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# Win A Pageant

Professional Pageant Coaching with Alycia Darby

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## Posts

- [138: Exactly What to Put in Your Pageant Binder](https://winapageant.com/138-exactly-put-ultimate-pageant-binder/) - Discover Exactly What You Need in Your Pageant Binder: the 3 Media Points that will make your interview easy, How to lay out a wardrobe plan, Paperwork Checklist, Social Media Content Ideas, Placement & Reflection Exercises...plus so much more!
- [129: Transform Your Pageant Walk with Miss Universe Runway Coach and Supermodel Lu Sierra](https://winapageant.com/129-transform-pageant-walk-miss-universe-runway-coach-supermodel-lu-sierra/) - Lu has graced the catwalks of the top fashion houses around the globe. A powerhouse runway and print model, Lu was discovered by the Zoli modeling agency in New York. She began her career as a showroom model and quickly made a name for herself...
- [134: Defining Your Brand for Star Power with Kerry Damiano](https://winapageant.com/134-defining-brand-star-power-kerry-damiano/) - In this episode Alcycia interviews Kerry Damiano. Kerry Damiano is a former Miss Idaho USA. She is the owner of Dazzling Performance, the Executive Producer, Creator, and Host of The StyleFyle. She has been involved in pageantry since 1981 in all three capacities of judge, titleholder, and contestant, and as a current Pageant Coach and Wardrobe Consultant, she trains young women in fashion, modeling, interview, and public speaking...
- [178: Pageant Current Events: 3 Topics for 2022 with Levi Roseman](https://winapageant.com/178-pageant-current-events-3-topics-for-2022-with-levi-roseman/) - Levi fills in the gap for us when it comes all things politics and current events. He's great at telling you what we actually need to know so you can present yourself in a way that is knowledgable WHILE ALSO keeping your opinions and values.
- [191: Keeping the Faith with Shaylyn Ford, Mrs. World](https://winapageant.com/191-keeping-the-faith-with-shaylyn-ford-mrs-world/) - Newly Crowned Mrs. World, Shaylyn Ford, joins us today as we clear up misconceptions about the Mrs. World Pageant System. Shaylyn shares with us her journey to becoming Mrs. World and how she uses her faith to get through the day as she juggles being a wife and mom to 3 children, two of whom are autistic, all while owning her Pageant Title.
- [190: What a Pageant Director Wants with Amber Renee of USOA Pageants](https://winapageant.com/190-what-a-pageant-director-wants-with-amber-renee-of-usoa-pageants/) - Amber Renee Pageant Director of the fast growing Pageant System West Coast Pageant Productions, shares what every pageant contestant is thinking when it comes to what a Pageant Director is actually looking. This episode dives into all the nitty gritty questions. If you're considering competing in any Pageant System this is a great episode for you.
- [187: Making the Most of Your Pageant Title with Nancy Liles](https://winapageant.com/187-making-the-most-of-your-pageant-title-with-nancy-liles/) - Nancy Liles shares with us how to make the most out of your Pageant Title by leveraging your Legacy Project to gain appearances and promoting your Title. Nancy speaks on how she handles appearances and networking while she juggles being a Mom, Business Owner, and Title Holder.
- [74: 4 Pageant Interview Myths and How to Avoid Them](https://winapageant.com/74-4-pageant-interview-myths-and-how-to-avoid-them/) - In today's episode, we're talking all about your interview. Maybe you've never competed in a pageant before and you want to get a jump start on what to expect or you've done tons of interviews and you're looking to up your game a bit. This episode is perfect no matter which side of the spectrum you're on. If you've been searching for training to help you win your pageant, or tracked the success of other pageant women, you know of the power of an interview to not just win over the judges but to win the whole pageant. ...
- [59: Making Pageants Important Enough to Win](https://winapageant.com/59-making-pageants-important-enough-to-win/) - In episode 57, we talked about the difference between the dreamers and the do-ers. Most women dream of accomplishments, but only the women in the top 10% actual take action to accomplish their goals. Then in episode 58, we talked about how to stop procrastinating the things you want to accomplish with a strategy to get more done, like a high-level competitor has to in order to be successful. In today’s episode, we’re talking about another potential roadblock to your success, and that is: not making pageantry important. There’s no doubt that if your 5-year old son woke up with a fever and bumps all over his arms, you’d cancel work meetings, tell them you’re not coming and demand to get an appointment with the pediatrician. But, if he just woke up cranky, you’d tell him, “Hunny, mommy loves you; put on your shoes; you’re going to school today.”
- [57: Getting Into the Top 5 by Overcoming Fear of The Unknown](https://winapageant.com/57-getting-into-the-top-5-by-overcoming-fear-of-the-unknown/) - In episode 56, I shared with you the 3 simplest steps to take action and I shared stories of success and failure resulting from taking action and not. Today, we’re going to talk about one of the reasons why people – maybe even you – don’t take action. Last week, I presented a challenge to take action on something small toward your big goal within the next 24 hours. What I know is that there were only about 10% of you who actually accepted this challenge and took action. How do I know? Because most people – 90% - are average in life and in pageants. That’s why it’s such an honor to place in the top 5 of 50 contestants.
- [58: Stop Procrastinating and Start Winning](https://winapageant.com/58-stop-procrastinating-and-start-winning/) - This month we are breaking through some of the things that are holding you back. Last week we talked about fear of the unknown and today, I want to talk about the ever-destructive, yet temporarily pacifying act of procrastination. The phenomenon that slowly chips away at your self esteem, efficiency and progress and ultimately sabotages your success. Procrastination is defined as the avoidance of doing a task, which needs to be done, usually by doing more pleasurable or less urgent tasks thus putting off important tasks to a later time. It’s going biking with your friends instead of writing your essay. It’s watching Friends reruns all day Saturday because you have so many things to do this weekend you don’t even know where to start. It’s checking off a bunch of simple, fun tasks that lead to no where because you don’t know which direction to take to lead you somewhere. Sound familiar?
- [10: Know Yourself Enough to Win](https://winapageant.com/10-know-yourself-enough-to-win/) - As a titleholder, you are constantly in the limelight. People are watching you as an example. With great power comes great responsibility. [shadowbox]"I'm so thankful to God for trusting me with the honor of such a title." 2014 Miss USA Nia Sanchez[/shadowbox] The judges want to be sure they choose someone that is able to shoulder the responsibility of the title. You must be confident enough in your own standing so that if a wind comes, you aren’t blown off course. Another way of putting it is 'if you stand for nothing, you fall for everything." Pageantry uses lots of ways to discover your true character. There’s a fact sheet that asks things about what you like and your favorite memories and accomplishments. There could be an essay or a community service focus you can choose. You’ll likely have an interview with the judges and even an on-stage question that asks something about your favorite childhood memory.
- [19: Are You Really Ready to Compete?](https://winapageant.com/19-are-you-really-ready-to-compete/) - Hi, Winners! Today, we’re asking some tough questions…starting with: Are you really ready to compete? Competition can appear to be so much fun – and it is! It also takes a lot of commitment to truly have a great year and get the most out of it. When you aren’t fully prepared to win, you risk your reputation. When you are fully prepared, you’ll have an understanding of what’s required of you and you’ll be prepared to step into the role with full confidence. With preparation, people will know they can count on you and respect you for your ability to deliver on your promises. In this episode, I’m going to share a list of 10 questions I recommend you consider of yourself before you decide to compete for your next title. Plus, the question that I’m sure is looming in the back of your mind.
- [18: Write Your On-Stage Introduction](https://winapageant.com/18-write-your-on-stage-introduction/) - The pageant introduction is often the first impression the judges and the audience receive from the contestant. It’s vital that this introduction is authentic and also consistent with who the contestant truly is, and, it can’t hurt if it’s also intelligent, entertaining, and educational. That can be a lot to cram into 30 seconds. In this episode, I’ll walk you through an easy process to come up with your engaging on-stage introduction. The full process I use with my clients is to first discover your greatest accolades (an accolade is an accomplishment or honor you’ve received) in each area of the wheel of life…I’ll explain that a bit later. Then, we choose the ones that are the most important to you and would have the most impact on the audience. Finally, we find the common element of each of these – I call it the thread – and we find a unique, fun, educational, or funny way to tie them all together.
- [224: 5 Tips for a Stand Out Pageant Ad Page with Sherri Owens of Sassy Ink Designs](https://winapageant.com/224-5-tips-for-pageant-ad/) - In this video, we discuss the importance of branding for pageant ad pages. From creating a strong personal brand to leveraging social media, we share tips and strategies for standing out in the pageantry competition.
- [146: Stand Out in Interview with Lindsey Roman](https://winapageant.com/146-stand-out-in-interview-with-lindsey-roman/) - If you haven't had pageant coaching before, you may not know what is really involved or what can actually be accomplished in a virtual coaching call. My guest today is a client of mine who agreed to have her call published to help you prepare for your pageant....
- [215 : Social Media Strategy to Land Pageant Sponsors in 2023](https://winapageant.com/216-pageant-introduction-outline-for-on-stage/) - If you are trying to find pageant sponsors for 2023 and beyond, this episode is a MUST listen! I am giving you my proven social media strategy that you can start implementing TODAY to help you land sponsors easily using Instagram and Facebook. My...
- [230: Creating Your NonProfit with Miss TX Petite USA Meg Brown](https://winapageant.com/230-creating-your-nonprofit-with-miss-tx-petite-usa-meg-brown/) - In this episode of the Win A Pageant Podcast, Alycia Darby sits down with Meg Brown, Miss Texas Petite USA, and a former Win A Pageant Academy Student, to discuss how to start a successful non-profit organization!
- [229: The Best of Pageant Tips](https://winapageant.com/229-the-best-of-pageant-tips/) - You’ve reached the mecca of pageant tips! This video showcases the best moments from our pageant tips videos.
- [228: The Best Of Pageant Expert Interviews](https://winapageant.com/228-the-best-of-pageant-expert-interviews/) - This video showcases the best moments from our pageant expert interview videos. From nailing your pageant walk to embracing a winner’s mindset, these clips are packed with valuable advice and inspiration.
- [227: The Best of Pageant Judges](https://winapageant.com/227-the-best-of-pageant-judges/) - This video showcases the best moments from our pageant judges videos. From tips on what judges are actually looking for to my top tips for asking for pageant judge feedback, these clips are packed with valuable advice and inspiration.
- [226: The Best Of Pageant Interview Questions and Answers](https://winapageant.com/226-the-best-of-pageant-interview-questions-and-answers/) - This video showcases the best moments from our pageant interview question and answer videos. From tips on answering tough questions to my top tips for pageant interview, these clips are packed with valuable advice and inspiration.
- [225: Pageant Winner Ellon Chase on The Power of Progress](https://winapageant.com/225-pageant-winner-ellon-chase-on-the-power-of-progress/) - In this video, we sit down with the recent winner of the Mrs. Idaho American pageant, Ellon Chase. Don't miss this inspiring and candid interview with a true beauty queen!
- [223: Pageant Coach | Finding the Right Fit for You](https://winapageant.com/223-pageant-coach-finding-the-right-fit-for-you/) - Do I NEED a pageant coach to help me with my pageant prep? In this episode, I am walking you through an exercise to help you determine if you should work with a pageant coach for you next pageant.
- [222: Pageant Coach | Do You Need One?](https://winapageant.com/222-pageant-coach-do-you-need-one/) - Do I NEED a pageant coach to help me with my pageant prep? In this episode, I am walking you through an exercise to help you determine if you should work with a pageant coach for you next pageant.
- [221:	What Does a Pageant Coach Do?](https://winapageant.com/221-what-does-a-pageant-coach-do-2/) - What does a pageant coach actually do? I am so happy you asked! I have been a pageant coach for decades and in this episode, we're going to unpack the different elements of pageant coaching.
- [220: Creating a Vision Board for 2023](https://winapageant.com/220-creating-a-vision-board-for-2023/) - 2023 is right around the corner! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?! That means it’s time to start creating your vision board and planning for 2023.
- [219: Pageant Interview Introduction to be Memorable for the Judges](https://winapageant.com/219-pageant-interview-introduction-to-be-memorable-for-the-judges/) - Your pageant introduction interview needs leave the judges with something to remember you by. This is one of the most important pageant interviews during your beauty pageant journey!
- [218: Pageant Speech to be Memorable for the Judges](https://winapageant.com/218-pageant-speech-to-be-memorable-for-the-judges/) - Pageant speeches to be memorable for the judges can be a stressful thing to think about! In this episode I’m giving you the 3 things you need to include in your pageant speech to make sure the pageant judges will remember you.
- [217: Pageant Speech to Advocate for Your Cause](https://winapageant.com/217-pageant-speech-to-advocate-for-your-cause/) - Pageant speeches to advocate for YOUR cause can sometimes feel overwhelming. In this episode I’m giving you 5 things you NEED to do within your pageant speech when you are advocating for your cause.
- [215: Social Media Strategy to Land Pageant Sponsors in 2023](https://winapageant.com/215-social-media-strategy-to-land-pageant-sponsors-in-2023/) - If you are trying to find pageant sponsors for 2023 and beyond, this episode is a MUST watch!
- [214: Instagram Story Highlights For Pageant Women](https://winapageant.com/214-instagram-story-highlights-for-pageant-women/) - Instagram Story Highlights are key to a first impression when someone, especially pageant judges, visit your Instagram profile.
- [213: Social Media Posting Strategy for Pageant Girls in 2023 (Even if You Don’t Have a Big Following)](https://winapageant.com/213-social-media-posting-strategy-for-pageant-girls-in-2023/) - Having a social media strategy as a pageant woman is crucial to gain the know, like and trust factor. In this episode I am going over the best social media strategies for pageant women and telling you how you can start incorporating them TODAY!
- [212: Nail Your On-Stage Answer](https://winapageant.com/212-nail-your-on-stage-answer/) - In this episode I am talking to Ms Petite USA, Deborah Missy Scott all about how she nailed her pageant interview and won the Ms. Petite USA Pageant.
- [211: 3 Pageant Productivity Hacks](https://winapageant.com/211-3-pageant-productivity-hacks/) - Looking for productivity hacks to help you prepare for your next pageant?
- [210: 3 Keys to Confidence](https://winapageant.com/210-3-keys-to-confidence/) - Are you wondering not only how to look more confident on stage but how to BE more confident?!
- [209: 12 Ways to Immediately Improve Your Health](https://winapageant.com/209-12-ways-to-immediately-improve-your-health/) - Looking for health tips for women before you enter your next pageant?
- [208: Opportunity Passes](https://winapageant.com/208-opportunity-passes/) - One of my favorite unexpected pageant tips is to always make sure you are not letting a passing opportunity go by!
- [207: Controversial Pageant Question and Answer Samples](https://winapageant.com/207-controversial-pageant-question-and-answer-samples/) - Need some pageant sample questions? I have some great pageant sample questions AND answers!
- [206: Controversial Pageant Questions | Sharing Your Personal Opinion](https://winapageant.com/206-controversial-pageant-questions-sharing-your-personal-opinion/) - Pageant questions can sometimes be controversial and opinion based. Thinking about how your pageant interview questions will play out is stressful enough without the controversial pageant questions!
- [205: Pageant Questions | Controversial Topic Examples](https://winapageant.com/205-pageant-questions-controversial-topic-examples/) - Pageant questions often flirt with controversial topics. Thinking about how your pageant interview questions will play out is stressful enough without the controversial pageant questions!
- [204: Controversial Topics "Pageant Final Question"](https://winapageant.com/204-controversial-topics-pageant-final-question/) - Pageant questions often flirt with controversial topics. Thinking about how your pageant interview questions will play out is stressful enough without the controversial pageant questions!
- [203: Winner vs. Loser Mindset](https://winapageant.com/203-loser-mindset/) - I love to share my latest pageant tips with you as often as possible and in this video I am giving you a big one!
- [202: Pageants for Curvy Women](https://winapageant.com/202-pageants-for-curvy-women/) - Not all pageants are created equally, ladies! Plus size pageants are happening these days and in this episode I am talking with the amazing Natalie Carley, the founder and International Pageant Director of Miss Voluptuous Pageants.
- [201: Clear Your Brain to Compete](https://winapageant.com/201-clear-your-brain-to-compete/) - Ready for some stress free pageant prep?! These are my TOP pageant tips on pageant prep for all of the pageant pros and aspiring pageant pros out here.
- [199: Pageant Mock Interview | Get the Best Scores](https://winapageant.com/199-pageant-mock-interview-get-the-best-scores/) - In this pageant training, I am giving you 3 tips PLUS my pageant tips on how to ensure that you are reaching the expectations of the pageant judges. Watch this video to the end to be ready to crush your mock pageant interview questions, impress the pageant judges and Win a Pageant!
- [200: Facing Your Fears and Being Brave with Mrs. America Jackie Green](https://winapageant.com/200-facing-your-fears-and-being-brave/) - In this episode, we are talking with Jackie Blankenship, Mrs America 2022! She is holding nothing back in this raw and real interview with me today on all things pageant and real life!
- [197: Pageant Mock Interview | What is it and How to Make the Most of it](https://winapageant.com/197-pageant-mock-interview-what-is-it-and-how-to-make-the-most-of-it/) - In this episode I will be sharing my top mock interview tips so you feel 100% prepared for the actual interview
- [196: How to Choose the Right Pageant for You](https://winapageant.com/196-how-to-choose-the-right-pageant-for-you/) - I In this pageant training, I am sharing my best pageant tips and tricks for how to choose a pageant or pageant system that is the best fit for you! If you’ve been hitting a wall when it comes to choosing a pageant that feels like the right fit and you are out to win a pageant, be sure to give this video a watch!
- [195: Be the Titleholder to Win The Pageant - Have, Be, Do](https://winapageant.com/195-be-the-titleholder-to-win-the-pageant-have-be-do/) - In this video I am sharing my pageant tips and explaining exactly how you can do this so you can pageant walk away from your next pageant as a titleholder!
- [194: Top 5 Make Up Tips for Women of Color with Ceylone Boothe Grooms](https://winapageant.com/194-top-5-makeup-tips-for-women-of-color-with-ceylone-booth-grooms/) - Ceylone Boothe Grooms talks about the differences in dark skin pageant makeup and the challenges that women of color face in the pageant industry.
- [193: #1 Key to Fast Success - Coachable](https://winapageant.com/193-1-key-to-fast-success-coachable/) - In this podcast, I am sharing my pageant tips and giving you the very first thing you need to have in order to start paving your way to winning a pageant
- [188: The Truth about a CONFIDENT Pageant Body with Krystal Quagliara](https://winapageant.com/188-the-truth-about-a-confident-pageant-body-with-krystal-quagliara/) - In this episode, Win A Pageant Coach Krystal Quagliara joins us to talk about her journey with her mindset towards eating and how she viewed her body. Krystal shares how to have a confident pageant body and how to empower yourself to create a healthy lifestyle in pageantry.
- [189: Tying Together Your Brand with Amanda Brady, Mrs. Utah American](https://winapageant.com/189-tying-together-your-brand-with-amanda-brady-mrs-utah-american/) - Amanda Brady shares with us her heart story of overcoming difficulty and how she tied all of that together to bring her Brand and Legacy Project "Be the Good" to life.
- [186: Set & Achieve God-Sized Goals with Trinity Pearson](https://winapageant.com/186-set-achieve-god-sized-goals-with-trinity-pearson/) - God sized goals are the big goals that you feel called to achieve. Trinity Pearson shares tips to set and achieve these epic goals.
- [185: What to Pack in Your Pageant Winner’s Go Bag](https://winapageant.com/185-what-to-pack-in-your-pageant-winners-go-bag/) - After you win a pageant your often rushing to the next event. Here are the top things you can pack in your winner's go bag to make it quick and easy for you to find your winner essentials.
- [184: Designing a Stand-Out Pageant Brand with Nicole Coker](https://winapageant.com/184-designing-a-stand-out-pageant-brand-with-nicole-coker/) - Creating a standout pageant brand comes from your personal brand and you life story. Your brand is the foundation and what you showcase to the world and this comes out in your Legacy Project.
- [183: 9 Makeup Etiquette Tips with Mrs. Jennifer Lloyd](https://winapageant.com/183-9-makeup-etiquette-tips-with-mrs-jennifer-lloyd/) - Jennifer Lloyd shares with us all the tricks and tips you need to do during pageant week in order to have the winning look. If it's your first pageant or the first time you're hiring a professional makeup artist, these etiquette tips will set you up for success during pageant week.
- [182: Pageant Fun Fact ( How to Choose Without Being Weird )](https://winapageant.com/182-pageant-fun-fact-how-to-choose-without-being-weird/) - Are you having trouble choosing a fun fact about yourself for your upcoming pageant? This question is asked so often in pageant interviews, but might be one of the hardest questions to answer. Here are 4 ways you can discover something interesting about you that's not super weird.
- [181: Still Standing with Miss USA Runner Up Carrie (PreJean) Boller](https://winapageant.com/181-still-standing-with-miss-usa-runner-up-carrie-prejean-boller/) - Carrie PreJean Boller knows what it feels like to be victimized for her beliefs, ridiculed for her faith, and disparaged for speaking the truth. Miss California USA and first runner up in the Miss USA Pageant in 2009, she came under fire for her personal convictions and her courage to exercise her First Amendment freedom of speech. Carrie dared to stand up for her faith, and is known for her bravery to not back down under pressure.
- [180: Confidence in the Face of Pageant Critics](https://winapageant.com/180-confidence-in-the-face-of-pageant-critics/) - I'm sure you've been in a situation where you tell your friend or relative you’re competing in your pageant and suddenly they are giving you their uneducated opinion and judgment. I’ll be giving you TWO ways to maintain your confidence EVEN in the face of critics. I'll help you let go of those doubts and judgements that others throw at you and instead chase the dream God has given you.
- [179: Why You're Losing Your Pageant (and what to do about it)](https://winapageant.com/179-why-youre-losing-your-pageant-and-what-to-do-about-it/) - If you’ve competed in a pageant long enough you KNOW what I'm talking about. You tell your friend or relative you’re competing in your pageant and suddenly they are giving you their uneducated opinion and judgment. I’ll be giving you TWO ways to maintain your confidence EVEN in the face of critics. I'll help you let go of those doubts and judgements that others throw at you and instead chase the dream God has given you.
- [175: Pageant Opportunity Passes - How to Not Miss Out](https://winapageant.com/175-pageant-opportunity-passes-how-to-not-miss-out/) - I’ve got to talk to you today about how opportunity passes. This is one of my favorite trainings to do during the free week, which we just wrapped up. I remember learning this specific lesson with my dad, who I love and adore, and who has taught me so many wise, wise things.
- [173: How to Be More Confident - The 2 Components to Confidence](https://winapageant.com/173-how-to-be-more-confident-the-2-components-to-confidence/) - Let’s talk about confidence! Specifically, how you can become more confident preparing for your pageant. So confidence, as you know, is wildly important for pageant women, because in order to win your pageant, you have to be able to portray that confidence.
- [172: Pageant Season - A Time to Rest](https://winapageant.com/172-pageant-season-a-time-to-rest/) - I want to share with you today some encouragement during the season of rest and I really hope that you are enjoying this holiday season. You know, for me, I enjoy the holiday season from Halloween all the way through the New Year. I love the holidays and I truly believe that it is because I allow myself to embrace this time as a season of rest, and I want to encourage you to do the same!
- [167: Empowerment Through Education with Jennifer Garrison](https://winapageant.com/167-empowerment-through-education-with-jennifer-garrison/) - Jennifer Garrison has raised over $1,000 in a short time by designing and strategically selling fashionable, positive t-shirts to fund her scholarship program "Empowerment through Education." As a child, Jennifer received many generous scholarships that helped her achieve her dream of being a nurse. Jennifer is the co-chair of Cinderella Dress Day, a Board Member of Bring it Push it Own it, and Mrs. Fort Wayne (Indiana) America 2020. She's a fitness and fashion enthusiast with a heart for education. In this episode, she discusses how she used t-shirts to raise scholarship money and how you can too!
- [168: Finding Mentors Anywhere with Dr. Diana Lawrence](https://winapageant.com/168-finding-mentors-anywhere-with-dr-diana-lawrence/) - Dr. Diana Lawrence has a Doctorate in Higher Education adminstration, a Masters in Management, she is also a Senior Vice President at the University Provost and Founder of the Dr. World pageant and mentoring program. Diana has over 35 years in pageantry, national and international judge. A few of the national titles she won are Mrs. Galaxy International, Mrs. American Achievement and Mrs. United America. Currently, she is Ms. Senior World Kentucky 50s. She is an enthusiastic volunteer and has donated over 15,000 hours of community service to activities benefiting women, children, animals, and education-based endeavors in her lifetime. In this episode, she discusses how we can find mentors anywhere!
- [169: Thriving Despite Chronic Disease with Teresa Jackson](https://winapageant.com/169-thriving-despite-chronic-disease-with-teresa-jackson/) - Teresa Jackson is the Founder and CEO of Lean On Me Coaching. Prior to becoming a Nationally Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Teresa spent thirty-five years in corporate healthcare, working in various strategic growth positions. After a Parkinson’s diagnosis in Feb. of 2019, Teresa noticed that many people living with Parkinson’s had a similar experience as she did at the time of diagnosis: there was little to no education and they were left to figure Parkinson’s out on their own. This realization, paired with Teresa’s healthcare background, motivated her to create Parkinson’s Pathway Pals (PPP). In this episode, she discusses how she continues to thrive, despite chronic disease, and how you can too!
- [166: Survive, Strive and Thrive with Kama Montermini](https://winapageant.com/166-survive-strive-and-thrive-with-kama-montermini/) - Kama Montermini is the founder of the non-profit Survive, Strive and Thrive Foundation which provides community and adventures for siblings of special needs people. In August 2020, she published a children's book "Special Elliot: The Story of a Special Needs Sibling" based on her own experience raising her son, Eli. The proceeds from the sale of the book go toward funding adventures and scholarships through the Survive, Strive and Thrive Foundation. Kama is the current Mrs. Thurston County (Washington) America 2020, a mom of 3 boys, and has been married almost 34 years. She loves adventures and always chooses Victor over Victim.
- [163: That Special Touch with Barbara Komondor](https://winapageant.com/163-that-special-touch-with-barbara-komondor/) - If you haven't had pageant coaching before, you may not know what is really involved or what can actually be accomplished in a virtual coaching call. My guest today is a client of mine who agreed to have her call published to help you prepare for your pageant....
- [160: Starting a Mrs. Platform from Scratch with Tara Songey](https://winapageant.com/160-starting-a-mrs-platform-from-scratch-with-tara-songey/) - If you haven't had pageant coaching before, you may not know what is really involved or what can actually be accomplished in a virtual coaching call. My guest today is a client of mine who agreed to have her call published to help you prepare for your pageant....
- [159: Launching a Social Media Movement with Delaney Hartley](https://winapageant.com/159-launching-a-social-media-movement-with-delaney-hartley/) - If you haven't had pageant coaching before, you may not know what is really involved or what can actually be accomplished in a virtual coaching call. My guest today is a client of mine who agreed to have her call published to help you prepare for your pageant....
- [158: How to Keep a Winning Mindset with Pageant Mindset Coach Tori Kruse](https://winapageant.com/158-how-to-keep-a-winning-mindset-with-pageant-mindset-coach-tori-kruse/) - If you haven't had pageant coaching before, you may not know what is really involved or what can actually be accomplished in a virtual coaching call. My guest today is a client of mine who agreed to have her call published to help you prepare for your pageant....
- [157: How to Practice Your Walk at Home with Miss Universe Runway Coach Lu Sierra](https://winapageant.com/157-how-to-practice-your-walk-at-home-with-miss-universe-runway-coach-lu-sierra/) - If you haven't had pageant coaching before, you may not know what is really involved or what can actually be accomplished in a virtual coaching call. My guest today is a client of mine who agreed to have her call published to help you prepare for your pageant....
- [156: Working God's Love into Introduction with Allie Berg](https://winapageant.com/156-working-gods-love-into-introduction-with-allie-berg/) - If you haven't had pageant coaching before, you may not know what is really involved or what can actually be accomplished in a virtual coaching call. My guest today is a client of mine who agreed to have her call published to help you prepare for your pageant....
- [155: Finding Your Off-Stage Fashion with Miss Pennsylvania USA Victoria Piekut](https://winapageant.com/155-finding-your-off-stage-fashion-with-miss-pennsylvania-usa-victoria-piekut/) - If you haven't had pageant coaching before, you may not know what is really involved or what can actually be accomplished in a virtual coaching call. My guest today is a client of mine who agreed to have her call published to help you prepare for your pageant....
- [154: Removing Stigma in a Sensitive Platform Topic with Katie Flaherty](https://winapageant.com/154-removing-stigma-in-a-sensitive-platform-topic-with-katie-flaherty/) - If you haven't had pageant coaching before, you may not know what is really involved or what can actually be accomplished in a virtual coaching call. My guest today is a client of mine who agreed to have her call published to help you prepare for your pageant....
- [153: 5 Keys to Nailing Your Pageant Stage Makeup with Celeb Makeup Artist Liz Everett](https://winapageant.com/153-5-keys-to-nailing-your-pageant-stage-makeup-with-celeb-makeup-artist-liz-everett/) - If you haven't had pageant coaching before, you may not know what is really involved or what can actually be accomplished in a virtual coaching call. My guest today is a client of mine who agreed to have her call published to help you prepare for your pageant....
- [152: Take Platform from Local to National with Brea Estep](https://winapageant.com/152-take-platform-from-local-to-national-with-brea-estep/) - If you haven't had pageant coaching before, you may not know what is really involved or what can actually be accomplished in a virtual coaching call. My guest today is a client of mine who agreed to have her call published to help you prepare for your pageant....
- [151: How to Choose Your Pageant Gown Virtually with Gown Store Owner Ronnie Weaver](https://winapageant.com/151-how-to-choose-your-pageant-gown-virtually-with-gown-store-owner-ronnie-weaver/) - If you haven't had pageant coaching before, you may not know what is really involved or what can actually be accomplished in a virtual coaching call. My guest today is a client of mine who agreed to have her call published to help you prepare for your pageant....
- [149: Social Impact Initiative with Karolyn Martin](https://winapageant.com/149-social-impact-initiative-with-karolyn-martin/) - If you haven't had pageant coaching before, you may not know what is really involved or what can actually be accomplished in a virtual coaching call. My guest today is a client of mine who agreed to have her call published to help you prepare for your pageant....
- [148: Honing Intro and Platform with Rebecca Stockwell](https://winapageant.com/148-honing-intro-and-platform-with-rebecca-stockwell/) - If you haven't had pageant coaching before, you may not know what is really involved or what can actually be accomplished in a virtual coaching call. My guest today is a client of mine who agreed to have her call published to help you prepare for your pageant....
- [147: Simplifying Your Platform with Juliet Abdel](https://winapageant.com/147-simplifying-your-platform-with-juliet-abdel/) - If you haven't had pageant coaching before, you may not know what is really involved or what can actually be accomplished in a virtual coaching call. My guest today is a client of mine who agreed to have her call published to help you prepare for your pageant....
- [145: Maximizing Your Legacy Project & Personal Brand with Victoria Wejko](https://winapageant.com/145-maximizing-your-legacy-project-personal-brand-with-victoria-wejko/) - If you haven't had pageant coaching before, you may not know what is really involved or what can actually be accomplished in a virtual coaching call. My guest today is a client of mine who agreed to have her call published to help you prepare for your pageant....
- [144: Being Relatable in Interview with Jordan Sanchez](https://winapageant.com/144-being-relatable-in-interview-with-jordan-sanchez/) - If you haven't had pageant coaching before, you may not know what is really involved or what can actually be accomplished in a virtual coaching call. My guest today is a client of mine who agreed to have her call published to help you prepare for your pageant....
- [140: Online Appearances & Social Media with Sarah Nilsson](https://winapageant.com/140-online-appearances-social-media-with-sarah-nilsson/) - If you haven't had pageant coaching before, you may not know what is really involved or what can actually be accomplished in a virtual coaching call. My guest today is a client of mine who agreed to have her call published to help you prepare for your pageant....
- [139: What to Pack for Your Pageant](https://winapageant.com/139-what-to-pack-for-your-pageant/) - With everything on your mind during pageant week, the last thing you need is to forget something important (or not bring something you didn't know you were supposed to bring!)...
- [1: Top 10 Questions to Ask Before You Enter A Pageant](https://winapageant.com/1-top-10-questions-to-ask-before-you-enter-a-pageant/) - Questions to Ask the Pageant Directors: What made the last titleholder successful? What held her back? What qualities are you seeking in your titleholder? How do you support her? What restrictions do you have?
- [2: Pre-Interview Warm Up Exercises You Can’t Afford to Skip](https://winapageant.com/2-pre-interview-warm-up-exercises-you-cant-afford-to-skip/) - Your pageant interview likely holds a lot of weight to the overall score of your pageant competition. You have to be ready to walk into the judges’ room and blow them away from the first minute. In this episode, I’ll teach you very specific exercises you can do to warm up your body, voice, and mind to ensure you don’t miss a moment to impress your judges.
- [3: Becoming the Most Beautiful Contestant](https://winapageant.com/3-becoming-the-most-beautiful-contestant/) - People believe that a pageant is won by the woman who strives to be the ‘most beautiful’ contestant. So do I; except, I also believe that “beauty” is not the same as ‘attractiveness.’ So how can you be the most beautiful woman on the stage? It’s easier than you think. I’ll tell you in this episode.
- [4: To Win or Not to Win: Determine Your Ultimate Goal](https://winapageant.com/4-to-win-or-not-to-win-determine-your-ultimate-goal/) - Just because you enter a pageant, doesn’t mean you have to want to win. I know. Shocking! But, seriously! Pageant contestants sometimes get caught up in the need to win without truly considering what they really want. Here, I’ll teach you a 4-step exercise to help you determine your ultimate goal. You’ll be surprised to see some of the reasons that woman compete to not win their pageant. Teresa Scanlan, former Miss America 2011, is a good example of someone who won her first local, state, and national title and may have missed out on a longer pageant career if that was her goal. We can’t say for sure what her ultimate goal was, though I don’t know too many people who would bulk at a national title opportunity like that!
- [5: 3 Things To Make or Break Your Pageant Interview](https://winapageant.com/5-3-things-to-make-or-break-your-interview/) - In your pageant interview, the judges are expecting you to be prepared to communicate your best self during your interview. That means, whether it’s 2 minutes or 20 minutes, the responsibility is on you. Therefore, you have to be in control of the values you want to communicate, the stories you want to share, and how you will make an impact as the new titleholder. I’ll teach you the top three things you should communicate during your interview. You can prepare and practice these in advance so that you have an incredible interview and feel confident that you communicated who you are. When you are in control of your interview, you’re able to steer it in the direction you want to go. Like when you’re on a date and you want this guy to know you lived abroad, you steer the conversation toward travel and Europe and does he speak another language until you have the chance to tell the story! That’s exactly what I want you to do in your interview.
- [6: A Recipe for Story Telling](https://winapageant.com/6-a-recipe-for-story-telling/) - I believe in a pageant interview, you don’t need to know the questions as long as you know the answers. So, I wanna teach you how to come up with a bunch of awesome answers through the art of story telling. Stories are the basis of human connection. We are able to connect with people through sharing stories and understanding where someone else came from based on what they’ve experienced. The best communication happens when people know you, like you and trust you. Knowing how to tell a good story is key to getting people to know, like, and trust you! If you can tell a good story, you’ll help others to understand you and feel like they know you, plus if you’re authentic and tell your story in a real way. And, if you’re fully honest your story will align with your actions and that congruence will help people know, like, and trust you….leading to BIG success in your communication.
- [7: 12 Tips to Display Charisma like James Bond](https://winapageant.com/7-12-tips-to-display-charisma-like-james-bond/) - You’ve heard this a million times, “She’s got it!” “There’s just something about her…” “Wow – She’s just wow.” It’s the ‘It Factor’; the attractive quality that someone exudes which makes you want to be near them, befriend them, or perhaps choose them for the title or a promotion. You know it when you see it. So…what is ‘it’?! It’s Charisma! Charisma is a unique combination of characteristics, which allow an individual to standout in a crowd, appeal to an audience, and grab the attention of judges and others. It’s no secret that charisma has the power to persuade. If you’ve ever seen a James Bond movie, you know what I’m talking about. I’m going to teach you 12 ways you can project James-Bond Style Charisma…get it? Episode 007? James Bond? Charisma is something that anyone can exude at all times. Meaning, it has nothing to do with looks, education, skills, etc. It is really more of an attitude.
- [8: Visualizing Your Win](https://winapageant.com/8-visualizing-your-win/) - Visualizing your win is a powerful exercise to believing you are suited to win the pageant. If you can watch yourself winning, you are far more likely to believe deep enough to actual take the crown. One of my pet peeves is the shocked pageant winner. The girl who is stunned that she was chosen. As a judge that makes me regret my decision as though she never expected it in the first place, so how prepared can she really be. If your goal is to win, you have to know what to expect. When you know what to expect, you won’t be shocked when it happens.
- [9: On-Stage Question Made Easy: No More Nerves!](https://winapageant.com/9-on-stage-question-made-easy-no-more-nerves/) - Answering an on-stage question is a necessity for most pageant winners. I always tell my clients, if you want the crown, you have to go through the orientation, the rehearsals, learn an opening number dance, be called into the top 10, answer a question on stage, and hold some other woman’s hand while you both sweat to death until your name is called….it’s all part of the game of pageantry. When you commit to winning a pageant, you commit to answering questions in front of crowds, sometimes hundreds, thousands or hundreds of thousands. Trust me, the more you prepare the easier it is. Just like a celebrity prepares to promote their movie on a talk show or a politician is debriefed for a press conference, you, too, must be prepared with talking points for the public. Having a process to understand the on-stage question is key to preparing your talking points for your answer.
- [11: Kill Pageant Patty: Stop Sounding Like an Infomercial](https://winapageant.com/11-kill-pageant-patty-stop-sounding-like-an-infomercial/) - Sometimes when you’re trying to be poised and articulate you forget to also be human. When you come off as overly rehearsed, you can sound like an infomercial. You know if you’re doing it when you snap into “pageant mode” – when I was a kid, I was overly dramatic and would frequently act out stories as I told them…truth be told, this still happens today. I had a friend who always told me I was in “actress mode” – it was funny because it was true! My voice changed, my posture shifted and suddenly I was acting. This is widely known in the pageant industry as being a “Pageant Patty.” It happens a lot when you’re asked a question you get all the time or when you memorize your response to on-stage question. It happened to me after competing for a few years. I simply got good at delivering a put-together thought. The problem was, it was void of emotion, which left my audience absorbing nothing.
- [12: What Not to Do During Crowning: 7 Don’ts of Your Crowning Moment](https://winapageant.com/12-what-not-to-do-during-crowning-7-donts-of-your-crowning-moment/) - In an exciting moment like winning a pageant title, you may momentarily lose your wits if you’re not wise. When you are standing in the spotlight, whatever impression you leave will last – perception is reality, so you don’t want to come off bratty, ungrateful, or just crazy. In this episode, Alycia will share a list of 7 things not to do when you’re crowned, which will make your winning moment: graceful, photogenic, and respectable.
- [13: What Not to Do After Winning: 7 Suggestions from my failures](https://winapageant.com/13-what-not-to-do-after-winning-7-suggestions-from-my-failures/) - Winning a pageant can be exhilarating, spectacular, overwhelming, exhausting and confusing. Today, I’m going to train you to avoid some common mistakes of pageant winners. People see you as a powerful entity and in fact, as we’ve heard in a previous episode (and from Spiderman’s dad) ‘with great power comes great responsibility.’ One year goes by very quickly and you have to be prepared to make fast decisions that have the most beneficial impact and do no harm. That’s not easy. However, I do have a few specific cautions that I believe will help you to avoid some of the mistakes I’ve made over the years as a titleholder.
- [14: Handling Tough Interview Questions](https://winapageant.com/14-handling-tough-interview-questions/) - Pageant interviews aren’t designed to be easy. In fact, I believe they are far more difficult than job interviews. Federal laws prohibit employers from asking questions like ‘do you have children and ‘are you a US citizen’ – questions that could lead to discrimination. But, pageants are a wide-open space of all sorts of wild questions. Some pageants do have rules. For example, Miss America doesn’t allow for talents to be performed and Miss International doesn’t allow for political questions, unless brought up by the contestant. To know what the rules are for your pageant, simple ask your director if there are any questions that are off-limits. Most pageants allow for anything.
- [15: The Anatomy of a Proper Thank You](https://winapageant.com/15-the-anatomy-of-a-proper-thank-you/) - Showing gratitude is proper etiquette for those with good social graces. But just saying thanks or sending a text really isn’t sufficient for your gratitude to be truly felt. And, we know that the more grateful you are in your response to generosity, the more generous people are with their gifts. I often go above and beyond for my clients. Mostly because it’s what I love – I get all jazzed up when I see them succeeding! But for the clients that regularly show gratitude, I am always looking for ways to over-deliver with generosity. Giving feels good when it’s well received. And if you can show you appreciate someone’s generosity, they’re far more likely to continue giving. In this episode, I’ll talk you through the anatomy of a proper thank you so you can show your gratitude for the generosity of others.
- [16: Managing Pre-Pageant Stress](https://winapageant.com/16-managing-pre-pageant-stress/) - Right before a pageant, it seems chaos comes crashing in…. women get sick and lose their voice, drop their keys in a street drain, break down emotionally, spill coffee on their laps, get into fender benders…personally, I backed into my own garage once before a pageant --- these things aren’t normal….except the month before a pageant! They are a result of extreme stress with your mind whirling around one million things, trying to store details and be gorgeous, poise, and nearly perfect the whole time. No wonder you’re going bonkers! I’ve been there, too. I’ve been so overwhelmed with something larger than me that eventually it boils over into a disaster. I don’t want that to happen to you. So, Here are a few basic ways you can manage your stress before it boils over into an all-out disaster.
- [17: Meeting a Judge in an Elevator](https://winapageant.com/17-meeting-a-judge-in-an-elevator/) - It’s not unusual to meet a judge in an elevator. In fact, it’s an amazing opportunity to connect with anyone in a short yet focused amount of time. In this episode, I'll teach you exactly how to respond when you meet a judge outside of the interview room, like for example, in the hotel elevator. If that hasn’t happened to you yet, get ready cuz it likely will. And if it has happened to you, then you know the value of understanding how to approach this type of situation. First, it’s important to recognize that many pageants go through leaps and bounds to keep their judges mysterious, even quarantined when not doing official pageant business. But, most pageants know it’s a lot of work to keep a group of 5 adults on a leash.
- [22: The Girl With the Most Energy Wins](https://winapageant.com/22-the-girl-with-the-most-energy-wins/) - As you know, being a pageant titleholder takes a lot of energy. Often times, you have to smile and wave for three hours regardless of how cold the NYC air is on Thanksgiving Day. You may have to have entertaining conversations with media correspondents on 2.5 hours of sleep without yawning on national television. You’ll likely have to speak with grace and gratitude to an school auditorium full of teenagers before lunchtime. And you’ll definitely have to politely negotiate the constant pull of requests for your time and your resources.
- [23: Your Legacy Project is Your Winning Ticket to the Crown](https://winapageant.com/23-your-legacy-project-is-your-winning-ticket-to-the-crown/) - When I first started competing, I quickly learned that a common on-stage question is “What will your legacy be as the titleholder if you were to win tonight?” I, like many pageant contestants, learned this the hard way – on-stage, instead of at rehearsal. So, naturally I made up some blah-ba-de-blah about being nice and stuff. Then, I had to tuck my tail between my legs and slide off stage. I can honestly say – I had no idea what to do with the crown if that had given it to me! Today, I’m gonna teach you what to do with the crown when you win.
- [24: Stop being so Perfect! You’re driving us crazy!](https://winapageant.com/24-stop-being-so-perfect-youre-driving-us-crazy/) - Today I want to share with you the difference between perfect and real. Many pageant contestants believe in order to win, they must project some illusive image of perfection – the perfect hair, perfect nails, perfect teeth, perfect walk, talk, smile, etc… May I just say boldly: That stuff is for the birds!
- [25: Ms. America International 2016 E-Dee Martin (Interview)](https://winapageant.com/25-ms-america-international-2016-e-dee-martin-interview/) - Ms. America International 2016 has over 30 years of experience as a contestant, director, emcee, coach and judge at the local, state and national levels. Plus, 40 years of performance experience in many different types of dance, choreographer and instruction. E-Dee holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Management from Colorado Christian University and currently is the Vice President, Equipment Management Officer with one of the largest bank-owned equipment leasing/financing companies in the United States. She was inspired by the show “The Star Thrower” to promote her platform, “Making a Difference One Starfish at a Time.”
- [26: How to Get Pageant Sponsors](https://winapageant.com/26-how-to-get-pageant-sponsors/) - As a former competitor, I completely understand how the expenses of pageantry add up. Now, I have to admit that as a pageant winner, the prize dollars of pageantry also add up, so of course that is the ultimate goal. In my first 5 years of competition, I probably spent close to $8,000 – but I made over $12,000 – and that was without sponsors! Ladies, you have to invest something if you want to get something.
- [27: The Price of a Pageant (A Budgeting Guide) - Part 1](https://winapageant.com/27-the-price-of-a-pageant-a-budget-guide-part-1/) - Pageants can be expensive, but winning a pageant doesn’t have to break the bank. In this episode, I’m going to break down the costs of pageants and tell you where you should focus your finances and what elements of pageantry are just the extras. There are three ways to do anything: the cheap way, the expensive way, and the right way.
- [28: The Price of a Pageant (A Budgeting Guide) - Part 2](https://winapageant.com/28-the-price-of-a-pageant-a-budget-guide-part-2/) - Pageant expenses can add up more and more as the event comes closer and closer. Proper planning and budgeting is super important so you don't experience post-pageant buyers remorse. In this episode, I break down the expenses that are expected of the top contenders in pageants, plus, I give you some money-saving tips!
- [29: Mrs. America 2015 Michelle Evans (interview)](https://winapageant.com/29-mrs-america-2015-michelle-evans-interview/) - Michelle Evans is a native of Tulsa who won her first pageant – Mrs. Oklahoma in 2014, then won the national title Mrs. America just 5 months later and a month after that placed top 10 at the Mrs. World pageant in September! Michelle lost her brother to an accidental overdose and now travels the country promoting her platform “Drug awareness and Prescription Drug Abuse.” Michelle just relinquished her title about a month ago, so I’m super excited to hear what’s next for Mrs. America 2015, Michelle Evans.
- [30: The Price of a Pageant (A Budgeting Guide) - Part 3](https://winapageant.com/30-the-price-of-a-pageant-a-budget-guide-part-3/) - Pageant expenses can add up more and more as the event comes closer and closer. Proper planning and budgeting is super important so you don't experience post-pageant buyers remorse. In this episode, we’re discussing the area of pageantry that gets the most attention – pageant wardrobe! I never liked the shopping part of pageantry – I’d much rather be in the gym, or volunteering for my platform, but it is necessary – not to mention a huge part of pageant competition.
- [31: The Price of a Pageant (A Budgeting Guide) - Part 4](https://winapageant.com/31-the-price-of-a-pageant-a-budget-guide-part-4/) - Pageant expenses can add up more and more as the event comes closer and closer. Proper planning and budgeting is super important so you don't experience post-pageant buyers remorse. In this episode, I’ll break down the optional and miscellaneous expenses you’ll encounter in pageantry.
- [32: Losing Gracefully](https://winapageant.com/32-losing-gracefully/) - Two weeks ago, I lost my daddy. He had a heart attack and passed away in his sleep. When I got the call, my boyfriend and I immediately flew home to Pennsylvania to be with my mom. My brother and sisters also flew in and our extended family were all present to hold one another, grieve together, make decisions, and honor my dad’s legacy. It was a super long 10-days, the flood of emotions, lack of sleep, and consistent tears totally wore us all out. When I got back to San Diego this week, I became painfully aware of the permanence of this loss of my daddy. This is the closest loss I’ve experienced in my life and this process taught me so much.
- [33: What You Get When You Win a Pageant](https://winapageant.com/33-what-you-get-when-you-win-a-pageant/) - When you win a pageant, you win more than just a crown and sash. You’re given the gift of influence and opportunity on many different levels. In this episode, I break down some of the big ideas you’ll benefit from. This is a great episode to listen to when you’re looking to explain your ‘hobby’ to people who don’t understand the value of pageantry to help them see why it’s so important.
- [34: The 4 Biggest Mistakes Pageant Girls Make](https://winapageant.com/34-the-4-biggest-mistakes-pageant-girls-make/) - Every pageant loser tends to make one of these 4 big mistakes, which they end up regretting post-pageant. The contestants I speak with that are ready to make a change usually need to start in one (or more) of these 4 areas: Action Planning, Accountability, Fear Fighters, and Bigger Vision. In this episode, I break down how women make mistakes in these areas and how you can avoid these big pageant mistakes.
- [35: The Comprehensive Pageant Preparation Plan](https://winapageant.com/35-the-comprehensive-pageant-preparation-plan/) - In this episode, I share with you the 4 phases of pageant preparation that I use for my clients to prepare them comprehensively. This outline could be shoved into a shorter outline of time, but in the best-case scenario, we’d have at least 6-8 months of prep time before the pageant. I’ll break it all down for you in this episode.
- [36: Pageant Gift Ideas for Everyone](https://winapageant.com/36-pageant-gift-ideas-for-everyone/) - Pageant girls love presents – both giving and receiving. As a pageant girl, I can vouch for that. The gift giving begins when you arrive for orientation, then you are showered again with gifts as you win. You give gifts to other contestants when you compete together, to your sister queens during major moments in their life like graduation and relinquishing their titles. You give gifts to your pageant directors, your parents. Parents and directors give gifts. My directors when I was Miss California International gave me a gift every single day during competition week at nationals – how generous is that?!
- [37: How to Choose Your Pageant Evening Gown](https://winapageant.com/37-how-to-choose-your-pageant-evening-gown/) - An evening gown is one of the favorite portions of pageantry for many audience members. What you choose to wear for your crowning moment is as important as what you'd wear to accept a Grammy. In this episode, I break down where to shop, how to prepare for shopping, what to bring to your gown appointment, and other important concepts related to your pageant evening gown.
- [38: Grace, The Greatest Gift of All](https://winapageant.com/38-grace-the-greatest-gift-of-all/) - Today, we’re talking about the word “Grace” which is frequently used to describe pageant women as they glide across the stage or move like a ballet dancer. “She’s so graceful." But, “grace” has a much more powerful meaning. Socially, when someone ‘gives someone grace’ they essentially are looking past their flaws. If a public speaker got up to deliver a keynote and they had a cold that distorted their voice they may say, I’m a little sick today, so I appreciate your grace.” Meaning “don’t judge me”
- [39: Pageant Goal-Setting to Make This "Your" Year](https://winapageant.com/39-pageant-goal-setting-to-make-this-your-year/) - Several years ago, a mentor of mine explained the concept of The Year Scot…his name was Scot.“The Year of You” Focuses on: What makes you happy Becoming a better version of yourself Accomplishing your vision Having a wildly successful year That was about 5 years ago, and since then, every year has been the Year of Alycia.
- [41: 5 Real-Life Benefits of Pageantry](https://winapageant.com/41-5-real-life-benefits-of-pageantry/) - In this episode, I break down the zillions of benefits you'll gain from competing in a pageant. They fit into these 5 categories: Social, Professional, Personal, Financial, Health. This is a great episode to help explain to someone (you mom, your boss, your boyfriend, yourself) how competing in a pageant can help you succeed in life! Social Professional Personal Financial Health
- [42: The 3 Things You Need to Win Your Pageant](https://winapageant.com/42-the-3-things-you-need-to-win-your-pageant/) - Every pageant winner has these 3 specific things. In this episode, I’ll teach you what they are and how to get ‘em!
- [44: How to Dress like a True Pageant Queen](https://winapageant.com/44-how-to-dress-like-a-true-pageant-queen/) - In today’s episode, we’re discussing how to dress like a true pageant queen. It’s simple, but not so easy. It comes down to what you have in your closet. And if you’re listening, you need to update your closet. Yes, you. I’m talking to you – the woman who’s had the same hair-do for like 7 years and you’re still wearing your favorite shirt from college, and you wish they still made those shoes you always love. And, I’m also talking to me, because it’s high-time I get a new ‘favorite shirt’ so I don’t end up in People Magazine with a side-by-side photo in the same shirt – one dated 2009 and the other 2016. If that’s you, it’s time for an upgrade. As you grow (up, old, into yourself), you have new priorities, responsibilities, and personality! Whether you like it or not, you’re judged by your appearance and every woman knows that what you wear has a lot to do with how you feel. If you are still holding onto things that no longer represent the new you (or the best you), then you are doing yourself a disservice, and others will know it too.
- [43: The 3 Reasons Women Lose Pageants](https://winapageant.com/43-the-3-reasons-women-lose-pageants/) - After every pageant, the women that lose always have the same reasons for why they didn't win. In this episode, I break down the actual reasons women lose pageants (it's 1 of 3 or some combination of them). Plus, I teach you how you can avoid these so you can win. #3 – Unrealistic Expectations #2 – Not willing to Invest Time and Money #1 – Imposter Syndrome
- [45: Being the ‘It’ Girl at Orientation](https://winapageant.com/45-being-the-it-girl-at-orientation/) - Orientation is a sea of judgment. It’s exciting and equally nerve-wracking; all the would-be titleholders showing up with their best foot forward to prove themselves as the winner. In this episode, I’ll teach you how to show up to your orientation as the actual winner. I want my girls mistaken for the reigning titleholder because this is the first impression you’ll give to the pageant director and to the other girls. You want to be sure it is accurate, inviting, and respectable. The best way I know to prepare a girl for orientation is to use what I call the “Next Year” test. It’s simple. Imagine if you were to win, next year you’ll have to attend the orientation for the incoming competition class. I want you to imagine how you will be then…and be that now!
- [46: Interview Opening & Closing Statements](https://winapageant.com/46-interview-opening-and-closing-statements/) - Many pageants invite the contestants to prepare a brief opening statement or a closing statement that is presented during your interview, as an on-stage introduction, or in your on-stage question portion. Since you have time to prepare for this, the judges will expect you to have full control in this moment to help them really understand you in a very short amount of time. Some pageants don’t explicitly say you’ll do an opening or closing statement. These are sneaky! It’s sorta like “you don’t have to have a platform for our pageant,” yet they expect you to create a legacy project without asking for it. Same thing: just because they don’t say it doesn’t mean you don’t have to do it. You do – plus, you have to know when to use these statements to pack a punch!
- [47: An Outline to Write and Record a Respectable & Memorable Farewell Speech](https://winapageant.com/47-an-outline-to-write-and-record-a-memorable-farewell-speech/) - Today, I’m addressing the ever-important Farewell speech. This is under-estimated because at the end of a long year of service, sometime pageant women are so stuck on thinking of how awesome they are – and no doubt, you are – but they forget what this moment is truly about and how to make the most of it. Now, I’m not saying you always have to capitalizing on key moments, but You Ought to!! As a titleholder, as a person, really, you should always be looking for ways to honor others, shine some glorious light into the world, and enter the gates of heaven with gratitude. I’ll break down the 5 main components of your Farewell in a beautiful outline, plus I’ll share some specific advice on how to record it so you sound magnificent!
- [49: Make Your Autograph Cards Impressive and Functional](https://winapageant.com/49-make-your-autograph-cards-impressive-and-functional/) - Today, I’ll talk you through what to consider when creating your autograph cards. Every pageant titleholder has to have autograph cards, not just as a give-away at children’s events. The autograph cards are vital marketing pieces for your year and must be created as such. You’ll use your autograph cards similarly to business cards, thank you cards, and flyers; so there are certain things that should always be included.
- [48: The 6 Things You Need to Know to Create a Powerful Pageant Platform](https://winapageant.com/48-the-6-things-you-need-to-know-to-create-a-powerful-pageant-platform/) - Today, I want to share with you the top 6 things I find myself sharing with every pageant contestant relating to their platform. One of our listeners, Caroline, recently featured some of these tips in an article she wrote for The Pageant Planet. Shout-out to Caroline! First of all, even if your pageant doesn’t have a platform requirement, you should still have a platform. So listen up as I unpack these 6 tips. The last one is the absolutely most important one and honestly, the one that most women do not do…which is why it can be the difference between your win and your loss.
- [50: Pageant Resale: HOW to Sell Your Used Pageant Wardrobe](https://winapageant.com/50-pageant-resale-how-to-sell-your-used-pageant-wardrobe/) - The best time to capitalize on pageant resale – whether you’re buying or selling – is when pageant season is in full swing – that’s NOW spring and summer. So, in today’s episode, I’m gonna break down the best way to re-sell your used pageant wardrobe so you can sell it fast and for a fair price without having to basically give it away – although, I have a note for you about that too. We’ll cover knowing your customer, how to showcase it best, how to price your item, and how to ship it with grace.
- [51: Pageant Resale: WHERE to Sell (and Buy) Your Used Pageant Wardrobe](https://winapageant.com/51-pageant-resale-where-to-sell-and-buy-your-used-pageant-wardrobe/) - Last week, we discussed HOW to resell your used pageant wardrobe. In today’s episode, I’ll give you a break-down WHERE to sell your wardrobe and give you insight to all the best websites to make it easy on you. The main things to consider when choosing a site to sell from are: Fee to list and sell Size of audience Insurance/Guarantee Ease of use Readiness to ship
- [54: Answers to Your Pageant Questions](https://winapageant.com/54-answers-to-your-pageant-questions/) - Today's episode is a little different. I get a lot of questions over email and social media. Quick questions that have a pretty short and to-the-point answer. I always respond to anyone who messages or emails me - so please don't be shy if you have a question! A few weeks ago, I posted some answers to your questions on YouTube, and I wanted to make sure you got the answers here, too. These are really great questions - most of them are about wardrobe choices for various phases of competition, and there's one whammy one at the end about current events.
- [55: Getting the Scoop from Former Titleholders](https://winapageant.com/55-getting-the-scoop-from-former-titleholder/) - Before any of my clients commits to a pageant, I always recommend that she talk with former titleholders to best understand her experience from her perspective. With multiple perspectives, you get a stronger view of whether or not this pageant would be a good fit for you. I did this the first time I competed in a state pageant and I learned a TON – nothing that scared me away from the pageant, but every piece of insight and advice set me up for success in my competition. Of course, any time you are asking for anything, even advice, from a former titleholder, you have to approach it with grace and respect. In this episode, I’ll give you a list of what to do and what not to do when approaching a former titleholder of your pageant.
- [56: Winners Take Action - The 3 Steps to Achieve Your Big Goal](https://winapageant.com/56-winners-take-action-the-3-steps-to-achieve-your-big-goal/) - Hey, girl! Welcome back to Win A Pageant. I’m your coach, Alycia Darby. In today’s episode I want to share with you a key to success. It’s simple, but it is not easy. It’s called Taking Action. Taking action is the number one thing that separates the good from the excellent – all the people with amazing ideas from those with amazing results. Taking actions means using the knowledge that you’re gaining from teachers, coaches, books, life wisdom…even this podcast…and allowing it to flow through your strengths and your skills and take action to help others.
- [60: 4 Steps to Leap Out of a Pageant Rut](https://winapageant.com/60-4-steps-to-leap-out-of-a-pageant-rut/) - Today, we’re talking about the Pageant Rut. If you’ve been competing for more than a few years without winning – maybe even placing lower than you have in the past, you know exactly what I mean by a rut. It’s the sensation of lacking confidence and general chutzpa for pageantry and life!
- [61: Packing Protocol for the Pageant Pro](https://winapageant.com/61-packing-protocol-for-the-pageant-pro/) - Pageant girls know that packing for a pageant is no simple task. There are so many things you have to remember! In this episode, I'm going to break down the 7 steps of packing like a professional for your pageant, and I'll give a few pro tips to make it even easier. Every time we make a decision, we have to use a little piece of energy and willpower. The more decisions we make, the more energy we lose. You may have already heard episode 22: The Girl with the Most Energy Wins when everyone's beautiful and professional, winning comes down to stamina. During your pageant week, you cannot afford to give up unnecessary energy on choosing which earrings to put with which shoes for which outfit. Or bothering with which outfit you meant for Thursday's adventure vs. the Friday's outing after interview. Too many decisions. But this stuff is important, you just need to take care of it before you leave for pageant week.
- [62: Your Pageant Vision to Define Success](https://winapageant.com/62-your-pageant-vision-to-define-success/) - I have been filled up on the idea of Vision for the last month! First, our church has been talking about vision for the last several weeks and then, this weekend, my coach hosted our quarterly mastermind and it was all about developing vision. My fiance and I had an incredible conversation about the vision we have for our future and how we see it helping others as they are impacted by us, not just the people in our community, but in our church, our neighborhood, our clients, even our podcast listeners like you! It was such a great reminder to start with the end in mind in order to take action to create happiness!
- [63: The 3 Things That Make Every Conversation Memorable](https://winapageant.com/63-the-3-things-that-make-every-conversation-memorable/) - As a pageant contestant, you know the importance of being memorable in your conversations, speeches, and especially your interview. You've got to be the kinda woman that leaves an impression on people's minds and hearts. A boring platform speech won't get you to the Oscars and an interview that holds no unique qualities won't be memorable. The key to wow-ing your audience of listeners is to infuse certain elements into your conversation, interview, and public speeches that will leave a lasting impression and be memorable and valuable to the listeners. In this episode, I want to share with you the 3 things you can infuse into every conversation you have to stand out, be memorable, and provide immense value.
- [64: 15 Must-Have Pageant Products](https://winapageant.com/64-15-must-have-pageant-products/) - In this episode, I break down some of the most important products that every pageant woman needs. Most of these products, you'll buy just once and use over the over again. You can buy them all on Amazon most of them are available for Prime members and if you bought them all at once, it'd cost less than $200 and you'd be set for a full year of appearances and competitions. These are also great to add to your birthday, Christmas, or send-off party wishlist. And, directors, these would make great a great gift bag for newly crowned queens. I'll explain the little tricks to how I've used each so you aren't lost at all.
- [65: Top 3 Tips for Answering the Final Pageant Question](https://winapageant.com/65-top-3-tips-for-answering-the-final-pageant-question/) - One of my lovely VIP clients recently asked me for advice about answering the final question in the pageant. This is the question that makes women the most nervous because in most pageants it separates the winner from the others in the top 5. When she asked me, I realized that she was probably looking for sometime about taking deep breathes or studying all sorts of questions until you know everything under the sun. I think my answer surprised her at first (although, we've been working together for several months, so she's used to me solving the root of the problem rather than handing her a bandaid). In today's episode, I'm going to share with you the advice I gave her my top three tips for answering the final question at your pageant. I've done several training episodes on the specifics of answering your on-stage question, which I suggest you take a listen to as well. So, today's episode is going to look at the final question with a more holistic approach.
- [66: The Perfect Pageant Platform Outline](https://winapageant.com/66-the-perfect-pageant-platform-outline/) - You know that all pageant women should have a platform, even if it's not required. Your platform is the vehicle that gets you appearances & media coverage, helps you to stand out from other contestants and make connections to grow your network - and it's the way you're able to leave a legacy during your year. Some pageants require a platform and even an essay or statement that explains your take on a given topic. Most women who compete in pageants are smart and studious, so writing an essay isn't the difficult part. What's hard about the platform component is two-fold: firstly, making your stance different than the next girl and secondly, explaining your platform in a succinct way. In this episode, I'm going to teach you how to actively differentiate yourself from the pack by explaining your platform in a way that is simple, memorable, and powerful.
- [67: Memorize Your Pageant Introduction in 4 Easy Steps](https://winapageant.com/67-memorize-your-pageant-introduction-in-4-easy-steps/) - One of the greatest skills that pageant women learn is to convey memorized material in a way that feels new every time. It's a secret of actors, speakers, and media professionals. And it's a vital skill to win a pageant. Usually, when a woman attempts to memorize a speech, it generally loses emotional qualities that make it feel real, relatable, and engaging. One of my greatest pet-peeves, and that of every judge and pageant director, and audience member... is a boring, monotone on stage introduction or answer to an on-stage question. It's painful to listen to, makes you pity the poor girl, and gets hideously low scores. I've heard so many well-written introductions that get wasted away with no emotion. In this episode, I want to teach you how to add emotion into your introduction to help you memorize it without boring the audience, but rather spiking their attention.
- [68: Avoid Becoming a Deer In Pageant Headlights](https://winapageant.com/68-avoid-becoming-a-deer-in-pageant-headlights/) - Today, I'm saving you from the 'deer in the headlights' look. I know you've seen it before. It's so super awkward for your whole audience and the poor girl usually doesn't even know it's happening until she gets the photos back and she blames the photographer for catching her at a bad moment...until she gets the DVD and realizes she had no good moment. The 'deer in the headlights' phrase describes the pageant girl that walks onto stage and nearly freezes like a deer that steps out onto the road and freezes looking right at it until it's hit at full speed. It's awful. For everyone. But especially for the woman that doesn't even realize she's doing it.
- [69: The 7 Steps to Book a Pageant Appearance](https://winapageant.com/69-7-steps-to-book-a-pageant-appearance/) - One common misconception of winning a pageant is the idea that when you win a pageant, you'll be swept away into some fairytale land where you get a business manager, PR specialist and full glam team. The reason people believe this is because this is what happens in some pageants - namely Miss USA or Miss America. But, for most pageant winners, this is not the case. In fact, when you win your pageant you are actually expected to be the one to book your own appearances. Sometimes, you are contractually obligated to do 2 or more per month, so this is a necessary skill long before you win the title. In this episode I'm going to share with you the 7 steps to book appearances like a true pageant professional with or without a crown.
- [70: 6 Steps to Calculate the Value of your Pageant Prize Package](https://winapageant.com/70-6-steps-to-calculate-the-value-of-your-pageant-prize-package/) - Last month I married the man of my dreams and Island Hopped in Hawaii for a few weeks. Now, I'm back in San Diego with new excitement about the Pageant Interview Course, which will be coming out next month! You'll hear a lot about that in the coming weeks as we launch that program and some free trainings about pageant interview, so stay tuned for that. In today's episode, we're going to discuss how to calculate the actual value of your pageant prize package. You know how the pageant may say the prize package is a whopping $75,000-dollars, but if you only use $1500 of that, it's really only worth 1500 to you, right?
- [71: Choosing Your Contestant Number](https://winapageant.com/71-choosing-your-contestant-number/) - In today's episode, I'll talk all about the best way to choose your contestant number. It doesn't take long after your first pageant until you start to question the validity that all contestant numbers are equal. In pageant land, it's long been thought that being contestant number 1 is sure death. There is some true to that argument, but there are 3 additional sides to the argument of which contestant number should I choose? if given the option. Some pageants assign contestant numbers, others draw from a hat, others draw from a hat for the women to choose their own number. If that's you, listen up. Here are the 3 sides to the Contestant Number decision and how you can apply each to help you choose your contestant number.
- [72: Top 10 Pageant Skills Mrs. Contestants Learn from Their Wedding](https://winapageant.com/72-top-10-pageant-skills-mrs-contestants-learn-from-their-wedding/) - Hey, girl! Welcome to Win A Pageant podcast, I'm Alycia Darby. Last Thursday was Mrs. America pageant in Las Vegas and this week, Ms. America in California. Since I just got married last month, I've been reflecting about how weddings and pageants are similar in so many ways. What goes into the big day of a wedding, from the planning to the emotional rollercoaster is an incredible training ground for the big day of a pageant. And, I discovered that my 10 years of pageant competitions really prepared me for my wedding.
- [73: How to Let the Judges Know You're Ready to Win Your Pageant](https://winapageant.com/73-how-to-let-the-judges-know-youre-ready-to-win-your-pageant/) - Did anyone ever tell you to use your interview to let the judges know that you are truly ready for the win? Me neither. It was my 3rd year of competition that someone finally told me that this is a thing: That women actually showcase to the judges that they are ready to take on the responsibility of the title. It was a shock to me, but when I thought about it: just because you are competing doesn't mean your really ready for it. In my first 3 years of competition, I was not ready for it. I wanted it still, but I wasn't really ready to make it worth anyone's while.
- [75: 3 Ways to Stand Out So Your Pageant Judges Notice You](https://winapageant.com/75-3-ways-to-stand-out-so-your-pageant-judges-notice-you/) - You know when your competing in a pageant with like 5 girls it's very different from competing with 50 or 200, like some pageants. Seriously, there are some pageants where there are 200 contestants! I've seen them and been in them! Getting the judges' attention among 5 or even 12 contestants isn't that hard, to be honest. But once you get into 16, 25, 50 contestants and more it can be more and more challenging to stand out. Mostly because when you have a group of that size, it's likely that so many of the women have the top 5 characteristics that naturally prepare them to stand out in their interview.
- [76: 5 Real Reasons Judges Judge Pageants](https://winapageant.com/76-5-real-reasons-judges-judge-pageants/) - When I was competing ... long before I ever judged a pageant, I always felt like judges were out to get me. Like I was a freshman on my first day in the high school and they were the nasty senior trying to trip me in the hallway. Isn't that an awful mental image? Do you ever feel that way? It was so real to me then! And then, I judged my first pageant and my perspective totally changed. I've since judged tons of pageants everything from Little Miss Canadota Lake to Miss California pageants. It's so fun! As a judge...
- [77: 4 Steps to a Celeb-Style Pageant Bio](https://winapageant.com/77-4-steps-to-a-celeb-style-pageant-bio/) - I want to make you sound like a true celebrity! Not that you're not, it's just that sometimes when you write a boring bio and someone reads it from stage, you sound sort of boring. In this episode, I'm going to teach you how to write an epic pageant bio that makes you sound like the celeb you are! Step 1 - Write a list of all the things that make you awesome. Think of awards, titles, positions you've held. This could be that you are the Brand Ambassador for an organization or the secretary of the National Honor's Society...
- [78: 3 Steps to Become Willing to Win Your Pageant](https://winapageant.com/78-3-steps-to-become-willing-to-win-your-pageant/) - A few weeks ago I was watching my church’s live stream a sermon. The pastor started by holding up a $20 and inviting anyone to come get it. A few people stood up. But with a whopping 500 people at the service, why didn’t 500 people stand up? They thought someone else would get there before them and their efforts would be wasted. They thought they’d look greedy, rude, or poor and didn’t want to be judged. They thought it was a joke and maybe he wouldn’t give it away after all and then they’d feel stupid for running up...
- [79: How to Lead Your Pageant Interview](https://winapageant.com/79-lead-pageant-interview/) - In this episode, I’m going to teach you what it means to be the leader in the interview room. As a teen and young adult we are surrounded by people telling us what to do, setting boundaries, creating standards and delivering prompts we respond to. They lead us our teachers lead us in school, our parents lead us at home, there’s an RA with rules for the dorms, Coach who sets up the drills for practice, Miss Gretchen who leads dance rehearsal, and the Pageant Director that tells us where to be and when all week. It’s no surprise then that when you walk into your interview, you’re expecting the judges to lead you through that process...
- [80: Where to Start to Answer Controversial Pageant Questions](https://winapageant.com/80-start-answer-controversial-pageant-questions/) - Controversial questions are the most dreaded of all, sometimes pageant contestants tend to believe that the judges are looking for you to answer the way they would answer so you share their opinion. Not true. But honestly, I already know you know that isn’t true. You’ve been listening to my sermons long enough to know that this is crazy...
- [81: How to Respond When Your Pageant Judge Asks a Political Question](https://winapageant.com/81-respond-pageant-judge-asks-political-question/) - Politics are a scary topic in pageantry, mostly because we don’t know exactly how we should be responding to these questions. Scan the room and tell them what you think they believe? Bluntly give your honest opinion and risk offending others and creating a great divide? Gracefully evade the question all together and attempt to change the topic? The two most recent and memorable political questions came from...
- [83: What to Wear to Pageant Rehearsal](https://winapageant.com/83-wear-pageant-rehearsal/) - Wardrobe is always worth considering. It’s a contestant’s worst nightmare to arrive to the first pageant rehearsal in sneakers and an oversized t-shirt you wore to the gym in college only to find all the other girls dressed in their Sunday best – even though the paperwork said to dress ‘comfortably.’ “Comfortable” is a relative adjective. To pageant girls, it means...
- [84: How to Humble Brag in Your Pageant Interview](https://winapageant.com/84-humble-brag-pageant-interview/) - One of the main concerns of some of the loveliest contestants is that they feel they are talking about themselves too much. It makes them uncomfortable, like they are bragging. They say they are just too humble to talk about themselves. This is a lovely quality...
- [85: The Truth About “Fake it ‘til you Make it”](https://winapageant.com/85-truth-fake-til-make/) - Today, I’m telling you the truth about the “Fake it ‘til you make it” concept. You’ve likely heard this phrase before when someone is trying to beef up their confidence toward an effort they aren’t prepared for. Many pageant women think “Fake it til you make it” means to keep pretending you know what you’re doing until someone gives you a big break. As if, you could fake it over and over again and at some point someone will throw you a bone.
- [86: 5 Tips to Loosen Up in Your Pageant Interview](https://winapageant.com/86-5-tips-loosen-pageant-interview/) - Pageant Interview is the most nerve-wracking part of pageantry. You have to loosen up a bit before your pageant interview so that you can perform in the best way possible. Tricks like imagining the judge's naked doesn't work because it takes your mind off of the whole process you need your mind to make this work! Today, I want to share with you 5 tips to loosen up in your pageant interview AND connect with your judges.
- [87: 3 Types of Pageant Interview Practice](https://winapageant.com/87-3-types-pageant-interview-practice/) - Ok.. let's dive into today's episode of the Win A Pageant Podcast. I'm your coach Alycia Darby. Most women know they need to practice for their interview, but it tends to get confusing on exactly HOW to practice. Today, I'm going to break down the 3 ways of practicing for your pageant and give you some examples of how you can do each one.
- [88: Writing Your Pageant Answers Is A Huge Mistake (here's what to do instead)](https://winapageant.com/88-writing-pageant-answers-huge-mistake-heres-instead/) - There are plenty of opportunities for you to answer questions during your pageant interview, on-stage question, introduction, pre-pageant media it can get overwhelming to prepare if you have no specific plan. Most women want to be so perfect, so they craft these elaborate answers to every question under the sun...
- [89: 5 Steps to Figure Out Your Platform Legacy Project](https://winapageant.com/89-5-steps-to-figure-out-your-platform-legacy-project/) - An awesome platform is vital to getting appearances, especially before you win a big state or national title. Your platform gets you in the door for appearances and media interviews. And when it comes to pageant week, what you've done with your platform is what separates you from all the other contestants. My clients are trained to market what we call a Legacy Project it's the product or project you lead that uses your unique skills to creatively solve a problem...
- [90: Interview with Mrs. International 2016 Priscilla Pruitt](https://winapageant.com/90-interview-with-mrs-international-priscilla-pruitt/) - In this episode, Alycia Darby interviews Priscilla and her husband Sean about baby boxes, their calling into pageantry, and how they work together. Priscilla Pruitt was crowned the new Mrs International 2016 last July 23rd...
- [91: 3 Steps to Turn Your Fears Into Strengths](https://winapageant.com/91-3-steps-turn-fears-strengths/) - Today, I'm going to give you 3 steps to figure out the deepest fears holding you back and turn them into your advantage to win. When you first sign up for a pageant, you're all excited, fearless, and secure in your ability to win. As the pageant gets closer and closer, fear starts to creep in. It shows up in many ways, today we are going to look at fear manifesting as the Impostor Syndrome and the Skeletons in Your Closet...
- [92: How to Become a Pageant Star](https://winapageant.com/92-become-pageant-star/) - One thing that is obvious to most pageant women is that in order to win your pageant, you have to truly be a star. When you meet a star, you'll know it, but it's hard to explain what it really means to be a star. It's also evident when it's not there - when something is missing even if you can't quite put your finger on what exactly is missing. Just as tough as it is to explain the star quality, it's even harder to know whether or not you have it. Although it's noticeable to everyone else, it may not be to you...
- [93: Your Pageant's Worst Case Scenario](https://winapageant.com/93-pageants-worst-case-scenario/) - When things get tough in pageantry...or in life... sometimes we jump to the worst case scenario. We get overwhelmed and terrified by the worse possible thing that could go wrong, then we obsess over it until we can't possibly imagine any other way except the worst way and we somehow end up pushed against the wall so much that we want to just turn our back on the whole situation and fly off the ledge into what we know is sure disaster and self-sabotage, but it almost seems better than this worse case scenario. Ever been there?
- [94: Creating a Valuable Pageant Fundraiser](https://winapageant.com/94-creating-valuable-pageant-fundraiser/) - Pageantry, if you are performing at a high level is not any different than someone pursuing professional golf or Olympic ice-skating. Anytime you want to perform at a high level, you'll have to first commit to an initial investment. In pageantry, your investment is an entry fee, fitting wardrobe, coaching, and a host of other expenses. Your investment is the seed you sow before you reap the great harvest. We're familiar with popular fundraisers like selling candy bars or Christmas wrapping paper. However, there are other ways to fundraise, ways that can bring you far more profit in a shorter amount of time with a smaller group of people. In this episode, I want to change your mindset from what you may have known about pageant fundraising in the past. Pageant fundraising isn't candy bars and bake sales - think bigger! Think Valuable!
- [95: Wise Pageant Investments Yield Life-Long Returns](https://winapageant.com/95-wise-pageant-investments-yield-life-long-returns/) - Last week we talked about fundraising for pageantry, this week we're talking about what to do with the money you raise how to make wise investments. There are lots of things to spend money on in pageantry from wardrobe, shoes, earrings, to not to mention week-of stuff like dvds, gala tickets, special seating, backstage roses, contestant gifts... it gets expensive. And, when you're working from a budget (as we all should be to be good stewards of our money), it's hard to know what's important and what's not. Today, I'm going to break down how to choose your investments wisely so you reap a life-long return...
- [96: 7 Things Judges Think About Your Old Titles On Your Pageant Paperwork](https://winapageant.com/96-7-things-judges-think-old-titles-pageant-paperwork/) - You probably already know my philosophy on pageant paperwork. If not, I'll tell you. The top 10 contestants can usually be selected from paperwork alone. Most pageant women don't put a lot of thought or effort into their paperwork, but for my clients, we take days crafting it to guide the interview and give them a leg up. One question that comes up a lot is whether or not they should put their old pageant title on another pageant paperwork. People have differing opinions on this and because each system is so different, there's not really a right or wrong way. Instead, in this episode, I'm going to share with you 7 thoughts a judge may have when they see (or don't see) past titles on your paperwork. Hopefully, this gives you the insight you need to help you decide for yourself...
- [97: Maureen Francisco - Knowing You're Ready to Win](https://winapageant.com/97-maureen-francisco-knowing-youre-ready-win/) - In this episode, Alycia Darby interviews Maureen Francisco. Maureen is the co-executive producer of Pageants NW, which produces the state qualifier to Miss USA and Miss Teen USA for ID, MT, OR and WA. She's also organizing a confidence building workshop, Beauty | Brand | Believe Expo next month. To keep life interesting, she's done everything from being a published author...
- [98: Alayah Benavidez, Miss United States on Dealing with Comparison](https://winapageant.com/98-alayah-benavidez-miss-united-states-dealing-comparison/) - In this episode, Alycia Darby interview Alayah Benavidez, Miss United States! Alayah was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. She has her Associate of Arts degree in Teaching and is pursuing her bachelor's degree at the University of Texas at San Antonio. At a young age, Alayah discovered a passion for literature and as an adult has seen first-hand how her love of reading has helped her to develop confidence in testing and public speaking...
- [099: David Van Maren on Breaking Into the Entertainment Industry](https://winapageant.com/99-david-van-maren-breaking-entertainment-industry/) - In this episode, Alycia Darby interview David Van Maren, co-executive director of 4 state pageants for Miss and Teen USA. David has worked in the entertainment industry for 30 years and owned his own agency for over a decade. He is a personal manager and has booked 1,000's of jobs for models, actors, artists, athletes and more...
- [101: What's New at Win A Pageant](https://winapageant.com/101-whats-new/) - Last week, we celebrated 100 episodes of the Win A Pageant podcast. It is such a joy to be guiding you on this pageant journey. I'm thrilled to be your captain! Since the beginning of the podcast in 2015, a lot has happened. I wanted to give you the updates of where we've been and also some insights as to where we're going for the next season of Win A Pageant. I'll break this into each element of the brand and share what we've done in the past and the vision for the future.
- [102: Top 8 Pageant Tips from the Best National Coaches](https://winapageant.com/102-top-8-pageant-tips-best-national-coaches/) - On March 25th, I had the pleasure of attending the Beauty, Brand Believe Expo in Bellingham, WA, produced by the leaders of Pageants NW, Maureen and David who own 4 Miss USA pageant states in the Northwest. There were over 100 people in attendance and about 25 or more sponsors and speakers that were there to lift up the woman of pageantry and share some insights to help them succeed.
- [103: Allyson Rowe: How to Stay True to Your Faith in Pageantry](https://winapageant.com/103-allyson-rowe-stay-true-faith-pageantry/) - In this episode, Alycia Darby interviews Allyson Rowe, motivational speaker and Miss Washington USA 2014! Allyson is a powerful speaker, professional makeup and skin specialist, and dedicated business woman. She carries a passion to see every woman embrace her own unique identity and walk it out confidently. Since her reign, Allyson began writing her first book, is a Top 15 pageant coach, and travels all over the country, speaking into and building confidence in the lives of women of all backgrounds and ages.
- [104: How Can I Be More Photogenic in Pictures?](https://winapageant.com/104-can-photogenic-pictures/) - Today's question comes from Michele and she asks, How can I look more photogenic in photos, especially with other pageant contestants and at appearances? Thanks for your Q, Michele. 5 Ways to Look Better in Your Photos...
- [105: How Should I Wear My Nails for My Pageant?](https://winapageant.com/105-wear-nails-pageant/) - Today's question comes from Joanna - 3 Ways to do your nails for your pageant: Glue-Ons/Press-ons, Grow your nails and paint them as-is, BEST OPTION: Gel manicure. Recommended colors...
- [106 : Pageant Roommate to Bestie in 5 Steps](https://winapageant.com/106-pageant-roommate-bestie-5-steps/) - Today, we're talking pageant roommates. Often, we feel like a roommate is more our competition, but really most pageant women just want to love and be loved. You've heard the scary stories of nair in shampoo, ripping zippers out, or hogging all the closet space. Crazy stuff does happen, but this isn't the norm. However, competition and exhaustion and the emotional rollercoaster of pageantry often brings out the worst in people. So, you'll have to actively prepare to be a good friend and earn a good friend in your pageant roommate. I have 5 tips to help you make friends with your pageant roommate - and ensure she won't...
- [107: 7 Lessons from Miss USA 2017](https://winapageant.com/107-7-lessons-miss-usa-2017/) - Miss USA 2017 was this past Sunday - did you watch it? The women that compete in this pageant are so well prepared and extremely polished, so there is so much to learn from watching the Miss USA pageant. In today's episode, I'm going to share with you the top lessons you could learn from this year's pageant...
- [108: Pageant Interview Prep - AMAZING 10-Step Strategy from a Miss USA](https://winapageant.com/108-pageant-interview-prep-amazing-10-step-strategy-miss-usa/) - As I was researching for Beauty, Truth and Grace I came upon only a few pageant books. Most of them were insanely outdated or simply not up to snuff for what you and my audience really needs. However, there were a few little gems. One such book is called Catching the Crown - it's written by a former Miss USA 1994, Lu Parker. In today's episode, I want to share with you some advice from Ms Parker about preparing for your pageant interview that I love...
- [109: Becoming a Social Influencer with 2x National Titleholder Summer Priester](https://winapageant.com/109-becoming-social-influencer-2x-national-titleholder-summer-priester/) - In this episode, Alycia Darby interviews Summer Priester, Stylist/Blogger of 365DaysOfSummer.me. Born and raised in Aiken, South Carolina, Summer Priester has proven that even a small town girl can accomplish her dreams. Summer has become a two-time National titleholder, the former Miss United States 2015 and former Miss High School America 2011...
- [110: A Powerful Encounter with Kristen Dalton-Wolfe, Miss USA 2009](https://winapageant.com/110-powerful-encounter-kristen-dalton-wolfe-miss-usa-2009/) - In this episode, Alycia Darby interviews Kristen Dalton Wolfe, a former Miss USA turned Mrs. Wolfe who believes that every woman is made to sparkle with the radiance of God's romance. Though she wore the Miss USA crown, her life was changed when she realized her true identity was rooted in being a daughter of the King. Since then, Kristen has used her passion for women coupled with her background in Psychology to launch...
- [111: Choosing a Couture Sherri Hill Evening Gown with Caitlin Fitzgerald of PreVue](https://winapageant.com/111-choosing-couture-sherri-hill-evening-gown-caitlin-fitzgerald-prevue/) - n this episode, Alycia Darby interviews Caitlin Fitzgerald of PreVue Formal and Bridal. PreVue Formal and Bridal has been dressing our pageant and prom customers in THE BEST for over 32 years! Pageant Planet voted them #1 prom store in the country for the 2016-2017 season due to their selection of 16,000 formal gowns, their exclusive dress policy, and their ability to help you find the perfect dress for your occasion...
- [114: Standing Out From the Rest, How Alex Wehrley Gained Success After the Miss USA Pageant](https://winapageant.com/114-standing-rest-alex-wehrley-gained-success-miss-usa-pageant/) - Alex Wehrley is the host of Business Rockstars, a former Miss Wisconsin USA, one of Los Angeles Business Journal's "20 in their Twenties," and the founder of #Empowerista, a multimedia movement to celebrate female leaders and empower imperfectly perfect women. Alex is a storyteller at heart. She has told stories as a TV host for shows like...
- [112: Staying True to Your Purpose After A Pageant Loss with Miss South Carolina USA, Megan Gordon](https://winapageant.com/112-staying-true-purpose-pageant-loss-miss-south-carolina-usa-megan-gordon/) - In this episode, Alycia interviews Megan Gordon, Miss South Carolina USA. Megan, a native of North Augusta, SC, is a 23 year old recent college graduate from Armstrong State University where she's earned her Bachelor's degree in Nursing. In her spare time, Megan loves trying new foods...
- [113: The Sisterhood of Mrs. Contestants with Mrs. United States 2016, Ashley Stremme](https://winapageant.com/113-sisterhood-mrs-contestants-mrs-united-states-2016-ashley-stremme/) - Ashley Stremme is the current Mrs. United States and resides in Mooresville, North Carolina, with her husband, David a professional race car driver. Ashley earned her B.A. in Information Technology Leadership from Washington & Jefferson University, and now works as a television and radio show host...
- [115: 5 Tips to Immediately Improve Your Pageant Walk with Dani Walker](https://winapageant.com/115-5-tips-immediately-improve-pageant-walk-dani-walker/) - Dani Walker is the creator and host of globally recognized Youtube channel Pageant Access. Over a decade of experience in pageantry and entertainment inspired her to create a channel about pageantry reviews, beauty, and fashion, which utilizes the knowledge she gained from holding titles for the largest pageant systems in the world including National American Miss, Miss America and Miss USA...
- [116: Best Pageant Shoes and Empowering Women with Fashion Designer, Johnathan Kayne](https://winapageant.com/116-best-pageant-shoes-empowering-women-fashion-designer-johnathan-kayne/) - In this episode, Alycia interviews Johnathan Kayne. Johnathan "Kayne" Gillaspie was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. Growing up in Music City, he became enamored with fashion by watching his favorite country music legends Dolly and Reba perform and walk the red carpet. Kayne began cultivating his creative design eye by helping two of his five sisters prepare their wardrobe for national pageants...
- [117: The 5 Things Talent Agents are REALLY Looking for with Megan Tower of Tower Talent](https://winapageant.com/117-5-things-talent-agents-really-looking-megan-tower-tower-talent/) - Megan Tower has been developing and marketing actors, models and performers for over 13 years. She is the President and CEO of Tower Talent Inc. with talent development studios in Long Island, NY and San Diego, CA. She has placed hundreds of talented hopefuls with top agents and casting companies from around the world...
- [118: Should I Wear Panty Hose During My Pageant Interview?](https://winapageant.com/118-wear-panty-hose-pageant-interview/) - Today's Question comes from Lisbeth. She asks: Pantyhose - yes or no? The bare-legged look has been popular for a long time. Does it apply to interview? How about evening gown, especially if the gown has a slit? I generally liked going bare-legged during evening gown since I may be wearing open toed shoes, but even if I'm not, bare feet give me more a grip on the sole of my shoe. But interview....what is your advice?...
- [119: Choosing to Win Every Day with Dale Smith Thomas](https://winapageant.com/119-choosing-win-every-day-dale-smith-thomas/) - In this episode, Alycia interviews Dale Smith Thomas. Dale Smith Thomas credits winning the Mrs. Tennessee pageant for the launch of her international speaking career. Dale speaks professionally around the country and around the world on personal development, motivation, and self-improvement. Her client list includes major companies like McDonalds Corporation, Northwestern Mutual Life...
- [120: Overcome the Post-Pageant Slump Without Becoming Depressed](https://winapageant.com/120-overcome-post-pageant-slump-without-becoming-depressed/) - This time of year, most women have lost their pageants. It's unfortunate, but it's true. When there are 20 women competing and only one wins, most are losing. It's terribly painful. But, of course there are lessons even in the pain of pageantry. In this episode, I'm going to teach you to brace yourself to quickly recover from a pageant loss....To save you the sad backstage tears, the fake smile at the after party, and the days or weeks of depression that pageantry could force you into - if you don't follow these steps...
- [122: Answer Pageant Questions in Interview and On Stage (a how-to guide)](https://winapageant.com/122-answer-pageant-questions-interview-stage-guide/) - Today, I want to break down how to answer questions during your pageant interview and also during your on stage question. These are both wildly important phases of competition and allow you to showcase your greatest qualities - if you prepare correctly...
- [123: The Intersection of Business and Pageantry with Business Strategist Amber Lilyestrom (Episode 123)](https://winapageant.com/123-intersection-business-pageantry-business-strategist-amber-lilyestrom-episode-123/) - Amber Lilyestrom is a transformational branding & business strategist, writer and speaker. She is the host of The Soul Fueled CEO™ Podcast and helps entrepreneurs turn their passions in to heart-centered brands and thriving businesses...
- [124: What Pageant Judges Are Looking For (Top 3 Qualities for a Beauty Pageant)](https://winapageant.com/124-pageant-judges-looking-top-3-qualities-beauty-pageant/) - There is no mystery about what the judges aren't looking for. They aren't looking for a self-centered, mean girl who hates people. What they are looking for is a much longer list. We can't know the entire list of what the judges want in a titleholder (because frankly, they won't know until they meet her), but there are three specific characteristics that historically win - even if the judges aren't necessarily looking' for them...
- [126: Pageant Interview Tips: What Not to SAY](https://winapageant.com/126-pageant-interview-tips-not-say/) - Your pageant interview is going to fly by. Not only is it fast, but interview is like living in a time-warp where every minute feels like 5 seconds. So, you have to be sure you maximize every moment and communicate like a pro. Today, we're going to cover the things that many women accidentally or nervously say that stand to waste your time and annoy your judges...
- [127: Pageant Interview Tips: What Not to DO](https://winapageant.com/127-pageant-interview-tips-not/) - Last week, we covered what not to say in your pageant interview. This week, we're going to talk about what not to do. In most cases, judges want a woman that is relatable. When you show up as an extremist, it is uncomfortable to the judges. There are 3 spectrums at play that you have to manage with self-control and patience so you don't end up on the extreme ends of the spectrums...
- [130: Promote Your Pageant Platform in the Media with Publicist Kristi Dosh](https://winapageant.com/130-promote-pageant-platform-media-publicist-kristi-dosh/) - In this episode Alycia interviews Kristi Dosh. Kristi Dosh is a former practicing attorney who transformed her career through blogging and social media to become a nationally-recognized sports business analyst (the "SportsBizMiss") with outlets such as Forbes and ESPN...
- [131: 4 Tips to Prepare for Your Pageant Like You've Already Won with Miss United States, Rachael Todd](https://winapageant.com/131-4-tips-prepare-pageant-like-youve-already-won-miss-united-states-rachael-todd/) - In this episode Alycia interviews Rachael Todd. Rachael Todd is Miss United States 2017. Using her unique life story, education, and experiences she advises women on how to let go of false beliefs, change their thought patterns, step into their authentic selves and discover where their passions and their strengths intersect...
- [133: Behind-the-Scenes of the Miss United States Pageant with National Director, Stephi Williams](https://winapageant.com/133-behind-scenes-miss-united-states-pageant-national-director-stephi-williams/) - In this episode Alycia interviews Stephi Williams. As National Director for the Little Miss, Pre-Teen, Jr. Teen, Teen, Miss, Ms., and Ms. Woman divisions, Stephi Williams shares the same vision as the owner of Mrs. United States National Pageants, Inc...
- [132: Telling a Great Story with Emmy-Winning ABC News Producer, Sabina](https://winapageant.com/132-telling-great-story-emmy-winning-abc-news-producer-sabina-ghebremedhin/) - In this episode, Alycia interviews Sabina Ghebremedhin. Sabina is an Emmy Award winning television producer for ABC News. She currently serves as the West Coast Editorial Producer for ABC News Good Morning America where she is responsible for the network's big breaking news stories...
- [121: Pageant Interview Practice Questions and Sample Answers](https://winapageant.com/121-pageant-interview-practice-questions-sample-answers/) - For 5 years, I was a career counselor on college campuses in Pennsylvania, Illinois, and California. When a student would come in to do a mock interview, I'd always give them a list of questions that they were most likely to be asked so that the first time they heard them wasn't in the interview room. Today, I'm going to share the top 5 questions that you can expect to be asked in your pageant interview. And, I'll help you develop your own answer by giving you some sample answers to get your creative juices flowing...
- [128: A Pageant Platform for Inner Beauty with Carly Hartman of Pageant 360](https://winapageant.com/128-pageant-platform-inner-beauty-carly-hartman-pageant-360/) - Carly Hartman is a 22 year old entrepreneur that has 3 businesses starting at the age of 17. She created Pageant 360, an inner beauty pageant to empower young women to be world changers, back when she was 18 years old. She is passionate about raising up young women to be confident in who they are and empower them to change the world!
- [125: What to Expect During Pageant Interview](https://winapageant.com/125-expect-pageant-interview/) - Pageant interview is the only phase of competition that happens behind closed doors, so it's hard to know what to expect in there. Especially if you've never really seen it done right. There are the obvious expectations of format, like sitting, standing, 1:1, panel; and the physical environment like if the interview will be in a hotel conference room or a school cafeteria and whether or not there will be a podium or other props. That stuff is good to know. I recommend asking your director all those questions before you get to the pageant so you have an idea of what to expect. But still, regardless of all those things, there are some universal truths that you can expect...
- [232: Makeup for Mature Skin with "Sassy Glamma" Cynthia Willhite Dugger](https://winapageant.com/232-makeup-for-mature-skin-with-sassy-glamma-cynthia-willhite-dugger/) - This episode is packed with GREAT advice for women over 40 to nurture and appreciate their beautiful skin.
- [53: 7 Must-Know Pageant Etiquette Tips to Protect Your Reputation](https://winapageant.com/53-7-must-know-pageant-etiquette-tips-to-protect-your-reputation/) - I'd like to give a special thank you to those of you who have completed the Pageant Interview Questionnaire – it is fascinating to read what you are really needing and I love the ideas you have! Even the responses that are just echoing what we already know everyone needs like mock interviews and samples of good and bad interviews – this stuff is helping me so much! I’m going to leave the survey up through the end of this week and I’d love to get your feedback! If you haven’t yet, would you mind taking just 5 minutes to fill out the questionnaire. It asks 10 questions about pageant interview and I’m using the feedback to create more trainings for you. When you fill out the questionnaire, you’ll get the mini-series How to Answer the Hardest Pageant Interview Questions, as a Thank You for your time and to support your pageant interview prep! If you’ve done it – thank you, I appreciate you! So, today’s episode is going to uncover some Pageant Etiquette, which I believe is vital to maintaining your reputation in the pageant industry
- [52: 2 Ways to Get Feedback From Your Judges](https://winapageant.com/52-2-ways-to-get-feedback-from-your-judges/) - Before we dive into today’s episode, I want to ask for your feedback. Each week I create these trainings because I really want to impact your pageant experience. We know that the Pageant Interview is one of the most challenging parts of Pageantry and you have to be totally prepared to really rock it. So…I have a few things to help you with that. The first is a product that hasn’t come out yet – I’m still putting it all together and would LOVE to get your insights about what would really help you in pageant interview. There’s a quick questionnaire which you can fill out to give some insights about what you really need to help you with interview.
- [21: Interview with Sheri Jenkins, Ms. Delaware America 2015](https://winapageant.com/21-interview-with-sheri-jenkins-ms-delaware-america-2015/) - Sheri Jenkins is a wife, mother, advocate, entrepreneur and Ms. Delaware America 2015. She has been involved with the Delaware and Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition as annual chair for Northern Lights of Life and volunteers at countless events. Sheri led the efforts as event chair for the inaugural Go Red Luncheon benefitting the American Heart Association and continues her participation in this event as the fashion show coordinator. With 20 years’ experience as a professional development manager, she developed curriculums for adult communication and leadership skills. She is also a licensed real estate agent and certified life coach.
- [20: Interview with Miss Maine Teen USA 2010, Norissa Lee Morse](https://winapageant.com/20-interview-with-miss-maine-teen-usa-2010-norissa-lee-morse/) - Norissa Lee Morse started her career as a model for famous gown designer, Jovani. She competed in several small pageants winning the Miss Congeniality award before winning the title of Miss Maine Teen USA in 2010. After relinquishing her crown, Norissa worked for Seventeen Magazine in NYC as a fashion intern. She recently graduated high honors with a degree in Communications and Public Relations. She currently lives in Maine where she runs her beauty/fashion blog NorissaLee.Blogspot.com.
- [Fit Tip #2: Healthy Party Dish – Apple Almond Dip](https://winapageant.com/fit-tip-2-healthy-party-dish-almond-dip/) - In today’s bonus Fit Tip I’m gonna share my favorite party dip – it’s healthy and delicious! I call it Almond Dip…I know, fancy, huh? Just kidding. But, seriously…it’ really easy to make, it’s mostly mixing.
- [231: From Passion To Purpose with Raliene Banks](https://winapageant.com/231-from-passion-to-purpose-with-raliene-banks/) - In this episode of the Win A Pageant Podcast, Alycia interviews Raliene Banks, a client of the Win a Pageant Academy and a successful pageant contestant! In this episode, you'll hear how she turned the heartbreak of the loss of her daughter into a mission to help others.
- [Bonus!: Your FREE Pageant Course (The 3 Rookie Pageant Interview Mistakes...and how to avoid them)](https://winapageant.com/bonus-your-free-pageant-course-the-3-rookie-pageant-interview-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them/) - Great news! The Pageant Interview Game Plan is now open for enrollment and we're celebrating with a free pageant course! The Free Pageant Course is a 3-day video training that will teach you the 3 Rookie Pageant Interview Mistakes... and, how to avoid them. When you sign up for the Free Pageant Course, you'll get
- [136: 3 Simple Steps to Answer "Why Should We Choose You?"](https://winapageant.com/136-3-simple-steps-answer-choose/) - Listen, you can't avoid this question in your pageant. They WILL ask you this, so you gotta be ready with a powerful answer. In this Master Class, you'll discover the 3 Simple Steps to answer "Why You?"...
- [137: Top 10 Habits Pageant Judges Love](https://winapageant.com/137-top-10-habits-pageant-judges-love/) - Discover how to: Stand Out from Other Contestants, Make Your Answers the Right Length, Control Your Nerves and MORE! ...
- [192: What to Expect in the Interview Room with Trinity Pearson](https://winapageant.com/192-what-to-expect-in-the-interview-room-with-trinity-pearson-2/) - Are you ready for your pageant interview?! If this is going to be your first pageant interview and your first time walking into a pageant interview room, you need to check out this episode!
- [198: Pageant Mock Interview | Don't Over-Prepare](https://winapageant.com/198-pageant-mock-interview-dont-over-prepare/) - In this episode I'm sharing the top sings you may be over prepared for your interview and how you can avoid making this mistake
- [135: Sunset Episode and All New Win A Pageant Master Class Series on Facebook Live!](https://winapageant.com/135-sunset-episode-new-win-pageant-master-class-series-facebook-live/) - This podcast has been rockin' since 2015, we've had hundreds of thousands of downloads, some truly wonderful guests, epic pageant trainings (if I do say so myself), beautiful reviews, and Awesome success stories! Today, I launched episode 135 of Win A Pageant podcast. When I started this podcast in 2015, my goal was to train
- [141: Serving Your Community Online with Sarah Lopez](https://winapageant.com/141-serving-your-community-online-with-sarah-lopez/) - If you haven't had pageant coaching before, you may not know what is really involved or what can actually be accomplished in a virtual coaching call. My guest today is a client of mine who agreed to have her call published to help you prepare for your pageant....
- [142: Staying Calm & Confident in Interview with Jade Perry](https://winapageant.com/142-staying-calm-confident-in-interview-with-jade-perry/) - If you haven't had pageant coaching before, you may not know what is really involved or what can actually be accomplished in a virtual coaching call. My guest today is a client of mine who agreed to have her call published to help you prepare for your pageant....
- [143: Why You Need a Platform Legacy Project with Danielle Finley](https://winapageant.com/143-why-you-need-a-platform-legacy-project-with-danielle-finley/) - If you haven't had pageant coaching before, you may not know what is really involved or what can actually be accomplished in a virtual coaching call. My guest today is a client of mine who agreed to have her call published to help you prepare for your pageant....
- [162: Choosing the Right Platform with Dara Bamigboye](https://winapageant.com/162-choosing-the-right-platform-with-dara-bamigboye/) - If you haven't had pageant coaching before, you may not know what is really involved or what can actually be accomplished in a virtual coaching call. My guest today is a client of mine who agreed to have her call published to help you prepare for your pageant....
- [164: How to Truly Inspire & Empower with Alina Akselrad](https://winapageant.com/164-how-to-truly-inspire-empower-with-alina-akselrad/) - If you haven't had pageant coaching before, you may not know what is really involved or what can actually be accomplished in a virtual coaching call. My guest today is a client of mine who agreed to have her call published to help you prepare for your pageant....
- [170: Free Pageant Training for YOU](https://winapageant.com/170-free-pageant-training-for-you/) - I'm super excited to let you know that I just updated the free pageant course. If you are already a member of the free pageant course, just log into your account to see the updated course. If you're not a member yet, go grab it at freepageantcourse.com!
- [165: Tightening Up Interview Answers with Jennifer Garrison](https://winapageant.com/165-tightening-up-interview-answers-with-jennifer-garrison/) - If you haven't had pageant coaching before, you may not know what is really involved or what can actually be accomplished in a virtual coaching call. My guest today is a client of mine who agreed to have her call published to help you prepare for your pageant...." alt="" width="300" height="169" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-3037" />If you haven't had pageant coaching before, you may not know what is really involved or what can actually be accomplished in a virtual coaching call. My guest today is a client of mine who agreed to have her call published to help you prepare for your pageant....
- [174: Your Dream to Win A Pageant & What You Need to Do](https://winapageant.com/174-your-dream-to-win-a-pageant-what-you-need-to-do/) - Happy New year! I hope that you have set some goals! We’re about a week into January right now, and I am such a big believer in goal setting because I truly believe that setting a goal is like taking the dreams that God has given you and writing them down on paper. And I
- [176: What (and How) to Pack for a Photoshoot](https://winapageant.com/176-what-and-how-to-pack-for-a-photoshoot/) - I just finished a photo shoot with two of my amazing friends, and I'm going to show you exactly what you need to pack for your upcoming photo shoot because I think this could be really helpful for you.
- [177: Pageant Platform Tip to Stand Out](https://winapageant.com/177-pageant-platform-tip-to-stand-out/) - A legacy project is like a platform, but there's specific things that we do to make it even better. Something that you can actually use to then leverage for your interview, for media appearances, for on-stage questions. It just makes everything so much easier!
- [171: Clean Your Make Up Brushes Quick & Easy For Pageant Girls](https://winapageant.com/171-clean-your-make-up-brushes-quick-easy-for-pageant-girls/) - Today I wanted to share with you how I clean my makeup brushes. I'm going to show you what I use that was recommended to me once and it’s a phenomenal strategy. Happy brush cleaning!
- [161: Passions Across America with Amanda Price](https://winapageant.com/161-passions-across-america-with-amanda-price/) - If you haven't had pageant coaching before, you may not know what is really involved or what can actually be accomplished in a virtual coaching call. My guest today is a client of mine who agreed to have her call published to help you prepare for your pageant....
- [100: Celebrate All Wins](https://winapageant.com/100-celebrate-all-wins/) - Today we are celebrating the 100th episode of the Win A Pageant podcast! You’ve heard about many of my clients over the last several years who have published books and used them to catapult their platforms, get media appearances and change lives. I published my first book, which was a business book, several years ago. Now, I’m proud to announce the launch of my latest book – this time a pageant coaching book! It’s called "Beauty, Truth and Grace: Pageant Coaching to Win on Stage and in Life” and it launched today on Amazon...
- [82: These Women Are Ready for Their Pageant Interview](https://winapageant.com/82-women-ready-pageant-interview/) - I'm gushing at the seams from how proud I am of the women in the Pageant Interview Game Plan. They are so dedicated to their success and by their 'success' I don't just mean them winning the pageant, but influencing their community in such a powerful way. The Pageant Interview Game Plan is an online course that consists of 4 modules: Set Your Foundation, Plan Your Answers, Prepare to Dazzle, and Game Day: Showtime! These are the four steps that must be followed...
- [40: Pageant Basics and a Brief Pageant History](https://winapageant.com/40-pageant-basics-and-a-brief-pageant-history/) - This episode gives you a breakdown of what makes a pageant a pageant. I discuss some of the lingo of pageantry so you know the difference between systems, divisions and other confusing pageant lingo. Plus, I share with you some pageant history that is great for trivia games and the off-the-wall pageant interview questions.
- [Fit Tip #1: How to Order a Healthy Meal at a Restaurant](https://winapageant.com/fit-tip-1-how-to-order-a-healthy-meal-at-a-restaurant/) - When I first moved to Los Angeles, I became a certified personal trainer and fitness spokes model for the International Sports Sciences Association. I still pull on my fitness knowledge to help my clients get a better body for their stage performance, and I want to share some of that with you in these bonus Fit Tip episodes. Today’s Fit Tip is how to order a healthy meal at a restaurant. When you’re always on the go, it’s hard to cook at home and pack your meals, so you find yourself eating out a lot. Don’t be tempted by the delicious, greasy, fatty smells and the hoopla of other people ordering delicious garbage. Stay true to your healthy lifestyle. At the same time, you don’t want to look like you only eat ice cubes and almonds. Here are my three go-to meals for eating out:
- [Introducing: Win A Pageant Podcast](https://winapageant.com/introducing-win-a-pageant-podcast/) - Hi, friends! What an honor it is to be producing a free podcast to teach women all around the world how they can up their pageant competition game and subsequently changing lives for the better! I launched this podcast with 3 episodes. And this week, you’ll get an episode every day to celebrate the launch! Then, I’ll post an episode every Wednesday morning – If you Subscribe, it’ll automatically download each episode when it’s posted.

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