Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works. https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe Pageant Coaching Conversations in Nashville Earlier this month, I flew to Tennessee for the Miss Volunteer America pageant — but more importantly, to finally catch up in person with my fellow coaches Gracie Pfaff, Danielle Mullins, and Holly Nelson. I...
Jul 01, 2025•49 min
Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works. https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe Writing This To You From Jackson Tennessee When I told people I was flying halfway across the world to watch a pageant in Jackson, Tennessee, I got that look. You know the one. Equal parts confusion, mild concern, and “bless your heart.” But I’ve done...
Jun 20, 2025•26 min
Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works. https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe About Mattie Grace Mattie Grace Morris is a recent Ole Miss graduate and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism. She is now competing for the title of Miss Mississippi Volunteer. A classically trained ballerina since age 3, Mattie Grace is...
Jun 15, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works. 300 Conversations Later: What I’ve Learned Earlier this week, I passed a milestone: my 300th interview for The Pageant Project. That’s hundreds of stories, insights, and introductions to some of the brightest (and boldest) women in pageantry. With that kind of volume, people often ask me, “...
Jun 13, 2025•27 min
Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works. https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe About Madison Madison Hunt is a 23-year-old licensed aesthetician and professional hair and makeup artist based in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. She launched her beauty business at just 18 years old, driven by a passion for helping women feel confident in ...
Jun 11, 2025•59 min
Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works. https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe About Grace Grace Herdelin, the new Miss New Jersey Volunteer, is a chemical engineer, opera singer, and passionate advocate for mentorship and women’s empowerment.. She is a proud graduate of Rutgers University, where she earned both her BS and MS in...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works. https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe So here's the tea: I'm writing a book. Again. But this time it's not another volume of "Confessions of a Pageant Queen." This book is different. It's a beginner's guide to pageantry. A literal A to Z for someone who has never stepped foot in the world...
Jun 09, 2025•14 min
Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works. https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe About Brooke Brooke Nixon is a proud Maryland native and honors graduate from Christopher Newport University (B.S., Computer Information Science and Psychology) and Wake Forest University (M.A, Experimental Psychology). As Miss Maryland Volunteer 2025...
Jun 09, 2025•52 min
Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works. Free subs get tips, interviews, and ad-free access. Paid subs unlock mini-courses, priority Q&As, and direct support. https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe About Shae Shae Parsons is Miss Earth New Zealand 2025 — a tech consultant, environmental advocate, and proud Māori and Pasifika ...
Jun 07, 2025•1 hr 32 min
Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works. Free subs get tips, interviews, and ad-free access. Paid subs unlock mini-courses, priority Q&As, and direct support. https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe About Victoria Victoria Vredevoogd is Miss Mesa 2025 and advocated for awareness and prevention of gender based violence through ...
Jun 07, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works. Free subs get tips, interviews, and ad-free access. Paid subs unlock mini-courses, priority Q&As, and direct support. https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe About Madi Madi Coffman was crowned Miss South Carolina Volunteer in July of last year and has spent her time advocating for her ...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works. Free subs get tips, interviews, and ad-free access. Paid subs unlock mini-courses, priority Q&As, and direct support. https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe About Kate Kate White, 24 year old arts advocate from a small town in North Carolina is now a college graduate from the Universit...
Jun 01, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works. Free subs get tips, interviews, and ad-free access. Paid subs unlock mini-courses, priority Q&As, and direct support. https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe Timestamps * 0:00 Why we need to talk about this pageant drama * 4:12 What directors say privately vs. publicly * 8:25 When a que...
May 30, 2025•38 min
Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works. Free subs get tips, interviews, and ad-free access. Paid subs unlock mini-courses, priority Q&As, and direct support. https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe About Asianna Asianna Saragosa-Torres is a mental health advocate, radio DJ in Hawaii, and the current reigning Miss Hawaii Volun...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works. Free subs get tips, interviews, and ad-free access. Paid subs unlock mini-courses, priority Q&As, and direct support. https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe About Alexis Alexis Abrams is competing for Miss California United States 2025. She’s an award winning actress who has recently b...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works. Free subs get tips, interviews, and ad-free access. Paid subs unlock mini-courses, priority Q&As, and direct support. https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe About Olivia Olivia is a 25 year old Texan native. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin where she studied busines...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 19 min
Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works. Free subs get tips, interviews, and ad-free access. Paid subs unlock mini-courses, priority Q&As, and direct support. https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe About Bailey Bailey Guy is a Speaker, Author, and Podcast Host. As the founder of GPS: Goals + Preparation = Success, Bailey empo...
May 25, 2025•1 hr 27 min
Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works. Free subs get tips, interviews, and ad-free access. Paid subs unlock mini-courses, priority Q&As, and direct support. https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe Timestamps * 0:00 Week recap and intro * 3:55 Why messaging matters * 7:50 Practice interview focus * 11:45 Get the ChatGPT app *...
May 23, 2025•31 min
Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works. Free subs get tips, interviews, and ad-free access. Paid subs unlock mini-courses, priority Q&As, and direct support. https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe About Lydia Lydia, Miss Michigan Volunteer 2025, is a 26-year-old Summa Cum Laude graduate from the University of Memphis with a ...
May 23, 2025•53 min
Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works. Free subs get tips, interviews, and ad-free access. Paid subs unlock mini-courses, priority Q&As, and direct support. https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe About Baylee Miss Ohio Volunteer, Baylee Joy Martin, is a 24-year-old flight attendant with American Airlines. With her undergrad...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works. Free subs get tips, interviews, and ad-free access. Paid subs unlock mini-courses, priority Q&As, and direct support. https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe Hey there! I’m so glad you’re here. My name is Adrian Kwan. I founded The Pageant Project nearly a decade ago, back in 2018. Sinc...
May 09, 2025•5 min
Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works. Free subs get tips, interviews, and ad-free access. Paid subs unlock mini-courses, priority Q&As, and direct support. https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe Timestamps * 0:00 Setting the judging context * 3:25 Why clear judging criteria matters * 7:33 Substance over production quality ...
Apr 28, 2025•23 min
Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works. Free subs get tips, interviews, and ad-free access. Paid subs unlock mini-courses, priority Q&As, and direct support. https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe Timestamps * 0:00 Do you need a coach before your first pageant? * 6:42 Beginners don’t know what they don’t know * 8:40 How to p...
Apr 28, 2025•20 min
Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works. Free subs get tips, interviews, and ad-free access. Paid subs unlock mini-courses, priority Q&As, and direct support. https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe Timestamps * 1:36 Psychology behind interview answers * 4:40 Addressing judges effectively * 7:58 Structuring talking points * 11...
Apr 28, 2025•25 min
Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works. Free subs get tips, interviews, and ad-free access. Paid subs unlock mini-courses, priority Q&As, and direct support. https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe Timestamps * 2:45 The golden tux * 5:25 Body type challenges with outfits * 10:50 Shock over a $10,000 gown * 13:31 Teaching judg...
Apr 28, 2025•32 min
Be more than just a queen. Make an IMPACT. Join our sorority: http://thepageantsorority.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction: Should You Enter a Pageant in 2025? 1:10 The Cost of Pageantry: Financial, Emotional, and Time Investment 2:45 Key Reason 1: Having Fun and Taking Time for Yourself 5:31 Key Reason 2: Networking and Building Connections 7:38 Key Reason 3: Incentive to Work on Yourself 15:08 Why Winning Should Not Be Your Primary Motivation 17:45 Closing Thoughts: Make the Most of Your Pagea...
Dec 09, 2024•18 min
Recorded from our Instagram live session. Apply for our Mock Interview Coaching Session at:🔥 onlinepageantacademy.com 🔥 Applications close Friday, December 6, at 5 PM EST, and one lucky queen will win a FREE spot valued at $982. Spots are limited—don’t miss out! Get full access to The Pageant Project at www.thepageantproject.com/subscribe...
Dec 04, 2024•44 min
💻 Mock Interview Panel (applications close Fri 6th Dec) 👉 http://onlinepageantacademy.com As someone who's worked with over 300 pageant contestants from around the world over the last eight years, one of the questions I see most commonly asked is: "What are the judges looking for?" In this video, I hope to show you why that's not the question you want to be asking yourself, and where you SHOULD be putting your focus instead to give yourself the biggest chance of winning your dream title. TIM...
Dec 04, 2024•18 min
💻 Mock Interview Panel (applications close Fri 6th Dec) 👉 http://onlinepageantacademy.com Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JschKIb91is Sasha's interview tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deZ-bLvk-d8 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 2:34 Miss America's unique interview format 3:13 Sasha sits down 4:22 Q1 - losing social media 5:32 Q2 - growing social following 8:45 Q3 - the Miss America brand 11:19 Q4 - Sasha's business 15:13 Q5 - business revenue 16:36 Q6 - time management as ...
Dec 03, 2024•36 min
How to get pageant sponsorship 👑 1. Build and nurture your network. 2. What value do you bring? Getting sponsorship is easy in theory. It also takes alot of time and hard work. That automatically means alot of people are going to give up on it. Think of it as God's way of testing whether you really want it 🙃 Special shoutout to the two queens I mentioned @krysta.summa and @thehaleighhurst 🙌 --- Sign up now for our Mock Interview Session at onlinepageantacademy.com to Master Your Pageant Int...
Dec 03, 2024•19 min
