Crowned in Confidence

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Mrs. America 2025, Paige Ewing, for a heartfelt conversation about faith, grief, identity, and purpose beyond the crown. Paige shares her journey from early pageant wins to returning to the stage after nearly two decades, anchored by her deep faith in Christ, role as a mother, and calling to bring hope and healing to others. We talk about navigating loss,...

What happens when you stop hiding your story and trust God with every chapter of it? In this powerful and grace-filled episode, I sit down with Dr. Tiffany Thornton , Mrs. American 2025, chiropractor, wife, mother, and founder of a nonprofit dedicated to helping women recognize and prevent abuse. Tiffany courageously shares her journey, from surviving domestic abuse to stepping boldly into the spo...

In this heartfelt Christmas-season conversation, I sit down with Margaret - Executive Director of USOA California Pageants - to talk about faith, prayer, and leading with Christ at the center of pageantry. Margaret shares her journey from contestant to director, and we talk about how prayer guides leadership and why community and sisterhood matter so deeply in this industry. Together, we reflect o...

Natasha shares how Tashee Inc. was birthed from deep spiritual conviction and how the Holy Spirit led her to create a revival-style fashion show at the Museum of the Bible—complete with worship, an altar call, and a powerful move of God. She and Julia discuss deliverance moments, spiritual warfare, and the supernatural provision that made the event possible. Their conversation highlights how God i...

This episode is a call to examine what’s truly sitting on the altar of your heart. We dive into the story of Gideon in Judges 6. What idols do you have? The need for control, perfection, people-pleasing or fear? Before He brings victory on the outside, He wants to restore peace on the inside. Learn how to find victory in Christ! Listen now and be encouraged to rebuild your altar for Him.

This last week has been heavy with loss - locally, nationally, and personally. From tragic accidents in our communities, to the passing of leaders and friends, grief feels close and undeniable. In today’s episode, I open my heart and why I’ve been led to create A Queen’s Gathering - an online prayer room for pageant queens and daughters of the King to come together in prayer and presence. Join me...

Do you ever feel like you have to dim your light to fit in? Maybe you've stayed silent about your faith, filtered your voice, or felt the pressure to perform for applause. But sis, you weren’t made to hide—you were made to shine. In this powerful and faith-filled episode, I remind you that your divine identity as a daughter of the King and calls you to rise and reflect the light of Christ. Whe...

In this powerful episode, we dive into the tension Christian pageant queens face when choosing Kingdom over culture—between faith and conformity, modesty and trends, identity in Christ and cultural expectations. I share my personal journey of stepping into pageantry with uncertainty yet obedient faith, trusting God step-by-step. Dive into scripture, encouragement, and truth that will embolden you...

In this powerful episode, we're going beyond the glitz and glam to ask the real question: Who are you without the crown, the sash, and the spotlight? If your confidence has been tied to your titles, this is your invitation to root your identity in Christ—not in pageant placements. Whether you’re competing or sitting in sweatpants, your worth doesn’t waver. It’s time to trade performance for pu...

In this episode, Julia Chang unpacks a faith‑rooted framework for food and fitness—because when your body is God’s temple, every bite and every rep becomes an act of worship. Learn how to shift from performance‑based striving to joyful stewardship, moderation, and strength through Christ, so you can step on stage with lasting confidence and peace. Learn more about Crowned in Confidence: www.juliac...

In this episode, we explore the true essence of royalty through the lens of Christ’s humility. Drawing from Philippians 2:3–8 and Proverbs 15:33, you'll learn to trade worldly honor for a servant’s heart. Learn three practical ways to serve sponsors, your pageant organization, and your community—and discover how living out humility opens unexpected doors and deepens relationships. Thank you fo...

What happens when you give your all—pray, prepare, and show up in full obedience, but the outcome doesn’t match the effort? In this episode, I’m sharing a moment from my own pageant journey when I didn’t make the Top 15… and how that unexpected “no” became a setup for something greater. We’ll talk about what favor really means from a Kingdom perspective and why God’s “yes” doesn’t always come in t...

In this episode of Crowned in Confidence , you'll explore the tension between striving to perform perfectly on the pageant stage and finding true rest in obeying God’s voice. Drawing from my own journey from busyness to blessed peace, I share an honest story from my first pageant, powerful scripture reminders, and three practical steps you can take today to trade perfectionism for peace. To le...

What if your pageant journey isn’t just about the crown… but a deeper calling ? This isn’t just about walking a stage - it’s about walking in obedience. Because when God calls you, He equips you. Whether you’ve competed before or you’re feeling the nudge to step into something new, this episode will remind you that your purpose runs deep and your confidence comes from whose you are, not what you w...