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While pageants all have different phases of competition, one of the most consistent and well-loved categories is the evening gown or formal wear competition. It’s meant to highlight a contestant’s poise and elegance and choosing the right gown is crucial to nailing this part of the competition.
Contestants spend hundreds, or sometimes thousands on the “right” dress that they hope wins them the title. It has to wow on stage and it has to be from a designer who understands the performance quality expectations of a couture or custom gown.
And you can’t talk about pageant evening gown competition without talking about Sherri Hill, one of the most notable designers in the game. Not just in the pageant world, but the prom industry as well.
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Because you are interested in this episode, you might also be interested in reading our course titled, How to Become a Model (And Get Your First Job).
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This week’s episode covers the life and pageant journey of Catriona Gray, Miss Universe 2018.
Catriona’s full name is Catriona Elisa Magnayon Gray. She was born on January 6, 1994 and on December 17, 2018, she was crowned Miss Universe 2018 at the 67th annual Miss Universe pageant. She was crowned at the IMPACT Arena, Muang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi Province, a northern suburb of Bangkok, Thailand.
She was born in Cairns, a city in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia, to a Scottish-born father, Ian Gray, from Fraserburgh, and a Filipina mother, Normita Ragas Magnayon and she is reportedly named after her paternal grandmother, Catherine Gray, who immigrated to Western Australia from Scotland in 1952 as well as her maternal grandmother, Elsa Magnayon, her maternal grandmother from the Philippines.
Listen to this episode to learn more about Catriona and her journey to becoming Miss Universe 2018.
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Special thank you to @HazelMD (“the poet”) and @JayGuiza for contributing to the episode!
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It’s no secret that many of our listeners and followers are novices in the industry. Sometimes newer contestants will see or hear a trend, latch onto it and replicate it - not realizing when they do it, it will be the millionth time a judge will have seen it.
So, today, we are going to be discussing some overdone trends we have seen over the past few years and how to avoid them.
I think it is important to note that there are exceptions to every single one of these where someone has been successful with them. It even may be the right thing for YOU, but we want to make you aware, and then the decision is up to you.
We’ve separated these into two sections - the appearance section, what you wear and how you look - and the interview section, common phrases. We will also provide you with alternatives!
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Today Jesse and Steven discuss the life of Michaela Abelgas. Michaela has won national titles in 5 of the largest pageants in the United States by the age of 22 years old. Listen as Steven and Jesse break down how Michaela prepares for pageants and how you can implement her preparation tactics into your pageant prep.
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Because you’re interested in this episode, you might also be interested in reading 101 Tips for First Time Pageant Girls.
Special thank you to @TeniJanina and @USANationalPrincess for contributing to the episode!
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Today Jesse and Steven discuss the value and disadvantage to having a large social media influence and how it can both help you win the crown and hold you back from winning the crown.
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Because you’re interested in this episode, you might also be interested in reading, Social Media Etiquette Guide for Titleholders.
Special thank you to @PageantDoorNationalMiss and @MrsAmazingJourney for contributing to the episode!
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Today’s podcast features the life and triumphs of Angela Ponce, the first transgender woman to win Miss Universe Spain and to compete at Miss Universe. Miss Universe Spain was not the first pageant that Angela won or competed in. Listen to discover why her journey could help you win the crown.
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Here is the link to 101 Tips for First Time Pageant Girls that we said would be included in the show notes.
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In this episode, Jesse and Steven discuss how to leverage pageantry to find your dream job. They outline 3 specific strategies you can implement regardless of where you live to open up doors of opportunity.
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Because you are interested in this episode you might also be interested in reading the article 8 Tips to Plan Successful Appearances as a Titleholder.
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This week’s podcast recaps the life of Teresa Scanlan, Miss America 2011. Miss America is arguably one of the hardest pageants in the world to win and Teresa won the pageant at the age of 17, making her the second youngest woman in the history of the organization to win. She’s also the first Miss America to compete for another pageant title, after winning the crown.
Steven and Jesse cover these fun facts and more importantly break them down into mentoring moments so you can use the life of Teresa Scanlan to learn how to succeed.
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Because you are interested in this episode, you might also be interested in reading about the history of the Miss America Organization.
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This week’s episode recaps the life of Miss USA 2016, Deshauna Barber. Prior to winning Miss D.C. USA, Deshauna was an officer in the United States military. Listen in as Jesse and Steven cover the life of Deshauna Barber and breakdown her life into coaching moments that will help you win the crown.
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Because you are interested in this episode you might also be interested in reading the article How to Set Goals (and Achieve Them).
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This week’s episode is about legendary Miss Universe runway coach, Lu Sierra. In this week’s episode, Steven & Jesse talk about how she got her start in the pageant industry and share little known facts that will inspire you on your journey.
This is a new format that we are testing so if you like it (or don’t) let us know by emailing editing@pageantplanet.com (we read every email).
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Because you are interested in this episode, you might also be interested in reading our rankings of the best pageant coaches in the industry. Additionally, if you want to hire a pageant coach, visit our global coaching directory to find a coach near you!
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