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In this episode Jesse Ladoue and Steven Roddy, interview Zozibini Tunzi, Miss Universe 2019. In this interview Zozi discusses what it’s like to be quarantined in New York and her journey from South Africa to Atlanta and then to New York. After this interview you will get to understand what makes Zozibini a success.
Through her stories and practical pageant advice you will come to understand why she won Miss Universe and how you can win your dream title too.
Listen in on this week’s episode to discover more about Zozibini.
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In this episode Jesse Ladoue and Steven Roddy interview Cheslie Kryst, Miss USA 2019. The interview covers a variety of topics including what’s it like being quarantined in the Miss Universe suite, most memorable and embarrassing moments as Miss USA.
Additionally, Cheslie shares her best pageant tips, rubbing elbows with celebs like Oprah and how to use branding to set yourself apart and win over the judges.
Listen in on this week’s episode to discover more about Cheslie.
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Sarah Bazey is identified as “One woman’s inspiring path from helicopter crash survivor to Mrs. International 2012.” She is a former pageant queen, a Harvard Business School graduate, and an accomplished business professional. You may have known this from her website www.sarahbazey.com, but we are going to learn more about her and how she became Mrs. International 2012 and the leader in manufacturing reinforced steel used in concrete paving throughout Canada and the United States.
Sarah had been competing in pageants since 1983. Sarah started her pageant journey with American Pageants when it was the Miss Teen of America organization. She purchased the program in 2014 and it was rebranded to American Pageants in 2017 when she expanded it to additional age divisions.
Her first pageant was Miss Teen of Minnesota which she won. This opened up many opportunities for her when she learned the true beauty of pageantry is to better yourself, the people around you and to build lasting relationships. This allowed her to compete at Miss Teen of America in 1984 where she remained a finalist.
After Sarah competed in Miss Teen of America, she went on to support the organization as a staff assistant and became close with the founder, Warren Alexander. He encouraged her to branch out and compete in the Miss America system. Her original talent was figure skating on plastic ice, however, when MAO established a time limit for set ups she had to find a different talent. Again it was Warren who suggested she try ventriloquism, which helped her win the Miss Metropolitan title.
To learn more about Sarah Bazey listen to this week’s episode.
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So many pageants are moving to a digital format in light of how the COVID-19 pandemic has turned all of our lives upside down. In light of this we thought doing a podcast specific on how to compete successfully on a digital stage would be wise.
So, we have done our research and put together this episode to share what to consider when competing online and highlights equipment and strategies to implement when submitting your videos and going live to compete.
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Olivia Miller reigns from Delphos, Ohio and has been involved in the USA National Miss since 2015. It took Olivia four long and dedicated years to finally obtain the title. Each time coming back as a wiser and more experienced version of herself paid off!
USA National Miss is an award winning national pageant organization that enriches the lives of young women just like Olivia. The national anti-bullying platform The Crown C.A.R.E.S. is very close to what Olivia has been advocating for in her personal life.
Olivia created her own anti-bullying organization, called #BeTheOne, and has now become a platform to promote volunteer opportunities to students. Her message is simply to be a buddy, not a bully.
She also created “Adopt a Grandparent” as a way for the youth to volunteer at nursing homes. They also collect donations for families experiencing crises related to a tornado and famine.
Get this, Olivia is still only 22 years old and has her whole life ahead of her. She is majoring in business with a concentration in marketing and is looking forward to exploring exciting business opportunities!
Winning the title of USA National Miss 2019 also allowed her to win a scholarship of five thousand dollars to achieve her academic goals. She also received a number of other prizes, but we will find those out later.
To learn more about Olivia Miller and her pageant journey listen to today’s episode.
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She’s an American journalist, model and beauty queen. She’s Alexandra LaForce, or Allie as she’s best known. Allie is a former Miss Ohio Teen USA 2005 and she also won the title Miss Teen USA 2005. Although this was fifteen years ago she is still making a name for herself!
Allie was born and raised in Vermilion, Ohio. Allie’s parents were college athletes which trickled their talents into their three children. Her father played in two Stagg Bowls for the Wittenberg Tigers, and her mother was a tennis player and cheerleader.
Allie is the oldest sibling. Growing up, Allie enjoyed being a role model to her younger brother, Jack, and sister, Aubree, and felt it was important to lead by example.
Allie was able to do this by contributing to a number of charities including “Friends of Lorain Foundation”, “Day of Caring”, “Relay for Life" and “Spring Spruce Up.” Each of these organizations aim to make a difference by fundraising, bringing awareness to important issues, promoting literacy and assisting the elderly with yard duties.
Allie excelled in volunteering, sports and academics. She received Outstanding Department Student for History and Mathematics, the Students Helping Students Community Volunteer Certificate and the ‘Archie Griffith Award’ for Best Scholar Athlete. Clearly, the things that Allie invested her time into, she succeeded in.
She also began competing in pageants in her junior year at Vermilion High School. She described herself as a jock, but a jock who liked to wear pretty dresses. She played volleyball and Varsity basketball, and was a pitcher on her school’s varsity fast-pitch softball team. But if anything, these things helped her immensely in her pageant journey.
When Allie wasn’t volunteering, maintaining her academics, or playing sports, she was the school’s on-camera interviewers at football games. Here she would speak to fans and players amidst the action on the field.
To learn more about Allie LaForce and her pageant journey listen to today’s episode.
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Gracie Hunt was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. Gracie was raised by her mother, Tavia Shackles, and father, Clark Hunt. Gracie has a younger sister named Ava and a younger brother who is 17. Her and her sister share a birthday. Just two weeks ago on March 29, 2020, Gracie turned 21 and Ava turned 14.
Gracie grew up in a sports-loving family. Her grandfather, Lamar Hunt, is known for founding several sports leagues and teams, including the American Football League in 1960, which eventually became the NFL. He also founded the North American Soccer League, which eventually became the MLS - Major League Soccer. Her family is also involved in the NBA and is a minority owner in the NBA team, the Chicago Bulls.
Gracie’s first pageant was Miss Texas Teen International in 2016. The pageant is based on platform and community service. Gracie’s experience in sports and working with the special olympics gave her a competitive edge amongst the competition. She won her first pageant on her first try.
To learn more about Gracie Hunt and her pageant journey listen to today’s episode.
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This is a special edition episode where we will cover how to respond as a titleholder, contestant and business during these unique times in our shared history. Never before has a single event impacted the world so unilaterally. All industries are being impacted by the coronavirus and in this episode we cover:
This hour long podcast covers specific strategies to help YOU! Enjoy and pass along to those whom you know are struggling with what to do during these challenging times.
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Today we are going to be taking a look at a contestant that will be competing for Miss USA 2020, Rachel Slawson, our Miss Utah USA 2020.
Rachel has gained a lot of publicity since her win at Miss Utah USA. Not only because this is her fifth time competing for a state title in the USA system, but because she is the first openly bisexual contestant to compete at Miss USA.
This time competing, Rachel chose to disclose onstage her sexual preference, and looks forward to carrying her genuine and authentic self all the way to the Miss USA stage.
Pageants have evolved over the years, and so has society with the growing acceptance of individuals from LGBTQ. This year is another example of how we are seeing the two grow together.
Rachel is also eager to share her platform of suicide prevention and mental health by travelling to schools and youth groups across Utah. She also created the hashtag #IamWhy as a way to encourage younger individuals to take ownership of their lives and be their own reason to be alive.
Rachel is also an artist, an actress, comedian, international flight attendant and a mental health advocate and speaker.
To hear more about the life of Rachel Slawson and her journey to becoming Miss Utah USA 2020 listen to this week’s podcast.
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Born in Sincelejo, Colombia, grew up in Barranquilla. Ariadna Gutierrez was born on Christmas Day, and is 26 years old. She grew up with her parents and four older siblings. An interesting fact is that she is a cousin of Miss Universe 2014 and Miss Colombia 2013, Paulina Vega. Family is very important to Ariadna. She has 10 nieces and nephews that she loves to spoil!
Ariadna Gutierrez studied at the German School of Barranquilla, and she speaks Spanish, English, and German fluently. Ariadna described her childhood as being very good because her parents were able to give their family a great life.
She is known as the cat lady because she has two cats she loves very much. She is currently living in Miami, Florida. She is working as a model for Elite Miami and has most recently modeled for the 2019 Sports Illustrated "Sweet 17."
Ariadna now enjoys spending her days modeling, traveling and posting videos on her youtube channel which has over 150 thousand subscribers. Some of her videos are about modeling, makeup and skin care.
To hear more about the life of Ariadna Gutierrez and her journey to becoming Miss Colombia 2014 listen to this week’s podcast.
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