Stay ConnectedWelcome to Pageant Planet’s Podcast! Here you will discover everything you need to win the crown of your dreams. Each episode we interview experts in all categories (PreTeen, Teen, General) and give you the insights to help you win.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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 make them remember you? How should one go about choosing appropriate interview attire? -With all contestants having a plan of action as the new titleholder, how does one stand out? Is there a key to making your goals more memorable in the eyes of the judges? - If contestants are required to wear the same swimsuit, what do you have to do to stand out? In addition to being physically fit, do you feel it is about displaying confidence, energy and charisma on stage? How does one do successfully do that? - You made a lasting impression on the judges in your evening gown! What is the key to choosing a gown that the judges won’t forget? What is the secret to a memorable performance in evening gown? - You were provided with attire for the runway competition. What do girls need to remember before choosing their runway attire? What things need to be considered since you are not allowed to alter the attire? - Another area you competed in was photogenic. The photogenic portion was based on a submitted photo as well as face-to- face beauty with the judges. What criteria needs to be considered when choosing a winning photo? - You also created a video giving an inside look at you and your commitment to the environment. What did you do to ensure that your video stood out? What do girls need to remember when creating videos that will be scored? -You gave a three minute public speaking presentation on why you would be the best ambassador for Miss Earth. What did you do to stand out in this area of competition? Do you recommend using props? How should one go about deciding what information is included? What is the best method for memorizing and practicing your speech? -You also had to answer an on-stage question. What is the best way to prepare for this when you have no idea what will be asked? If everyone in the top 4 is asked the same question, how can you ensure that your answer stands out among the rest? -How can we find and follow you and the Miss Earth United States system on social media?
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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 and developing your interview questions, what information do you feel should be included? Contestants come highly prepared to a national competition so how can someone step out of the box during interview in order to make a lasting impression? What is the best way to connect with the judges during interview and make them fall in love with you? What are your tips for choosing interview attire? What advice do you have for hair and makeup during interview? You competed in a runway segment of competition. Do you believe having a unique style gives a contestant an edge in this area? Would you recommend making a “daring” wardrobe choice for the runway competition? How do you know if you’ve stepped out of the box enough or if you have gone too far with choosing a runway outfit? What tips would you give to girls with modeling during the runway area of competition to help them stand out? What advice do you have for girls wanting to step out of the box for evening gown? What tips do you have for gown choice and hair/makeup? What is your best piece of advice for all the girls hoping to one day wear your crown? How can we find and follow you and USA National Miss on social media.
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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?
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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 negative mindset keep you from winning the crown? Can emotions, habits and old patterns keep you from the crown? How can one gain control over these? What characteristics do winners have in common? Can having a winner’s mindset make you a stronger competitor? Can it actually help you win the crown? What does self talk sound like with someone who has a winning mindset? What does that sound like for someone preparing to compete? What should girls be speaking and thinking each day? Many negative thoughts can creep into someone’s head while they are preparing for a pageant. What can girls do to rid themselves of these negative thoughts? What types of things have you seen some competitors do that hurt their winning mindset? (comparing themselves to other contestants, etc.) Setbacks and mistakes are a part of life. How should pageant girls approach these things when they occur? How important is it to have a vision and goals while preparing for a pageant? Should competitors believe they can achieve anything with more practice? What type of activities or books do you recommend to contestants to help them develop a stronger winning mindset? Do you have any favorite quotes you like to focus on? Can a positive mindset help calm nerves and butterflies before going on stage? How can a winner’s mindset help girls succeed during interview? What is crucial to keep in mind during competition? How can girls continue to have a winning mindset if they don’t win their pageant? If they don’t make the top 5 and are feeling low, what do they need to remember?
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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 before walking into interview? If shaking hands with a judge is optional, do you recommend extending your hand to them? Do you practice hand shaking ahead of time? Some judges ask girls to have a seat and others don’t. Should girls just have a seat if they are unsure they are going to be asked? How is preparing for a one-on- one interview different for preparing for a panel style interview? What tips would you give a girl who is preparing for her first interview? How do you make yourself stand out to the judges? How do you create connections with them? If you are able to find out who your judges are ahead of time, do you research them and find out more about them? Does it help you in connecting with them during interview? What do you do if you are stumped by a question? What if a judge asks, “do you have any questions for me?” – what would you recommend asking them? What do you recommend girls always have prepared ahead of time (a short commercial about her state, a joke, etc.)? Are there questions that you feel are givens and that every girl should be prepared to answer? If so, what are a couple of them? How can you bring up a topic or piece of information you feel is really important to relay to the judges, even if they don’t ask you about it? What do girls need to tell themselves right before walking into the interview? What type of wardrobe advice would you give for the interview portion? We can find you at ThePageantPlanet.com. How else can we find and follow you and your system on social media?
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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 give up the crown, how can you create opportunities for yourself after your reign is over? (examples: create connections or contacts, open doors to modeling, be a mentor, volunteer with your system in the future, continue platform work, etc.) How do you mentally prepare for your farewell speech? What are your tips for writing a farewell speech/video? Who should you remember to include or thank? How far in advance should a farewell speech be written? Titleholders often bring gifts for the reigning queen. In your opinion, what are a few gifts ideas that would be perfect? Some outgoing queens bring gifts for the contestants. What are some great items, that are not too expensive, that can be given to the contestants? What can be done with extra autograph cards? (Examples: some girls have sent them off in care packages to soldiers or delivered them to a children’s hospital) What should a titleholder make sure she accomplishes during her reign? What should she be sure to accomplish early on? What is the best advice the outgoing queen can give to the new queen? We can find USA National Miss at ThePageantPlanet.com. How else can we find and follow you and your pageant system on social media?
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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 girls bring with them? Should girls research magazine photos or photos of other pageant contestants? Should they bring in photos of looks they want to try and create? Should a hair and makeup artist be hired? What are your thoughts on the girls who want to do their own hair and makeup to save a little money? Some girls are shy or reserved, so how do you bring out someone’s inner supermodel? What is the key to a winning pageant headshot? What looks do you recommend each pageant girl have in her digital portfolio? What are your thoughts on photo retouching? How much retouching is too much? What are your recommendations for girls who want to transition from pageants to modeling? Your business is based in Minnesota. Do you travel to shoot clients? Can clients travel in to shoot with you?
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