Sparkles and Rhinestones Pageant Podcast

We talk a lot about your queen project and your legacy project, but what is your pageant masterplan? We talk about how to map out your pageant journey, platform, appearances and plans throughout your pageantry career!  If you love this episode and our podcast, let us know! If you want any subject covered in our podcast or YouTube, or on any of our socials then drop us a message! 

When entering a pageant, you may be thinking, what do I actually do with my pageant page? What do I upload, what can I do with this page, if you have one! So this episode we talk about what you can do with your page, how you can showcase what you represent as a pageant queen and all about your platform as well. You don't need to post random things or force yourself to post so have a listen and see...

With the world opening up very slowly, you can feel the anxiety and the FOMO all at once! Don't fall into the trap that you have to attend every event and get that fundraising going with rushed events, still plan your journey with you in mind, at the right pace for YOU. See you on the other side! If you have any questions about the podcast, coaching, masterclasses or PageantCon, drop us a message...

Finding what makes you unique, you may already know the answer but today we talk about how to get across what makes you, YOU in your pageant interview, what the difference between the pageant interview and THE pageant interview is as well as not being afraid that people may have the same platform as you, after all there are thousands of queens in the UK, all fighting to get their platforms across!...

We all receive a finalist pack, but what does it all mean?! We talk about how, before you enter, reading the terms and conditions as well as all the information inside and how you can start to plan your pageant journey!  If you want to know more about pageantry, you can find us on Facebook and Instagram with all the tips and tricks to get the most out of your pageant experience! 

In this episode we talk about pageant coaching, what you should be looking for in your coach, what you can gain from coaching as well as ways to still train without having a coach! We know here at Sparkles and Rhinestones that not everyone can have access to coaching so we have lots of products and free advice to help, but if you want to step up your game and can afford to, there are lot's of coac...

With lockdown, there has been an increase in pageant campaigns. But the question is, do you really need to create a campaign? How does it benefit your pageant journey? Could you talk about it in your interview? Does it make the impact it should? Have a listen and see! Remember you can find us on Facebook and Instagram, let us know your thoughts and what you want us to talk about! 

It's the question that we all think, are pageant queens required to be role models?! Should we be inspiring, should there be consequences for not fulfilling the role? What do you think?  You can find us on social media, just search for Sparkles and Rhinestones! Drop us a message on what topics to cover, if you would like to be interviewed for our Facebook series or whether you would like to b...

The blunt truth of it all, if pageants don't bring you joy and you don't love the system you are in, get out! Change! Remove yourself and find a path where you want to do appearances, where you want to love your platform and show that passion, where you love the system and everything it represents! You gotta love yourself! This is what we talk about on today's podcast! If you want to know more abo...

Today's podcast talks about when you will come up with disappointment in pageantry, from lack of people joining in your campaigns, not winning or not having your winning year the way you expected it. We talk about how we can deal with it, things to look out for, how you can adjust and remember that feeling disappointed sometimes is a normal human reaction!  If you want to know more, check out...

This podcast is simply an interview prep tool for you to use, we have a little intro and outro but the main focus is providing you with different questions for you to practice to. Practice tool! Use this podcast, pause after the question to give your answer. Use a timer to see how long it takes you to answer, record yourself saying the answer so you can identify what parts you need to take out or...

A question that will get asked a lot, not just in your pageant interview but in online interviews, people asking you every day when you say you compete in pageants, why DID you enter this pageant world?!  We talk about different aspects of the pageant interview question but also something you should ask yourself before putting down any money in pageantry!  We hope you enjoyed this podcas...

Today's podcast we talk about the different types of press, using your title to get your message across, whether it's local news, papers, blogs, online interviews. Make sure you treat each the same, as they all count when they are publicising your title!  We have more about pageant press, including how to write a Press Release in The Ultimate Pageant Handbook which you can buy from our Insta...

In a pageant interview, we want to be projecting our best selfies and not focus on anything. negative unless it's proving a point with our platform. Some questions that the judges may ask can make you say things that can seem negative on your other competitors or borderline that fine line between cocky and confident. In this podcast episode we discuss the questions of, "Why should you win over eve...

What can't you do if you enter a pageant? From social media, judges looking at your profile, questionable photos, creating an only fans within pageantry, what photos are allowed and which could see you stripped from your title? Avoid losing the title before you even get to the finals and have a listen! 

In this episode we talk all about the pageant stage, the different types of pageant stages and walks, and how your walk should be personal to you rather than a carbon copy! Don't fall into the trap of you need to do a million twirls in 6 inch heels when a sassy walk in 2 inch heels without a turn can win you a crown! 

Have you ever heard the term "Queen Project" within pageantry? Ever been asked about your Queen Project when talking about your next steps and interview prep?  A Queen Project is simply a project that you plan to complete whilst being a titleholder, when the judges ask what you plan to do with your year, you have something that has structure and gives the judges the idea that you have thought...

What makes a pageant appearance? Today we discuss the different types of pageant appearances, from online to physical, charity to platform? What counts? 

You may hear people talk about contracted pageants and non contracted pageants, well here we explain about natural and glitz pageants, what is expected of a contracted pageant and the differences! 

Before you press enter on that pageant application, get your self into the right pageant mindset so stop comparing yourself to the other girls in your division, figure out your timings and get into the pageant game! Remember to check out our socials for more tips and tricks! 

This episode we focus on the pageant platform, what is a pageant platform and how can it benefit your pageant goal?  There are different type of pageant platforms so we discuss what options you can take in choosing what is best for you!  Don't forget to grab your ticket's for PageantCon! All proceeds going to charity, more details on our Facebook Page! 

Welcome to the Sparkles and Rhinestones Pageant Podcast! We have finally joined the airwaves these years later! In this episode we give a little intro to sparkles and rhinestones then talk about the pageant interview! So a few hints and tips to prepare, what makes a pageant interview different to a normal interview and lot's of other information! There is still so much to go into for interviews so...