A delightfully idiosyncratic voice in the world of comedy, Mary Ryan Brown is a wife, mother, writer, and comedian who both mocks and celebrates the cultural carnival of the American Deep South.
Mary Ryan began writing and performing stand-up comedy in 2022 in an attempt to process her experience with postpartum depression. Since then, she has opened for Ryan Hamilton, Ariel Elias, Steve Byrne, and more; performed her original hour of comedy at two NYC venues; headlined an all-women’s comedy festival in New Orleans; and grown a sizable social media following for her characters and parodies of Southern women.
Beyond comedy, Mary Ryan is a veteran copywriter with extensive experience in brand narrative, marketing campaign direction, advertising, and editing. With a masters degree in creative writing and a passion for fiction, poetry, and lyrical essays, Mary Ryan blends the narrative arcs of literature with the magnetic hooks of marketing. She has done contract agency work for Nike, NASCAR, NBA 2K, and more and is now expanding into the world of television writing and screenplays.
Chapel Hart has earned their place as one of CMT's Next Women of Country, Music Row's Next Big Thing, CMT's Listen Up Artist, and Opry Next Stage Artists. They have been featured in publications such as People, Rolling Stone, and Parade magazine and in television appearances including the Huckabee Show, the Tamron Hall Show, and The Today Show. On the evening of September 8, you can join Chapel Hart at the Mississippi Women’s Summit! These three lovely and talented young women will share their incredible journey from Poplarville, Mississippi to international music stardom. This all-female, Mississippi-raised country music trio has been breaking barriers on every stage.
Whether it's her work as a reporter and host for Fox News, her years practicing law, or the time she spent competing in pageants like Miss America, Shannon Bream has spent her entire adult life navigating high-pressure environments where perfection is expected and competition is the name of the game. Since joining Fox News, Shannon has provided coverage during every major political cycle, including anchoring election night and special event coverage for the network. Before entering the world of media, Shannon practiced law, specializing in race discrimination and sexual harassment cases.
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