In episode 40 of Crowning Moment Podcast, Casey had the opportunity to interview Marcelle LeBlanc @marcelleleblanc_ , Miss America’s Outstanding Teen @maoteen . First timer in the pageant world, Marcelle captured the title of Miss Alabama’s Outstanding Teen before COVID-19, she tells the listeners about how she managed to still make events/appearances virtually. Winning Miss America’s Outstanding Teen was determined by her mindset, Marcelle tells how she felt in her Crowning Moment, and what opportunities she has received from competing. Marcelle is also a Television & Film Actor, with some amazing roles on @thecw , Stranger Things @strangerthingstv , The Walton’s Homecoming, Cobra Kai, and Criminal Minds. #maoteen #marcellelablanc #crowningmoment #missamerica#mao #pageantpodcast

In episode 39 of Crowning Moment podcast, Casey had the opportunity to speak with Steven Roddy the owner of the world's largest pageant community, Pageant Planet! Throughout this episode you will understand the why behind the creation of Pageant Planet. Steven tells the listeners more about who he is, and why he decided to be a huge supporter of the pageant community. Steven's interesting past, and the future of Pageant Planet is only a click away!

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In episode 38 of Crowning Moment podcast, Casey speaks with former Miss South Carolina Teen, Hope Harvard. Casey is blown away by all the amazing accomplishments Hope has had since being in the pageant world. Hope recently created Hope Beauty USA. Listen to her why behind the making of her makeup company, and how she tied in her love for Jesus.

In episode 37 of Crowning Moment podcast, Casey meets with Katie Haynes, Miss North Carolina Agriculture Advocacy 2022, and NC People's Choice. This is Katie's first pageant and she's very excited. She has been very active in North Carolina, she even invited Casey to come attend the Got To Be NC Agriculture Festival in Raleigh. Katie is very passionate about her platform Smiling While Sending Hope. This project founded by Katie helps to spread awareness for chronic illness and special needs.

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In episode 36 of Crowning Moment Podcast, Casey catches up with a previous podcast guest, Callie Farrell. Callie, a recent graduate of the University of South Carolina and is headed back to the Miss South Carolina stage in a few short weeks. She has been preparing since March as Miss Capital City, under the local executive directorship of Benson Odom. Callie is very passionate about her social impact initiative "Blood Connects Us All". Casey gets more in-depth with WHY Callie is vying for the title of Miss South Carolina America (MAO).

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In episode 35 of the Crowning Moment Podcast, Casey continues the series with the North Carolina Jr. High, High School, and Collegiate America winners. Next on the series is Kelcie Farmer, Miss NC Collegiate America. Casey recently had the opportunity to judge along side Kelcie, they were able to get to know each other more outside the pageant world! Kelcie attends NC State University, in Raleigh, North Carolina. She has been preparing for the national competition and is ready to go! Kelcie tells the listeners more about her Live initiative, with the BRAVE national platform. This will concluded the North Carolina girls competing at Miss High School America Organization.

*I do not own rights to the background image - credits to Sheldon Smith Sports Photography & Miss Highschool America Organization*

In episode 34 of the Crowning Moment Podcast, Casey continues the series with the North Carolina Jr. High, High School, and Collegiate America winners. Next on the series is Allie Sigmon, Miss NC High School America. Allie tells the listeners about her point of view on pageantry. She has been preparing for the state competition for the past two years, now on her journey to the National competition. Casey was very impressed with Allie throughout this episode. Allie tells the listeners more about her platform My Mom-Mom’s Mission, aligning with the national platform BRAVE. Allie talks about the stigma of pageantry, and how it made her feel loved, and how she had a place where she belonged. Listen in tomorrow for more from the North Carolina girls competing at Miss High School America Organization.

*I do not own rights to the background image - credits to Sheldon Smith Sports Photography & Miss Highschool America Organization*

In episode 33 of the Crowning Moment Podcast, Casey starts the series with the North Carolina Jr. High, High School, and Collegiate America winners. First on the series is Mia Paniagua, Miss NC Junior High School America. Casey begins by asking Mia about journey to the crown, and her emotions of winning. Mia speaks on not letting her self confidence down over little "oop's" on pageant day. Mia gives the listeners more information on her BRAVE initiative. Mia tells the listeners about her previous pageant experiences and how it has molded her into this confident young women. Listen in tomorrow for more from the North Carolina girls competing at Miss High School America Organization.

I do not own rights to the background image - credits to Sheldon Smith Sports Photography & Miss Highschool America Organization

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In episode 32 of the Crowning Moment Podcast, Casey continues the series with the South Carolina/North Carolina Jr. High, High School, and Collegiate America winners. Next on the series is Ava Gracen Grainger, Miss SC Collegiate America. Casey begins by asking Gracen about journey to the crown, and why she chose this organization year after year. Gracen gives the listeners more information on her living BRAVE initiative, along with what she has been doing with the national platform of B.R.A.V.E. Gracen sheds light on her past issues of bullying, and gives words of encouragement to those struggling with similar situations. This will concluded the South Carolina girls competing at Miss High School America Organization.

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In episode 31 of the Crowning Moment Podcast, Casey continues the series with the South Carolina/North Carolina Jr. High, High School, and Collegiate America winners. Next on the series is Allie Carroll, Miss SC High School America. Casey begins by asking Allie about her Crowning Moment at state. Allie gives the listeners more information on her "Bully Box" initiative, along with the national platform of B.R.A.V.E. She explains how hard she has worked to get to nationals and what BRAVE means to her!

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