Empowerment with Elizabeth

I chat with Paisley about her experience as a state titleholder and experience at Miss America’s Teen!

I chat with Kailey about her cheer journey and cheering for TVCC!

I chat with Robyn about her experience as an NFL cheerleader and her dance journey!

I chat with Gracie about her year as a state titleholder and her prep for Miss Teen Volunteer America!

I chat with Rosanna about her dance journey and experience as an NBA dancer!

Crowned Miss America 2002 in the days following the horrific terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, Katie Harman's reign set her apart, as did her performance of a beloved Puccini aria to clinch the title. Katie's official duties as Miss America helped shape her into a compassionate, service-driven woman. In the wake of 9-11 she traveled the nation 20,000 miles a month, meeting directly with rescue workers at Ground Zero and the Pentagon, family members of those lost in the attacks, military officials, the President and First Lady, government officials, and thousands upon thousands of concerned American citizens. In addition, she aimed the Miss America spotlight at supporting breast cancer patients and championing comprehensive cancer care, converging with patients, medical professionals, health care advocacy groups, pharmaceutical manufacturers, legislators, businesses, students, media entities, and many more. Her work as an advocate was featured by numerous media outlets, including The Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN with Paula Zahn, Late Night with David Letterman, People Magazine and The Washington Post, and was also honored by Fox Chase Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center, Metcalf Institute of Radiation Oncology, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and the Cancer Research Foundation of America. In the final months of her reign, Katie joined with all 50 State Titleholders of the 2001 Miss America Pageant to author and publish a joint memoir of their experiences in competition during 9-11, as well as the incredible acts of service they witnessed throughout post 9-11 America in the year following competition. Under the Crown has since become a best-loved book among pageant fans. Katie and the Class of 2001's historic pageant experience was also featured on A&E Television's 2011 documentary, "When Pop Culture Saved America." With the scholarship assistance she earned from the Miss America Organization, Katie earned a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Portland State University (2005) and a Masters of Music Performance from Southern Oregon University (2017). In 2020, Katie was entrenched in exploration of the world of hidden female composers. After extensive research and interaction with fellow female creatives expressing struggles universal to the ones she was uncovering in her historical research, in 2023 she founded Virtuosa Society as a membership collective of female creatives and a resource platform offering development and networking opportunities. Concurrently, Katie also launched the Virtuosa Society Podcast and it has gained a loyal following with thousands of downloads each episode. Katie has been married to Lt. Col. (Ret.) Tim Ebner for 20 years. They met while he was serving the USAF as an F-15 fighter pilot as she was making an appearance on base as Miss America. Together they call beautiful Klamath Falls, Oregon home alongside their two children, Tyler (18, a freshman at OSU) and Victoria (15, a freshman in high school). Katie has proudly served her local community on BODs for the Ross Ragland Theater and CASA of Klamath County, and has owned and operated Härman(e) Vocal Studios for 15 years.Learn more about Katie at www.katieharman.com or on social media @katieharmanebner

I chat with Madelyn about her dance journey and experience as a collegiate dancer!

I chat with Ilyssa about her experience on the UCF Dance Team and their recent success at UDA Nationals!

I chat with Courtney about her experience in the world of interior design!

I chat with Jane about hosting the zebra Tent and her favorite things about MississippI!

I chat with Lauren about her dance journey and experience as a Ladybird!

I talk with Lizzie about her year as a state titleholder and experience at Miss America's Teen!

I chat with Zoie about her year as a state titleholder and her prep for Miss Teen Volunteer America!

I chat with Ellie about her year as a state titleholder and her experience at Miss America’s Teen!

I chat with DeArya about her dance journey and being an NBA dancer!

I chat with Hannah about her year as Miss Mississippi and experience at Miss America!

I chat with Haylee about her experience as a state titleholder and prepping for Miss Teen Volunteer America!

I chat with Caroline about her year as a state titleholder and her experience at Miss America!

I chat with Sam about her campaign and winning Miss Ole Miss!

I chat with Naomi about her dance journey and her experience as a UDA dancer!

I chat with Kenlee about her experience going through sorority recruitment!

I chat with Emma about her dance journey and experience on the UK Dance Team!

I chat with Jude about her year as a state titleholder and experience at Miss America!

I chat with Nell about her experience going through sorority recruitment!

I chat with Kris about her dance journey and experience as an NFL cheerleader!

I chat with Kylie about being a state titleholder and her experience at Miss America's Teen!

I chat with Abbi about her dance journey and her experience as an NBA dancer!

I chat with Liv about her dance journey and her experience as an NBA dancer!

I chat with Lisa about her preparation for writing “Rush” and thoughts on Greek life in the South!

I chat with Alysa about her year as a state titleholder and her experience at Miss America!

I chat with Sabrina about her year as a state titleholder and her experience at Miss America!

I chat with Ginger about her year as a state titleholder and her experience at Miss America's Teen!

I chat with Jordan about her dance journey and her experience on Minnesotas Dance Team!

I chat with Meghan about her dance journey and being an NBA dancer!

I chat with Courtney about her dance journey and her experience with Riverdance!

I chat with Emily about her experience on the Minnesota Dance Team and at UDA College Nationals!

I chat with Anna Grace and Bailey about their twirling journeys and being a Crimsonette!

I chat with London about her year as a National titleholder!

I was a guest on the Talk of Fame podcast where I got to chat about my food security advocacy, being a professional dancer, and more!

I talk with Jaylynn about her year as Miss Utah's Teen, her CSI, talent, and prep for Miss America's Teen!

I chat with Charlie about being a state titleholder and her experience at Miss America’s Teen!

I chat with Mackenzie about her year as a state titleholder and her prep for Miss Volunteer America!

I chat with AbbyGrayce about her year as a state titleholder and her prep for Miss Teen Volunteer America!

I chat with Anna Grace about her year as a state titleholder and her prep for Miss Teen Volunteer America!

I chat with Mallory about her year as a state titleholder and her prep for Miss America!

I chat with Mary Margaret about her year as Miss Mississippi and her experience at Miss America!

I chat with Julie about her advocacy work with the anti-mlm movement!

I chat with Camila about her dance journey and experience dancing with ABT!

I chat with Ashley about being a state titleholder and her prep for Miss America’s Teen!

I chat with Laura about her year as a state titleholder and her prep for Miss Volunteer America!