The Pageant Project

What is The Pageant Project?The Pageant Project is run by Adrian Kwan. We have two goals:1) A pageant world that prioritises the health and wellbeing of its contestants above all else (Directors, sponsors etc).2) To encourage intelligent discourse that enables us to make the pageant world a better, fairer and safer place for all.For interview requests watch this video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdt4rFG47rcTo share an issue you believe needs to be discussed or any other correspondence:info@thepageantproject.com

Rank #1: #57 HEATHER HOPKINS INTERVIEW: MISS GALAXY CARDIFF 2019/20.
Heather Hopkins has had a pageant career spanning the better part of a decade, only recently coming back into the fray after taking a three year break. She has her eyes set firmly on the Galaxy system and loves to keep herself busy in between her shift work for the police and making appearances all over the UK. If you enjoyed this interview, make sure to SUBSCRIBE for more amazing pageant-related content! FOLLOW THE PAGEANT PROJECT https://www.facebook.com/thepageantproject/ https://www.instagram.com/thepageantproject/ https://www.thepageantproject.com/ FOLLOW HEATHER https://www.facebook.com/heather.hopkins.5477 https://www.instagram.com/_heatherhopkins/ INTERVIEW REQUESTS https://www.thepageantproject.com/content-lounge/#interview-request

Rank #2: #56 JOANNA JOHNSON INTERVIEW: MISS GALAXY 2019.
Joanna Johnson is the first international queen I've interviewed who had just handed over her title (only two weeks ago at time of recording). We talked about the highlights of her reign, what she plans to do with herself both in the pageantry world and life in general, and a lot of random banter about things... like our mutual love for cheese. If you enjoyed this interview, make sure to SUBSCRIBE for more amazing pageant-related content! FOLLOW THE PAGEANT PROJECT https://www.facebook.com/thepageantproject/ https://www.instagram.com/thepageantproject/ https://www.thepageantproject.com/ FOLLOW JOANNA https://www.facebook.com/joanna.johnson.94 https://www.instagram.com/joannajohnson_x/ INTERVIEW REQUESTS https://www.thepageantproject.com/content-lounge/#interview-request

Head Over Heels (Pageant Talk)

The pageant podcast that covers all things on the Miss America Organization. Grab your crown and favorite heels and join Jordenne Butler and Annie Skogan as they dive into the exciting world of the MAO.

Rank #1: 4 | In Honor of Savvy Shields.
Miss America 2018 is upon us and Jordenne and Annie offer their thoughts about Miss America 2017 Savvy Shields. Did you enjoy this episode? Make sure to rate and subscribe on iTunes so you never miss a show!

Rank #2: 3 | First Time at Miss America.
It was back in 2013 that Annie and Jordenne first laid eyes upon the amazing Miss America stage...listen to this week's episode as the ladies talk about their first time attending the event and what that meant for each of their pageant journies. Did you enjoy today's show? Make sure to rate and subscribe on iTunes so you never miss an episode.

Pageant Junkies | Hopelessly Addicted to the Miss America Program

The Pageant Junkies Podcast is your top source for positive pageant commentary regarding the Miss America Organization and Miss America's Outstanding Teen. Every week, Founding Junkie Carrie Lakey, brings you tips, tools, and interviews to help you take the crown.

Rank #1: #99: Victoria Cowen, Miss Florida 2014.
When you think you've finished as the 1st runner up, but 5 days later you find out you actually won - Now THAT'S a pageant story to remember!  And on today's Pageant Junkies Podcast, Tori Cowen, Miss Florida 2014, tells her side of the story and what she was thinking when she realized she would be going to Miss America.

Rank #2: Jasmine Murray, Miss Mississippi 2014.
Nobody can deny her talent - But Miss Mississippi 2014 Jasmine Murray, also has an undeniable faith!  We asked Jasmine about her faith during one of the first podcasts we ever recorded way back in 2014 - And now, her first single called "Fearless" is currently climbing the Christian music charts! I suspect this isn't the last we'll hear from Jasmine, which is exactly why we thought we'd re-post this podcast! Enjoy!

Miss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra Murphy

This is your one stop shop for style, fashion, health and fitness. Deidra’s passion is to help empower women, to reach their fullest potential both inside and out. Deidra and her guests will be discussing how to develop your style, health and lifestyle hacks to energize your day, and inspire you to keep reaching higher levels of success. Deidra is a professional fashion stylist, health guru, and Mrs. Washington 2017.

Rank #1: 68: I Have Been Hiding.
I have been in hiding. Hiding from myself, never truly looking in the mirror, and using eyewear and glasses to hide from the world.  In today's episode, listen to how I spent almost 30 years of my life feeling so unattractive, less than worthy, and utterly debilitated by my own self-consciousness - constantly telling myself I wasn't beautiful and only seeing my flaws. I let this negative self image become so paralyzing that there were days in school that I would simply skip class because I didn't have the confidence to leave the house. Alone. Locked inside, both physically and within the constraints of my own mind.  Have you ever been this self-conscious? Letting it keep you from accomplishing goals or taking risks? Listen to find out how and when I finally started to feel confident, and how YOU can take these same tools to not only determine your own self-worth, but to start accomplishing your dreams. I can't wait to share my heart through this episode with you today.   This is your one-stop shop for style, fashion, health and fitness. Deidra’s passion is to help empower women. Deidra is Mrs. Washington 2017, has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University, and is a professional fashion stylist and health guru that helps women become more confident both inside and out.  Check out her story, free resources, and more at: FREE Wardrobe Checklist www.StyleByDeidra.com  & www.TheSynergyChallenge.com Insatgram@StyleByDeidra  facebook.com/StyleByDeidra/

Rank #2: 20: Intermittent Fasting, Why To Do It and How.
After being diagnosed with pre-diabetes a few years ago, Deidra had to learn how to reset her insulin levels and turn her body from a sugar burner to a fat burner by utilizing intermittent fasting. Today, she teaches you the 2 approaches to intermittent fasting, why it is beneficial and provides her biggest tips for starting out an intermittent fasting approach.  This is your one stop shop for style, fashion, health and fitness. Deidra’s passion is to help empower women. Deidra is Mrs. Washington 2017, has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University, and is a professional fashion stylist and health guru that helps women become more confident both inside and out.  Check out her story, free resources, and more at: FREE Wardrobe Checklist www.StyleByDeidra.com  & www.TheSynergyChallenge.com Insatgram@StyleByDeidra  facebook.com/StyleByDeidra/ twitter.com/stylebydeidra YouTube: Deidra Murphy LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/deidra-murphy-8272468b

Win A Pageant® | Professional Pageant Coaching with Alycia Darby

Alycia Darby shares coaching exercises weekly to simplify pageantry for women in pageants like Ms. America, Miss USA, Miss America, Miss International and Mrs. America. She educates pageant contestants with tips on fitness, interview, modeling, platform, fashion, beauty and more in a new episode every Wednesday. Are you ready to win a pageant?

Rank #1: 108: Pageant Interview Prep - AMAZING 10-Step Strategy from a Miss USA.
In today's episode, I want to share with you some advice from Ms Lu Parker, Miss USA 1994 about preparing for your pageant interview that I love. In my pageant preparation, one of my goals was to constantly put myself in new situations where I could meet and interact with new people. The idea of this is to get more and more comfortable talking with ease to strangers in attempt to remove the pressure during pageant interview. As I prepared, I realized the more I had unique experiences, the more fun the interview process became. Ms. Parker takes this to a whole new level! In this episode, I share her idea and use it to create a strategy you can implement to help you prepare for your pageant interview. When you implement this 10-step strategy, you'll gain skills in leadership, flipping the power dynamic, and discover a flow for interview timing. For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at Alycia@WinAPageant.com © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant  All Rights Reserved.

Rank #2: 102: Top 8 Pageant Tips from the Best National Coaches.
In this episode, I'll share with you the top 8 pageant tips I learned while at the Beauty | Brand | Believe Expo. These tips come from 8 national pageant coaches and experts including Lu Sierra, Austin Ryde, Allyson Rowe and Jorge Esteban. Get the details of this episode on the show notes at: WinAPageant.com/102 For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at Alycia@WinAPageant.com © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant  All Rights Reserved.

Life After The Crown With Tim Tialdo

In-Depth and Candid Interviews With Former Pageant Contestants, Titleholders and Women of Influence by 3-Time Emmy winning TV Host, Producer, Pageant Host and Author of "Host Your Own TV Show," Tim Tialdo.Website: http://www.LifeAfterTheCrown.com Follow Us On Social MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/timtialdofanpage/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timtialdo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TimTialdoGet Your Life After The Crown Starter Guide here:TimTialdo.com/StarterGuide

Rank #1: Miss South Carolina Teen USA 2012 Shannon Ford - Life as a Cast Member on E's Very Cavillari and Being a Social Media Guru for Uncommon James .
My guest today was Miss South Carolina Teen USA 2012 and is currently the social media guru for Kristin Cavallari's company “Uncommon James.” You can of course see her and her sarcastic sense of humor as part of the current cast of Very Cavillari on E!. She probably has the best and brightest red hair you’ll ever see and is someone I’ve gotten the chance to know through the RPM productions pageant family…great to have the one and only Shannon Ford on today!

Rank #2: Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst - Get to Know All About the New Miss USA and Her Experience the First Few Weeks After Being Crowned.
Cheslie Kryst is a full-time attorney that is licensed to practice law in two states. Although she will be taking a year off to be Miss USA, she earned both her law degree and MBA from Wake Forest University and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor's degree from the Honors College at the University of South Carolina. Cheslie is also a former Division I athlete, having competed in the heptathlon, long jump and triple jump on South Carolina's track and field team. Additionally, she sits top ten in the record books at South Carolina for the triple jump. Cheslie runs a fashion blog, "White Collar Glam", that focuses on workwear fashion for women. Check it out at WhiteCollarGLam.com. She is also an active volunteer for Dress for Success and credits her achievements to her ability to learn from failure.

Pageant Planet

Welcome to Pageant Planet's Podcast! Here you will discover everything you need to win the crown of your dreams. Each episode we interview experts in all categories (PreTeen, Teen, General) and give you the insights to help you win.

Rank #1: 10 Newbie Mistakes Every Pageant Girl Makes.
If you're new to the pageant industry there are things that you think are cute but they just do not translate well. Listen to this show and save yourself some embarrassing moments. Start to look like a pro by not looking like a newbie.

Rank #2: The Secret Weapons of Pageant Interview.
If you're curious about pageant interview hacks that will help you succeed at your next pageant then this is a must listen to. Jesse Ladoue and Steven Roddy dissect the psychology of pageant interview and talk about the secret weapons that contestants can implement during this phase of competition that will help them stand out from the crowd to win the crown.

What We Do

"It isn't what we say or think that defines us, but WHAT WE DO" -Jane AustenWelcome to What We Do! With new episodes every Tuesday, our host and former Miss America, Kira Kazantsev, sits down with some of the most inspirational women in the game to bring you their stories of triumph, failure, overcoming adversity, determination, success, and how they do what they do. Look forward to honest, raw, real, and sometimes hilarious conversations. From female entrepreneurs, to agents of social change, to reporters, hosts, hometown heroes making a difference in their community and beyond, the What We Do podcast aims to inspire women to do more, be more, and dream more. It truly is what we do that defines us, so let's do more, together.

Rank #1: Episode 23: Gretchen Carlson #ByeByeBikini.
This week, What We Do is a little off our normal routine because the Miss America Organization dropped some bombshell news that naturally shook our little world and made national news headlines. That's right, MAO is retiring the swimsuit competition and there are lots of feelings about that. Here to talk about those feelings and much more is Gretchen Carlson. Gretchen is a TV personality, Author, Mom, Advocate, Former Miss America, and the Chairwoman of the Miss America Organization. I put it to my instagram followers to submit questions for Gretchen on the new changes and I got some amazing questions that resulted in a great conversation. Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. We are clarifying some misconceptions, clearing up the confusion and doing a lot of explanation of what went into this decision. If you enjoy the episode or if you have any other questions please DM me @whatwedopodcast or send an email to info@whatwedo.live. Enjoy!

Rank #2: Episode 2: Megan Alexander #FaithInTheSpotlight .
Episode 2 of the What We Do Podcast features our very first guest! We are thrilled to welcome Megan Alexander. Megan is a national news correspondent, author, speaker and actress. She can be seen every evening as a correspondent on the longest-running, top rated syndicated national news magazine television show INSIDE EDITION. You can find her book, Faith in the Spotlight, on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1501143069/ref=cmswrcpapi_YMIjAbPYR25ZG On today’s episode, Megan and Kira discuss facing rejection, finding your seat at the table, staying true to yourself, taking your place in success no matter your beliefs or where you come from, and much more! Make sure to tune in and subscribe! Edited and mixed by ResonateRecordings.com

More Than A Crown

A place for commuters, gym goers, and busy-bees to learn, be encouraged, and feel understood along side believer, child advocate, ice cream lover, and former Miss USA - Sarah Rose Summers

Rank #1: Fitness Mistakes with 'the hip whisperer' .
Do you ever feel like you're working out constantly but bulking and not leaning out? Many of us don't know how to workout best for our goals. John Benton is known for his work in hip and waist reduction and creating long, lean muscles for his all female clientele in the fashion, film, and pageant industries. Tune in as John discusses the most frequently seen fitness mistakes, the balance between dedication and obsession, and more.  Want to work with John, visit www.johnbentonmodelfitness.com.

Rank #2: Competition Dos and Don'ts with Miss Teen USA.
Ever wonder how to balance your in demand lifestyle? Hailey Colborn, Princeton student, Miss Teen USA 2018 comes on to chat dos and don’ts of competition, sisterhood, balancing life, and more!