In this exclusive interview, Catherine Vaughn, pageant veteran, Coach, and life coach, shares her powerful story. From competing in the Miss America system to serving as a national Director and mentor, Catherine’s journey proves that pageantry is about so much more than titles.

She opens up about:

✨ Her start in pageants back in 1981

✨ What she’s learned as a contestant, Coach, and Director

✨ The importance of service and giving back

✨ Why the most meaningful crown is the one you carry in your heart

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🌟 It’s time to Grow Forward! 🌟

Life’s challenges aren’t the end of the road — they’re the starting line for your next chapter. In this inspiring episode of Crowning Connections, Lindy Scott & Jennifer Wellborn share powerful stories and practical steps to help you reinvent yourself, overcome setbacks, and shine brighter than ever.

💬 Whether you’re navigating a life change, bouncing back from disappointment, or simply ready for more, this episode will give you the courage and tools to step into your crowning moment. 👑

What You’ll Learn:

• How to create a “Grow Forward” mindset
• Why challenges can be your greatest teacher
• Real-life reinvention journeys to inspire your own
• Simple actions to help you shine

🎧 Listen now and share this episode with someone who’s ready to reclaim their confidence and create the life they deserve!

    👑 Teen Queen with a Purpose | Greenlee’s Story of Strength & Advocacy

In this emotional and empowering episode, we meet Greenlee Yeager, a 15-year-old pageant queen who turned personal tragedy into purpose. After losing her mother, Greenlee found strength in advocacy and now uses her crown to raise awareness, support others, and inspire a generation of young women to lead with compassion and courage.

Her story is a powerful reminder that age doesn't limit impact, purpose does. 💜

🎧 Listen now and get inspired.

👉 Read the full story here:

https://crowningconnections.com/teen-queen-with-a-purpose-greenlee/

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How Surviving Suicide Helped Me Save Lives is a powerful and deeply personal episode of Crowning Connections featuring Jenna Martorana — newly crowned Miss Collegiate USA 2025, suicide survivor, school counselor, published author, and passionate mental health advocate. 👑💔📘

After surviving a suicide attempt, Jenna made it her mission to turn pain into purpose. She earned her master’s degree, became a certified school counselor, authored three children’s books, and most recently, took home the title of Miss Collegiate USA 2025 — using her crown and voice to shine a light on mental health awareness. 🧠💬

In this episode, Jenna shares how she rebuilt her life from rock bottom and is now helping others do the same. Her story is raw, real, and full of hope. 🙏

✨ Trigger warning: This episode discusses suicide, depression, and mental health recovery. If you're in crisis, please call 988 or seek local support.

🔗 Helpful Resources
🌐 Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/
📘 NAMI Mental Health Support: https://www.nami.org/Home
🎗️ Survivor Support & Advocacy: https://acureinsight.org/

⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Welcome to Crowning Connections
01:32 – Hitting rock bottom
04:10 – Choosing to live
07:40 – Going back to school & earning her master’s
09:30 – Becoming a school counselor
11:15 – Writing 3 children’s books
13:00 – Winning Miss Collegiate USA 2025 👑
14:30 – Advocating for mental health
17:45 – Final message to those struggling

💡 What You’ll Learn
Jenna’s suicide survival journey and emotional comeback
How education, service, and storytelling helped her heal
What it means to wear the Miss Collegiate USA crown with purpose
Mental health tools, insights, and messages of hope
Why sharing your story could save someone’s life
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Have you ever felt like life was nudging you toward something new — even after heartbreak or loss? In this powerful episode of Crowning Connections, Jen and Lindy share their deeply personal journeys of saying YES to a new season of life.

Discover how embracing the unknown can lead to healing, growth, and unexpected purpose. Whether you're starting over or stepping into a bold new chapter, this conversation is a reminder that your next season could be your best one yet.

👑 Topics Covered:

• Embracing reinvention after loss
• Saying yes when you're afraid
• Turning grief into purpose
• Finding your identity again

💬 “We got real. Like, REALLY real.”

🎧 Tune in and be inspired to say YES.

In this inspiring episode of Crowning Connections, we sit down with the incredible Maria Beall, current Mrs. Virginia American and the only woman in Virginia to have held both the Mrs. Virginia America and Mrs. Virginia American titles. 💫

Maria shares how pageantry is more than crowns and sashes—it's a training ground for life. From building confidence and communication skills to cultivating resilience, Maria reveals how the lessons she’s learned on stage have shaped her journey as a wife, mother, professional, and powerhouse in her community.

Get ready for real talk, heartfelt insights, and a deeper look at what it means to wear the crown with purpose.

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, or wherever you love to stream! Just search Crowning Connections.

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Welcome to the very first episode of Crowning Connections, where former All American national and now, Lifetime queens, Lindy Scott and Jennifer Welborn invite you behind the scenes of pageant life and beyond, to discover how your personal journey becomes your greatest crown. In The Power of the Crown: Why YOUR Story Matters, we share our own pageant highs, the lessons we learned from setbacks, and the transformational power of owning your narrative. Whether you’re chasing a title or simply looking to step into your own spotlight, you’ll walk away with practical tips for turning vulnerability into confidence, and everyday moments into moments that matter.

Join us as we explore why authenticity resonates, how to craft your unique message, and the simple yet powerful steps that will help you stand taller, no tiara required. Hit subscribe, leave us a review, and connect with us on social @CrowningConnections. Your story awaits its crown!

🎉🇺🇸 IT’S LIVE! 🇺🇸🎉 Our special Red, White and You episode of Crowning Connections just dropped!🎙️✨ Join us as we celebrate all things patriotic this week.  Find out how YOU can make a difference and let freedom ring! 🔔👇

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