Miss Represented

Miss Represented

By: Brooke Harlan

Language: en-us

Categories: Society, Culture, Education, True Crime

Welcome to Miss Represented, a podcast that tells the stories the system tried to bury.Hosted by Brooke Harlan, founder of Brooke’s Bonding and lifelong advocate for the misunderstood, this show dives deep into the lives of people who’ve been mistreated, misunderstood, and Miss Represented by the justice system and the world around them.From emotional interviews with clients and survivors, to unfiltered conversations with her team, Miss Represented is where truth meets courage. We talk about the cases no one wants to touch, the trauma no one wants to unpack, and the healing that happens when people are...

Episodes

Haystak: Misunderstood, Misrepresented, Unbreakable | Miss Represented Part 2
Dec 16, 2025

In Part 2 of this powerful Miss Represented episode, Brooke and co-host Kuntry Twang sit down with Haystak as he shares the most difficult chapter of his life  being misrepresented in the public eye, battling a broken system, and fighting to reclaim his name.

Haystak opens up about the pressure, the misinformation, and how it feels to be judged long before anyone hears the truth. He also talks about his journey back to music, his renewed purpose, and the redemption arc he is building for himself and his family.

This episode is raw, honest, and full o...

Duration: 01:06:52
Haystak: The Journey, The Influence, The Fight | Miss Represented Part 1
Dec 08, 2025

In Part 1 of this powerful Miss Represented episode, We sit down with Haystak, joined by co-host Country Twang, to talk about Haystak’s rise into music, how he became “your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper,” and the influence his sound had on an entire generation.

Haystak opens up about his early journey, the challenges he faced, and how the system tried to break him long before the world knew his name. This episode dives into the truth behind the man, the music, and the movement he helped create.

Watch Part 1 now and stay tuned for Part 2.<

Duration: 01:00:10
Twang & Round: Breaking Stereotypes, Building Bridges Through Music | Miss Represented Part 2
Nov 18, 2025

In Part 2 of Miss Represented with Twang & Round, Brooke dives deeper into how their music breaks barriers and unites people from all walks of life.

They open up about the biggest misconceptions about their sound, that it’s “only for rednecks”  and how their message of real life, struggle, and redemption speaks to everyone.

This episode is about unity, truth, and the power of music to change minds and hearts.

Watch now and see why Twang & Round’s movement is bigger than the music.

Duration: 01:00:34
Fighting for Their Kids After an Unthinkable Betrayal | Miss Represented Part 1
Nov 18, 2025

In this powerful two-part Miss Represented episode, Brooke sits down with Ashley and Adam Ellithorpe, a couple whose children were taken from them in one of the most shocking custody battles you’ll ever hear.

What started as a simple weekend babysitting trip turned into a three-year nightmare after family members went to Sumner County and filed an ex parte motion, granting immediate custody without evidence or warning.

Adam and Ashley fought relentlessly to bring their children home. This is their story; one of heartbreak, injustice, and the strength it takes to keep going when th...

Duration: 00:56:14
Fighting Back Against a Broken System | Miss Represented Part 2
Nov 18, 2025

In Part 2 of this powerful Miss Represented episode, Brooke continues the conversation with Ashley and Adam Ellithorpe as they open up about the heartbreaking battle to bring their children home after an unexpected ex parte hearing changed everything.

What began as a nightmare of lost custody and broken trust ends with hope & their family finally reunited, stronger than ever. Now, Ashley and Adam have turned their pain into purpose, becoming advocates for parents facing the system and mentors for kids who are still caught in it.

This is a story of faith, resilience, and the...

Duration: 00:24:33
Twang & Round: From Kentucky’s Most Wanted to Inspiring Millions | Miss Represented Part 1
Oct 14, 2025

In Part 1 of this special Miss Represented episode, Brooke sits down with Twang & Round to dive into their untold backstories.

Round opens up about being labeled “Kentucky’s Most Wanted” in 2006 over a cannabis case and how that moment became the launchpad for his career. Twang shares his own hardships, and together they reveal how their music has inspired countless people and reshaped perspectives across communities.

This is more than music. It’s survival, redemption, and impact.

Watch Part 1 now, and stay tuned for Part 2.

Duration: 00:46:30
Young Buck Talking Politics, Parenting & Free Speech
Sep 23, 2025

In this powerful episode of Miss Represented, I sit down with Young Buck to talk openly about the shocking death of Charlie Kirk and what it really means for:

• 🎯 Parents trying to protect their kids in today’s world
• 🧠 Free speech and the danger of silencing voices
• 🗣️ Having hard conversations across political lines

Whether you agreed with Charlie Kirk or not, no one should be killed for their opinions. This is bigger than politics …it’s about truth, freedom, and the future of our communities.

🔔 Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations on justice, culture, parentin...

Duration: 00:53:58
Kuntry Twang on His Journey, Justice, and Country Rap
Sep 12, 2025

In this powerful episode of Miss Represented, host Brooke Harlan sits down with Kuntry Twang, widely respected as one of the godfathers of country rap for a raw, unfiltered conversation you won’t forget.
Kuntry Twang opens up about:
    •    His Southern upbringing and musical roots
    •    The highs and lows of his career journey
    •    Navigating the justice system and overcoming major setbacks
    •    His battle with health issues and the strength it took to keep going
 This is more than music, it’s a story of resilience, culture, and creating against the odds.

Miss Represented is the podca...

Duration: 00:59:47
The Case of Thomas Clardy: Fighting for Justice | Miss Represented Ep. 5
Sep 02, 2025

Miss Represented Ep. 5 – The Case of Thomas Clardy

After 17 years behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit, Thomas Clardy walked free… only to be sent back to prison by an appeals court. In this episode, Brooke sits down with Ken, a longtime friend of Thomas, to unpack every twist in a case that defied justice.

What you’ll learn:
    •    How Thomas had an air tight alibi 
    •    The courtroom errors and ballistics breakthroughs that sparked his release
    •    Why his story isn’t over: we explore prosecutors prioritizing wins over truth
    •    And why second chances matter… not...

Duration: 00:45:24
The Business of Injustice: Prisons, Foster Care & Hidden Fees | Connie Reguli Miss Represented Ep.4
Aug 15, 2025

In this powerful episode of Miss Represented, Brooke sits down with former Defense Attorney and current "Felon" Connie Reguli to expose the dark side of Tennessee’s justice system. From prisons that profit off every person they lock up, to a foster care system that treats kids like case files, to fees that keep families trapped in debt.

This is more than broken policy it’s an entire business built on human lives. Connie shares her firsthand perspective, and together, we ask the question: Who is really benefiting from this system?

Duration: 00:49:04
Targeted but Not Shaken: What Happened at Brooke’s Bonding | Miss Represented Ep. 3
Aug 06, 2025

In this powerful episode of Miss Represented, Tanya and I sit down to share the full story of a recent incident at Brooke’s Bonding — and how we’re staying strong as a team.

After returning from a team birthday dinner, Tanya found herself in the middle of a terrifying moment at our office. Thankfully, she was okay. But the message behind it was clear: someone wanted us to feel unsafe.

But let this be known — we are not backing down.

We talk through what happened, what we think is behind it, and how we’r...

Duration: 00:26:36
Young Buck Exposes the Truth They Tried to Hide | Miss Represented Ep. 2
Jul 24, 2025

In this episode of Miss Represented, I sit down with Young Buck, not the rapper, not the headline, but the man behind it all.

We talk about how the system twisted his story, how they tried to break him, and why he’s still standing. This isn’t the version you saw in the media. This is the truth.

From courtrooms to jail cells to betrayal behind the scenes, Buck opens up about the fights no one saw… until now.

🎙️ This is his story. Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Miss Represented.

Subscribe for more stories tha...

Duration: 01:12:00
What I Saw Inside the Sheriff's Dept Will Haunt Me Forever | Miss Represented Ep. 1 w/ Tanya Mayhew
Jul 08, 2025

In this powerful debut episode of Miss Represented, Brooke Harlan sits down with her right hand and ride-or-die, Tanya Mayhew, for a raw and unfiltered conversation about survival, systemic injustice, betrayal behind the badge and what it means to keep fighting when the system tries to break you. 

Before joining Brooke's Bonding, Tanya worked inside the sheriff's department. What she witnessed there from corruption to cruelty will leave you speechless. She opens up about the emotional toll it took, why she walked away, and how she found her voice again.

In this episode, they dive i...

Duration: 00:52:06