All These Pageantry

Mary Patterson was crowned in October 2024, Miss Dakota County with the Miss America Organization. Mary's Community Service Initiative is The Power of Red: Blood Donation & Blood Health Awareness. She has been a blood donor since age 16 and is passionate about promoting the benefits of blood donation for both donors and recipients. With less than 1% of age-eligible Americans donating even one...

Candy Green is a dynamic, vibrant personality with a passion for fashion and empowerment.  In May 2023, Candy made the bold decision to embrace her true self by shaving her head after a 15-year battle with Alopecia.  This act of bravery resonated deeply with many, and she now proudly advocates for others facing similar challenges. In September 2024, Cand was crowned Ms. Bald and Beautiful, a title...

Susan DeLano | Elite Queen of the World USA  Entrepreneur | Philanthropist | Author | Advocate Founder of Girl, You Got This | Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree From single mom to CEO, she empowers women to rewrite their stories. Author of Girl, You Got This! & Girl, You Got This Journal. Passionate about family, woodworking, & giving back.

Nicole Missios is currently a national finalist for Australia Galaxy Pageants in 2025. After placing top 10 in 2023 and winning the Galaxy girl award in 2024, Nicole is committed to coming back #STRONGERTHANEVER to compete once again for the Miss Galaxy Australia title in 2025. Nicole platform - ‘Dreams Beyond The Spectrum’ was created as a way for Nicole to share her story about being diagnosed w...

Trinity Pearson is the reigning Mrs Queen Of The World USA 2025.  Trinity has been in pageantry for over 30 years, serving as contestant, judge, emcee, director, volunteer, backstage helper, just about anything pageant related! She is a huge believer in the self development found in pageantry. Trinity entered her first pageant at age 17, and paid for most of her undergraduate education and Masters...

After overcoming postpartum depression and anxiety, Nilu started my legacy project called “Empowering Mothers” to serve new mothers and parents.  She is very passionate about new mothers, and wants to navigate postpartum depression and anxiety more effectively to reduce the stigma.

Welcome to the kickoff of Season 4! Our first guests are fabulous rockstar queens who've totally crushed it in the pageant world. We chat with the 2024 Universal Petite queens! They share their pageantry experiences and heartfelt missions to make both their communities and the world a better, more sparkly place Mrs Universal Petite- Rachel Betterley Ms. Universal Petite- Dr Shruti Kishna Hedge Mis...

Francesca McDowell placed first runner up recently in the Ms. Full-Figured USA Plus pageant. She also brought home the titles Full-Figured USA Plus Fashionista and Ms. Full-Figured USA Plus People's Choice 2024.  In this episode, she shares her platform is entitled Changing The Narrative: The Fight Against Low Self-Esteem. She has created the Princess Empowerment Movement. This Movement has been f...

Heather, the current Mrs. Indiana Petite 2025, shares with us her experience in the pageantry world on and off stage as a hairstylist with the Reign Beauty Team.   She also shares  how she is promoting her platform Crown Beyond Cancer which is something she holds dear to her heart as a Breast Cancer Survivor. 

Violet-Rose Davis shares your pageant journey while being a member of the military. She also shares her intention of becoming the new director of F.A.C.S Oklahoma pageant. 

As Miss Midest 2025, Morgan promotes “Living L.I.F.E. Limitless” by teaching a simple, 4-step process to achieving dreams and goals no matter the circumstances. Locally, Morgan can be found presenting her Limitless Workshop to all ages, organizing golf fundraisers to support scholarship opportunities, and serving at events especially alongside Big Brothers Big Sisters. Morgan also reaches a nation...

Amanda Garcia is a dedicated advocate and leader with a passion for empowering others.  Her commitment to community service is complemented by her background as a former Mrs. Oregon America and USOA Mrs. Oregon 2019, roles that allowed her to champion causes close to her heart.  Amanda combines her personal experiences with her professional endeavors to inspire and uplift those around her, making...

As AUM Texas Miss 2024, Kendra's platform, Trash to Treasured Totes, remains her most valued and passion filled endeavor. Created in 2022 to directly address the textile waste crises, Kendra accepts donated clothing items to sew into reusable tote bags. The totes are then donated to local police departments and women’s shelters, directly serving the citizens who need them most. Trash to Treasured...

As Ms. United World, Sophia is excited to continue motivating us to harness our creative sides, helping others to see their worth, and promoting the strength of United World Pageants. 

Jessica’s reign as Mrs. United World is marked by her commitment to unity and sisterhood, fostering global connections, and celebrating diversity. She collaborates with community leaders and influencers, championing the motto “United We Stand,” and works to inspire women everywhere to use their platforms for good.

Juanita Maldonado was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley deep in the heart of South Texas. She was recently crowned Miss United World 2025.  She is passionate about making a difference in her community which is why she launched her platform Empowering Mindsets. Her primary aim is to empower others to be the best version of themselves despite the difficulties that they have faced in life. 

We talk with Katherine Colig, USOA Miss Highland Park. She is a proud SMU grad, aspiring CPA, full-time auditor, Texas lover, and a former Miss Texas Petite USA, where she placed top 5 at Petite USA. Her platform surrounds awareness around the disease of alcoholism and its impact to families and loved ones. 

Kamrin Brown George is the current Mrs. Maryland Petite 2024. She previously competed for Ms. Black Maryland and placed as a Top 7 Finalist, with the title of Ms. Black Upper Marlboro. Her platform, "Take Wisely, Plant Abundantly," stems from a firm foundation in sustainable fashion and conscious consumerism with her brand and styling firm, NaturallyKam, which has taken her all across the United S...

We talk with Natalie Michiels, Mrs. Wisconsin Petite 2024, as she prepares for the USA Petite in July!

We talk with Samantha Brock, Ms. Southwest Petite 2024!

We talk with Jenny Tran, Miss Southwest Petite 2024. She shares her pageant journey and platform: shecanstempire!

This week we talk with Starr Burke, Mrs. Michigan Captivating 2024.

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On this episode, we talk with business savvy Nancy Nguyen Liles, Mrs. Summit United States.   

We talk with International Ms. United Kingdom, Jasmine Foley.