Episode 001: Behind Every Jaw - Dropping Hair and Makeup with Scooter Minyard and Jeanette Moore
Kentucky Romance Author Podcast
Release Date: 06/14/2021
Kentucky Romance Author Podcast
Today, you will get to know more about Eileen and Zack, and why de de loves them so much. Eileen is a woman of faith and resilience. In 2005, Eileen experienced a parent’s worst nightmare when Zack got into a terrible car accident. Diagnosed with traumatic brain injury, his doctors said that Zack has little to no chance of survival. Follow their story as Eileen relates how she kept her faith through every second of their darkest moments, which is also the theme of her book.
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Bria Byrd was born with visual impairment called Amblyopia. Amblyopia or lazy eye, is a condition where an abnormal development of the nerves between the brain and the retina causes vision problems in one eye. It usually begins in childhood and if left untreated, symptoms may worsen and lead to permanent vision loss. In this episode, Bria shares how it’s like to live with this disability as a teen with big dreams.
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Success starts with dreams. You just need a little inspiration and courage to keep going. This week’s conversation will give you that boost you need! Savannah Dean Reeves loves music more than anything else. You may already be familiar with her as the pretty face from the cover of Stolen Roses. Savannah also wrote the theme song for the book and even starred as Evergreen for the book’s music video. In this episode, Savannah shares her music journey and how she works to make her dreams come true.
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This week, we will look deeper into the lawyer’s mind with Claudette Patton. With 30 years of experience, Claudette became an expert in the vast arena of the legal industry including mediation, litigation, and education. Claudette talks about the factors contributing to mental health issues among lawyers and simple ways you can do to care for your mental well-being. Tune in and discover resources that can provide the help you need, at the same time maintaining confidentiality.
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Well, you’ve met the male model of de de’s books from episode 3- no other than her only son, Bo Cox. Today, you will also get to know more about one of the female models and also de de’s friend, Heaven Redmon. Heaven was Bo’s partner in Furternity Leave. Growing up, Heaven always had the heart to serve others. And this dream came true when she founded Heaven’s Angel Food, a charity dedicated to helping starving children across Kentucky (which is also the theme of de de’s upcoming book).
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“Follow your dreams” is probably one of the boldest advice. For one, because only a few will actually do it and second, a small number of those “few” will have the guts to follow through until they succeed. Today, de de interviews Style Icon and Fashionista extraordinaire, Andre Wilson. Andre wears many hats but he always makes sure these works are congruent to the path he chose.
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All she wanted for Christmas was a puppy- and in 2012, Brooklyn’s wish finally came true when Buddy, an adorable little Yorkie, became part of her family. Sadly, on April 8, 2018, they lost Buddy due to an illness. Brooklyn was able to turn this heartbreak into a ray of hope for many children, hence, the birth of her book, Adventures of Buddy Luv. Brooklyn is truly an inspiration for young people as she spends her time and strength helping others.
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Photography and videography are more than capturing a scene portrayed in a script. It involves a creative mind and a heart that understands how to captivate an audience. A person who has these qualities is definitely a gem when you are doing a photo shoot or filming a music video or teaser. Today, you will have a glimpse of this exciting job as De De sits with her videographer, Austin Ozier.
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If you ever wondered about the handsome face on every cover of de de’s books, well, you’re in for a treat today! In this episode, de de introduces him to the world- no other than her one and only son, Isaiah Bo Cox. Bo talks about the typical life of a male model. He shares the joys and blessings of this job and the most challenging part, which most of us can definitely relate to. Aside from modeling, Bo also devotes a huge chunk of his time to study.
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Furry… Feathery… Scaly…
info_outline“It's so important not just to feel loved. You want to feel valued, and the only way that you can do that is if you give to somebody else.” -Scooter Minyard
Welcome to the Kentucky Romance Author Podcast: Unbridled Country Traditions- where Kentucky romance author de de Cox and her guests talk about your favorite topics- from romance recipes, country music to country humor, and all things in between Nashville Hollywood, and Louisville.
For our very first episode, we will look into the behind-the-scenes of a book cover photoshoot and pageants. Scooter Minyard is a sensational Hair and Makeup Artist while Jeanette has worked for 26 years at daycare before she became an assistant to Scooter. The two share a very close bond that helps them bring out the best in every model they work with. Scooter and Jeanette have the ability to tell a story and create “the right look” required for their models. (Now you know one of the secrets of de de’s successful books!) Listen in as Scooter and Jeanette share tips and advice on makeover and modeling, cooperation, communication, and loyalty. The secret to a lasting relationship is to back each other up without leaving anyone behind. Walk the journey together.
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Highlights:
01:42 Love and Value Matters
08:18 How Loyalty is Shown
16:18 Every Experience is a Learning
21:54 The Role of a Critique
24:36 The Importance of “Direct” Communication