You practiced your pageant interview until you were blue in the face. You kept up on current events, memorized everything on your contestant bio, and nail your answers every time. But in the interview room, you just don't connect with the judges. They ask you questions that you're totally ready for, but they don't seem impressed with your answers. You leave the interview room puzzled and confused. If that's happened to you, you may need to take a look at your body language. Studies show that up to 80% of how people feel about you is based on body language. You can have fabulous answers that you deliver with poise, but if your body language

When you’re prepping for a pageant, you’re juggling a lot of things. You’re going to school (or working), keeping up on current events, working out every day, and practicing your talent. It feels overwhelming, and you’re not sure you’re making any progress. What if there was a better way? A simpler way? Well, look no further than your favorite Tidying Up with Marie Kondo episode on Netflix. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and your pageant skills aren’t improving, it’s time to KonMari Your Pageant Prep. At the beginning of each Tidying Up episode, Marie Kondo has the person bring out all their clothes and pile them on the bed. It’s a great way to

Just because you've got a little budget, doesn't mean you can't dream big pageant dreams. Winners know that it's not about how much you have or don't have, it's about how well you use what you have. I know a contestant who had a $20,000 budget for her state pageant. She blew $15,000 on her Evening Gown. After paying for her registration fee, headshots, and hair/makeup at the pageant, she had nothing left over for coaching. She had a great dress, but no skills. The judges didn't even notice her in that expensive evening gown, and she didn't make the Top 15. So, if you're competing on a limited budget here are a few tips to help you get the