duchesne County 2021 in Utah. Her Social Impact Initiative is Mental Health - It Matters. Annikah is a senior at Union High School in Roosevelt, Utah. She plans to use her scholarship money to continue her education at the University of Utah in the fall of 2022.Annikah's Socials:Titleholder IG: https://www.instagram.com/miss.duchesne.county.ut/Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/annikah_lynn/The Crown IRLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrownirl/...2022-01-1827 min

The Crown IRLAlysa Goethe from Iowa - Miss Greater Des Moines 2022Alysa Goethe is Miss Greater Des Moines 2022 from Iowa! This is her third Miss title, but she has been competing for 11 years, beginning in the youth program and holding titles in the Outstanding Teen organization as well. Her social impact initiative is called Not Your Type: Advocating for Type One Diabetes which helps to educate others against misconceptions around type one diabetes and advocate for a cure. She is a senior music education major at Drake University in Des Moines, and has earned over $4,500 in scholarship from Miss Iowa! She was also a top ten finalist this year which...2022-01-1440 min

The Crown IRLElizabeth Melachrinoudis from Florida - Miss St. Lucie County 2020Elizabeth was crowned the very first Miss St. Lucie County on September 14, 2019 and due to the COVID-19 pandemic has served St. Lucie County for the past two years. She is a graduate of the University of South Florida with degrees in Criminology and Sociology and is currently pursuing a Masters of Nonprofit Administration degree from Louisiana State University. Her social impact initiative is “#Swab2Save: Expanding the National Marrow Registry” and through her advocacy she has registered over 5,000 new potential donors. Elizabeth recently accepted a position working for the National Marrow Donor Program as the Utah and Colorado Recruitment Coor...2022-01-0844 min

Champions for HD PodcastA Year Review of 2021: Over $30,000 Raised! 20 Families Served. Thank you!Order Brave Breanna:https://www.amazon.com/Brave-Breanna-Through-Juvenile-Huntingtons/dp/B099BYQ2FK/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=brave+breanna&qid=1631066574&sr=8-1Brave Breanna Dutch: https://www.huntington.nl/webwinkel/voor-kinderen.htmlFollow Champions:https://www.championsforhd.org/https://www.instagram.com/championsforhd/https://www.facebook.com/championsforhd/Tell Us Your Story: https://www.championsforhd.org/tell-us-your-storySocial Media Ambassador App: https://www.championsforhd.org/social-media-ambassadorAnnual Reports: 2022-01-0542 min

The Crown IRLKarolyn Martin from North Carolina - Miss Metrolina 2022As a military child, Karolyn Martin has lived all across the country, but North Carolina has alwaysbeen home. In fact, out of the 12 schools she attended in her travels, 3 of them were located inthe Old North State. While she did not grow up competing in the Miss America Organization,Karolyn has always sought a way to be of influence and service to others.As a child and teen, she struggled with her body image. As a titleholder, she has turned thisstory into impact. Karolyn's social impact initiative, #SelfKare: Eat to Success...2022-01-0247 min

The Crown IRLMaddy Hawkes from New Hampshire - Miss Seacoast 2022Miss Seacoast, Maddy Hawkes, is a current Junior studying Elementary Education at Plymouth State University. With the Social Impact Initiative of the American Cancer Society, Maddy uses her platform to support patients and families alike, as well as promoting cancer education in public schools. As a ResearcHERS Ambassador for the American Cancer Society, Maddy fundraises for female-lead cancer research, and is also a member of the Rockingham County Relay for Life board. You can also find her as the President of the Reach1Teach1Love1 Peer Board advocating for mental health, or spending her time with the PSU Admissions...2021-12-2135 min

The Crown IRLKate Clatterbuck from Virginia - Miss Danville Volunteer 2022Kate Clatterbuck is representing Danville, Virginia as Miss Danville Volunteer with the Miss Virginia Volunteer organization. Her platform, Powerful Voices, is an educational initiative in response to the inequality between male and female historical figures mentioned in Virginia’s standards of learning for history education. This August was Kate’s first time competing on the state level, earning 2nd runner up in the inaugural Miss Virginia Volunteer pageant. Kate received a total of $1,800 in scholarship from her 2nd runner up placement and as the recipient of the Social Impact Award. During her time as Miss Danville Volunteer, Kate has coll...2021-12-0631 min

The Crown IRLCallie Scherrey from Arkansas - Miss Arkansas Valley 2022Callie Scherrey holds the title of Miss Arkansas Valley 2022. She is a nursing student at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith and is excited to be receiving a debt - free education because of the Miss Arkansas Scholarship Organization. Callie was a Top 7 Finalist at the 2021 Miss Arkansas Competition and received the Overall Alpha Interview, Social Impact Statement / Onstage Question, and Evening Gown awards. Her passion is to spread child abuse prevention awareness through her initiative, Empower to Prevent, and her “Kids in Action” school program.Callie's Socials:Titleholder IG: https://www.instagram.com/m...2021-12-0133 min

The Crown IRLAllison Harrison from Illinois - Miss Gold Coast 2020Right now, Allison Harrison is the current Miss Gold Coast representing the Chicagoland area. As a singer, financial analyst, dog mom, and dedicated mental health advocate, the Miss America Organization has given Allison a stepping stone to make a greater impact on her local communities while earning thousands towards her educational aspiration of obtaining her MBA. Want to learn more about Allison’s social impact? Check out @knowsciencenostigma on Instagram to learn more!Allison's Socials:Know Science No Stigma IG: https://www.instagram.com/knowsciencenostigma/ Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/allisonharrison34/2021-11-1223 min

Champions for HD PodcastThe Stages of Huntington's Disease Progression - Growing up with HD Trauma as a Child - With Jessica Geraghty**Trigger warning** This show contains hard topics on life with HD which can including speaking on topics of abuse, neglect, su*cidal ideations and more. Please listen with caution.Today I am joined by Jessica who shares her tramautic childhood living with her mother, who suffered from HD, and how it effects her currently. She also shares her life living gene positive. Listen to Jessica's full episode to hear more about how she is a Champion for HD!Order Brave Breanna:https://www.amazon.com/Brave-Breanna-Through-Juvenile-Huntingtons/dp/B099BYQ2FK...2021-11-031h 50

The Crown IRLBrooklyn Toli from Massachusetts - Miss South CoastBrooklyn Toli began has been involved in the Miss America Organization for nine years. She began her journey as a candidate in the Miss Massachusetts Outstanding Teen Program. As the current Miss South Coast, she promotes her social impact initiative Building Confidence Through Performing Arts by creating arts accessibility through volunteerism. In March of 2020, Brooklyn launched Sisters Support Success; an organization that empowers women on the path to their definition of success. Over the past 18 months, Sisters Support Success has collected hundreds of clothing articles to support women professionally. From gowns, to interview and performing arts wear, we work...2021-11-0230 min

The Crown IRLVivian Zhong - Miss Michigan 2021Vivian graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience. She then continued her education and received her Master of Science in Pharmacology at Tulane University School of Medicine this past Spring. This fall, she started as a first-year Osteopathic Medical student hoping to become a pediatric oncologist. Her Social Impact Initiative is “Golden Warriors of Pediatric Cancer – Fight Like A Kid”, which provides support for childhood cancer patients, survivors, families, as well as fundraises for pediatric cancer research. Vivian is a classically trained pianist and loves to share her passion with others, especially through...2021-10-2522 min

The Crown IRLJaelene Luper from Texas - Miss Dallas 2022Recently crowned Miss Dallas, Jaelene is a 22-year-old student and NCA cheerleading instructor in the state of Texas. Her Social Impact Initiative, “Feed Our Neighbors” focuses on helping individuals dealing with food insecurity, and her partnership with the North Texas Food Bank enables her to do just that. Jaelene has been participating in the Miss America Organization for over 3 years now.Jaelene's Socials:Titleholder IG: https://www.instagram.com/missdallas2022/ Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/justjaeleneThe Crown IRLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrownirl/Facebook: https...2021-10-1451 min

The Crown IRLKendal Neel from Maryland - Miss Monocacy 2020Kendal Neel has been a member of the Miss America Organization since she was just 16 years old. Now, at 21, she is proud of the work she has accomplished with her social impact initiative, "Spreading a Love For Literature" that aims to help young and reluctant readers find the story that inspires them.Kendal's Socials:Titleholder IG: https://www.instagram.com/missmonocacy2020/Kendal's Literature Fundraiser: https://give.roomtoread.org/fundraiser/3297212The Crown IRLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrownirl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecrownirlS...2021-10-0831 min

The Crown IRLLydia Fisher from Tennessee - Miss Bluff City Fair 2020Miss Bluff City Fair, Lydia Fisher, is a singer, performer, and advocate for the special needs community. She is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Memphis with her BFA in musical theatre. In 2019 on her first try at Miss Tennessee, she placed in the Top 10 and was awarded the preliminary talent award. In 2021, she was a Top 12 finalist. She is the creator of her social enterprise project which combined her small horse treat business with the adult continuing education program at Madonna Learning Center, a school for children and adults with special needs. To this day...2021-10-0228 min

The Crown IRLPayton Idrogo from Oregon - Miss City of Sunshine 2021 Payton is the current Miss City of Sunshine. She is a sophomore at Oregon Institute of Technology and is getting a degree in Biology-Health Science. This was her first year competing in any sort of pageant. She was lucky enough to win and compete at state. Her social impact initiative is "Donate Life" where she informs others on donating organs and how it can help others.Payton's Socials: Titleholder IG: https://www.instagram.com/miss_cityofsunshine/Person IG: https://www.instagram.com/payton_idrogo/The Crown IRLInstagram: https...2021-09-2827 min

The Crown IRLMackenzie Longo from Pennsylvania - Miss Butler County 2021Mackenzie Longo is a first time MAO titleholder, who currently holds the title of Miss Butler County since winning via Zoom in April of 2021. Her Social Impact Initiative is titled "Empowering Today's Young Women to Become Tomorrow's Leaders in STEM", and focuses on advocating for, empowering, educating, and preparing young women for careers in STEM. Aside from her service through her social impact initiative, Mackenzie is using her scholarships to pursue Biology and Secondary Education at Seton Hill University, where she is also an active member of the campus community.Mackenzie's SocialsTitleholder IG: h...2021-09-2543 min

Champions for HD PodcastAn Open Conversation about HD Mental Health and Suicide - How to Overcome the Darkness with Domonique Link**Trigger warning** This show contains hard topics on life with HD which can including speaking on topics of abuse, neglect, su*cidal ideations and more. Please listen with caution.Today I am joined by Domonique who shares her HD testimony. Her mother battled HD and su*cidal ideations. Domonique has tested positive for the disease and shares her life with a positive diagnosis and the importance of mental health in the HD community. Order Brave Breanna:https://www.amazon.com/Brave-Breanna-Through-Juvenile-Huntingtons/dp/B099BYQ2FK/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1...2021-09-171h 02

The Crown IRLMadi Franquiz from Texas - Miss Twin Rivers 2020Miss Twin Rivers, Madi Franquiz, is a blogger, writer, and graduate student from Texas. Madi is also an advocate, a mentor, and a public speaker. In the last two years as Miss Twin Rivers, Madi has volunteered over 1,700 hours of community service with various organizations, been a keynote speaker to over 400 college bound women, connected across the state of Texas with government representatives, local volunteers, school board executives and more. Madi's social impact initiative #becomingbetter has reached a global audience. Madi has created a curriculum, patch program, and an international women's organization called Becoming 31. Her heart is to see...2021-09-1741 min

The Crown IRLAdvice for the Day of Your Local CompetitionThank you to Maddie for reaching out to me with this question over instagram! I hope my answer on advice for the day of your local competition is helpful. Please message me at any time with more questions/talking topics for the show! The Crown IRLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrownirl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecrownirlShelbyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelby_lentz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelbylentzmusicMiss Southwest MIInstagram: https://www.instagram.com...2021-09-1519 min

The Crown IRLAmber Hausmann from Minnesota - Miss Morris Area 2022Amber's SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/missmorrisarea2022/The Crown IRLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrownirl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecrownirlShelbyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelby_lentz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelbylentzmusicMiss Southwest MIInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/missmisouthwest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Miss-Southwest-Michigan-and-Miss-Sunset-Coast-Scholarship-Pageants-129488850409140 2021-09-1340 min

Champions for HD PodcastI wrote a children's book! Brave Breanna: How One Girl Smiled Her Way Through Juvenile Huntington's DiseaseOrder Brave Breanna:https://www.amazon.com/Brave-Breanna-Through-Juvenile-Huntingtons/dp/B099BYQ2FK/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=brave+breanna&qid=1631066574&sr=8-1Follow Champions:https://www.championsforhd.org/https://www.instagram.com/championsforhd/https://www.facebook.com/championsforhd/Follow Shelby:https://www.instagram.com/shelby_lentz/https://www.shelbylentz.com/Support the show (https://www.championsforhd.org/donate)Support the show 2021-09-0822 min

The Crown IRLBrooklynn Kay Lambert from Michigan - Miss Great Lakes Bay 2019Social Media:BKInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brealwithbk/ https://www.instagram.com/brooklynnkayy/ https://www.instagram.com/thinkpinkadvocate/ The Crown IRLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrownirl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecrownirlShelbyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelby_lentz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelbylentzmusicMiss Southwest MIInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/missmisouthwest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Miss-Southwest-Michigan-and-Miss-Sunset-Coast-Scholarship-Pageants-129488850409140Episode is LivePublished: Aug. 31...2021-09-081h 05

The Crown IRLAlli Dayton from Delaware - Miss First State 2020Alli Dayton is a first-time MAO titleholder and she holds the title of Miss First State in Delaware. At the 2021 Miss Delaware Competition, she placed 3rd Runner Up to Miss Delaware and won over $3,000 in scholarships. Her social impact initiative is titled Active Aging: Bridging the Generational Gap, which she uses to promote inter-generational communication and active aging for senior citizens. She is enjoying using her scholarship money to pursue her education as a sophomore at Gettysburg College. In college, Alli is majoring in Sociology and Public Policy with a minor in Peace & Justice Studies.Social...2021-08-3128 min

The Crown IRLWelcome to the Crown IRL Podcast!Every wondered what it was is REALLY like to be a titleholder? Showing you the crown working in real life through the women who wear it. #TheCrownIRL with Shelby LentzSocial Media:The Crown IRLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrownirl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecrownirlShelbyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelby_lentz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelbylentzmusicMiss Southwest MIInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/missmisouthwest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...2021-08-2706 min

Champions for HD PodcastThe Importance of a Support System & Being Kinder to Ourselves with HD - Kya Rawlins**Trigger warning** This show contains hard topics on life with HD which can including speaking on topics of abuse, neglect, su*cidal ideations and more. Please listen with caution.Today I am joined by Kya Rowlins. She shares her journey with HD in her childhood through her mother's battle with the disease, and her life being at-risk.Listen to Kya's episode to learn more about how she is a Champion for HD!Follow Kya:https://www.instagram.com/kya90/ Follow Champions:2021-08-021h 36

Champions for HD PodcastThere is Still Life Left to Live with Juvenile Huntington's Disease - Londen and Autumn Tabor**Trigger warning** This show contains hard topics on life with HD which can including speaking on topics of abuse, neglect, su*cidal ideations and more. Please listen with caution.Today I sit down with Londen and her daughter Autumn to talk about Autumn's life since her diagnosis with Juvenile Huntington's Disease. Before editing, this was a 3 hour conversation! We had so much fun. We laughed, we cried, but most of all they were so open and vulnerable. JHD is an even rarer form of Huntington's--an already incredible rare disease. Any way that they can find t...2021-07-232h 10

Champions for HD PodcastA Conversation with @ImNotDrunkLifeStyleBlog**Trigger warning** This show contains hard topics on life with HD which can including speaking on topics of abuse, neglect, su*cidal ideations and more. Please listen with caution.Today I am joined by one of my dear friends, and fellow Huntington's Disease Advocates, Kyra Ashley Clarke for the second time. She was our first podcast guest, a Champions for HD Ambassador, and our current 2020 Champion for HD. Ashley was inspired to begin her blog #ImNotDrunkLifestyleBlog after her father, who suffers from HD, was mistakenly called out in a crowd by a stranger for being "...2021-07-071h 28

Champions for HD PodcastAre there any benefits to testing for Huntington's Disease?**Trigger warning** This show contains hard topics on life with HD which can including speaking on topics of abuse, neglect, su*cidal ideations and more. Please listen with caution.Today we are deep diving into potential benefits of getting tested for Huntington's Disease. This question was left as a comment on our social media post today and it gave me the idea to come on here and talk about what benefits I have found about testing myself. This is personal, please do make sure to seek help from a professional as well. Your genetic counselor...2021-05-1232 min

Champions for HD PodcastHaving Hope and Faith with Huntington's Disease with Evonne Corrales**Trigger warning** This show contains hard topics on life with HD which can including speaking on topics of abuse, neglect, su*cidal ideations and more. Please listen with caution.Today I am joined by Evonne. She is 32 years old and living with Huntington’s. She works as the Director of Youth and Childhood Ministries at a Catholic school in Indiana. She is also a Champions for HD 2021 Social Media Ambassador. A year ago, when she moved to Albany, she began to nice the first symptoms of HD. She remembers crying after she fell down the st...2021-04-261h 19

Champions for HD PodcastBeing a Caregiver for Juvenile Huntington's Disease with Marie**Trigger warning** This show contains hard topics on life with HD which can including speaking on topics of abuse, neglect, su*cidal ideations and more. Please listen with caution.Welcome back to the show. I first want to apologize for the delay in episodes. I ended up coming down with COVID a few weeks ago and I had it pretty badly. Thankfully I am feeling much better now, just fighting off severe fatigue, but I hear that can last a while.Today’s guest really hit me in my emotions. Marie and her so...2021-04-131h 10

Champions for HD PodcastMegan's in vitro fertilization ...SUCCESS!!! She's having a ?!**Trigger warning** This show contains hard topics on life with HD which can including speaking on topics of abuse, neglect, su*cidal ideations and more. Please listen with caution.Megan returns to share her PREGNANCY from IVF! This means her baby will be HD FREE! What a blessing!! Follow Champions:https://www.championsforhd.org/https://www.instagram.com/championsforhd/https://www.facebook.com/championsforhd/Follow Shelby:https://www.instagram.com/shelby...2021-03-1733 min

Champions for HD PodcastReflecting on Her Father's Journey with HD - Loren Holifield**Trigger warning** This show contains hard topics on life with HD which can including speaking on topics of abuse, neglect, su*cidal ideations and more. Please listen with caution.Loren joins me to share her father's journey of life before HD, after his initial diagnosis, and current life with him being in a nursing home. Despite the hardship, she continues to hold on to her favorite memories of him while also creating new ones. Her story will definitely make your heart warm.Follow Loren:https://www.instagram.com/lorenholifield/2021-03-1052 min

Champions for HD PodcastContinuing to Fight Back Despite the Onset of Symptoms - Heather Hankard**Trigger warning** This show contains hard topics on life with HD which can including speaking on topics of abuse, neglect, su*cidal ideations and more. Please listen with caution.Heather is one of our Champions for HD donation recipients. She joins us to share her story with her diagnosis of Huntington's Disease, and how she continues to keep fighting despite having symptoms. She shares the highs and the lows as well as how her donation from Champions for HD has helped her during her battle against HD.Follow Champions:2021-03-0343 min

Champions for HD PodcastNormalizing Grief...My Sister Would've Been 15**Trigger warning** This show contains hard topics on life with HD which can including speaking on topics of abuse, neglect, su*cidal ideations and more. Please listen with caution.My sister would've been 15 years old this month. Last Wednesday, February 17th was her birthday and the first one our family has spent without her. It's been nearly a year since she passed of Juvenile Huntington's Disease and the grieving has been an emotional rollercoaster that still continues. In this episode I get open and honest about grieving in any capacity and the emotions that arise...2021-02-2348 min

Champions for HD PodcastForgiveness, Grief & the Afterlife with Delaney Lentz**Trigger warning** This show contains hard topics on life with HD which can including speaking on topics of abuse, neglect, su*cidal ideations and more. Please listen with caution.I am joined by my sister, Delaney, to talk about Huntington's Disease in our family from her perspective. She is a sophomore in college and living at-risk for the disease. We talk about overcoming trauma with forgiveness, and grieving the loss of someone from HD, as we lost our 14-year old sister to it last year, and the afterlife.Follow Laney: https...2021-02-051h 20

B Real with BKEpisode Two: In the Moment with Shelby LentzThis episode is SO RAW, and I loved every minute of opening up with my amazing, talented friend, Shelby Lentz. @Shelby_Lentz and I dive into everything related to her non-profit organization, Champions for HD and her story with Huntington's Disease. We also get to touch on the topic of how our fitness journeys are very similar, and also what 2021 looks like for her. To learn more about her non-profit, visit .https://www.championsforhd.org/.2021-02-051h 17

Champions for HD PodcastHD Family Planning - An Open Conversation About Invitro Fertilization with Megan**Trigger warning** This show contains hard topics on life with HD which can including speaking on topics of abuse, neglect, su*cidal ideations and more. Please listen with caution.Megan joins me to share her experience with IVF. She was one of the first to receive a grant from the nonprofit, Help Cure HD. Help Cure HD specifically focuses on HD family planning and granting funds for couples who want to do IVF but can't afford to finance It. Check out them at: https://helpcurehd.org/Follow Champions:2021-01-2052 min

Champions for HD PodcastBe a Warrior Not a Worrier - Be Brave With Barb**Trigger warning** This show contains hard topics on life with HD which can including speaking on topics of abuse, neglect, su*cidal ideations and more. Please listen with caution.Our first episode of 2021! Brittany Johnson joins us to talk about her family overcoming her mother's diagnosis of Huntington's Disease in 2018 and how they are living their lives to the fullest despite having HD In the family. Please share this episode and leave us a review.Follow Britney and her blog:@bebravewithbarb_hdawarenesshttps://www.instagram.com...2021-01-081h 14

Champions for HD PodcastHealing from HD Family Trauma & the Impact of a Negative Diagnosis - Ashley Yerby**Trigger warning** This show contains hard topics on life with HD which can including speaking on topics of abuse, neglect, su*cidal ideations and more. Please listen with caution. Ashley joins me to be completely raw in her experience with Huntington's Disease. After a toxic relationship with her mother, who has the disease, receiving a negative diagnosis, and battling mental health, Ashley has overcome them all while being open with the community about her struggles. Follow Champions:https://www.championsforhd.org/https://www.instagram...2020-12-161h 10

Champions for HD PodcastTelling Your Story Matters with Heather & Nathan Wilmoth**Trigger warning** This show contains hard topics on life with HD which can including speaking on topics of abuse, neglect, su*cidal ideations and more. Please listen with caution.Today I talk with Heather and Nathan Thurgood and discuss their advocacy In the Huntington's Disease community. Nathan Is living with HD and Heather Is his biggest supporter, cheerleader, and advocate. Together they have been able to raise awareness and Impact so many lives through participating In clinical trials, speaking at events, and sharing their journey with HD anywhere and everywhere they can. They truly are...2020-10-211h 19

Champions for HD PodcastThe Power of Your Mind - Overcoming Fear with Matt Szendrei**Trigger warning** This show contains hard topics on life with HD which can including speaking on topics of abuse, neglect, su*cidal ideations and more. Please listen with caution.Matt joins me for an in-depth conversation about life with Huntington's Disease and overcoming the lingering fear that comes with It. After being diagnosed recently himself, he sees life In an entirely new perspective now that has made him grateful for every day.Follow Matt:https://www.instagram.com/the.real.matt.zen/Follow Champions:https://www.championsforhd.org/...2020-10-1445 min

Champions for HD PodcastChampioning Your Life Through a Positive Diagnosis with Jessica Robbins**Trigger warning** This show contains hard topics on life with HD which can including speaking on topics of abuse, neglect, su*cidal ideations and more. Please listen with caution.Today, Jessica Robbins and I discuss both of our journeys of testing for Huntington's Disease. We each received a positive diagnosis that changed our lives forever. Jessica shares her trials and triumphs with HD leading up to her testing process, and how she is conquering life post-positive diagnosis. She is a true champion, and I hope her story and strength inspire you as they inspire me. 2020-05-2539 min

Champions for HD PodcastAn Open Conversation About Mental Health & Turning Adversity into Advocacy with @ImNotDrunkLifeStyleBlog**Trigger warning** This show contains hard topics on life with HD which can including speaking on topics of abuse, neglect, su*cidal ideations and more. Please listen with caution.Today I am joined by one of my dear friends, and fellow Huntington's Disease Advocates, Kyra Ashley Clarke. We discuss mental health with HD as a caregiver, setting boundaries, and talking the opportunity to educate against hurtful HD stereotypes and stigma. Ashley was inspired to begin her blog #ImNotDrunkLifestyleBlog after her father, who suffers from HD, was mistakenly called out in a crowd by a stranger...2020-05-1657 min

Champions for HD PodcastWelcome to the Champions for HD PodcastWelcome to our official Champions for HD Podcast. We are a nonprofit organization fighting to aid families and cure Huntington's Disease one family and one voice at a time. My name Is Shelby Lentz and I began Champions for HD In 2018 to help other families, like mine, who have battled this disease head on. When I was diagnosed In 2017, I made It my mission to not be a victim, but to use my own journey as a tool to raise awareness and funds to cure this horrible disease. I love Rocky Balboa and his words still Inspire...2020-05-1505 min

Mixtape Tales w/ Paul & SproutEpisode 10: Shelby LentzEvery fifth episode is devoted to Huntington's Disease advocacy, and this episode features 22 year old singer-songwriter Shelby Lentz. She is living with HD and has not lost her hope and positive attitude. Find out more about her non-profit at www.championsforhd.org.2019-09-2648 min

Shelby Lentz - Champions For HDWhile she may be petite in stature, Shelby Lentz has a voice that will fill any venue. Shelby's talent was recognized at an early age and by fourteen, she was singing the National Anthem at local sporting venues, performed for the first time at the Wild Bull Saloon and earned over 100,000 votes in Bob Kingsley's Future Star online competition. It would not take long before she was grabbing the attention of others in the industry and at just fifteen she opened at The State Theater in Kalamazoo for Warner Music artist, Frankie Ballard. It was also about this time that...2018-10-0916 min

Help 4 HD Live!Shelby Lentz - Champions For HDWhile she may be petite in stature, Shelby Lentz has a voice that will fill any venue. Shelby's talent was recognized at an early age and by fourteen, she was singing the National Anthem at local sporting venues, performed for the first time at the Wild Bull Saloon and earned over 100,000 votes in Bob Kingsley's Future Star online competition. It would not take long before she was grabbing the attention of others in the industry and at just fifteen she opened at The State Theater in Kalamazoo for Warner Music artist, Frankie Ballard. It was also about this time that...2018-10-0915 min

Miss Greater Kalamazoo 2017 - Shelby Lentz tells her story about HD w/positivityShelby Lentz, Miss Greater Kalamazoo, is on our show to talk about how she became aware of Huntington's disease running in her family. Shelby is a Huntington's Disease advocate and due to her own experience with this disease she is able to shed light on common questions, thoughts and decisions that she has faced. We will be discussing her family history, her own testing process and her ability to bring much needed awareness to HD all while being a singer/song writer, working, competing and community outreach AND attending college out of state. Here is a link to her YouTube page...2017-07-1934 min

Help 4 HD Live!Miss Greater Kalamazoo 2017 - Shelby Lentz tells her story about HD w/positivityShelby Lentz, Miss Greater Kalamazoo, is on our show to talk about how she became aware of Huntington's disease running in her family. Shelby is a Huntington's Disease advocate and due to her own experience with this disease she is able to shed light on common questions, thoughts and decisions that she has faced. We will be discussing her family history, her own testing process and her ability to bring much needed awareness to HD all while being a singer/song writer, working, competing and community outreach AND attending college out of state. Here is a link to her YouTube page...2017-07-1933 min