Enroutewithjen Podcast
Every week, we deep dive into the extraordinary stories hiding in ordinary lives - from the barista who changed a community to the retiree who solved a decades-old mystery. These are the human stories that remind us why people are endlessly fascinating.
Enroutewithjen Podcast
Jo-Carroll Dennison - Miss America in 1942
From a toddler performing in her parents' traveling medicine show to Miss America 1942 at just 18, Jo-Carroll Dennison's story defies every expectation. Despite her reluctance to perform and love for nature over spotlight, she made history by ditching the traditional swimsuit for a cowgirl skirt during the talent competition. This is the remarkable journey of a woman who boosted WWII troop morale, pioneered early television, and somehow stayed true to her authentic self through decades of Hollywood glamour.
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