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We have on the phone Erin Stanfield, Face of the Globe 2016. In April, finalists from all over the world competed in the grand finals of Face of the Globe. The finalists attended numerous events over the week in both London and Paris, accumulating in a spectacular finale in Disneyland Paris, where Erin Stanfield captured the international title and was crowned Face of the Globe 2016! Erin, welcome to the call! What did you focus on when preparing for the international competition? How did you mentally prepare? What are the keys to packing to compete internationally? How did you decide what to bring?  What item under $20 was a must have for your during competition week? You were judged in 3 areas of interview: Publicity/Appearance Interview, Character Interview & Informal Interview. How are these areas different and what are the judges looking for?  What is your advice for connecting with the judges and making a lasting impression? You were also judged on your work with your charity. You personally helped raise quite a bit of money. How much did you raise? What is the key to raising funds and making an impact with yourvolunteer service? You were also judged on your public speaking skills. What are your tips for writing and giving a speech?  How did you prepare to give your speech? What worked for you? Another area of competition is photogenic. What do Face of the Globe judges look for?  How can you achieve a winning photogenic look? How should girls go about choosing their evening gown? Is there a certain type of look Face of the Globe prefers? You also competed in fitness. How did you physically prepare? What helped you to be successful? What advice do you have for girls preparing for a weak point of competition? Were there any surprises for you competing internationally? What is your best advice for girls competing on an international level? Question submitted on Twitter from Emily Tinsman - What is different and exciting about Face of the Globe pageants? Questions on Twitter from Serena Hensman: What is your biggest piece of advice for girls wanting to compete in your pageant system? What are your favorite things about the organization?

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On today’s call we have on the phone Katie Boyd. Katie Boyd is the owner of the Miss Fit Club in Hudson, New Hampshire. Katie has over 20 years of pageant experience and has been a personal trainer for 16 years. She is an Expert Rated Certified Sports Nutritionist and holds a Personal Training Certification through International Sports Sciences Association and a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of Massachusetts. Katie has been closely involved for the past ten years with the Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, Maine and New Hampshire USA pageants. In 2015, she created the Miss Fit Contest that will soon be turning into a pageant. Katie has been voted as the top fitness trainer by The Pageant Planet!  Does everyone need a trainer? If so, why?  What about the girls who go out and purchase those workout DVDs? Will their end results differ? What do girls need to look for when choosing a trainer?  What sets you apart from other trainers? Do girls need to be mentally ready to take on a workout program?  How does mental attitude affect the process? Is it basically the harder you work, the better results you will see?  Do genetics play a role in the end result or is it possible for everyone to achieve their dream body? Are your plans personalized for each client?  How do you go about personalizing a plan for someone? What is the fastest way to lose fat?  What is the best type of cardio? How often should girls be stepping on the scale? Does the number on the scale really matter? How many days per week should someone be lifting weights? What are your favorite exercises that produce great results? Do you recommend protein shakes and supplements? Do you allow your clients to have treat meals? What are snacks that you recommend for clients who are always on the go, needing a snack between appearances and events? Do you recommend a certain eating plan during pageant week?

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We have on today’s show Tracie La Turno of That’s My Dress Bridal and Prom! That’s My Dress is one of the largest individual full-service bridal, prom and formal wear salons in central and southwest Virginia. That’s My Dress is all about Affordable Luxury. They offer their customers designer gowns at pricing they can afford.  You have gowns in all price ranges, but is it always better to go with the more expensive gown if you can afford it? Do you think a more expensive gown can influence the scoring of the judges? If a girl wants an expensive gown but can’t afford it, can she achieve the same look in a less expensive gown? How often can you wear a competition evening gown before you should purchase a new one? What is the biggest mistake you see girls doing when choosing a pageant gown? Can a prom gown be worn for a pageant? (what type of prom gowns work best as a cross over gown) In your opinion do girls have a better chance of winning if they wear white? What styles are out of date or overly done? What colors and styles will we be seeing on the pageant stage this summer?  What do you anticipate seeing on the Miss USA stage? Are their gowns that show up better on stage than up close?  Does an extravagant gown take away from the girl?  Can a tall girl get away with more extravagant styles? How important is a good fit? What do you recommend girls have on hand just in case there is an evening gown emergency backstage? Should skin tone be considered when choosing a gown? Are there colors that look better on blondes or brunettes? Are there certain styles you recommend for ladies trying to: Minimize hips?  Add height?  Add more curves?

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I am very excited about today’s call. WE have on the phone Lauren Bell, America’s Majestic Miss 2016! Lauren welcome to the call!   What style of dress does well in your system? How did you choose your evening gown? Who designed your gown? What is AMM looking for in the contestants competing in the evening gown competition? How important is the interview competition? What types of interview questions are asked at AMM? Do judges ask political questions or is it resume based? Is it panel or individual round robin? What type of clothing would you encourage contestants to wear for this phase of competition? What is majestic wear? What inspired your outfit of choice? What are the judges looking for from the contestants’ performances? What are a few things under $20 that you must have come pageant week? What is the best advice you have for ladies hoping to wear your crown one day? What type of girl is America’s Majestic Miss looking for? Who would you encourage to enter? How can we find you on social media?

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We have on today's show Drew Dunn, stylist and co-owner of Thomas Dunn Studios. Thomas Dunn Studios has worked with titleholders ranging from Miss Universe to various Miss USA state titleholders to Miss International - in fact they were responsible for doing our Queen of Coaching, Jesse Ladoue - Miss International 2013 hair & makeup and Thomas Dunn Studios has also worked with artists such as Katie Perry…No big deal.  Thomas Dunn is a full service studio.  What are the upcoming trends for pageant hair/makeup?  Are there any styles that pageant contestants should try or avoid?  Are there trends that you are seeing on girls in pageants that are outdated? What is the biggest mistake you see girls doing with their pageant hair/makeup? Do you recommend contests hire someone to do their hair and makeup instead of doing it on their own? What are the important points girls need to remember about stage makeup?  Interview makeup?  Makeup for photos? HAIR EXTENSIONS Does makeup and hair vary by system? If so, how? Who is a good candidate for hair extensions and who should pass on them? Do you recommend hair extensions for contestants wanting to add fullness or length?  What is your preferred kind of extensions for your clients? MAKEUP How does makeup trends vary by age?  What is appropriate for teens, miss contestants and mrs contestants? You also have a makeup line. What makes your makeup line unique?  How does a pageant contestant benefit from using Dunn and Dunn cosmetics in competition?  What is a must have product from your cosmetic line?  What are your tips and tricks for fuller looking lips?  Amazing eyelashes?  Contouring?  Covering a blemish the day of the pageant?  Full beautiful hair?  Getting hair to hold a curl?  The best hair spray? What do you offer pageant contestants and why should everyone check you out?

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Savannah Bradford - International Miss 2015 is an expert of the International Junior Miss pageant system. She served as International Junior Miss Jr. Teen back in 2010 and is now the reigning International Miss. She has been promoting the three C’s: Crown, Community and Confidence throughout her travels over the year. Savannah welcome to the call! I was there when you got crowned. Tell me about all the crazy trips. What is the key to being a successful titleholder? Did holding the Jr. Teen title make it easier for you to capture the Miss crown? If so, what info did you acquire during your reign as Jr. Teen that helped you capture the Miss Crown? What’s your best advice for ladies who are aging out and moving up into the next division? What is the difference between an appointed title and a state titleholder?  What do appointed titleholders need to know? What advice do girls with lesser pageant experience need to know before competing?  How did you prepare for the evening gown competition?  How did you choose your gown?  What do girls need to remember when choosing their gown?  What are the judges looking for during evening gown? IJM has a fun fashion competition. You wore a shorts jumpsuit with a big overlay. What do you recommend to girls choosing their fashion outfit?  What about outfits with trains and lots of fabric? Are they good for adding drama on stage? What are the judges looking for? Interview is round robin. How did you prepare for this style of interview?  What types of questions are asked?  Does IJM prefer you to wear a dress or interview suit?  What tips do you have for making connections with the judges?  What are some of the optional competitions?  What are the benefits of competing in the optional competitions? What item under $20 is a must have for you during pageant week? What type of girl is IJM looking for?  Who should check out the system? We can find you at ThePageantPlanet.com, how else can girls find out about IJM (website, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)?  How can girls follow you on social media?

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Krisna Goodwin of Goodwin Photography is no stranger to the planet of pageantry. She has directed a Miss America preliminary for many years and has seen the opportunities that pageants have opened for ladies’ lives and for that, she is humbled to be apart of the industry. Krisna’s work has been published in magazines, recognized by national blogs and she has been asked to photograph famous faces.  You’ve seen what it takes to be a winner and you say that headshots are always on top of the list. How do you shoot your clients to get them noticed by a panel of judges? How do you make sure ladies are branding themselves with their photos and not just taking pictures? Tell us about your style of shooting. What sets you apart from other photographers? What types of outfit and jewelry should clients bring to their session? Do you recommend certain colors or necklines? Many ladies are worried that their headshots will not look like themselves. How do you ensure your clients will still look like themselves? What do you recommend in terms of hair and makeup?  Does it depend upon the pageant system that is being entered? Headshots at times are presented during interview and ladies do not typically present their glamorous pageant version in interview, how should hair and makeup be done? Should a hair or makeup artist always be hired when doing a shoot? Can girls just do their hair and makeup on their own to save some money? With styles and hair & makeup designs constantly changing, how long can photos be used? How often should girls be getting new photos? Tell us about photo editing. How much editing is too much editing? How should ladies choose the headshot they want to use for their pageant?  Is there anything they should ask themselves when selecting their headshot? Should they just go with the one they like best? What does it take to win the photogenic award at a pageant? What should girls be looking for in a photographer? 

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I’m very excited about today’s show. We have on the phone the first ever Ms World 2015, Laura Hunter.  What do you believe set you apart from the other contestants in the eyes of the judges?  How did you personally connect with the judges? 

How did you prepare yourself to do so?  How did you strengthen your communication skills to succeed in the panel style interview?  Does it help to have a personal platform you are passionate about? How have you been able to promote the American Lung Association as Ms. World?  How did you mentally prepare yourself for the fitness competition? Did you work with a personal trainer? If so, who?  What inspired you to chose your evening gown? 

What type of style does the Ms. World organization seem to like? 

Who designed your gown?  How did you choose your Fashion Wear wardrobe?  What spot in the line up did you choose to place yourself and what influenced you to select that specific position?  What is one item under $20 that you feel is a must have at any pageant? What is your best piece of advice you want to give to all the ladies out there hoping to wear the crown? Who should check out your system? (ms. contestants, ages, marital status, etc.)

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Corrie Hayes is the first representative from Iowa to win the national Miss Teen of America title and at at the age of 17! If you’re not familiar with The Miss Teen of America Scholarship and Recognition Pageant it’s like no other pageant out there. This system prides itself on recognizing the academic and leadership accomplishments of young women across America. The Miss Teen of America Pageant is not a beauty pageant and here to tell us how you can become the next Miss Teen of America and what’s different about the system is Corrie Hayes.

Below are the questions that we asked Corrie during the interview:

Tell us what makes Miss Teen of America different from other pageants? Interview Miss Teen of America has six distinct categories of judging.  The area the holds the most weight is interview (25%). What types of questions are asked? The judges are looking for the overall ability in human relations. What is the best way to express that to the judges? What else are the judges looking for during interview? How did you prepare for interview? Knowing what you know now, would you change how prepared for interview? If so what would you do differently? Scholastic Achievement 15% of your score comes from scholastic achievement. What is taken into consideration and what should be highlighted to the judges? Service & Achievement Another 15% of your score comes from service and achievement to your school and community. How is your service and achievement presented to the judges (resume)? What types of involvement and contributions should be listed if the contestant wants to wow the judges? Personal Development Personal development (15%) is also taken into consideration by the judges. What information should be given to the judges? What is the best way to convey that you are a well-rounded individual? Written Test At the pageant, each candidate is also given a written test (15%) designed to measure her awareness of the world around her. What types of questions can be asked on the test? Is this a long test? How many questions are there? Is there a way to prepare for this test? Evening Wear The last portion of judging is personality, projection and poise in evening wear (15%). What is the best way to express your personality, poise and naturalness on stage? The judges are also looking for a positive teen image. How does one reflect that in evening gown? Advice What is the best advice you can give girls hoping to become the next Miss Teen of America? What type of girl is the Miss Teen of America system looking for to represent their system (ages, qualities, etc.)?

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Deb Sofield is an award-winning speaker, author of the bookSpeak without Fear, and radio talk show host of ~ Encouragement forYour Life. She is an “executive speech and corporate presentationscoach” in the areas of public speaking, presentation skills andmedia skills and winning pageant interview coach who understandsthe interview process. She has winners at the local, state,national and International levels of all the major systems in thestates.

What is the biggest mistake you see pageant girls making in thearea of interview?What is the best way to prepare for interview? Take us through yourprocess of coaching…How do you help your clients mentally prepare forinterview? What are your recommendations for controlling nerves?What are your tips for making a positive first impression?How important is body language during the interview?Is it possible for pageant girls to be in control of theinterview?How do you help girls connect with the judges and Is it easier toconnect with the judges if it is one-on-one style vs. panel?What if there is a difficult judge, one you just can’t seem to makea connection with? What do you recommend?What if you are asked a question in interview that you don’t knowthe answer to?How do you help your clients keep up with major news stories andcurrent events?What is your best piece of advice for all of those girls outthere hoping to win the crown?

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