The minute you start telling people that you entered a pageant the advice starts pouring in. Former contestants are eager to tell you about how they won. Pageants fans who...
So, by now I’m pretty sure you heard about Miss America’s big announcement. They’re dropping the swimsuit portion of the competition. Plus, they’re...
Unfortunately, you’ve seen it more than once. A beautiful, poised young woman steps to the front of the stage and draws her question from the bowl. She listens intently...
Don’t you just hate the question, “Why should you be the next titleholder?” during your pageant interview? Well, you’re not alone. It’s the #1...
Your pageant interview is going along smoothly, and you’re feeling good. Then a judge asks, “Why do you want to be the titleholder?” and you whip out what...
It’s the moment every contestant has nightmares about. The judges’ coordinator calls your name, you take a deep breath, and walk into the interview room. The...
I know you’ve seen this happen. A beautiful contestant walks up to the microphone and prepares to deliver what she hopes will be a winning answer. She does her best,...
Last week I received an email from a Mom looking for some advice on how to handle some feedback she had received. Her daughter had competed in a pageant but did not win the...
One of the most common stereotypes about pageant contestants is that they are mindless Barbie dolls who repeat scripted, memorized answers. After all, Miss Congeniality...
There’s nothing more frustrating than spending hours and hours to practice your pageant interview and feeling like you’re not getting better. You try your best,...