Crowning Moment Podcast

In episode 41 of Crowning Moment Podcast, Casey gives her recap/review of her week at Ultimate International Miss. She tells the listeners from her point of view how the week went, and some Likes/Dislikes of the week. Casey states, "Everyone has an opinion, and may have different view on the situations around you". She gave her honest opinions in the most positive way. This community is all about...

In episode 40 of Crowning Moment Podcast, Casey had the opportunity to interview Marcelle LeBlanc @marcelleleblanc_ , Miss America’s Outstanding Teen @maoteen . First timer in the pageant world, Marcelle captured the title of Miss Alabama’s Outstanding Teen before COVID-19, she tells the listeners about how she managed to still make events/appearances virtually. Winning Miss America’s Outstanding...

In episode 39 of Crowning Moment podcast, Casey had the opportunity to speak with Steven Roddy the owner of the world's largest pageant community, Pageant Planet! Throughout this episode you will understand the why behind the creation of Pageant Planet. Steven tells the listeners more about who he is, and why he decided to be a huge supporter of the pageant community. Steven's interesting past, an...

In episode 38 of Crowning Moment podcast, Casey speaks with former Miss South Carolina Teen, Hope Harvard. Casey is blown away by all the amazing accomplishments Hope has had since being in the pageant world. Hope recently created Hope Beauty USA. Listen to her why behind the making of her makeup company, and how she tied in her love for Jesus.

In episode 37 of Crowning Moment podcast, Casey meets with Katie Haynes, Miss North Carolina Agriculture Advocacy 2022, and NC People's Choice. This is Katie's first pageant and she's very excited. She has been very active in North Carolina, she even invited Casey to come attend the Got To Be NC Agriculture Festival in Raleigh. Katie is very passionate about her platform Smiling While Sending Hope...

In episode 36 of Crowning Moment Podcast, Casey catches up with a previous podcast guest, Callie Farrell. Callie, a recent graduate of the University of South Carolina and is headed back to the Miss South Carolina stage in a few short weeks. She has been preparing since March as Miss Capital City, under the local executive directorship of Benson Odom. Callie is very passionate about her social imp...

In episode 35 of the Crowning Moment Podcast, Casey continues the series with the North Carolina Jr. High, High School, and Collegiate America winners. Next on the series is Kelcie Farmer, Miss NC Collegiate America. Casey recently had the opportunity to judge along side Kelcie, they were able to get to know each other more outside the pageant world! Kelcie attends NC State University, in Raleigh,...

In episode 34 of the Crowning Moment Podcast, Casey continues the series with the North Carolina Jr. High, High School, and Collegiate America winners. Next on the series is Allie Sigmon, Miss NC High School America. Allie tells the listeners about her point of view on pageantry. She has been preparing for the state competition for the past two years, now on her journey to the National competition...

In episode 33 of the Crowning Moment Podcast, Casey starts the series with the North Carolina Jr. High, High School, and Collegiate America winners. First on the series is Mia Paniagua, Miss NC Junior High School America. Casey begins by asking Mia about journey to the crown, and her emotions of winning. Mia speaks on not letting her self confidence down over little "oop's" on pageant day. Mia giv...

In episode 32 of the Crowning Moment Podcast, Casey continues the series with the South Carolina/North Carolina Jr. High, High School, and Collegiate America winners. Next on the series is Ava Gracen Grainger, Miss SC Collegiate America. Casey begins by asking Gracen about journey to the crown, and why she chose this organization year after year. Gracen gives the listeners more information on her...

In episode 31 of the Crowning Moment Podcast, Casey continues the series with the South Carolina/North Carolina Jr. High, High School, and Collegiate America winners. Next on the series is Allie Carroll, Miss SC High School America. Casey begins by asking Allie about her Crowning Moment at state. Allie gives the listeners more information on her "Bully Box" initiative, along with the national plat...

In episode 30 of the Crowning Moment Podcast, Casey starts a new series with the South Carolina/North Carolina Jr. High, Highschool, and Collegiate America winners. First on the series is Mikaylah Fisher. She speaks about her time at the state competition, as well as winning $16,306.62 from SC People's Choice competition. Mikaylah tells the listeners about her struggles from a rare disease, and th...

In episode 29 of the Crowning Moment Podcast, Casey has the opportunity to catch-up with Miss Vermont Collegiate, Maddie Crotts! She will be competing in Little Rock, Arkansas in June for the title of Miss Collegiate America! Maddie tells the listeners about her “Beautifully BRAVE”initiative, using the Miss High School America B.R.A.V.E. platform. She passed a proclamation in the state of North Ca...

In episode 28 of the Crowning Moment podcast, Casey speaks with Christine Electra Williamson, former Miss Tennessee (MAO), Miss Tennessee Volunteer America, and currently America's Ideal Miss. Christine talks to the listeners about her time competing in the world of Miss America 2.0. She discusses her challenges of being a contest through the changing times of MAO, as well as the break off from th...

In episode 27 of the Crowning Moment Podcast, Casey spoke with Elite Ms. United States Agriculture, Randi Haselwood Cole! Throughout this episode listeners will hear her reasoning for being so involved in not only her community, but as well as the pageant world! Randi speaks about her battle of Lyme disease and how she’s overcoming the issues she faces! She is also an advocate for The Hearing Aid...

In episode 26 of the Crowning Moment podcast, Casey gives a Play by Play of Miss Volunteer America. This past Saturday was the first EVER Miss Volunteer America Pageant! Casey discusses the in's and the out's of the pageant, as well as the rundown of competition. She was shocked with how amazing the production team was for it being 1st year of the pageant!

In episode 25 of the Crowning Moment podcast, Casey spoke with Rebecca Chia, Princess of American Miss (POA). Rebecca tells the listeners about her personal platform @realizasians_ ; {bringing awareness to the AAPI issues and bridging gaps between communities of Color}. She expresses her love for the POA system, as well speaking about her time as a national title holder. *This episode is sponsored...

In episode 24 of the Crowning Moment Podcast, Casey speaks with Miss New York Earth USA, Marizza Delgado. Marizza placed Top 20 at Miss Earth USA. She speaks about her time competing in the pageant world, as well as her time as Miss New York Earth USA. Marizza speaks about her filipino culture, and how she incorporates it into her competition wardrobe. Listen to Marizza’s passion for Veganism, Wom...

In episode 23 of the Crowning Moment podcast, Casey had the opportunity to speak with Ashleigh Pates, Miss Collegiate America. We discussed the amazing prize package Miss High School America Organization has to offer. When Ashleigh was crowned, not only did she win an amazing year as a national title, she also won a brand new Jeep! Ashleigh spoke about her headspace going into nationals this past...

In episode 22 of the Crowning Moment Podcast, Casey reconnects with a long-lost pageant sister queen, Krisann Binetti. In this episode the listeners are able to hear about another amazing pageant organization, International United Miss (IUM). After the conversation, Casey was blown away by what this system does for its International and National titleholders. IUM gives girls the opportunity to com...

In episode 21 of the Crowning Moment Podcast, continuing our directors with Nationwide Pageantry Organization. Troy Fienhold-Haasis, National Director, tells the listeners what Nationwide Pageantry is all about. This organization brings loads of unique experiences for its title holders. Listen closely to Troy as he describes what his organization brings to the world of pageantry. -Stay Connected-...

In episode 20 of the Crowning Moment podcast we began the "Directors Series". Throughout this series you will hear from directors and titles holders, as they give the listeners a glimpse into their organization. The first organization we are hearing from is Princess of America (Co-Director, Marissa Foli Scoggin). Marissa tells the listeners about the unique features the POA organization brings to...

In episode 19 of the Crowning Moment Podcast, Casey gets the opportunity to interview the CEO of The Sash Company, Angelique Barnum. For over a decade, the Sash Company has taken great pride in making beautiful satin sashes and stoles that will last for generations. Angelique speaks on the history behind the partnership with the Miss America Organization - @missamerica . This episode gives the pag...

In episode 18 of the Crowning Moment podcast, Casey sits down with life-long pageant queen, Gracen Grainger. Recently, Gracen won the title of Miss South Carolina Collegiate America and will be attending nationals in June! She has held many prestigious titles through her pageant career. In this episode we get to hear who Ava Gracen Grainger is on a deeper level, and this will blow you away.

In episode 17 of the Crowning Moment Podcast, Emma Foraci expresses her views on the flourishing pageant world. She talks about her time competing for Miss Maryland Teen USA, and now her opportunity to keep for Miss South Carolina Teen USA (where she placed in the Top 16 this past weekend). She brings a new perspective about how the pandemic affected the pageant community. Emma created her own ini...