Episodes

  • Ep. 155 - Guest: Aarya Tiwari

    Ep. 155 - Guest: Aarya Tiwari
    Jul 23 2025
    Aarya Tiwari, is a model and inclusion activist, breaking barriers and making waves within the fashion industry as a model with Down Syndrome. Tiwari and her ever-supportive mother, Monika, sat down to chat with Backstage Pass about the origins of Aarya’s modeling journey, common misconceptions about special needs individuals, and how they hope to use their newfound platform to encourage and inspire others.
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    18 mins
  • Ep. 154 - Guest: Nikki “Enigma” Harper

    Ep. 154 - Guest: Nikki “Enigma” Harper
    Jul 23 2025
    Nikki “Enigma” Harper is a model, entrepreneur, and designer/creator of “Harper and Enigma”, a clothing linen that embodies artistic creativity and won the top prize at the May 17 TN showcase.

    Harper chats with Victoria Elizabeth of Backstage Pass about the unique origins of her design career, her most memorable runway moments, and also, how she overcame her wildly unusual, nearly debilitating disease (she is allergic to herself) to find success in the fashion industry.
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    13 mins
  • Ep. 153 - Guests: The Hall Sisters

    Ep. 153 - Guests: The Hall Sisters
    Mar 8 2025
    The nationally acclaimed aimed singing sensation, The Hall Sisters (comprised of Jessica, Lydia, Natalie, and Valerie) took time to chat with Backstage Pass about how they got their start in music, the curation process of their show (from song selection to wardrobe styling), and how’s they maintain their bond (and their sanity) while on the road.

    Be sure to follow @thehallsisters on all major social media platforms and visit their website: www.thehallsisters.com for more details on how to keepp up with their upcoming appearances, get personalized merchandise and much much more!
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    11 mins
  • Ep. 152 - Guest: Pageant Planet founder Steven Roddy

    Ep. 152 - Guest: Pageant Planet founder Steven Roddy
    Mar 5 2025
    Backstage Pass host, Victoria Elizabeth, sits down with Pageant Planet founder, Steven Roddy onsite at the “Best in Pageantry” Awards and Gala at the beautiful Virgin Hotel in Nashville TN. Despite a few interruptions (the interview was being conducted while set up was taking place for the evening’s event), the duo chatted about everything from Pageant Planet’s humble origins (Roddy started the site with only $20 to his name on a lap top while using Starbuck’s free WiFi) to now being celebrated as the top connectivity platform for some of the world's largest national and global pageant systems.

    Be sure to get connected by following “Pageant Planet” on all major social medias platforms and by visiting https://www.pageantplanet.com.
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    11 mins
  • Ep. 151 - Guest: Angela Scneckloth, Designer and CEO of Warrior Gurl’s Beads & Things

    Ep. 151 - Guest: Angela Scneckloth, Designer and CEO of Warrior Gurl’s Beads & Things
    Mar 3 2025
    Angela Scneckloth, designer and CEO of Warrior Gurl’s Beads & Things, chats with Backstage Pass host, Victoria Elizabeth, about the unique origins of her brand, her lovable-yet unruly- canine mascot, Jasper, and the creative process applied in making her one of a kind, hand made pieces.

    You can follow the Warrior Gurl brand: https://www.instagram.com/warriorgurlsbeads/profilecard/?igsh=MW1xaTIxc3kwM3dwcQ== on Instagram and by name on all major social media platforms!
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    13 mins
  • Ep. 150 - Guest: Fran Rafferty

    Ep. 150 - Guest: Fran Rafferty
    Dec 16 2024
    Fran Rafferty, paranormal guide and one of the masterminds behind The Old Jail After Dark, chats with Victoria Elizabeth about the dark history of the Old Jail, bone chilling experiences while on the clock, and the dark origins of the inception of his unorthodox career.
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    24 mins
  • Ep. 149 - Guest: Mai (Outfits N Accessories)

    Ep. 149 - Guest: Mai (Outfits N Accessories)
    Jun 24 2024
    Backstage Pass with Victoria chats with Outfits N Accessories by Mai, the Top Design Winner from the Dec 14 Gulfport MS Winter showcase, about her origins in the design industry, standout moments in her career, and her top advance for designers looking to break into the industry.

    Website: https://www.outfitsnaccessoriesbymaib.com

    Instagram @outfits_by_maib
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    18 mins
  • Ep. 148 - Guests: The Cast of Array

    Ep. 148 - Guests: The Cast of Array
    Jun 21 2024
    The cast of Array, Pigeon Forge’s premiere variety spectacular, chats with Victoria Henley of Backstage Pass about the makings of a successful theatrical production, their favorite behind the scenes moments, and their mission to utilize their show platform for a greater cause.

    Be sure to follow @arrayvarietyshow online and on all major social media platforms for exclusive content you won’t find elsewhere!
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    17 mins