Sparkles and Rhinestones Pageant Podcast

Because people think like this, they feel it's beneath them because the top queens in the top pageants don't do this. NEWS FLASH GIRLIES (and my NB folks), but you aren't competing in those systems, so what does it matter? Everyone should have the right to enjoy their pageant journey without being looked down on because of something that is literally helping so many others. So yea, this is a moani...

As requested, how to prepare for your internationals. These are from my personal experiences and what you should expect, research, plan and budget for! Remember that this is a trip of a lifetime (or more if you compete in different pageants! but not everyone get's to do it!), so being prepared is the best thing you can do for yourself! 

Today we discuss about having a social media presence within pageantry. Is it needed? Do you need all the engagement, what should you post? Let's talk! 

What do you think qualifies someone to be a pageant coach? Not just to give advice but to charge for it? We discuss what makes a coach, what you look for and why experience outweighs crowns won, of course with lots of off the topic but still pageant related content that you expect from us! Let us know what you think a coach should have or why you pick a coach! 

Over rehearsed or just prepared and passionate? It's hard when it comes to the interview as you want to be prepared, but you don't want to be reading from a script! Some may call it a pageant patty, but we don't know her here. Let's talk the best ways to avoid the cliches and what's the right amount to train...

More red flags than a flag shop, in this part we debate the term crown chaser, talk about coaches and their flags, as well as competing flags

This one is a LONG one and neeeeeded to have more than one part! I asked you the listeners, what you think your red flags are, as well as adding my own list and boy was there a huge response. So have a listen, let me know what you think and if you need to add to it, drop me a message! 

Yes, we know it's been a while! So the pageant attitude? What are you talking about Hannah? This is the approach that some people have towards competing, that THEY ALONE should win, that you HAVE to do the most or raise the most and sometimes it's about thinking you are beneath a system because of the title. We talk about it ALL! If you have any requests, DM us on Insta! 

The first month is always the most exciting month, you have all these plans, you want to make the most of it but then sometimes you also think well I have ages until finals.... nope! It will creep up on you! Using that first month to plan, get everything in order. and start making the impact. The same when you win the crown, the first month is the month people take note. Do you agree?

After a long break of essays and illness, and a couple of birthdays in-between and we are back! And this is why you don't need to worship every single pageant girl you meet! 

When it seems the in thing to have a platform, is it really needed? We talk about why you shouldn't "force" a platform, and that many queens have won without! A platform should be a passion, and something that you can actively do. It's ok to not have one and still work with different charities and communities , it just doesn't need to be your platform. We have more episodes discussing about what a...

To comment or not to comment, that is the question! This episode we talk about internet trolls, educating others and when to get involved. If you were asked to try and change a person's negative view on pageantry, could you? 

How many times have you worried about your competition? Fixated and compared, just because they may have had a few wins or placed highly. This episode talks about this with the polls we had, and why the only person you should be focusing on is YOURSELF! We also discuss queens entering other systems after a win and in the same system. If you have enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating! <3 

Entering the right system that suits your lifestyle and needs are so important. You need to be realistic about how much you can give a system and of course after winning, what you can and can't do. There is no point entering a system that goes to internationals if you can't afford to go to them and have no plan after you win. We talk about pageants and how they market their systems, and what you c...

But Hannah, that is the literal definition of losing! Well girl, let's sit down and reflect! 

We are back for our first episode of 2022! So the Too Much queen? What is that? Are you a too much queen? I say that a too much queen doesn't have too much direction, they want to be involved in everything and create so many things but there is nothing that links it back to them. I know we all went overboard with the social awareness days back when we couldn't leave the house, but how do they rela...

Ignore the fact this was meant to go out Christmas Eve :/ but in today's podcast ep we talk about switching systems and entering last minute into different pageant systems. the pros and the cons as well as getting out of the mindset that just because someone entered late, means they don't care about the crown as much as someone who has entered a year. Lot's to think about! 

When you are a finalist, you may either create your own series of talk interviews or participate in them. Remember that there is no point booking in, if you have no idea what to say! What can you talk about, do you have your events or platforms? If you are being the interviewer, are you asking the right questions? How long is your project for? What are you gaining from this experience? Lots of tal...

We have announced the new PageantCon date, 30th Jan 2022! And this brought up the question, what makes a pageant expert? What makes someone an expert within pageantry to pay them money and listen to them, or receive a service.  If you have any questions, drop us a message on our socials! 

Hello listeners, it's been a while! Pageantry got very busy! But this episode is all about preventing the pageant burnout! From limiting events, saying no, my top tip is to leave the weekend before your finals free so you can tie up all those loose ends! We do mention at the end about a session on Facebook but I was late uploading this, so go back and watch if you would like! That darn COVID!&nbsp...

Pageant Platforms here in the UK are on the rise, from our US counterparts and it's great, it really is! However, not everyone needs to have one, or if you have chosen one, is because you truly want to make a difference and impact, or just because you FEEL you need to have one. Platforms should be something of a passion, don't try to force it! We have other episodes explaining what a platform is a...

Today's podcast is a mixture of conversations and thoughts about the "popular" pageant queen and why you shouldn't fall down that trap. I've seen so many times girls who want to be the "best" and feel they need to be surrounded by "the best". Also to not feel you have to change for each system, that not everyone will like you and you don't need to use the "popular" brands or sponsors as it has no...

Hello Pageant World! It's been a few! Today's podcast episode is all about my personal prep towards UKNM, in which I placed second runner up at! My pageant prep was a bit unique with the hip surgery but I talk about how long for outfits, walking, interview coaching, and dealing with all those feelings afterwards. It was nice to be back in pageant land and I hope it has inspired you all for your co...

In today's podcast, let's talk speaking up! Having a pageant sash means being that role model, we all have different causes and platforms we want to promote, but we should also be supporting our fellow sisters and speaking up. Create the ripples that start the waves. We discuss not being afraid to speak up in case it costs you your title, educating yourself on current issues and using your voice t...

Today we talk all about PageantCon, how it started, what to expect and what to get out of it! PageantCon is being held virtually on the 22nd and 23rd May on Facebook and donations go straight to MIND UK at just £5 a ticket! Have a listen!