The Pageant Gal Podcast

Hey Pageant Gals,

What would it look like if someone messaged you and said,

“Your pageant is paid for. Entry fee, flight, the whole thing. Just show up and compete”?

In this episode, I am telling you the real story of one of my Queen Collective clients who got a last–minute invitation to compete at an international pageant in China… with her entry fee and flight covered… and then walked away as one of the international titleholders.

This isn’t a once-in-a-lifetime unicorn moment. This is normal in my world. And in this episode, I am breaking down what actually creates these “all expenses paid” opportunities for pageant women.

You will hear about:

👑 How she went from “I don’t even know what to ask” to international winner in less than a year

🎯 Why having a clear vision and real goals changes the opportunities that find you

🧠 The mindset, preparedness and presence that make directors and partners want to bet on you

🌍 How building your network and showing up on social media as a leader makes you magnetic

💸 The truth about sponsors, donors, systems and why money flows to women who are ready

If you want to be the woman who gets a DM saying, “We want you, It’s covered,” this episode is your guideline.

✨ QUEENS TAKEOVER PODCAST CHALLENGE ✨

We are in the middle of the Queen’s Takeover Podcast Challenge.

Listen to this episode, then:

Share your biggest takeaway on Instagram Stories

Tag me @thepageantgal

Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts

💗 PINK FRIDAY: THE PAGEANT GAL BLACK FRIDAY 💗

Pink Friday is happening live on November 24.

You will get:

• A live call to ignite your 2025 pageant vision and goals

• A behind-the-scenes Telegram broadcast as I grow my own brand and business

• Access to special Pink Friday offers to:

– Build your pageant prep plan to your win

– Start monetizing your pageant journey

DM me your review screenshot and tag me in your Stories: @thepageantgal

Hey Pageant Gals,

We have a special guest today. Meet Amber Martenson, founder of The Joy of Art (501c3) and CEO of Winning Spark Branding. Amber went from Iowa gal and art teacher to New York Fashion Week designer and brand strategist for pageant queens and women in business. In this episode we break down brand versus branding, how your visual identity creates credibility, and the exact mindset that takes you from playing small to building your empire.

In this episode you will learn -

✨ The real difference between brand and branding and why both matter on stage and online

✨ How visual identity creates recognition, trust, and momentum for your platform and your business

✨How pageantry skills transfer into entrepreneurship and client attraction

✨ Behind the scenes of launching a New York Fashion Week line

✨ What to do when you are scared and do not know how yet

Follow Amber Martenson here ...https://www.instagram.com/winning.spark.branding/

Ready to rise beyond the crown and build your empire? Book a free discovery call with me here: https://thepageantgal.kartra.com/calendar/discovery-call

Podcast Challenge November giveaway!

Share this episode to your stories with your top takeaway and tag @thepageantgal Leave a five star review on Spotify and DM me a screenshot so we can count your entry.

One winner will receive a Queen Takeover one on one intensive

DM me your review screenshot and tag me in your Stories: @thepageantgal

Hey Pageant Gals,

Today I am taking you behind the scenes of a $60,000 launch for The Queen Collective Track Two as a full time pageant coach. This is not about luck. It is about leadership, strategy, and building offers that create real transformation and recurring income without living on your calendar.

In this episode you will learn

✨ How to design a high value high impact offer that serves A to Z

✨ Why a community launch event builds trust and momentum

✨ How conviction and belief fuel sales and client results

✨ The difference between sales and cash and why it matters for planning

✨ How to think like an empire builder instead of a step one coach

For the gals ready to replace their income with purpose driven work and freedom based business models, this one is your pep talk and your plan.

Apply for The Queen Collective Track Two

https://www.thepageantgal.com/apply

Podcast Challenge November giveaway!

Share this episode to your stories with your top takeaway and tag @thepageantgal Leave a five star review on Spotify and DM me a screenshot so we can count your entry.

One winner will receive a Queen Takeover one on one intensive

DM me your review screenshot and tag me in your Stories: @thepageantgal

Hey Pageant Gals,

We’re kicking off our first-ever Queen’s Takeover Podcast Challenge all November long! I’m doubling episodes this month so you can binge strategy, branding, and stories of women doing big, audacious things in and out of pageantry. Get ready to move now, not “someday.”

How to Enter:

1. Leave a 5-star review on Spotify for The Pageant Gal Podcast, screenshot it, and DM me @thepageantgal. That screenshot = 5 entries. If you’ve already left a review, screenshot it, and it will still count.

2. Share any episode to your Instagram Stories, tag @thepageantgal, and include your biggest takeaway. Each story share = 10 entries. Share as many times as you like this month for more entries. This kickoff episode counts too!

What you’ll win:The Queen Takeover Intensive, a private, one-week experience with me:

• A 60-minute 1:1 to map your Queen Takeover Plan heading into 2026

• 7 days of Telegram implementation with me so you don’t just plan..you move!

Why we’re doing this:

Because queens don’t wait for January 1st. We lead now. We build now. We take up space now.

Shoutouts: Anne-Marie Turcotte and Aria Patel, thank you for sharing your takeaways. Strategic queens don’t throw spaghetti at the wall. 💗

DM me your review screenshot and tag me in your Stories: @thepageantgal

Hey Pageant Gals,

Boo, Queens Happy Halloween! 👑 In this special episode I’m spilling three true pageant-coaching horror stories and the lessons that keep your crown on straight. Requested by our gal Emma from The Queen Collective.

These are not just spooky tales. They are coach tested takeaways on boundaries, clear communication, and taking radical ownership.

DM me on Instagram @thepageantgal with your top takeaway!

Hey Pageant Gals,

If you’ve ever wondered how a pageant coach can build a half-million-dollar business, this one’s for you. In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my journey, and how I went from charging $500 per client to generating nearly $500K in under seven years.

This isn’t luck; it’s brand, strategy, consistency, and a client path that actually scales.

Shoutout to Mava (whose question inspired this ep!) and Maya Karen, Miss Competence Canada, your support means the world. 💗

DM me on Instagram @thepageantgal with your top takeaway!

Want to learn how to build queen-winning confidence, grow your brand and platform impact, and learn the elite-level strategies needed to WIN your pageant?

Join the Make it Reign Membership → https://thepageantgal.kartra.com/page/make-it-reign

Hey Pageant Gals,

Own your next pageant week with elite, real-world strategies: smart packing (hello, wedges!), pro-level social media upgrades (portable photo light + compact camera), batching captions so you’re never scrambling, and the hotel low-floor hack that saves your feet, time, and sanity.

You’ll learn how to stay polished all week without killing your feet, make every photo look HD with simple, affordable tools, keep your socials consistent even when your schedule is packed, and save 20–30 minutes a day with one smart room request.

DM me on Instagram @thepageantgal with your top takeaway!

Want to learn how to build queen-winning confidence, grow your brand and platform impact, and learn the elite-level strategies needed to WIN your pageant?

Join the Make it Reign Membership → https://thepageantgal.kartra.com/page/make-it-reign

Hey Pageant Gals,

The biggest shift in my pageant journey happened when I realized my legacy had to be bigger than just the crown. Winning titles is incredible, but what happens when the crown comes off? In this episode, I share the story of how I went from chasing wins to building a lasting brand, business, and empire that continues far beyond the stage.

You’ll learn why the crown is just the beginning and not the end goal, the mindset shift that led me to four pageant wins in a row, how investing in myself changed everything, and why it’s time to think bigger than the stage so you can start building your legacy now.

DM me on Instagram @thepageantgal with your top takeaway!

Ready to rise beyond the crown and build your empire? Book a free discovery call with me here: https://thepageantgal.kartra.com/calendar/discovery-call

Want to learn how to build queen-winning confidence, grow your brand and platform impact, and learn the elite-level strategies needed to WIN your pageant?

Join the Make it Reign Membership → https://thepageantgal.kartra.com/page/make-it-reign

Hey Pageant Gals,

This episode is all about giving you the confidence and clarity to reflect on your pageant journey and learn from every experience. I’m sharing the exact five things I would go back and change about my Miss Universe Canada 2025 experience including lessons I learned from preparation, interviews, and stage performance.

Inside the episode you’ll hear how starting your prep earlier can give you a competitive edge how to choose the right interview outfit to stand out from the crowd when to trust your instincts versus last-minute advice on stage routines strategic gown choices for prelims and finals and hair and styling tips that make every detail count.

Whether you’re stepping onto the stage for the first time or preparing for another crown this episode will give you reflection, insight, and inspiration to grow from every pageant moment.

DM me on Instagram @thepageantgal with your top takeaway!

Want to learn how to build queen-winning confidence, grow your brand and platform impact, and learn the elite-level strategies needed to WIN your pageant?

Join the Make it Reign Membership → https://thepageantgal.kartra.com/page/make-it-reign

Hey Pageant Gals,

I’m spilling the five big things you didn’t see that went down during Miss Universe Canada week. From losing my voice on day one to navigating unexpected drama, physical pain, and even the behind-the-scenes tea.

This episode has it all: the fun, the lessons, and the downright unbelievable moments.If you’ve ever wondered what really happens at pageant week beyond the stage and spotlight, this is the episode for you. And of course, I’ll share the lessons I learned so you can take them into your own journey 💕

Tune in for laughs, some spice, and a reminder that pageantry is as much about resilience as it is about rhinestones ✨

DM me on Instagram @thepageantgal with your top takeaway!

Want to learn how to build queen-winning confidence, grow your brand and platform impact, and learn the elite-level strategies needed to WIN your pageant?

Join the Make it Reign Membership → https://mariagiorlando.kartra.com/page/make-it-reign

Ready to take your brand, name, impact, and even your business to the next level that captivates millions of people and makes thousands of dollars?

Apply for coaching here: https://mariagiorlando.com/apply/