And World Peace

Maggie sits down with Jillian Greaves to discuss women’s health through a holistic lens, birth control, battling misinformation online, and women’s fertility. Jillian Greaves is a Functional Dietitian and Women's health specialist, the owner of the private practice Jillian Greaves Functional Nutrition & Wellness, and the creator of the PCOS Root Reversal Program. Jillian provides comprehensive nut...

Maggie & Heidi dive into the world of fast fashion, influencing & eCommerce influencer apps, the climate crisis, and conscious consumption. Heidi Kaluza founded  The Rogue Essentials  in 2016 as a creative way to support independent brands, businesses and makers in the PNW. With a background in adtech, building early stage startups and a passion for sustainability, TRE has expanded their o...

Erin & Maggie sit down to discuss misinformation online in the wellness space, how politics plays a role in our health, and how these topics disproportionately impact women.  Erin is a mom of two, content creator, and business owner. She has a Bachelor’s of Science in Public Health, an MBA, and previously worked as a wellness coach and childhood nutrition educator. Before having kids, she spen...

Maggie sits down with influencer Han Huante to discuss her start in influencing, influencer ethics, building a community, the shelf life of the influencing industry, mental health, and more. Han is the blogger, content creator, and influencer behind How Han Sees It (@howhanseesit). How Han Sees It was created with the mission to share her life unapologetically through her fashion, beauty, and life...

Maggie sits down with former Miss Iowa Mariah Cary to gab about life post-pageants, onstage question slip-ups, and creating happiness. Mariah is originally from Iowa and resides in Tennessee with her boyfriend and fur baby. She works in the HR field, focusing on Organizational Training and Development. She was Miss Iowa 2012 and became 4th Runner Up to Miss America 2013. After pageant life, she co...

Maggie sits down with Misty Klobucher to discuss self-compassion, leading a company, parenthood, pageantry, undoings, and what it means to live a full life. Misty Klobucher is the co-owner and principal of Simantel, a marketing firm in Peoria, IL, where she serves as a certified workshop facilitator and strategy lead and focuses much of her time guiding executive teams through alignment conversati...

Maggie sits down with lifelong friend Savannah Necker-Levesque and gabs about pageantry, being a perpetual first runner up, coping with mental illness, writing a children's book, and building the future of Necker's Jewelers. You can find Savannah on Instagram @vannaneck, @neckersjewelers or at neckersjewelers.com. FckGirl the Label: instagram.com/fckgirllabel And World Peace: instagram.com...

This week, Maggie talks about others putting you into boxes, letting go of said box, the inception of FckGirl the Label, and how to care less. FckGirl the Label: instagram.com/fckgirllabel And World Peace: instagram.com/andworldpeace Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett: instagram.com/mgehlsen maggiegehlsen.com patreon.com/andworldpeace

*Please note: this episode contains a few audio issues in the middle. *Trigger warning: this episode contains mention of sibling loss. Maggie sits down with her TikTok bestie, Stephanie Saint Claire, to talk all things inner child healing, losing loved ones & maintaining connection with them, and letting go of control while getting what you want. A bit about Stephanie: A Midlife Mystic, Inner...

Maggie sits down with Miss America 2013 Mallory Hagan where they dive into all things imposter syndrome, navigating life after pageants, dismantling corrupt systems, and the age-old question: why are grown women still parading around in two-piece sets during lifestyle & fitness? Described as a “Real Life Bold Type” by NowThis News, Mallory Hagan embodies the phrase.   A southern woman with New...

Maggie sits down with long-time friend and fellow former pageant & baton gal pal Ali Necker, the face behind the brand A. D'Mae Diamonds about creating her own jewelry business, dealing with trauma, cultivating authenticity within her industry, & musings on baton twirling. Alexandria creates one of a kind fine jewelry, for those who dare to be different and treasure what makes them uni...

Maggie sits down with Reiki Master Maria Dominique Lopez to chat all things healing, going viral on TikTok, C-PTSD, and the nuances of Catholicism. Maria Dominique Lopez is a Certified Reiki Master, trauma informed life coach, and the Founder & CEO of Ascending Arts, LLC. She utilizes Reiki to help her clients rewire and regulate their nervous systems in order to release stored trauma. Her 3-m...

Maggie sits down with Sarah Stevens to discuss the meaning of true embodiment, sobriety, building a movement studio, and culty gyms. Sarah Stevens is a former healthcare executive turned writer, speaker, and  entrepreneur. After leaving her career in corporate healthcare in 2016, she founded The  Beautifull Project - a storytelling collective that has reached tens of thousands of women  across the...

Maggie chats with Janie Backs AKA YogiJanie about all things trauma-informed care, building her business, and consciously creating containers for others. YogiJanie is a well-known full-time yoga teacher based in Peoria, IL. Janie is a Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher, Trapeze Yoga Teacher, Doula, Reiki Master, and candle maker with nine years and over 2,000 hours of teaching experience.  Janie is know...

Maggie sits down to chat all things quitting as we head into the New Year. Cheers, friends. To support the show: patreon.com/andworldpeace

Maggie sits down with fellow former pageant gal Cari Anne Cashon to discuss life after pageantry, parallels between pageants and weddings, leaving corporate America, and the cult of Voy Forums.  Cari Anne Cashon is an entrepreneur specializing in eCommerce and Amazon selling. Under her company, Cashon Enterprises, she has created multiple brands on Amazon including the pageant crown box brand The...

Maggie sits down with Katie Gatti Tassin, founder of Money With Katie, and discusses financial literacy for women alongside her company's goal of bridging the wealth gap. There may also be a slight sh*t talking session involving Dave Ramsey. Katie Gatti Tassin is the face and voice behind the brand Money with Katie, a personal finance media outfit on a mission to close the wealth gap. You can...

Maggie chats with Michy Maloof, Peoria native and total badass about leaning into the unknown, life as a recovering people pleaser, and building a business creatively. Michy Maloof is a Peoria entrepreneur with a passion for people. Whether it’s providing Bootcamp style fitness classes or helping you finding your dream home, she is service-oriented, through and through.  Michy opened Sculpt Mode F...

Maggie sits down with fellow recovering SoulCycle-er and actress, singer, entrepreneur, and multipassionate badass Jackie Volney. Jackie Volney is an NYC actress and singer who accidentally found herself building a life as an entrepreneur in 2021. Once she allowed her passion for wellness & fitness to expand into starting the lifestyle brand, SOLAWELL, she has been on a journey of creating her...

Maggie chats all things skincare, social media, and the myth of aluminum-free deodorant with Educated Mess co-founder, Alex Padgett. Alex Padgett is a cosmetic chemist and co-founder of the skincare line Educated Mess. She studied biology and chemistry in undergrad at UNC Chapel Hill and then went on to receive her masters in Cosmetic Science. She worked as a temp briefly at L'Oreal before mov...

Maggie sits down with Erin Dittmer to talk about her journey from wellness coach to full-time content creator and stay at home mom, with a subtle undertone of a mutual hate for MLMs. Erin is a business owner, wellness coach, content creator, and mom of two. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and a Master's in business.  Before having kids, her work was focused on corporate wel...

Maggie sits down with Tina Clark to talk all things mental health, burnout in women, Human Design, and nervous system regulation. Tina Clark is a licensed professional counselor and owner of The Therapy Studio, a private therapy practice in St. Louis, MO. She works with high-achieving women on issues related to trauma, career, stress, and self-identity. She has a special interest in working with f...

On this solo minisode, Maggie discusses a question from the audience re: will her hypothetical kids do pageants? Enjoy this stream of consciousness which haphazardly includes bitching about wedding vendor lists on Instagram. To support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AndWorldPeace To support those impacted by the Israel-Hamas war: https://www.mdais.org/en/donation

On a solo minisode, Maggie talks about the beginning of her pageant career, which ultimately led to an eating disorder, a 1.7 GPA, and a turd boyfriend. Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions of sexual violence & eating disorders. NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 rainn.org To support those impacted by the Israel-Hamas war:...

Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions of eating disorders. On episode 3, Maggie welcomes guest Gia Dougherty: retired pageant gal, D1 athletic trainer, eating disorder survivor and advocate, and small business owner. They chat all things ED recovery, life after pageantry, and the cult of Disney adults. You can find Gia at: @gia_dougherty and @bodyacceptance_proj www.bodyacceptanceproj.co...