Grace Marie Stanke, born in 2002 in Wausau, Wisconsin, is a nuclear engineer and pro-nuclear energy activist who was crowned Miss America 2023. A classically trained violinist, she began competing in pageants as a teen and eventually became the first woman to hold both Miss Wisconsin and Miss Wisconsin’s Outstanding Teen titles. While earning her bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, she used pageantry to secure scholarships and raise awareness about clean energy. As Miss America, Stanke traveled over 270,000 miles advocating for nuclear power, visiting plants across the U.S., and speaking at major conferences, including COP28. Her reign earned her recognition as “the new face of nuclear energy” by The Wall Street Journal and a spot on Forbes’ 2024 30 Under 30 list. She now works for Constellation Energy and continues her advocacy, recently completing a speaking tour in Australia despite facing political pushback. Today Grace sits down with David to discuss the past, present, and future of nuclear energy.

Jack Tarca is the founder of Find the Good Brand, a lifestyle and apparel company built around a simple but powerful mantra: seek out the good—in yourself, in others, and in the world around you. What began as a personal philosophy shared through social media quickly evolved into a movement, resonating with a growing community drawn to Jack’s message of mindfulness, mental health, and gratitude.

Through Find the Good, Jack blends storytelling, streetwear, and social impact, creating products that carry a message and a mission. Whether he’s screen printing tees or speaking on stages, Jack is focused on building a brand that encourages people to slow down, reflect, and lead with intention. In this episode, we talk about where the brand started, how he stays grounded, and what it means to build something with meaning.

Kelly Bishop is a Tony Award-winning actress and dancer whose career spans over six decades across stage, film, and television. She rose to prominence in 1975 with her portrayal of Sheila in the original Broadway production of A Chorus Line, a role that earned her both a Tony and a Drama Desk Award. Bishop’s film credits include memorable performances as Marjorie Houseman in Dirty Dancing and roles in An Unmarried Woman, and Wonder Boys. On television, she is best known for her role as Emily Gilmore in the beloved series Gilmore Girls, a character she reprised in the 2016 Netflix revival. Bishop has also appeared in series such as Bunheads, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and The Watchful Eye.

In 2024, Bishop released her memoir, The Third Gilmore Girl, offering an intimate look at her life and career, including her experiences on Gilmore Girls and her collaborations with creator Amy Sherman-Palladino. She shares personal reflections on her journey from ballet dancer to acclaimed actress and the evolution of her iconic roles. Bishop’s memoir provides fans with behind-the-scenes insights and celebrates her contributions to the performing arts.