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It’s Not Your Strategy. It’s Your Story.
Jun 23, 2026
27m 15s
Pageant Fever
Jun 22, 2026
56m 27s
[EP 354] LYNDSEY LOCKLEAR INTERVIEW: MISS QUEEN CITY USA 2026
Jun 19, 2026
1h 14m 23s
Don’t Be a Practice-Room Contestant
Jun 16, 2026
31m 41s
[EP 353] CHRISTELL FOOTE INTERVIEW: MISS COSMO USVI 2026
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| 6/23/26 |  It’s Not Your Strategy. It’s Your Story. | High-performance pageant coaching, shared weekly. Trusted by 350+ titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss America, and beyond. This isn’t theory. It’s what works. Start your journey for free:👉 https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeWe are well and truly in pageant season.Which means somewhere, right now, there is a contestant practising her walk for the 487th time, panicking about whether her interview dress says “future titleholder” or “real estate agent with excellent posture,” and wondering if she should change her entire platform three days before competition.You know. Normal behaviour.And look, I get it.Strategy matters.You need to know how to interview. You need to know how to walk. You need to know how to communicate your platform without sounding like you were assembled in a lab by three former titleholders and a ring light.But strategy is not always the problem.Sometimes the problem is the story underneath it.This week’s coaching video is about the three S’s I look at when working with contestants:State. Strategy. Story.Most pageant prep starts with strategy.* What should I say?* How should I stand?* How do I answer political questions?* How do I make my platform sound impressive?* How do I make the judges like me without looking like I’m trying to make the judges like me?Fair questions.Then there’s state.Are you walking into interview calm, grounded and confident? Or are you walking in like your entire nervous system has been put in a blender and someone forgot to put the lid on?Again, important.But the missing piece, the piece most contestants never really look at, is story.What does pageantry mean to you?What does winning mean to you?And perhaps more importantly:What would it mean if you didn’t win?Because if your story is:“If I win, it proves I’m worthy.”That is going to affect how you perform.If your story is:“If I don’t win, this was all a giant waste of time.”That is going to affect how you perform.If your story is:“I need this crown to feel validated, successful, beautiful, important, chosen, enough...”Well, congratulations. You’ve just placed the emotional weight of your entire self-worth onto five strangers and a scoring sheet you may never see.Which, as life plans go, is not exactly bulletproof.This is why some contestants become so tight.They care so much that they stop performing freely.They stop connecting.They stop enjoying the room.They stop being themselves and start trying to drag the crown toward them with the sheer force of their desperation.Which, weirdly enough, is rarely the most magnetic version of a person.The strange thing is, if you really want to win, you may actually need to care a bit less.Not stop caring.Not become lazy.Not float into competition weekend with the energy of someone who wandered into the ballroom looking for the breakfast buffet.But care less in the sense that your identity is not on the line.Your future is not on the line.Your worth is not on the line.Because pageantry can be a brilliant tool for growth. It can sharpen your interview skills, stretch your confidence, expand your network, push your advocacy and force you to become a more disciplined version of yourself.But it is a terrible place to outsource your self-worth.In this week’s coaching video, I break down why story matters so much, how it affects your state and strategy, and why the story you’re carrying into the room might be the very thing making pageantry heavier than it needs to be.So before your next pageant, ask yourself:What story am I bringing with me?And is that story helping me?Or is it slowly strangling the life out of me while smiling beautifully in a crown?Adrian.The Beginner's Guide to Pageantry - Everything You Need to Compete in Your First Pageant With Confidence... Even If You’re Starting From Zero:👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0645070327 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thepageantproject.com/subscribe | 27m 15s | ||||||
| 6/22/26 |  Pageant Fever | High-performance pageant coaching, shared weekly. Trusted by 350+ titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss America, and beyond. This isn’t theory. It’s what works. Start your journey for free:👉 https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeWe were originally going to be discussing our pageant icks this episode, but with all of us being knee-deep in pageant season at the moment, let’s just say we went with it.For me personally, I would say this is my first proper ‘pageant season’ as a coach, and all I can say is that it’s truly been a WILD ride.--Pageants & Tangents is an irreverential and honest take on modern-day pageantry, hosted by Adrian Kwan, Founder of The Pageant Project.Got a pageant issue or question you want us to discuss? Submit it here:👉 https://pageantpod.comOUR CO-HOSTS:Morgan Morgan:👉 https://www.instagram.com/morganmorganbonafide/👉 https://www.morganmorganfitness.com/Peyton Christen:👉 https://www.instagram.com/peytonkaynec/👉 https://www.instagram.com/missgavol/Kenzie Hansley:👉 https://www.instagram.com/kenziehansleyy/👉 https://www.instagram.com/kenzieleecoachingg/Geanna Koulouris:👉 https://www.instagram.com/geannakoulouris/For all media and sponsorship enquiries:👉 info@thepageantproject.comThe Beginner's Guide to Pageantry - Everything You Need to Compete in Your First Pageant With Confidence... Even If You’re Starting From Zero:👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0645070327 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thepageantproject.com/subscribe | 56m 27s | ||||||
| 6/19/26 | ![[EP 354] LYNDSEY LOCKLEAR INTERVIEW: MISS QUEEN CITY USA 2026 episode artwork](https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/4312339/post/202663357/164f33b94cbb4bf992f85fe3df16df30.jpg) [EP 354] LYNDSEY LOCKLEAR INTERVIEW: MISS QUEEN CITY USA 2026 | High-performance pageant coaching, shared weekly. Trusted by 350+ titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss America, and beyond. This isn’t theory. It’s what works. Start your journey for free:👉 https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeABOUT LYNDSEY LOCKLEARLyndsey Locklear is originally from Lumberton, North Carolina, and is a proud graduate of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, where she earned both a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She now resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she works as a traveling neonatal ICU nurse. In August, Lyndsey will begin pursuing her Master’s degree to become a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, continuing her commitment to improving outcomes for infants and families.A former Miss Lumbee, Lyndsey is currently representing the Queen City and will compete for the title of Miss North Carolina USA. As a proud member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, she hopes to become the first Indigenous woman crowned Miss North Carolina USA and to go on to represent the state at the Miss USA competition, inspiring young people to dream boldly and embrace their unique identities.Lyndsey has been dancing since the age of two and is trained in tap dance, a lifelong passion that has shaped her creativity and discipline. Outside of her career, she enjoys cooking, playing golf, creating new coffee recipes, and spending time in the gym.She is also deeply passionate about mental health advocacy and preserving her Indigenous culture. This passion inspired her to implement traditional Indigenous talking circles as a tool for emotional healing, creating safe spaces that encourage connection, vulnerability, and community.FOLLOW LYNDSEY LOCKLEAR👉 https://www.instagram.com/LyndseyLocky/👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@LyndseyLocky👉 https://www.facebook.com/lyndsey.locklearThe Beginner's Guide to Pageantry - Everything You Need to Compete in Your First Pageant With Confidence... Even If You’re Starting From Zero:👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0645070327 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thepageantproject.com/subscribe | 1h 14m 23s | ||||||
| 6/16/26 |  Don’t Be a Practice-Room Contestant | High-performance pageant coaching, shared weekly. Trusted by 350+ titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss America, and beyond. This isn’t theory. It’s what works. Start your journey for free:👉 https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeWe are right in the middle of pageant season.* Miss USA state pageants.* Miss America state pageants.* Miss Volunteer America.* Last-minute prep.* Last-minute panic.* Last-minute “what if I forget everything?”So here is the reminder I think some of you need more than another mock interview question:Your mindset is not optional.And I don’t mean that in the vague, fluffy, “just believe in yourself” way.I mean mindset in the competitive sense.Can you still perform when the pressure hits?Because there is a very specific kind of heartbreak in pageantry.It’s not losing.It’s knowing you were better than what you showed.It’s walking out of interview thinking:I answered that so much better in practice.It’s stepping off stage thinking:I nailed that walk last week.It’s getting back to your hotel room and realizing:That wasn’t me at my best.That feeling is awful.And most of the time, it is not a mechanics problem.It is a psychology problem.Recently, I worked with a young golfer in the United States.Not a pageant contestant.A golfer.I do not play golf. My entire understanding of golf is basically: hit the ball, make it go in the hole.So no, I did not magically fix her golf swing.But I do understand performance. I understand pressure. I understand what happens when someone has the ability to do something, but their psychology gets in the way.When we worked together, I didn’t want another polite conversation on the couch about “confidence.”I asked her to take me onto the golf course over video call while she was actually hitting balls.Why?Because that is where the real work happens.* It’s easy to talk about mindset when nothing is happening.* It’s easy to sound calm when you’re sitting in your house.* It’s easy to say, “I just need to stay positive,” when there are no judges, no scorecard, no audience, no lights, no pressure.But the breakthrough usually happens in the moment.* When the bad shot happens.* When the answer goes sideways.* When your brain goes blank.* When your body starts panicking.For this golfer, the pattern was frustration.She would hit one bad shot, get angry with herself, and that anger would affect the next shot.Then the next.Then the next.And this is where pageant contestants need to pay attention.The mistake is not always the problem.Your reaction to the mistake is often the problem.* One interview answer goes badly, and suddenly you mentally leave the room.* One turn feels off, and suddenly you start walking like you are apologizing for existing.* One unexpected question comes up, and suddenly you are no longer listening. You are panicking.That is not preparation failing.That is state failing.With the golfer, the shift was simple.Instead of getting angry, get curious.Not:I suck.I can’t believe I did that.What is wrong with me?But:What happened?What can I adjust?What do I need to do next?Anger locks you into the mistake.Curiosity moves you toward the solution.A week later, I heard she had played her best round and lowered her personal best by six strokes over nine holes.That is not small.And again, I did not fix her golf mechanics.The change was psychological.Which brings me back to pageantry.Most contestants spend almost all their prep time on mechanics.* How do I structure my answer?* How do I introduce myself?* How do I sound less robotic?* How do I walk?* How do I pose?* How do I talk about my platform?All of those things matter.Of course they matter.But mechanics only help you if you can still access them under pressure.That is the part most contestants forget.* You can have beautiful interview answers in practice.* You can have a great walk in rehearsal.* You can know your platform inside out.But when pressure hits, your nervous system takes over.* You rush.* You ramble.* You freeze.* You stop listening.* You try to remember a rehearsed answer instead of answering the actual question.That is why so many contestants sound robotic.Not because they don’t care.Usually, they care too much.But instead of being in conversation, they are in retrieval mode.They are searching their mental filing cabinet for the memorized answer that seems closest.And that is a dangerous place to be in interview.Because pageant interview is not a recital.It is a conversation under pressure.When I coached tennis, we had a phrase for certain players:Practice-court players.They looked amazing in practice.* Beautiful strokes.* Great timing.* Clean technique.* No pressure.* No score.* No consequences.But put them in a match, and suddenly they became a different player.Then there were the rare ones who seemed to get better when the pressure increased.That is what you want to become in pageantry.Not the contestant who is brilliant in the practice room.Not the contestant who gives a great answer only when she knows the question is coming.Not the contestant who looks incredible when the ballroom is empty.The contestant who can still be present when the room is real.* Real judges.* Real stakes.* Real nerves.* Real pressure.That is the skill.And it is trainable.Before an athlete competes, they warm up.They don’t sit slumped in a chair for forty minutes, watching everyone else compete, absorbing everyone else’s anxiety, and then expect to explode into peak performance the second their name is called.Yet that is exactly what many pageant contestants do before interview.* They sit outside the room.* They watch other contestants walk in.* They watch them walk out.* They try to decode every facial expression.* They listen to whispers.* They let everyone else’s energy get into their head.Then they wonder why they feel flat, frozen, or frantic when their name is called.You need an interview warm-up.A real one.* Move your body.* Get your blood flowing.* Stand up.* Pace if you have to.* Get outside into the sunlight if you can.* Put your headphones in.* Listen to something that gets you into the right state.* Run a few practice questions with someone.* Use ChatGPT voice mode if you need to.* Get your brain answering before you enter the room.Because if your interview is two or three minutes long, you do not have the luxury of using the first two questions to warm up.You need to hit the ground running.And this is where I think a lot of contestants are underprepared.They train their body.They train their walk.They train their answers.They train their styling.But they do not train their nervous system.Then pageant weekend arrives, pressure hits, and they expect confidence to magically appear.It won’t.You train confidence the same way you train anything else.Through reps.Through discomfort.Through doing things that safely raise your heart rate and teach your body:I can feel pressure and still function.So here is one simple practice:Do something uncomfortable every day.Not something dangerous.Not something reckless.Something safe, productive, and uncomfortable.* A cold shower at the end of your normal shower.* Going live on Instagram for two minutes.* Answering a question you have not prepared for.* Filming yourself and watching it back.* Practicing without a script.* Asking someone to throw you questions you do not get to pre-approve.These things work because they train the muscle most contestants avoid training:Staying present when discomfort appears.The more you practice discomfort, the less shocking discomfort becomes.And when discomfort is no longer shocking, pressure loses some of its power.That is when you become dangerous.Because while everyone else is spiraling, you are steady.While everyone else is panicking because the interview is five minutes instead of three, you are adjusting.While everyone else is trying to remember the perfect rehearsed line, you are actually listening.That is titleholder energy.Not because you are pretending to be calm.Because you have trained yourself to handle pressure.This is why I do not want you to be a practice-room contestant.I do not want you to be the contestant who only feels confident when everything goes perfectly.I do not want you to be the contestant who needs ideal conditions to perform.I do not want you to be the contestant who says afterwards:I know I could have done better.I want you to be the contestant who walks into the room already warmed up.The contestant who can make a mistake and stay curious.The contestant who can feel nerves and still communicate.The contestant who can handle a change in schedule, a weird question, a quiet judging panel, a narrow stage, a long day, a bad night of sleep, and still access her best.Because pageantry will test your mechanics.But pressure will test your psychology.And very often, that is where the crown is won.So before your next mock interview, ask yourself:Am I practicing answers?Or am I practicing pressure?Adrian.The Beginner's Guide to Pageantry - Everything You Need to Compete in Your First Pageant With Confidence... Even If You’re Starting From Zero:👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0645070327 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thepageantproject.com/subscribe | 31m 41s | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | ![[EP 353] CHRISTELL FOOTE INTERVIEW: MISS COSMO USVI 2026 episode artwork](https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/4312339/post/202197143/164f33b94cbb4bf992f85fe3df16df30.jpg) [EP 353] CHRISTELL FOOTE INTERVIEW: MISS COSMO USVI 2026 | High-performance pageant coaching, shared weekly. Trusted by 350+ titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss America, and beyond. This isn’t theory. It’s what works. Start your journey for free:👉 https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeABOUT CHRISTELL FOOTEChristell Foote is the reigning Miss Cosmo U.S. Virgin Islands and a pageant competitor who has earned Top 5 placements at three different national pageants before taking her journey to the international stage. Passionate about empowering young people through education, Christell advocates for youth to pursue their dreams and academic goals. She is currently earning her MBA while balancing a professional career and leading her footwear company, Footewear, which was founded to help women stand tall with confidence.FOLLOW CHRISTELL FOOTE👉 https://www.instagram.com/christell.foote/👉 https://footewear.store/👉 https://www.instagram.com/misscosmousvi/The Beginner's Guide to Pageantry - Everything You Need to Compete in Your First Pageant With Confidence... Even If You’re Starting From Zero:👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0645070327 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thepageantproject.com/subscribe | 55m 07s | ||||||
| 6/15/26 |  Pageant Fan Horror Stories (Even From Jail) | High-performance pageant coaching, shared weekly. Trusted by 350+ titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss America, and beyond. This isn’t theory. It’s what works. Start your journey for free:👉 https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeMost pageant fans are great. But we all know some of them cross the line from supportive to downright creepy (and then some).In this episode we’re discussing our pageant fan horror stories, together with some pointers to make sure you don’t end up getting kicked out, dragged out, or arrested (if you know, you know).--Pageants & Tangents is an irreverential and honest take on modern-day pageantry, hosted by Adrian Kwan, Founder of The Pageant Project.Got a pageant issue or question you want us to discuss? Submit it here:👉 https://pageantpod.comOUR CO-HOSTS:Morgan Morgan:👉 https://www.instagram.com/morganmorganbonafide/👉 https://www.morganmorganfitness.com/Peyton Christen:👉 https://www.instagram.com/peytonkaynec/👉 https://www.instagram.com/missgavol/Kenzie Hansley:👉 https://www.instagram.com/kenziehansleyy/👉 https://www.instagram.com/kenzieleecoachingg/Geanna Koulouris:👉 https://www.instagram.com/geannakoulouris/For all media and sponsorship enquiries:👉 info@thepageantproject.comThe Beginner's Guide to Pageantry - Everything You Need to Compete in Your First Pageant With Confidence... Even If You’re Starting From Zero:👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0645070327 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thepageantproject.com/subscribe | 1h 22m 02s | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | ![[EP 352] MYKALA DONLON INTERVIEW: MISS CHARLESTON TEEN USA 2026 episode artwork](https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/4312339/post/201673605/164f33b94cbb4bf992f85fe3df16df30.jpg) [EP 352] MYKALA DONLON INTERVIEW: MISS CHARLESTON TEEN USA 2026 | High-performance pageant coaching, shared weekly. Trusted by 350+ titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss America, and beyond. This isn’t theory. It’s what works. Start your journey for free:👉 https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeABOUT MYKALA DONLONMykala Donlon is a dancer, student leader, and advocate passionate about empowering young women through authenticity and service. As the founder of the “Girl in the Mirror” initiative, she encourages girls to embrace self-worth beyond appearance and social pressure.A dedicated member and leader in HOSA, Mykala has spent her high school career volunteering through blood drives and community service projects. She will continue her education at the University of Miami, where she plans to study microbiology and immunology on the pre-med track.Through pageantry, dance, and leadership, Mykala hopes to inspire others to lead with compassion, resilience, and purpose.FOLLOW MYKALA DONLON👉 https://www.instagram.com/mykaladonlon/👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@mykaladonlon/The Beginner's Guide to Pageantry - Everything You Need to Compete in Your First Pageant With Confidence... Even If You’re Starting From Zero:👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0645070327 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thepageantproject.com/subscribe | 57m 48s | ||||||
| 6/9/26 |  Is There Any Such Thing As "Pageant Coaching Secrets"? | High-performance pageant coaching, shared weekly. Trusted by 350+ titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss America, and beyond. This isn’t theory. It’s what works. Start your journey for free:👉 https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeThere is a certain type of coach who likes you to believe they possess secrets.Not experience.Not expertise.Secrets.Knowledge so rare and valuable that it must be guarded carefully, lest another coach discover it and the entire competitive advantage disappear overnight.I have encountered this mentality in tennis coaching, life coaching and now pageant coaching.And honestly?I don’t buy it.That doesn’t mean every coach is equally skilled. Some coaches are considerably better than others. Nor does it mean specialised knowledge has no value.Someone who competed in your exact pageant last year may know things about the director, schedule or judging environment that an outsider would not.But that’s insider knowledge.It’s not necessarily coaching ability.And it usually has a much shorter shelf life than people care to admit.Pageantry has changed dramatically over the past decade. Social media changed it. COVID changed it. The expectations placed on titleholders changed. The way contestants build platforms, communicate with audiences and handle public scrutiny changed.Winning a title years ago may give someone valuable experience.It does not automatically mean they know how to coach you.What worked for them, may not work for you.In this week’s video, I unpack what I believe creates those rare coaching moments where someone tells you something you genuinely had not considered before.And it’s not because they possess some closely guarded pageant secret.It’s because they bring together knowledge from several different worlds.* Sport.* Business.* Communication.* Psychology.* Life experience.Pageantry may be one piece of the puzzle, but it should not be the entire puzzle.That matters when you are choosing a coach.It also matters when you are developing yourself as a contestant.Your biggest competitive advantage may not come from doing another mock interview, taking another walking lesson or memorising another “winning” answer.It may come from building a more interesting life outside pageantry.* Studying something difficult.* Starting a business.* Coaching a sport.* Recovering from failure.* Speaking to people whose lives look nothing like yours.Those experiences give you something no pageant formula can manufacture.Perspective.I’ve said it before:The best way to succeed in pageantry is to create an amazing life outside of it.I believe the same principle applies to coaching.The best coach for you may not be the person with the most impressive former title.It may be the person who can see connections you cannot yet see for yourself.In this week’s video, I explain why I am sceptical of anyone selling “secrets,” what past pageant success can and cannot tell you about a coach, and what I would look for instead.Adrian.The Beginner's Guide to Pageantry - Everything You Need to Compete in Your First Pageant With Confidence... Even If You’re Starting From Zero:👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0645070327 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thepageantproject.com/subscribe | 17m 24s | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | ![[EP 351] ALAYNA WILSON INTERVIEW: MISS KANSAS VOLUNTEER 2026 episode artwork](https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/4312339/post/201225689/164f33b94cbb4bf992f85fe3df16df30.jpg) [EP 351] ALAYNA WILSON INTERVIEW: MISS KANSAS VOLUNTEER 2026 | High-performance pageant coaching, shared weekly. Trusted by 350+ titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss America, and beyond. This isn’t theory. It’s what works. Start your journey for free:👉 https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeABOUT ALAYNA WILSONAlayna Wilson is a current PhD student, speech-language pathologist, part-time graduate teaching assistant, and a 24/7 Miss Kansas Volunteer. She is studying literacy disorders in middle/high school students and aspires to be a professor. Her SERVE initiative is “Love & Light: Giving Back, Moving Forward.” This initiative was sparked when one of Alayna’s friends, Trevor Luckey, passed away from childhood cancer seven years ago.Since then, Alayna has written a children’s book, helped pass legislation, presented to thousands of students, founded a dance convention, and holds a variety of leadership roles all in his honor. In her downtime, Alayna is finishing up the Harry Potter series, trying new restaurants, and keeping up with her 11 nieces and nephews.FOLLOW ALAYNA WILSON👉 https://www.instagram.com/alaynawilsonn/👉 https://www.instagram.com/missksvol/The Beginner's Guide to Pageantry - Everything You Need to Compete in Your First Pageant With Confidence... Even If You’re Starting From Zero:👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0645070327 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thepageantproject.com/subscribe | 1h 14m 38s | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | ![[EP 350] HANNAH KELSEY INTERVIEW: MISS BOSTON USA 2026 episode artwork](https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/4312339/post/201226606/164f33b94cbb4bf992f85fe3df16df30.jpg) [EP 350] HANNAH KELSEY INTERVIEW: MISS BOSTON USA 2026 | High-performance pageant coaching, shared weekly. Trusted by 350+ titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss America, and beyond. This isn’t theory. It’s what works. Start your journey for free:👉 https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeABOUT HANNAH KELSEYHannah Kelsey is a driven biomedical engineer with a passion for advocacy, health, and empowering others through resilience. Holding both a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering, she combines intelligence, compassion, and determination in every aspect of her life and career. Hannah was homeschooled growing up in order to pursue competitive tennis, where she developed the discipline, confidence, and perseverance that continue to shape her professional and personal pursuits today. In addition to her work in healthcare, she has over a decade of modeling experience, working with notable brands including Nordstrom, Living Proof, and Jovani.Most importantly, Hannah’s perspective has been profoundly shaped by her journey as a brain tumor survivor. Her experience inspired a deep commitment to improving the future of cancer care and advocating for patients and families facing similar challenges. Recently, she traveled to Washington, D.C. to advocate for increased funding for brain tumor treatments and greater affordability and accessibility in cancer care. Her story of overcoming adversity fuels her platform of resilience, faith, and purpose. In the pageant world, Hannah proudly earned the title of first runner-up to Miss Massachusetts USA 2025, where she continues to use her voice to inspire confidence, perseverance, and the courage to pursue one’s purpose despite life’s obstacles.FOLLOW HANNAH KELSEY👉 https://www.instagram.com/Hannahekelsey/👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@ThehannahkelseyThe Beginner's Guide to Pageantry - Everything You Need to Compete in Your First Pageant With Confidence... Even If You’re Starting From Zero:👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0645070327 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thepageantproject.com/subscribe | 52m 38s | ||||||
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| 6/8/26 |  What's the WORST Thing That's Been Said About You Online? | High-performance pageant coaching, shared weekly. Trusted by 350+ titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss America, and beyond. This isn’t theory. It’s what works. Start your journey for free:👉 https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeSocial media, particularly in the world of pageantry, can be a pretty crazy place to try to navigate at times. Forewarned is forearmed so to speak, so this week we’re discussing some of the worst and craziest things that have been said about you guys (and us too) online.When it comes to your options online, remember (in order of increasing severity):* Mute* Restrict* Unfollow* BlockWe may live in a free speech world, but it’s your social media. You get to decide the rules.--Pageants & Tangents is an irreverential and honest take on modern-day pageantry, hosted by Adrian Kwan, Founder of The Pageant Project.Got a pageant issue or question you want us to discuss? Submit it here:👉 https://pageantpod.comOUR CO-HOSTS:Morgan Morgan:👉 https://www.instagram.com/morganmorganbonafide/👉 https://www.morganmorganfitness.com/Peyton Christen:👉 https://www.instagram.com/peytonkaynec/👉 https://www.instagram.com/missgavol/Kenzie Hansley:👉 https://www.instagram.com/kenziehansleyy/👉 https://www.instagram.com/kenzieleecoachingg/Geanna Koulouris:👉 https://www.instagram.com/geannakoulouris/For all media and sponsorship enquiries:👉 info@thepageantproject.comThe Beginner's Guide to Pageantry - Everything You Need to Compete in Your First Pageant With Confidence... Even If You’re Starting From Zero:👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0645070327 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thepageantproject.com/subscribe | 58m 03s | ||||||
| 6/8/26 | ![[EP 349] VICTORIA TREADWELL INTERVIEW: MISS CONNECTICUT USA 2026 CANDIDATE episode artwork](https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/4312339/post/201101262/164f33b94cbb4bf992f85fe3df16df30.jpg) [EP 349] VICTORIA TREADWELL INTERVIEW: MISS CONNECTICUT USA 2026 CANDIDATE | High-performance pageant coaching, shared weekly. Trusted by 350+ titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss America, and beyond. This isn’t theory. It’s what works. Start your journey for free:👉 https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeABOUT VICTORIA TREADWELLFresh off the Miss Connecticut USA stage, Victoria is using pageantry as a platform for purpose. As an overdose survivor and advocate for mental health, substance abuse awareness, and personal growth, she is committed to sharing her story to inspire hope, resilience, and transformation.Through speaking openly about her journey, she works to break the stigma surrounding addiction and mental health while encouraging others to believe that their setbacks do not define their future. Passionate about empowering others to take charge of their lives, she uses pageantry as both a personal challenge and an outlet to create meaningful impact in her community and beyond.FOLLOW VICTORIA TREADWELL👉 https://www.instagram.com/victreaddd/👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@victreadddThe Beginner's Guide to Pageantry - Everything You Need to Compete in Your First Pageant With Confidence... Even If You’re Starting From Zero:👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0645070327 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thepageantproject.com/subscribe | 1h 02m 01s | ||||||
| 6/4/26 | ![[EP 348] MYKALA GREEN INTERVIEW: MISS BIDDEFORD USA 2026 episode artwork](https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/4312339/post/200551100/164f33b94cbb4bf992f85fe3df16df30.jpg) [EP 348] MYKALA GREEN INTERVIEW: MISS BIDDEFORD USA 2026 | High-performance pageant coaching, shared weekly. Trusted by 350+ titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss America, and beyond. This isn’t theory. It’s what works. Start your journey for free:👉 https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeABOUT MYKALA GREENMykala is a 24 year old paralegal working in family law. With an interest in serving at-risk children, she aspires to one day become a family attorney. She graduated from Providence College in 2023 with her degree in Psychology and received her Masters in Child Policy from Boston University.After losing her best friend Nikki in 2025, Mykala started an internship program for high school and college students in New England to help them learn more about careers centered around Child Advocacy and engage in meaningful mentorship opportunities. After navigating her own experience with loss, Mykala began volunteering to help facilitate support groups for grieving children. In 2023, she co-founded a chapter of It’s On Us at Providence College to assist students impacted by interpersonal violence.Mykala has competed in pageants since she was 14 years old and has been a long time competitor with the Miss USA Organization. She is the former captain of her collegiate figure skating team, models with Monster Energy, and enjoys playing golf and trying new coffee combinations.FOLLOW MYKALA GREEN👉 https://www.instagram.com/mykalagreen/👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@mykalagreenThe Beginner's Guide to Pageantry - Everything You Need to Compete in Your First Pageant With Confidence... Even If You’re Starting From Zero:👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0645070327 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thepageantproject.com/subscribe | 1h 05m 15s | ||||||
| 6/2/26 |  How to Answer “What Makes You Unique?” in a Pageant Interview | High-performance pageant coaching, shared weekly. Trusted by 350+ titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss America, and beyond. This isn’t theory. It’s what works. Start your journey for free:👉 https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeOne of the most dreaded questions in pageant interview is some version of:“What makes you unique?”Or its slightly more terrifying cousin:“Why should we pick you?”And the reason it feels so uncomfortable is because, deep down, you know the obvious answers probably aren’t enough.* “I’ve worked really hard.”* “I care deeply about my community.”* “I’ve been preparing for this role all year.”* “I have a unique story.”None of those answers are necessarily wrong.The problem is that most of the other contestants could say something very similar.That’s where I think a lot of contestants get stuck. They assume the answer must be found in their story. Their background. Their hardship. Their platform. Their life experience.And yes, your story matters.But your story alone is not what makes you unique.Because everyone has a story.What matters is what your story created in you.That is the part judges are actually trying to understand.* Not just what happened to you.* Not just what you’ve been through.* Not just what you care about.But what those experiences shaped in you that would make you the right person for the job.In today’s video, I talk through a framework I’m still refining, but I think it’s a very useful starting point for contestants heading into pageant season.I believe your uniqueness sits at the intersection of three things:* Your beliefs.* Your gifts.* Your values.Your beliefs are the things you hold so deeply that you almost don’t question them.Not vision-board beliefs. Not cute affirmations. Not things you wish were true.I mean the things you genuinely assume about yourself because life has proven them to you again and again.Maybe you believe you can find a way through anything.Maybe you believe you are at your best under pressure.Maybe you believe that if someone else has achieved something, you can learn from them, model them, and grow faster because of it.Those kinds of beliefs matter, because they shape how you show up when things are difficult.Then there are your gifts.These may be natural talents, learned skills, or some combination of both.Maybe you read people well.Maybe you learn quickly.Maybe you make people feel safe.Maybe you are unusually good at simplifying complex ideas.Maybe you are the person who can walk into chaos and immediately see what needs to happen next.Again, the point is not just to list something impressive.The point is to understand how that gift would actually make you a stronger titleholder.Then there are your values.And this is where things get interesting.Because two people can have similar stories, similar skills, and even similar goals, but if their values are different, they will not lead the same way.What do you prioritize when there is a cost?What would you refuse to compromise?What do you want people to feel after they spend time with you?What do you want to be remembered for?Those questions go much deeper than, “Tell us something interesting about yourself.”They start to reveal who you actually are.And that is why “I have a unique story” is not enough.A story is only powerful when you can explain what it taught you, what it changed in you, what it strengthened in you, and how it now shapes the way you would serve.That is the difference between an answer that sounds like a biography and an answer that sounds like a titleholder.So before your next pageant interview, don’t just ask:“What makes my story different?”Ask:“What did my story create in me?”* What belief did it give you?* What gift did it reveal or develop?* What value did it make non-negotiable?That is where your answer starts to become much stronger.In the full video, I talk through this using examples from my own coaching journey, including why I don’t believe uniqueness is simply about having a story no one else has heard before.Because honestly, after hundreds of pageant interviews, I can tell you: even a powerful story can fall flat if the contestant has not done the deeper work of understanding what that story means.But when you can connect your lived experience to your beliefs, gifts, and values?That’s when your answer stops sounding rehearsed.That’s when it starts sounding like you.Adrian.The Beginner's Guide to Pageantry - Everything You Need to Compete in Your First Pageant With Confidence... Even If You’re Starting From Zero:👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0645070327 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thepageantproject.com/subscribe | 27m 49s | ||||||
| 6/2/26 | ![[EP 347] ZOIE & BRANDI MCGUYER INTERVIEW: HELLO QUEEN FOUNDERS episode artwork](https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/4312339/post/200223622/164f33b94cbb4bf992f85fe3df16df30.jpg) [EP 347] ZOIE & BRANDI MCGUYER INTERVIEW: HELLO QUEEN FOUNDERS | High-performance pageant coaching, shared weekly. Trusted by 350+ titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss America, and beyond. This isn’t theory. It’s what works. Start your journey for free:👉 https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeABOUT THE HELLO QUEEN APPHello Queen is a women-focused marketplace designed for buying and selling pre-owned formalwear, including pageant gowns, prom dresses, talent costumes, interview attire, appearance wear, special event looks, and more. Founded by a mother–daughter duo, the app combines fashion, sustainability, and community. Empowering women to shop affordably, give garments a second life, and support one another through a safe, confidence-driven platform.DOWNLOAD HELLO QUEEN👉 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hello-queen/id6755137018FOLLOW HELLO QUEEN👉 https://www.instagram.com/helloqueenapp/👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@helloqueenapp_👉 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578735639044The Beginner's Guide to Pageantry - Everything You Need to Compete in Your First Pageant With Confidence... Even If You’re Starting From Zero:👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0645070327 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thepageantproject.com/subscribe | 57m 24s | ||||||
| 6/1/26 |  Peyton's Send Off Party | High-performance pageant coaching, shared weekly. Trusted by 350+ titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss America, and beyond. This isn’t theory. It’s what works. Start your journey for free:👉 https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeIn this episode we’re sending off our Georgia peach Peyton Christen to Miss Volunteer America, and we get deep into the weeds about some pageant coaches and trainers taking way too much credit for their clients’ successes. Also, it’s open call season for Miss and Teen USA - do you need a state title to succeed?--Pageants & Tangents is an irreverential and honest take on modern-day pageantry, hosted by Adrian Kwan, Founder of The Pageant Project.Got a pageant issue or question you want us to discuss? Submit it here:👉 https://pageantpod.comOUR CO-HOSTS:Morgan Morgan:👉 https://www.instagram.com/morganmorganbonafide/👉 https://www.morganmorganfitness.com/Peyton Christen:👉 https://www.instagram.com/peytonkaynec/👉 https://www.instagram.com/missgavol/Kenzie Hansley:👉 https://www.instagram.com/kenziehansleyy/👉 https://www.instagram.com/kenzieleecoachingg/For all media and sponsorship enquiries:👉 info@thepageantproject.comThe Beginner's Guide to Pageantry - Everything You Need to Compete in Your First Pageant With Confidence... Even If You’re Starting From Zero:👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0645070327 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thepageantproject.com/subscribe | 1h 13m 19s | ||||||
| 5/28/26 | ![[EP 346] TIO HOFHUIZEN INTERVIEW: FINALIST MISS ELEGANZA 2026 episode artwork](https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/4312339/post/199575183/164f33b94cbb4bf992f85fe3df16df30.jpg) [EP 346] TIO HOFHUIZEN INTERVIEW: FINALIST MISS ELEGANZA 2026 | High-performance pageant coaching, shared weekly. Trusted by 350+ titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss America, and beyond. This isn’t theory. It’s what works. Start your journey for free:👉 https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeABOUT TIO HOFHUIZENTio Hofhuizen is a 22-year-old international model based in the Netherlands. Born in Jakarta, Indonesia, and raised in the south of the Netherlands, Tio has always valued creativity and leadership.In 2023, she stepped into leadership by founding Miss Teen Nederland, becoming the youngest national director in the country and guiding young women toward confidence and international success.At the same time, Tio has always believed in leading by example. That belief led her to compete internationally, earning the title of Super Model Universe Netherlands 2023 and placing as 2nd Runner-Up.Today, Tio is competing in Miss Eleganza 2026, on the road to Miss Globe, where she brings not only experience, but a message close to her heart.Growing up with an addicted parent, and losing him in 2024, made her realize how important it is to speak up in time. She now uses her voice to raise awareness around addiction and illness, to help break cycles, and to ensure that no one feels unheard or unseen.Her mission is to reduce the damage passed on to the next generation.FOLLOW TIO HOFHUIZEN👉 https://www.instagram.com/tiohofhuizen/The Beginner's Guide to Pageantry - Everything You Need to Compete in Your First Pageant With Confidence... Even If You’re Starting From Zero:👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0645070327 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thepageantproject.com/subscribe | 58m 34s | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | ![[EP 345] KAITLYN HUMPHREY INTERVIEW: MISS TEMPE USA 2026 episode artwork](https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/4312339/post/199414971/164f33b94cbb4bf992f85fe3df16df30.jpg) [EP 345] KAITLYN HUMPHREY INTERVIEW: MISS TEMPE USA 2026 | High-performance pageant coaching, shared weekly. Trusted by 350+ titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss America, and beyond. This isn’t theory. It’s what works. Start your journey for free:👉 https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeABOUT KAITLYN HUMPHREYKaitlyn is the current Miss Tempe USA on the road to Miss Arizona USA.Music has been part of Kaitlyn’s life since she was 6 years old; leading her to open for famous artists and even audition for American Idol. Now, as a registered musician with Musicians on Call, she brings the healing power of music to patients across the country.After graduating from Arizona State University with a BA in Journalism and Mass Communication, she jumped into a career as a talk show host before growing a social media community of over 70,000 women through beauty, lifestyle, and motivational content.No matter the environment, Kaitlyn strives to use her talents to show others that their own gifts and dreams are not just worthy, but powerful.FOLLOW KAITLYN HUMPHREY👉 https://www.instagram.com/kaitlyn.humphrey/The Beginner's Guide to Pageantry - Everything You Need to Compete in Your First Pageant With Confidence... Even If You’re Starting From Zero:👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0645070327 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thepageantproject.com/subscribe | 59m 29s | ||||||
| 5/26/26 |  7 Tips for Your Pageant Sizzle Reel or Open Call Video Submission | High-performance pageant coaching, shared weekly. Trusted by 350+ titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss America, and beyond. This isn’t theory. It’s what works. Start your journey for free:👉 https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeA lot of contestants are about to film pageant videos.* Open call videos.* Platform videos.* Optional competition videos.* “Tell us why you should be selected” videos.And here’s the thing:A good pageant video does not need to look like a Hollywood production.In fact, depending on the purpose, that might actually work against you.But it also cannot look like you grabbed your phone, hit record, panicked for 60 seconds, and hoped for the best.There is a middle ground.That middle ground is where most contestants need to live.* You need to sound natural, but not rambling.* You need to look polished, but not overproduced.* You need to feel authentic, but still intentional.That’s why the little things matter more than people think.* Read your script out loud before you film it. What looks good on paper may sound stiff, awkward, or impossible to say naturally.* Use natural lighting where possible. A ring light can help, but it rarely beats actual sunlight.* Keep your audio consistent. If every clip sounds like it was recorded on a different planet, people notice.* Stop holding the lapel mic directly under your mouth. You do not need to swallow the microphone for it to work.* Use captions when appropriate. Not decorative, unreadable captions. Simple ones that help people actually understand you.* Frame yourself like you’re having a conversation with someone, not like you’re either trapped in their personal space or hiding across the room.* And if you use music, keep it instrumental, rights-free, and quiet.The goal is not to show off your editing skills.The goal is to make it easier for people to connect with you.Because that’s what a pageant video is really doing.It is not just showing what you look like on camera.It is showing whether you can communicate clearly, warmly, and confidently when no one is feeding you the next question.Watch the full video for the complete breakdown, especially before you film anything important.And if you’re working on an open call video, platform video, or competition submission and you’re unsure what to do, reply to this email or leave a comment.Adrian.The Beginner's Guide to Pageantry - Everything You Need to Compete in Your First Pageant With Confidence... Even If You’re Starting From Zero:👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0645070327 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thepageantproject.com/subscribe | 30m 49s | ||||||
| 5/25/26 |  Which Pageant's Right for YOU? | High-performance pageant coaching, shared weekly. Trusted by 350+ titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss America, and beyond. This isn’t theory. It’s what works. Start your journey for free:👉 https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeSometimes it can feel like there’s a new pageant system cropping up every five seconds, so how can you tell which one is the best fit for you?--Pageants & Tangents is an irreverential and honest take on modern-day pageantry, hosted by Adrian Kwan, Founder of The Pageant Project.Got a pageant issue or question you want us to discuss? Submit it here:👉 https://pageantpod.comOUR CO-HOSTS:Geanna Koulouris:👉 https://www.instagram.com/geannakoulouris/Victoria Vredevoogd:👉 https://www.instagram.com/victoriavredevoogd/Danielle Latimer:👉 https://www.instagram.com/danilatimer/Morgan Morgan:👉 https://www.instagram.com/morganmorganbonafide/👉 https://www.morganmorganfitness.com/Peyton Christen:👉 https://www.instagram.com/peytonkaynec/👉 https://www.instagram.com/missgavol/Kenzie Hansley:👉 https://www.instagram.com/kenziehansleyy/👉 https://www.instagram.com/kenzieleecoachingg/For all media and sponsorship enquiries:👉 info@thepageantproject.comThe Beginner's Guide to Pageantry - Everything You Need to Compete in Your First Pageant With Confidence... Even If You’re Starting From Zero:👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0645070327 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thepageantproject.com/subscribe | 1h 06m 21s | ||||||
| 5/19/26 |  Should You Apply for the Miss/Teen USA Open Call? | High-performance pageant coaching, shared weekly. Trusted by 350+ titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss America, and beyond. This isn’t theory. It’s what works. Start your journey for free:👉 https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe--What’s the worst thing that could happen?Not in a vague, motivational-poster kind of way.Actually answer the question.You submit a headshot and don’t make it through?Okay. At least you tried.You make it through one round and get cut later?Still, you gave it a go.You make it all the way through and get picked?Then suddenly you’re preparing for Miss USA or Miss Teen USA in Miami during the 75th anniversary year.That is not exactly a tragic outcome.The bigger issue, in my opinion, is that a lot of contestants are trying to make this decision without first getting clear on what they actually want.* Do you want to win your specific state title?* Do you want to compete on the Miss USA stage?* Do you want more “at bats” before you age out?* Do you want the clean, traditional route, or do you want the opportunity that exists in front of you right now?Those are not always the same thing.And when contestants feel stuck, it’s usually because two values are colliding: loyalty, tradition, opportunity, timing, identity, public perception, fear of judgment, unfinished dreams.That’s why this isn’t just a pageant logistics conversation. It’s a values conversation.In this week’s video, I break down:* Why I’d tell most contestants to apply* The one major exception* Why Texas is the trickiest situation* The difference between your dream and your “blueprint”* Why waiting for the perfect path can quietly cost you opportunities* And why “what will people say?” is a terrible way to make life decisionsBecause the sentence that keeps people up at night usually isn’t:“I tried and it didn’t work.”It’s:“I wonder what would have happened if I had.”Watch the full video above. Especially if you’re sitting on the fence.Adrian.--The Beginner's Guide to Pageantry - Everything You Need to Compete in Your First Pageant With Confidence... Even If You’re Starting From Zero:👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0645070327 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thepageantproject.com/subscribe | 31m 25s | ||||||
| 5/19/26 |  #344 EDEN RAINEY INTERVIEW: MISS WEST TENNESSEE VOLUNTEER 2026 | High-performance pageant coaching, shared weekly. Trusted by 350+ titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss America, and beyond. This isn’t theory. It’s what works. Start your journey for free:👉 https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe👑 ABOUT EDEN RAINEYEden Rainey is a graduate of Union University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology, and is a licensed cosmetologist specializing in pageant hair and makeup. Through her professional experience, she has had the opportunity to mentor young women, helping them build confidence and discover their true sense of self-worth.She currently holds the title of Miss West Tennessee Volunteer, where she actively serves through her platform, Empowerment Garden: Cultivating Healthy Lives and Building Strong Foundations by Planting Seeds of Change. Her platform focuses on empowering individuals through education as a foundation for success, while also supporting those in need by providing essential resources that equip them to thrive.With a unique blend of experience in science, beauty, leadership, and service, Eden is deeply committed to empowering others, promoting education, and making a meaningful impact in her community.👉 FOLLOW EDEN RAINEYhttps://www.instagram.com/misswesttnvolunteer/Looking to win your next pageant interview? We hold weekly mock interview sessions on Thursday evenings at 8pm ET. Sign up at:👉 https://pageantmock.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thepageantproject.com/subscribe | 50m 59s | ||||||
| 5/18/26 |  Pageant Horror Stories | High-performance pageant coaching, shared weekly. Trusted by 350+ titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss America, and beyond. This isn’t theory. It’s what works. Start your journey for free:👉 https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeWe asked you to share your pageant horror stories, and you guys delivered.From wardrobe malfunctions to prison sentences, this episode really does have it all.--Pageants & Tangents is an irreverential and honest take on modern-day pageantry, hosted by Adrian Kwan, Founder of The Pageant Project.Got a pageant issue or question you want us to discuss?Submit it here:👉 https://pageantpod.comOUR CO-HOSTS:Morgan Morgan:👉 https://www.instagram.com/morganmorganbonafide/👉 https://www.morganmorganfitness.com/Peyton Christen:👉 https://www.instagram.com/peytonkaynec/👉 https://www.instagram.com/missgavol/Kenzie Hansley:👉 https://www.instagram.com/kenziehansleyy/👉 https://www.instagram.com/kenzieleecoachingg/For all media and sponsorship enquiries:👉 info@thepageantproject.comThe Beginner's Guide to Pageantry - Everything You Need to Compete in Your First Pageant With Confidence... Even If You’re Starting From Zero:👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0645070327 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thepageantproject.com/subscribe | 1h 23m 26s | ||||||
| 5/17/26 |  Learning to Stand Up for Yourself | High-performance pageant coaching, shared weekly. Trusted by 350+ titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss America, and beyond. This isn’t theory. It’s what works.Start your journey for free:👉 https://thepageantproject.comIt’s almost a guarantee that, at some point during your pageant journey, you’ll need to make a decision on whether to stand up for yourself, or to keep your head down and continue to roll with the punches. And it can be difficult to decide when to take Option A, and when to take Option B.For those who don’t know better, it might seem simpler than that - just do what’s expected of you, do the right thing, and everything will work out… right?Unfortunately, learning to navigate the world of pageantry often involves navigating around certain unspoken taboos, and running aground on them can derail your pageant career faster than a broken heel.--Pageants & Tangents is an irreverential and honest take on modern-day pageantry, hosted by Adrian Kwan, Founder of The Pageant Project.Got a pageant issue or question you want us to discuss? Submit it here:👉 https://pageantpod.comOUR CO-HOSTS:Morgan Morgan:* https://www.instagram.com/morganmorganbonafide/* https://www.morganmorganfitness.com/Peyton Christen:* https://www.instagram.com/peytonkaynec/* https://www.instagram.com/missgavol/Kenzie Hansley:* https://www.instagram.com/kenziehansleyy/* https://www.instagram.com/kenzieleecoachingg/Geanna Koulouris:* https://www.instagram.com/geannakoulouris/For all media and sponsorship enquiries:👉 info@thepageantproject.comThe Beginner's Guide to Pageantry - Everything You Need to Compete in Your First Pageant With Confidence... Even If You’re Starting From Zero:👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0645070327 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thepageantproject.com/subscribe | 1h 13m 27s | ||||||
| 5/17/26 |  #343 RACHEL BETTERLEY INTERVIEW: MISS NORTH MINNESOTA USA 2026 | High-performance pageant coaching, shared weekly. Trusted by 350+ titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss America, and beyond. This isn’t theory. It’s what works. Start your journey for free:👉 https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe👑 ABOUT RACHEL BETTERLEYRachel Betterley is a multifaceted artist, award winning art educator, and influential voice in creative leadership. A Minnesota Teacher of the Year finalist, Rachel champions inclusive, choice based pedagogy and builds innovative programs, presentations, and coaching that inspire students and communities to create, connect, and grow.Driven by childhood adversity, she founded Sketchbooks for Kids — a healing arts project that has delivered sketchbook sets to thousands of youth across 25+ U.S. states and 12 countries. By equipping children facing trauma, abuse, financial hardship, or mental health challenges with tools to express themselves, Rachel and her partners foster emotional wellness, resilience, and hope through art.Rachel also leverages the pageant stage to amplify the transformative power of creative expression. Her “art of pageantry” mindset celebrates authenticity, confidence, community, and female led artistry — a journey that earned her multiple titles and most recently 1st Runner Up, Miss Minnesota USA 2025. Through storytelling filled with resilience, humor, and relatability, she reaches audiences across news outlets, podcasts, and social platforms.👉 FOLLOW RACHEL BETTERLEY* https://www.instagram.com/rachelbetterley/* https://www.instagram.com/sketchbooksforkids/The Beginner's Guide to Pageantry - Everything You Need to Compete in Your First Pageant With Confidence... Even If You’re Starting From Zero:👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0645070327 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thepageantproject.com/subscribe | 1h 18m 26s | ||||||
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