Description

In this episode of The Pageant Master Class: How to Win a Pageant, Ashley Williams Allen dive deeps into the lessons that pageants teach beyond the crown. Guest Kristen White, a pageant winner turned business powerhouse, shares how the skills you learn in pageantry can drive career success, help you handle stress, and fuel professional growth. Kristen shares powerful insights on how to overcome self-doubt, use pageant training to excel in high-pressure environments, and how to clear the mechanism for ultimate focus and clarity when life gets overwhelming. Whether you’re navigating a career transition, launching a new venture, or just looking to build confidence, this episode is packed with actionable advice that will empower you to succeed under pressure and thrive in life’s biggest challenges.

Key takeaways and timestamps:

• [01:45] The Importance of Discipline & Goal Setting: Kristen explains how pageant training is like career preparation, and why discipline and clear goals are essential for success.
• [06:30] Handling Pressure and Different Personalities: Kristen discusses how pageants teach you to stay focused and work with diverse personalities under pressure, which is invaluable in any career.
• [12:10] Clearing the Mechanism: The concept of "clearing the mechanism" in both pageants and professional life—staying focused and blocking out distractions to perform at your best.
• [17:00] Avoiding Gossip and Negative Energy: How negative energy and gossip can derail progress, and Kristen's tips on staying positive and focused on your goals.
• [22:00] Using Pageant Skills in Professional Life: Kristen talks about how pageant skills translate to real-world professional success, including managing stress, public speaking, and presenting yourself with confidence.
• [27:45] The Power of Professionalism and Positivity: How maintaining a professional demeanor and a positive mindset can help you succeed in any field, just as it does on the pageant stage.

Follow and Connect: Find Kristen on Instagram @OneKristenWhite to stay updated on her career journey and upcoming projects, including her role in the new film How to Make Anyone Fall in Love with You.