Pageant Planet

Are you wanting to know how to succeed as a PreTeen in pageantry? Then today's show is for you. We cover what you need to know about how to convince your parents to let you compete, to how to raise money for competition, evening gown, interview and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are you wanting to know how to succeed as a Teen in pageantry? Then today's show is for you. We cover what you need to know about platform development, evening gown, interview and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you want to do more with your platform than just memorize some statistics to look good in front of the judges? Do you want to really make an impact and possibly even change the world? In this week's episode we interview Rashanah Baldwin, Ms American Elegance Woman 2016-2017, who tells us how you can leverage your platform to shape the world around you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Download to listen to Hester Fletcher of Final Touch Consulting talk about how you can create the best version of yourself to win the crown. The show is loaded with tips that will help you succeed in pageantry! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen to this week's episode of How to Raise Money for Your Pageant Platform to discover how 16 year old raised over $26,000 for her cause and turned it into a full time business! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's show Sarah Wall Beckman, former Miss International and pageant coach, shares with us how you can make a memorable impression on the judge during private interview. We cover topics ranging from how to stop yourself from rambling to how to answer controversial questions to how to properly "warm up" for your interview. These strategies and others will help you win interview and win your next pageant! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Losing doesn't feel good but there can be tremendous benefits when you lose. In this episode Kerry Heaps walks us through how make the most of not winning the crown so that you can walk away victorious at your next pageant. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are you interested in competing in a pageant but you're not 100% if that pageant is legit? Are you curious how you can spot a "sketchy" pageant and where you can discover reputable pageants? Then you are going to want to listen to "What are the Warning Signs of a Rigged Pageant". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are you curious how to you can create a custom pageant wardrobe? Have you ever wondered about the benefits of wearing a custom wardrobe for your next competition? Well you are in for a treat as you listen to, "The Secret and Benefit to Having a Custom Pageant Wardrobe." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen to discover the upcoming styles for prom and pageantry for 2017. The Ultimate, one of the top stores in Massachusetts housing more than 17,000 dresses weighs in on the trends from the top manufacturers all around the globe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Please enjoy this show with pageant coach, Wendi Russo, who shares with us how she plans her year in advance before she competes in a pageant. In this podcast Wendi shares how you can make the most out of your year and how to prepare for success! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Please enjoy this show with Celena Wolfe who shares with us the secrets of how to raise money for your next pageant through sponsorships. You will learn who you should ask for money, how you should ask for the money and other creative ways to raise money for your next pageant! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Please enjoy this show with Megan Alexander of Inside Edition, who shares with us how she leveraged pageantry to get into the entertainment business. In this episode you will discover how you can network your way into the world of business without compromising your values as well as how to ask for the position that you desire. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Below is a simple recap of the the interview. This includes the introduction and the questions we asked Miss Earth United States.  Corrin Stellakis was just crowned Miss Earth United States 2016 and will be representing the US at the international Miss Earth Pageant in October. Today she is going to tell us how to make a lasting impression on the judges in every area of competition. - You competed in a multimedia challenge where you were assessed on your quality of posts and engagement with your fan base. How does one stand out on social media and build up a fan base? What is the key to successful posting on social media? - You had 30 seconds to introduce yourself to the judges at the beginning of your interview. What information should be conveyed in those 30 seconds to make a strong opening statement to the judges? - Your interview was panel style. Do you approach panel style interviews differently than one on one? What is the key to connecting with the judges in interview? How do you ma

Below is a simple recap of the the interview. This includes the introduction and the questions we asked Layilah. Layilah Nasser is a 21 year old graduating senior at Spelman College pursing a degree in Psychology. She has been heavily involved with the Girl Scout Organization for 15 years and is excited to dedicate her year to the organization that molded her into who she is today. Layilah is the newly crowned USA National Miss 2016 and will be telling us how to have the courage to step out of the box during competition. You completed a bio that the judges used during your interview. How did you step out of the box right from the start so that your bio would stand out to the judges? Do you think the way information is worded on a bio can mean the difference between being typical or memorable? How so? (Do you have an example?) Should the bio always be typed? Do you have other recommendations for making it look professional? Since the judges use the bio as a tool for getting to know you

Today’s call is going to be a bit different but I promise it’s going to be one of the most valuable shows that you’re going to listen to. I’m being joined by Jesse Ladoue, Miss International 2013, and our Queen of Coaching and today we are going to discuss online resources that you can use to help you succeed in pageantry. Jesse, welcome to the call!  Tell the listeners about your pageant career. When did you begin competing and what systems have you competed in? And how long you have been working with Pageant Planet and what some of the roles that you’ve had with us. Today we are going to talk about online resources that can help you succeed in pageantry.  Where can a girl go who is looking for a pageant to compete in? If a girl is new to pageantry and has zero money to spend on coaching etc what can she do?  Do you recommend coaching?  A lot of girls don’t have a local pageant store or even if they do the store doesn’t always carry the niche items like the imfamous butt glue. Where can they go? See

A former model and television host, Steven Roddy, at the age of 23 was the youngest owner of a professional football team. Following the football team Roddy, formed a consulting firm specializing in making brands famous. Steven has consulted for Desert Wind Films, Success Magazine, Tony Bowls, Mon Cheri Bridals, David Tutera and various other clients from Canada to Hawaii. In connection with his consulting firm, Steven created ThePageantPlanet.com, which coaches more than 250,000 girls monthly how to successfully compete in pageantry and ShoutoutModels.com, a global talent agency that allows businesses to hire models and buy social media shoutouts direct.  Steven’s success in life is achieved through having a winner’s mindset. Today he will share his wisdom with us on creating a winning mindset, which is a necessity in being successful in pageantry and capturing the crown. What does it mean to have a winning mindset? What are the major things that distinguish a winners mindset from a losers mindset? Can a

I’m very excited about today’s call. We have on the phone, Kourtney Mag-nes, who was recently crowned 2016 -17 Miss Texas for National Elite Pageants and she will go on to compete at the 2017 National Elite Pageant! Kourtney has 10 years of pageant experience and has also competed in the USA system and is a former 2013 Miss Houston USA where she went on to place in the top 15 at Miss Texas USA. She is joining us today to share her tips and advice on preparing for pageant interview! Kourtney welcome to the call! How early in advance do you start interview prep?  Where do you start? Do you find it beneficial to write down possible questions or make lists?  What is your strategy? What topics do you focus on when preparing for interview? Have you done mock interviews?  If so, do you feel they are beneficial? What have you found to be the best resources for preparing for the interview portion of the competition? How do you manage pre-interview jitters? Is there anything you do that helps calm your nerves

Caroline Dixon, USA National Teen 2015 is joining us today. She has been participating in pageantry since 2012. Caroline has used her reign to spread the message of positivity and self-acceptance throughout the country. She will be attending college in the fall and will pursue a career in Nursing. Caroline will be giving up her title very soon and will be sharing her tips and advice with us today on how to prepare as an outgoing queen. It can be difficult to pass along your title after putting your heart and soul into it for an entire year. How does one mentally prepare for giving up a title? What advice do you have for the girls getting ready to pass along their titles? What advice should the reigning titleholder pass along to the girls competing? Some girls miss having a title so they compete shortly after passing along their crown. How do you know when it is a good time to compete for another title? How do you know when you are ready to focus on other areas of life other than pageantry? Before you gi

Dan is a three time Minnesota Portrait Photographer of the Year and the 2016 Minnesota Photographer of the Year and 2016 Twin Cities Photographer of the Year. He has held these titles for the last three years in a row. In addition, he is the most awarded TCPPA photographer ever and a three time International PPA Photographer of the Year. He specializes in pageant head shots and modeling photos. Tell us about your style. What makes your photos different and stand out? How do you go about creating a level of intensity, creativity and individuality in every image? In your experience, is photographing pageant girls different from photographing other people? How so? Do you recommend girls be at their desired weight before shooting? If girls aren’t quite where they want to be physically, do you have any little tricks you use when shooting? What can girls do ahead of time to prepare? (whiten teeth, clear up skin, manicure, touch up color, hair trim, practice posing, etc.) What wardrobe or items should all girl