The Pageant Project

The Pageant Project episodes:

• 03.26.2024

  The Power of Empathy: A Man's Journey Coaching Women

  How does a man end up becoming a women's life coach? Book your coaching session: https://tpp.as.me/coaching TIMESTAMPS ⏱️ 00:00 - Introduction and Background 01:20 - Coaching Background and Experience 04:45 - Gender Differences in Coaching 11:10 - Personal Insights and ADHD Diagnosis 14:40 - Emotional Intelligence and...

  
• 10.15.2023

  #268 Gracie & Clover Pfaff: Miss & Teen Miss Tennessee Earth

  Gracie Pfaff is Miss Tennessee Earth 2023. Gracie is a nonprofit founder, digital marketing consultant, public speaker and model. She founded Harvest107 almost 10 years ago with the mission to prevent hunger and malnutrition by creating sustainable food sources in food-desert...

  
• 10.06.2023

  #267 Darcey Corria: Miss Wales 2022

  Darcey Corria is Miss Wales 2022 and will be heading to Miss World to compete in India this November. Darcey is a model, specializing in bridal modelling in Wales, and has a deep passion for travel. Her Beauty With a Purpose project...

  
• 09.27.2023

  #266 Danielle Mullins: Miss Earth USA

  Danielle’s advocacy focuses on revolutionizing our environment through the beauty industry. As an entrepreneur in the beauty world and as a Wands for Wildlife Ambassador, she is able to send discarded mascara wands to provide medical aid to wildlife animals...

  
• 08.20.2023

  #265 Presly Pedigo: USA National Miss 2023

  Presly Pedigo, a twenty-two-year-old from Nashville, Tennessee, recently graduated with honors from the University of Tennessee, obtaining a bachelor's degree in Neuroscience and Psychology. She aspires to become a Physician Associate, empowering other young women in the process. Recently, Presly was...

  
• 08.20.2023

  #264 Jessica Page: Miss Universe Great Britain 2023

  Jessica Page, 28, is a trailblazing businesswoman determined to pave the way for women in the business arena. Holding a degree in marketing and events management, Jess demonstrated her leadership prowess early on. At just 23, she founded her first...

  
• 08.08.2023

  #263 Alivia Croal: Miss Grand Canada Finalist

  Alivia Croal, a 22-year-old firefighter with the Toronto Fire Services, is not just notable for her youth, but also for her dedication to making a difference in typically male-dominated fields. Prior to her firefighting career, Alivia served in the Canadian...

  
• 08.07.2023

  #262 Kristiyana Yordanova: Miss World Bulgaria 2022

  Kristiyana Yordanova studied both psychology and neuroscience at the University of British Columbia. She is passionate about helping others through mentorship, with her foundation Woman Squared that focuses on toxic relationships. She also recently published her first poetry book, called forbidden...

  
• 07.26.2023

  Birthday 2023: ADHD, pageant interviews and a pageant survival guide

  Happy birthday to me! I wanted to discuss my recent potential ADHD diagnosis amongst other things, as well as the impact it will have on the future direction of The Pageant Project. If you have ADHD or another neurodiverse condition, I'd...

  
• 07.24.2023

  #261 Liza Gundowry: Miss World Mauritius 2022/23

  Liza Gundowry is Miss Mauritius 2022/23. As an official ambassador of Mauritius, she will represent her country at Miss World 2023 in India. By day, Liza is a Senior Education Consultant and a Studies Facilitator, assisting students at the University of...

  
• 07.23.2023

  #260 Francie Millan: Miss Grand Texas 2023

  Francie Millan, the radiant 21-year-old titleholder of Miss Grand Texas 2023, balances her reign with a thriving real estate career in her home state. Alongside her family, she's made her mark on San Antonio's food scene, co-founding the city's first-ever...

  
• 07.21.2023

  #259 Britney Lane: Miss New Hampshire USA

  Britney Lane received her BA in psychology from Emmanuel College in 2019. She went on to complete her Masters of Social Work from the University of New Hampshire in 2022. Britney works for The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester in...

  
• 07.14.2023

  #258 Jessica Lane: Miss World Australia National Finalist

  Jessica Lane is a dedicated environmental advocate and full-time student pursuing a double degree in Journalism, Creative Writing, and Publishing. Alongside her studies, she works as a disability support worker, showcasing her commitment to making a difference in the lives...

  
• 07.09.2023

  #257 Paitin Powell: Miss Grand Australia National Finalist

  Paitin Powell is a 25-year-old who calls the beautiful Whitsundays in North Queensland home. Her roots run deep in this region, and it's here that she honed her competitive tennis skills during her high school years. Paitin has an 8-year-long tenure...

  
• 07.07.2023

  Losing a pageant SUCKS | Pageant coach tips and tricks

  We've all been there. We've done the hard work, improved leaps and bounds since last year and visualized and manifested like it's going out of fashion. The hard work SHOULD pay off right? But the harsh truth is that only one girl...

  
• 07.03.2023

  #256 Tahlia Edmonds: Miss Grand Australia National Finalist

  Tahlia Edmonds is an 18-year-old gymnast, dancer, landscaper and inspiring advocate hailing from Country Victoria. Raised on a farm, Tahlia cherishes the simplicity and hard work of rural life. She wakes up early each day to milk goats and work...

  
• 07.02.2023

  #255 Melani Murdjevska: Miss World Australia National Finalist

  Melani Murdjevska is a Miss World Australia National Finalist who calls the beautiful state of Victoria her home. She exemplifies the cherished values of ‘Beauty With a Purpose’ in the founding of her own humanitarian project called ‘The Month Of...

  
• 07.01.2023

  YOUR pageant wishlist | Pageant coach reacts

  Reality pageant TV, free entry, transparent judging - you guys had some interesting suggestions for changes you'd like to see made in the pageant industry. Some were pretty run-of-the-mill, others were a bit more radical, but here's my honest thoughts on...

  
• 06.28.2023

  #254 Cheraleigh Van Zanten: Miss Universe Great Britain Finalist

  Cheraleigh Van Zanten was born in Johannesburg but has spent the last 21 years in England. She is the proud mother of a vibrant 5-year-old boy named Abel. In addition to being a devoted parent, Cheraleigh is also a successful...

  
• 06.25.2023

  #253 Jaylynn Cruz: Miss Grand Gibraltar

  Heyy! I’m Jaylynn Cruz, 26 years old and I’m a special educational needs and disability teacher (SEND) currently specialising in Positive Behaviour Support ❤️

  
• 06.23.2023

  Should Miss Scotland be STRIPPED of her title? | Lucy Sophia Thomson

  Allegations have surfaced that Miss Scotland Lucy Sophia Thomson bit a security officer and used a racial slur while intoxicated at a rugby event last Saturday. While we uphold the principle of "innocent until proven guilty," this episode provides my commentary...

  
• 06.23.2023

  #252 Alecia McCallum: Miss Grand Australia National Finalist

  I am a 27 year old kindergarten teacher. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to educate, inspire and positively impact so many beautiful children. One of my favourite things to do is to spend time in nature going...

  
• 06.15.2023

  #251 Maelia Salcines: Miss Grand Paraguay

  Maelia Salcines is 28 years old and resides in Houston, Texas. She is a professional makeup artist (@maesglam), children’s book author of @youcandoitbooks and co-founder of non-profit @mentalmonarchs. She recently won the title of Miss Grand Paraguay where she represented the Community...

  
• 06.13.2023

  #250 Nikki Wilson: Miss Grand Australia National Finalist

  Nikki is a Miss Grand Australia National Finalist for the second time, having achieved a top 10 finish last year. Passionate about encouraging others to work towards a world that focuses on the collective good rather than individual gain, Nikki...

  
• 06.09.2023

  #249 Chloe Lake: Miss Universe GB Finalist

  With a first-class honours degree in Law, a master’s in Legal Practice pending, and a training contract with one of the most reputable law firms in the East Midlands, I will soon achieve my goal of becoming a qualified solicitor. I...

  
• 06.08.2023

  #248 Selina McCloskey: Miss Grand Australia National Finalist

  Selina Joy McCloskey, a 22-year-old from Newcastle, NSW, embodies a spirit of radiating joy and resilience. Her unique early education experience, attending a preschool for the deaf and blind as an abled person, cultivated an appreciation for life's opportunities and...

  
• 06.01.2023

  #247 Katelan Pittick: Miss World Australia National Finalist

  I am Katelan Pittick, a current Miss World Australia National Finalist who is incredibly honoured to represent my beautiful state of Victoria in the upcoming National Finals. While I am passionate about pageantry, my true love lies with the ocean and...

  
• 05.29.2023

  #246 Mikaela Fowler: Miss Grand Australia National Finalist

  Mikaela Fowler is a 28 year old Disability Support Worker from Victoria and is excited to be representing her state at the 2023 national final of Miss Grand Australia in July. Throughout her personal journey of self discovery, her ADHD...

  
• 05.29.2023

  #245 Faith Torres: Miss Gibraltar 2022

  ¡Hola, que pasa! I’m Faith Torres, a 22 year-old biomedical scientist with a passion for helping others

  
• 05.28.2023

  #245 Faith Torres: Miss Gibraltar 2022

  ¡Hola, que pasa! I’m Faith Torres, a 22 year-old biomedical scientist with a passion for helping others

  
• 05.28.2023

  #245 Faith Torres: Miss Gibraltar 2022

  ¡Hola, que pasa! I’m Faith Torres, a 22 year-old biomedical scientist with a passion for helping others

  
• 05.17.2023

  #244 Jasmine Signorino: Miss Central Irvine USA

  Jasmine Signorino is a 20 year-old student with a passion for being in front of the camera. She aspires to be a film and TV actor and model. She grew up in the pageant world as her mom competed before her,...

  
• 05.17.2023

  #243 Georgie Holland: Miss Universe Great Britain Finalist

  Georgie Holland is a 28-year-old food critic based in London. With a deep fascination for different cultures and their cuisines, Georgie began her journey in the food industry by reviewing and blogging about various eateries. She now travels across Great...

  
• 05.14.2023

  #242 Mackynlie Conklin: Miss Fasken Ranch USA

  Born and raised in West Texas, Mackynlie Conklin's childhood was filled with sports and school. She never thought she would become a pageant girl or a model, but her ambition carried her further than the Midland county line. Mackynlie is a...

  
• 05.04.2023

  #241 Cassie Baloue: Miss DC USA 2023

  Cassie Baloue is a Digital Press Secretary for the U.S. House of Representatives and is aiming to be a multi-dimensional political strategist who advocates for social issues. Cassie volunteers her time to support cancer patients and their families through research, funding...

  
• 04.30.2023

  #240 Victoria Vredevoogd: USA National Miss Palm Desert 2023

  Victoria Vredevoogd is the 2023 USA National Miss Palm Desert and first runner-up to USA National Miss 2022. A recent summa cum laude graduate from Grand Canyon University, Victoria is using her degree to make her mark in the marketing and...

  
• 04.24.2023

  #239 Tirah Ciampa: Miss World Australia National Finalist

  Tirah Ciampa is a 27-year-old powerhouse who's facing a major challenge in her life - battling a cancerous tumour. Known as the "Sales Queen" and "Miss Tasmania" among her colleagues, Tirah is the car care sales manager at Local Motor...

  
• 04.19.2023

  #238 Taylor Parsons: Miss Lexington 2023

  Taylor Parsons is a talented performer and aspiring attorney, currently pursuing a degree in Political Science with a Pre-Law interest at East Tennessee State University. As a former national champion clogger and athlete, Taylor is no stranger to the spotlight and...

  
• 04.17.2023

  #237 Halle Blankenship: Miss Idaho Collegiate

  Halle Blankenship is a 21 year-old Junior at Boise State University pursuing a BA in Criminal Justice. Check out @missidcollegiateamerica to keep up with her nationals journey and the 2024 state pageant! Follow Halle on social: ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.instagram.com/missidcollegiateamerica/ ---⠀ ⠀ Be more than just a queen. Make...

  
• 04.12.2023

  #236 Vitoria Silva: Miss Teen Galaxy Portugal Finalist

  Vitoria Silva is a talented artist who is passionate about design, content creation, painting, and cosplay. Hear about her journey in the pageantry industry through the Galaxy system and how it has empowered her to make a positive impact. Discover Vitoria's love...

  
• 04.09.2023

  #235 Krysta Heath: Miss Galaxy Australia National Finalist

  Krysta Heath is a 27-year-old model and Child Protection Services case worker from NSW. Having grown up in a rural setting amongst animals, Krysta still considers herself a farm girl at heart. She is driven, ambitious, and goal-oriented, having completed an impressive...

  
• 04.05.2023

  #234 Haleigh Hurst: Miss Oklahoma Teen USA 2022

  Haleigh Ryan Hurst is a published children’s book author, blogger, vlogger, and podcast host. Haleigh is a sophomore pursuing a pre-law dual degree in Political Science and Public Relations at the University of Oklahoma. After college, she plans to pursue a...

  
• 03.24.2023

  #233 Casey Gibson: Miss America's United States/Miss North Carolina Global USA

  Casey Gibson is a 23 year-old Systems Integration Analyst for a large Aero Space Engineering Government Contractor, currently residing in North Carolina. She was recently crowned Miss America’s United States 2022 and will be representing North Carolina at Miss Global USA...

  
• 03.19.2023

  #232 Annalise Monson: Miss Galaxy Australia National Finalist 2023

  Annalise Monson is an Australian model and regional project innovation & support manager who grew up on a dairy farm. Despite facing obstacles, including a hidden disability called Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Annalise is determined to make a difference...

  
• 03.15.2023

  #231 Alyssa Bates: Miss Tennessee Collegiate America

  Alyssa Bates is a twenty-one year old from Nashville, Tennessee. She is currently a senior at Western Kentucky University and will graduate in May with a double major in Middle School Science Education and Science and Mathematics Education with a...

  
• 03.08.2023

  #230 Janaya Reimers: Miss Australia National Finalist

  In addition to being a successful beauty therapist, Janaya Reimers is also a business owner and model. She is deeply passionate about women's empowerment and confidence building, and actively works towards promoting these causes in both her personal and professional life. Her...

  
• 03.05.2023

  #229 Presly Pedigo: USA National Miss Rocky Top 2023

  Presly Pedigo is a twenty-one year old from Nashville, Tennessee. She is currently a senior at the University of Tennessee where she will graduate in May with honors in Neuroscience and Psychology. Her goal is to become a Physician Associate in...

  
• 03.01.2023

  #228 Maelia Salcines: Miss Grand Community of Paraguayans in the USA

  Maelia Salcines is an award winning children’s book author of @youcandoitbooks, co-founder of Mental Health non-profit @mentalmonarchs, a part-time model and a certified Team Flawless makeup artist (@maesglam). She placed 3rd runner up at Miss Texas USA 2021, was awarded people’s...

  
• 02.27.2023

  #227 Nicolette Radparvar: Miss Florida Collegiate America

  Nicolette Radparvar is a twenty-one year-old author, Broadcast Journalism student, and the reigning Miss Florida Collegiate America from Tampa, Florida. She is a senior at the University of Tampa, graduating with honors in Communications and Public Relations and aims to become...

  
• 02.26.2023

  #226 Machaela Kozlowski: USA National Miss New York

  Machaela Kozlowski is the reigning USA National Miss New York and will be competing for the USA National Miss title in July 2023, representing the state of New York. She is a driven 20-year-old animal lover from central New York who...