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MoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs

Kirt Jacobs is the host and producer of MoxieTalk, a talk show that gives an intimate look into the courage, character and defining moments of today’s most inspiring individuals.
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Aug 26, 2024

Tosca Musk is a South African-Canadian filmmaker, producer, and director. She is the younger sister of entrepreneurs Elon and Kimbal Musk.

Born on July 20, 1974, in Pretoria, South Africa, she is known for her work in the film and digital media space, particularly in the romance genre.

Tosca Musk co-founded Passionflix, a streaming service dedicated to turning romance novels into movies and series, and serves as its CEO.

The platform focuses on adapting best-selling romance novels into films and series, & it provides original content targeted toward the romance fan community.

The content on Passionflix is known for staying faithful to the source material, which has earned the platform a loyal following.

Before founding Passionflix, Musk produced and directed various projects, including feature films, television shows, and web series.

She has a diverse portfolio that spans different genres, but with the advent of Passionflix, her focus has shifted predominantly to romance.

Tosca Musk has also been active in producing interactive content, pioneering early advancements in web-based video series.

Her background in creating content that engages directly with niche audiences has been instrumental in the development & growth of Passionflix.

Aug 19, 2024

Malcolm has been at the helm of Leading for Diageo Investments and our Partnership with spirits industry innovators Dia Simms & Erin Harris to help participants within the Black community achieve the goal of generating $2.4 billion in economic value.

Aug 12, 2024

Rachel Platten is an American singer-songwriter best known for her empowering pop anthem “Fight Song.”

Born on May 20, 1981, in New York City, she gained widespread popularity and commercial success with the release of this 2015 hit single.

Critical aspects of Rachel Platten’s career and music include:

  1. “Fight Song” became an international hit known for its inspirational lyrics and catchy melody. It has been used in various contexts, from personal motivational anthems to campaigns, including being featured in the 2016 United States presidential campaign.
  2. Musical Beginnings and Early Career: Platten began her music career in the early 2000s, releasing her debut album, “Trust in Me,” in 2003. She played various gigs and tried to make a name for herself in the music industry for several years.
  3. Albums and Other Hits: Following the success of “Fight Song,” Platten released the album “Wildfire” in 2016, which included “Fight Song” and other popular tracks like “Stand by You” and “Better Place.” She continued her musical journey by releasing her album “Waves” in 2017.
  4. Style and Influences: Rachel Platten’s music generally falls into the pop genre, known for its uplifting and empowering themes. Her work often reflects personal experiences and aims to inspire and motivate listeners.
  5. Awards and Recognition: “Fight Song” earned Rachel Platten a multi-platinum certification and various honors, cementing her status in the music industry.
  6. Personal Life and Advocacy: Beyond her music, Platten is known for her involvement in various philanthropic efforts and advocacy, particularly related to mental health and empowerment.
  7. Continued Career: Following the peak of her fame with “Fight Song,” Platten has continued to make music, tour, and engage with her fan base.
Aug 5, 2024

Morgan Renee Romano was born in Johnstown, New York, on July 19, 1998.

After completing high school, Romano moved to Columbia, South Carolina, to enroll in the University of South Carolina, graduating with a degree in chemical engineering in 2020.

Romano had decided to relocate to the southern United States because she disliked the harsh winter weather in Upstate New York.

Following her graduation, Romano relocated to Concord, North Carolina, where she began working as an application engineer for industrial equipment supplier RE Mason.

Romano began competing in pageantry as a teenager in New York and was a runner-up at Miss New York’s Outstanding Teen in high school, at her mother’s encouragement.

After relocating to South Carolina in 2016, Romano returned to pageantry, wanting to make more female friends as a female student in a male-dominated field.

She later won the title of Miss Midlands and competed at Miss South Carolina three times and Miss South Carolina USA once without winning a championship.

Romano began competing in North Carolina pageantry after relocating there in 2020 and was the second runner-up at Miss North Carolina USA 2021.

Romano returned to the competition the following year.

The final was held on January 29, 2022, where Romano again advanced to the top five, ultimately winning the title.

Romano later crowned Jordyn McKey as her successor at Miss North Carolina USA 2023 on February 25, 2023.

As Miss North Carolina USA, Romano represented North Carolina at Miss USA 2022.

The competition was held on October 3, 2022, in Reno, Nevada.

Romano was first runner-up, behind winner Miss Texas USA, R’Bonney Gabriel.

During the competition, Romano promoted women in STEM fields.

Due to pageant protocol, Gabriel could not continue her reign as Miss USA after winning Miss Universe 2022 in January 2023, and her Miss USA title was passed on to Romano.

Romano has worked with the nonprofit Project Scientist and Smile Train during her reign as Miss USA.

 

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Madalyne Kinnett is an American model and beauty queen from Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky.

She was crowned Miss Kentucky USA on February 25, 2023, and will represent Kentucky at Reno, Nevada’s Miss USA 2023 pageant.

Kinnett, who is 5’9″ tall, is an alumna of Lexington Christian Academy and a graduate of the University of Kentucky, holding dual degrees in merchandising, apparel and textiles, and business marketing.

She also possesses a sales certificate.

Kinnett has a long-standing aspiration to participate in beauty pageants, having dreamt of being on the Miss USA stage from a young age.

Her journey toward this goal began in earnest when the pageant owner reached out to her during her junior year of high school, inviting her to compete, an opportunity she embraced without hesitation​​​​​​.

As of 2023, at 21 years old, Kinnett has already achieved a significant milestone in her pageantry career by winning the title of Miss Kentucky USA.

This achievement marks an essential step in her journey within the world of beauty pageants and brings her closer to the national stage of Miss USA.​

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