For people who can't get enough of the film Tár, directed by Todd Field and starring Cate Blanchett. The first few episodes will be spoiler-free unless otherwise indicated.
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Bourbon connoisseur, sneaker head, girl dad, community promoter and gym rat Leo Cummings III takes you on a journey through the human experience, diving into today’s hot topics through open-minded conversations with intriguing people. So pour you a drink, turn up your volume, and Pull Up A Chair.
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Craig Bennett and Ian Horner are two Aussie gay guys who fell into a career of meeting and talking with the stars. Their YouTube channel includes interviews with Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Ann-Margret, Todd McKenney, Alan Cumming, and some famous people, too! Up-to-the-minute interviews and we’re also raiding our archives for our chats with Liza, Cate, Meryl, Doc Martin, Helen Reddy, Hugh Sheridan, Tom Skerritt, Fran Drescher, Josh Thomas, Lesley Gore, Billy Mumy, Marta Kristen, Judith Lucy, K ...
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A Media Operator is a community for entrepreneurs and operators in the digital media space. This podcast is a natural extension of the newsletter (www.amediaoperator.com) and community that has already been built. Each week, I will interview entrepreneurs and operators that are building these media companies. Over the course of approximately an hour, we'll discuss their businesses, their success and failures, and, ultimately, what they learned about building media companies. This podcast wil ...
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Sebpo’s Todd Handy on Outsourcing Tips for Media Companies
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This week we have a special edition of the AMO Podcast with Todd Handy, the chief revenue officer at SEBPO, a leading global outsourcing partner that serves the advertising, media, and technology industries. In this discussion, we dig into how companies should properly think about outsourcing, the scale, save, and succeed framework, how to overcome…
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Don't miss Episode 25 featuring the incredible Aaron Davis—a keynote speaker, author, cancer survivor, and former national champion football player! We dive deep into the power of motivation, maintaining a positive attitude, consistency, and overcoming obstacles. Tune into this one for his invaluable insights and inspiring journey!…
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Jim VandeHei Talks About Everything Axios, Past and Future
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My guest this week is Jim VandeHei, co-founder and CEO of Axios. In this hour long conversation, we talked about the importance of advertising for the main business and why they never paywalled that, the company’s expansion into niche subscriptions, events, local news, entertainment, and software, how they've structured the team to build these vari…
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Andrew Perlman Talks About the Growth of Recurrent
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My guest this week is Andrew Perlman, co-founder and CEO of Recurrent. In this 45 minute conversation, we talked about the firm’s M&A strategy, their thesis on content to commerce and the various revenue sources, how they are thinking about platforms cutting into traffic to publisher sites, and how they’ve structured the teams with various GMs acro…
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It's hard not to be motivated by Rebecca @ladyanglerlentz's incredible journey. As an army veteran, two-time cancer survivor, and relentless go-getter, she shares invaluable wisdom on overcoming trauma, fueling personal growth, and not being afraid to try new things. Check out episode 24 today!By Leo Cummings III
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Andy Cates on Why Non-Profit The Daily Memphian Must Be Self Funding
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My guest this week is Andy Cates, the President and founding Chair of Memphis Fourth Estate, a 501(c)(3) that launched and operates The Daily Memphian. In this conversation, we talked about why The Daily Memphian care so much about reaching break even on operating revenue versus purely fundraising, the inherent challenges they have raising money fr…
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Stephanie Kaplan Lewis Talks About Bootstrapping Her Campus Media Over the Last Decade
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My guest this week is Stephanie Kaplan Lewis, co-founder and CEO of Her Campus Media, a network of brands that serve college students across thousands of colleges. In this conversation, we dug into the early days of the business, the various advertising products they take to market, how they think about the inevitable graduation of their audience, …
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Pull Up a Chair with Conway Fitness Kickboxing Jake Denton. In this episode, we got into his fighting career, his love for training others, and how his habits of practicing gratitude shape all of those things.By Leo Cummings III
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Isaac Saul on Building a Truly Independent Tangle
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My guest this week is Isaac Saul, founder of Tangle, a media company that tries to summarize the best arguments from across the political spectrum. In this hour-long conversation, we talked about the brand's exceptional free to paid conversion rate, where they are exploring advertising and events, the major headwinds the brand and all political med…
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Ellen Hyslop Talks About the Various Stages of Building The Gist
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My guest this week is Ellen Hyslop, co-founder of The Gist, a fan-first sports media brand based out of Canada (but serving the United States). In this episode, we talked about the early days of the business, what sorts of growth tactics they used when first starting versus what now works, how their user onboarding impacts the types of content that…
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Kuma Roberts, Executive Coach, and Black Wall Street Chamber of Commerce President pulls up a chair in this episode. The Tulsa native talks about growing up in Tulsa, the world of DEI, and the idea that a lot more connects us than separates us. Kuma was a joy to talk to and I think you’ll enjoy our conversation. Check it out!…
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Brian Van Heuverswyn of Active Interest Media on Building for Enthusiast Audiences
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Brian Van Heuverswyn is the chief operating officer at Active Interest Media, a portfolio of enthusiast brands, including Power & Motoryacht, Fine Gardening, Woodsmith, and so many more. In this conversation, we talk about how AIM came to be, the most recent Taunton Press acquisition, the move toward digital, and so much more.…
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Scott Jamieson Talks About Building Annex Business Media
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Scott Jamieson is the CEO (COO when recording) of Annex Business Media, a network of b2b publications headquartered in Canada. In this episode, we talked about how Annex came to be along with him finding himself running the business, how the brands of Annex are stronger when united, and how they have made the transition from being predominately pri…
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Australia's favourite singer, dancer, actor, and talent show judge TODD McKENNEY is bursting with enthusiasm for the new TV & Film podcast, THE GOSSIP & THE CRITIC, presented by the kindest gossip of all, raconteur extraordinaire CRAIG BENNETT, OAM, and prolific producer-reporter-reviewer IAN HORNER.…
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KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, MATTHEW PERRY reads from his book, interview for ROCK HUDSON doco with clips outing him
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Craig and Ian talk about Craig's friend CARLOTTA, news of a DEAN MARTIN biopic, JACK NICHOLSON's return. Ian reviews KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, LOST FLOWERS OF ALICE HART (SIGOURNEY WEAVER in Oz), MATTHEW PERRY's amazing book. Craig's Classics: WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION (1957) and EARTHQUAKE (1974), with big names like Walter Matuschanskayasky, …
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Mitch Bettis on the Various Brands of Arkansas Business Publishing Group
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Mitch Bettis is the owner and President of both Arkansas Business Publishing Group and 360 West Magazine in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. In this episodewe discuss how he came to own Arkansas Business, how the business has evolved from generating predominantly print revenue to diversified sources, the various consumer and b2b brands that he owns, and…
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Todd Cate, co-creator and co-host of the now-retired Black Dude White Dude, a long-time friend and weight-loss expert pulls a chair, and just like that, the band was together again. Todd and I recounted the good ole days of BDWD and quickly launched into a variety of topics. The old-school BDWD banter was in full effect as we talked about the benef…
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Mural artist Jessica Jones pulls up a chair for the first episode of 2024. We dive into the journey that led her to Conway, the logistics of painting a 30-foot mural, and the devastating, life-changing event that pushed her to be a full-time artist. Her story of creativity and perseverance is one you don’t want to miss!…
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Jake Briley, Army veteran and airport director, pulls up a chair for the last episode of the year! From growing up in a military family to being appointed director of the Conway Municipal Airport, Jake offers a unique perspective on life after military service and the importance of aviation to community building.…
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Clint Schaff, a seasoned marketing executive, educator, and accomplished entrepreneur pulls up a chair. In this episode, Clint reflects on the path that has shaped his journey, offering a glimpse into the serendipitous moments that have contributed to his success. Since beginning his career in education, Clint has marketed international brands incl…
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In this episode, speaker and social entrepreneur Lorenzo Lewis pulls up a chair and shares his inspiring journey of transforming pain into purpose. After literally being born in prison, Lorenzo overcame major obstacles and emerged as a beacon of hope and empowerment. Lorenzo founded The Confess Project, empowering barbers to become mental health ad…
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Jamie Ward pulls up a chair and shares her inspiring journey of resilience, grief, and triumph. Through suffering personal tragedy, starting her own company, and completing the 29029 Everesting Challenge, Jamie shares her unique perspective on how to make big changes to your own life and the world around you.…
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Episode 15: Bourbon Brainstorming with Zach and Corey
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Introducing a new segment of Pull up a Chair - Bourbon Brainstorming! Zach Carter and Corey Parks, two of my very best friends, pull up a chair as we talk through the black experience from our three perspectives.By Leo Cummings III
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Ray Walker, CEO and Artistic Director of Saint Cloud Bourbon, pulls up a chair and tells his story of leaving corporate America behind to pursue his passion for wine. He then went on to use that same passion to create Saint Cloud Bourbon, where he combines his love of art with an interest in creating great bourbon.…
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In this episode, Justin Patton pulls up a chair and shares his journey of pushing through personal tragedy and how he has used his own experience to help and encourage others to lead lives of purpose and authenticity. Justin is an executive coach, leadership presence expert, and award-winning author.…
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Part 2 of Marybeth Hill's inspirational story of recovery. From using and selling drugs to surviving domestic violence, she recounts her life story and how she has used that experience to help and impact others that are suffering from addiction.By Leo Cummings III
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Marybeth Hill pulls up a chair and tells her inspirational story of recovery. From using and selling drugs to surviving domestic violence, she recounts her life story and how she has used that experience to help and impact others that are suffering from addiction. This episode is one you won’t want to miss!…
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Chuck Reece, editor of Salvation South, pulled up a “virtual” chair and talked with me about the magazine, why he left the Bitter Southerner, and why he’s hopeful for the future of the South. Salvation South is an online magazine inspired by hope, healing and — most importantly — the desire to create a place on the web and a community of people whe…
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The extremely talented @rahoward pulls up a chair. Howard and I conversed about his filmmaking, his old hip hop career and he shares why he’s a Griot (and shares his definition of the word). R.A. shares about his book, Beautiful People, and the inspiration behind it. Lastly the pair traversed into why community work and leaving a legacy can hit har…
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If you ever wondered if you could be a professional hula hooper, your wondering can now cease. Professional hula hoop performer and artist, Katie Wilson aka Katie Sunshine, pulls up a chair for some conversation with Leo. The two chat about how she was introduced to hooping, how she stepped up her hula hoop game, and the moment when her skills gain…
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Artist (and Composer) Faye Hedera pulls up a chair and talks about the inspiration and desire to do the 100 Faces of Conway Project. Faye and Leo get into why she got into art in the first place, how a life changing event impacted her story, and what else is on the horizon for her career. Per usual, every conversation ends with the hot seat questio…
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Whispering Willow Farm CEO, owner and garden grower Jill Ragan pulls up a chair with Leo. They get into how she got her start in growing, and more importantly why it's so important to her. She dives into the inspiration for her book "Tiny But Mighty Farm", and explains how what she is doing is far more than teaching others to grow. Jill is such a p…
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Nationally known and respected, Police Officer Tommy Norman, pulls up a chair in this episode and it made for a great convo. The always humble Norman gets into what first led him to the police force and why his method of community policing is so effective and why it's led to him being on national television several times. Leo and Officer Norman als…
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Sam Parr on Launching and Growing Hampton
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Sam Parr is the co-founder, a highly vetted membership community for entrepreneurs, founders, and CEOs. As he articulates it, Hampton has the ability to one day become a $100m+ business. In this episode, we talked about why he felt there was an opportunity here, how they admit new members and build the monthly core groups, and his advice for operat…
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In the thirteenth episode of TÁR Talk film critic Omar Moore explores both the loquacious and laconic Lydia Tar -- when her words flourish and sublimate in accordance with her levels of comfort or discomfort. Duration: Ten minutes 30 seconds. Follow Omar Moore and subscribe to TÁR Talk on: Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/3HaYeqz Audacy - https://bit.…
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Best-selling author, Tedx Speaker, and content creator Jessica Zimmerman pulls up a chair. She gets into her new series: Uncovering Divine Femininity. That led to conversations about taking control of your life, expectations thrust upon you, and relationships, including a transparent conversation about some of her own relationships. You'll want to …
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Episode 12: A Brilliant Tár, But With A Racist Seven-Minute Ending
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In the twelfth episode of TÁR Talk film critic Omar Moore talks about the last seven minutes of TAR -- which amount to a racist ending to an otherwise brilliant film. Duration: Ten minutes 15 seconds. Follow Omar Moore and subscribe to TÁR Talk on: Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/3HaYeqz Audacy - https://bit.ly/3YXwAow Audible - http://bit.ly/3jeRy2t…
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Episode 11: Dissonance (Ambient Soundtracks Of A Tangled Life)
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In the eleventh episode of TÁR Talk film critic Omar Moore talks about dissonance and the major impact it has on the film TÁR and how dissonance affects Lydia Tár's behavior (and perhaps ours.) Duration: Ten minutes 12 seconds. Follow Omar Moore and subscribe to TÁR Talk on: Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/3HaYeqz Audacy - https://bit.ly/3YXwAow Audi…
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Episode 10: Haunted By Love And Denial - The Haunting Of Lydia Tár
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In the tenth episode of TÁR Talk film critic Omar Moore centers on the continuous haunting of Lydia Tár in Todd Field's film. Omar also addresses the cinematic/artistic manifestations of the haunting and the surrealism and suffocation pulsing throughout TÁR. Duration: Nine minutes 59 seconds. Follow Omar Moore and subscribe to TÁR Talk on: Amazon M…
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Episode 9: World-Renowned Conductor Marin Alsop vs. Lydia Tár, Todd Field & TÁR
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In this ninth episode of TÁR Talk film critic Omar Moore talks about famed and world-renowned conductor Marin Alsop and her views about TÁR. In an interview with The Sunday Times of London in January 2023 Ms. Alsop was quoted as saying that she was "offended by Tár as a woman, as a conductor, as a lesbian." If you have seen TÁR, how do you feel abo…
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In this episode Hilary Downey pulls up a chair to discuss her journey of health, confidence, and consistency. Her story is not only one of motivation but also success. Give it a listen and you’ll soon see why she’s now coaching others across the world and why her story has been told on Good Morning America, Access Hollywood, The Today Show, The Drs…
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Episode 8: Why I Went To See TÁR Over And Over And Over Again (Seven Times)
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In this eighth episode of TÁR Talk film critic Omar Moore talks about what drew him to see Todd Field's film TÁR seven different times in movie theaters. Contains mild spoilers. Nine minutes 47 seconds. Follow Omar Moore and TÁR Talk on: Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/3HaYeqz Audible - http://bit.ly/3jeRy2t Medium - https://medium.com/omooresf Pando…
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Episode 7: Cousins Of Negative Space -- TÁR (2022) And Blow-Up (1966)
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In this seventh episode of TÁR Talk film critic Omar Moore discusses the existence of "negative space" in TÁR and a similar film, "Blow-Up" (1966). Contains spoilers. Nine minutes 59 seconds. Follow Omar Moore and TÁR Talk on: Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/3HaYeqz Audible - http://bit.ly/3jeRy2t Medium - https://medium.com/omooresf Pandora - https:…
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In this sixth episode of TÁR Talk film critic Omar Moore on the art of verisimilitude in the film TÁR. Contains spoilers. Nine minutes 43 seconds. Follow Omar Moore and TÁR Talk on: Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/3HaYeqz Audible - http://bit.ly/3jeRy2t Medium - https://medium.com/omooresf Pandora - https://bit.ly/3HykISv Podlink - https://pod.link/1…
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In this fifth episode of TÁR Talk film critic Omar Moore asks, who is victim and who is perpetrator in the film TÁR. Contains spoilers. Nine minutes 54 seconds. Follow Omar Moore and TÁR Talk on: Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/3HaYeqz Audible - http://bit.ly/3jeRy2t Medium - https://medium.com/omooresf Pandora - https://bit.ly/3HykISv Podlink - http…
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In this fourth episode of TÁR Talk film critic Omar Moore discusses the role of control and the mind in the film TÁR. Contains spoilers. Nine minutes 29 seconds. Follow Omar Moore and TÁR Talk on: Acast - https://bit.ly/3JlgJex Amazon - https://bit.ly/3HaYeqz Medium - https://medium.com/omooresf Twitter - https://twitter.com/thepopcornreel Twitter …
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Episode 3: Construction, Deconstruction, Constriction And Jigsaw Puzzles
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In this third episode of TÁR Talk film critic Omar Moore investigates the construction, deconstruction, construction and jigsaw puzzle that is Todd Field's fascinating film. Nine minutes 16 seconds. Follow Omar Moore on: Medium - https://medium.com/omooresf YouTube - https://youtube.com/@popcornreel Meta/Facebook - https://bit.ly/3HapK7r Twitter - …
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In this sophomore episode of TÁR Talk film critic Omar Moore asks and explores the question: "Who is Lydia Tár?" Nine minutes 45 seconds. Follow Omar Moore on: Medium - https://medium.com/omooresf YouTube - https://youtube.com/@popcornreel Twitter - https://twitter.com/thepopcornreel Post - https://post.news/popcornreel Mastodon - https://mas.to/@p…
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Episode 1: The Dance Of The Architects And Obsession
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In this introductory episode of TÁR Talk film critic Omar Moore discusses the dance of the film's collaborators and obsession with TÁR. Spoiler-free. Eight minutes 46 seconds. Follow Omar Moore on: Medium - https://medium.com/omooresf Twitter - https://twitter.com/thepopcornreel YouTube - https://youtube.com/@popcornreel Post - https://post.news/po…
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Miss Arkansas Ebony Mitchell pulls up a chair. Her and Leo talked about how she got into pageants, Miss America preparation, a day in the life of a Queen, and her upbringing in polarizing Harrison, Arkansas.By Leo Cummings, III
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