Courtney PhillipsApr 202 minMy Story of Healing - Aaron StarkIn this story of healing vlog, I sit down with Ted Talker, Aaron Stark. He was once at the point of wanting to commit a senseless act of...
Courtney PhillipsApr 71 minInterview: Our Host, Greg ThriftAs a part of my year as Miss Virginia for America, I'm highlighting the amazing system and sisterhood that I've been honored to represent...
Courtney PhillipsFeb 172 minMy Story of Healing - Erica CarterIn this story of healing vlog, I sit down with an amazing spirit, Erica Carter. She and I met through a mutual friend a few years ago,...
Courtney PhillipsFeb 123 minWhy I'm against Hallmark Holidays…Originally posted February 10, 2020 -- updated to include a Galentine's playlist! Do you pine for a Valentine to spend the day with? Or...
Courtney PhillipsJan 291 minInterview: Miss Virginia Beach Melissa MatisIn today's interview, I chat with my sister queen and our First Runner-up Miss Virginia for America, Melissa Matis!
Courtney PhillipsJan 151 minInterview: Mrs. Virginia American, Dhomonique MurphyAs a part of my year as Miss Virginia for America, my plan is to highlight the amazing system and sisterhood that I've been honored to be...
Courtney PhillipsDec 29, 20207 minWhat 2020 taught me about myself…Well, here we are in the home stretch of this wretched year that was 2020. I have spent the last month truly focusing on my gratitude for...
Courtney PhillipsDec 10, 20205 minPageant Girls Gift GuideWhat do you get the girl who seems to have everything? If you ask her, she will undoubtedly tell you a donation to her platform charity of c
Courtney PhillipsNov 26, 20205 minHaving a “Happy” Thanksgiving in 2020Thanksgiving this year looks a lot different for many of us than in years past. I know that for most of us we had to make the tough – and...
Courtney PhillipsNov 24, 20202 minMy Story of Healing - Sasha WhitneyIn this story of healing vlog, I sit down with a good friend, Sasha Whitney, to discuss her work to empower people to be mentally strong...
Courtney PhillipsOct 13, 20202 minMy Story of Healing - Ashley BendiksonI sit down with Ashley Bendikson to discuss her work to educate young women about domestic violence.
Courtney PhillipsOct 12, 20204 minWhere I've BeenI’ve been through a year of transitions and transformations in the last 365 days that most people go through over decades.
Courtney PhillipsJul 1, 20202 minMy story of healing – Austin StatonI sit down with Austin Staton to discuss how isolation during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected him and how it's caused him to reth
Courtney PhillipsMay 23, 20205 minFlying in the times of COVID-19I assume, many of you have not left your homes in weeks maybe even months at this point, and may be curious about the state of air travel
Courtney PhillipsApr 27, 20203 minRest in the times of COVID-19 Do you have things that help you stay on track with your physical and mental health? Now is the time to start doing those things!
Courtney PhillipsApr 14, 20206 minBeauty in the times of COVID-19I wanted to share some of the things that I have implemented to survive potentially months shelter-in-place.
Courtney PhillipsJan 13, 20204 minThe thing about first runner-up that no one tells you…Originally posted May 23, 2018: I don’t know about you, but I’ve been watching Miss USA since I was old enough to watch TV. I’m assuming...
Courtney PhillipsNov 20, 20194 minSelf-esteem vs. Self-confidence, and why you need bothAs a writer and an educated woman, I’ve always known that these two things were unique and separate. But for some reason, it's evaded me,...
Courtney PhillipsOct 23, 20192 minHow to get pageant sponsorsI have to be honest with you. I struggled with this question for years. YEARS! Asking people for money for your “hobby” just didn’t sit...
Courtney PhillipsOct 14, 20192 minWhy I wear white after Labor DaySince we’ve finally seen the temps drop below 85 degrees in D.C., I feel now is the time to address this elephant in the room. The...