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Welcome to The Pageant Gal Podcast—your go-to space for confidence, strategy, and success in pageantry and beyond. Hosted by internationally recognized pageant coach and titleholder, Maria - The Pageant Gal, each episode delivers inspiration, insider tips, and real stories to help you win—on and off the stage. Whether you're stepping into your first pageant, chasing the next crown, or building your Empire, you’re in the right place—because every queen deserves to shine!
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What if pageantry wasn’t just about the crown… but about building an empire?In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest lessons behind making $20,000 in one month while building my coaching business in the pageant industry. We’re talking about passion, consistency, self-trust, client connection, and what it really takes to create long-term success doing work you love.In this episode, we cover:👑 The mindset shifts behind building a profitable business👑 Why passion and consistency matter more than perfection👑 The truth about money and scarcity in the pageant industry👑 How to create offers people want to stay invested in👑 Why commitment is the foundation of growth and abundance👑 How pageant women can turn their influence into opportunity and incomeIf you’ve been thinking about building your brand, monetizing your gifts, or stepping into more freedom and leadership, this episode will expand what feels possible for you.✨ Resources:Apply for the Empire Mastermind:https://thepageantgal.kartra.com/page/empire-mastermindInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/thepageantgal
Whether you’re a seasoned competitor, preparing for nationals, or questioning why you haven’t broken into the top placements yet… this episode is going to hit deep. Maria breaks down the real reason so many women stay stuck in fear, comparison, and self-doubt during pageant prep — and why knowing exactly what you bring to the title changes everything. This is for the woman who already knows how to prep… but still feels unsure when it comes to answering the biggest question in pageantry: Why you? Maria shares the mindset shift and strategy that transformed her own pageant career — and the exact framework she now teaches her clients inside The Queen Collective. Why “just be yourself” is terrible pageant adviceThe 3 things every winning “why” must includeHow your personal story creates your standout factorWhy having a platform makes you irreplaceableThe mindset shift from needing the crown to becoming the queen of your own life first ✨ Resources:CrownChat App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crownchat/id6738110935Use code PAGEANTGALS for your first month at $4.99Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/crownchatapphttps://www.instagram.com/thepageantgalCoaching + Offers:https://www.thepageantgal.com/
Hey Pageant Gals,If you’ve ever wished you had a way to practice anytime, anywhere… or felt like you needed more support between coaching sessions to truly build your confidence, this episode is for you.In this episode, I’m sitting down with Maggie, founder of the CrownChat App, to talk about how she went from a pageant competitor to creating one of the most innovative tools in the industry. We dive into her journey, the reality of building something from scratch, and how this app is changing the way pageant women prepare, practice, and show up with confidence.In this episode you will hear about...👑 Maggie’s pageant journey and how it shaped her confidence, purpose, and leadership👑 How pageantry supported her through personal challenges and gave her a deeper sense of direction👑 The inspiration behind creating the CrownChat App and turning an idea into reality👑 What CrownChat Version 2 includes and how it supports your full pageant prep experience👑 How to use AI as a tool to enhance your preparation without losing your individuality👑 The importance of practicing consistently and how to build confidence in your interview skills👑 Why challenges, setbacks, and learning curves are part of both pageantry and entrepreneurship👑 The real reason your “why” matters and how it will carry you through your journeyIf you’re preparing for your next pageant, building your confidence, or looking for tools to help you show up as your best self, this episode will remind you that the right support and consistency can completely change your results.✨ Episode Resources:CrownChat Pageant Prep App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crownchat/id6738110935Use code PAGEANTGALS to get your first month for only $4.99 Follow CrownChat on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crownchatapp?igsh=MXM1YTByazZ6eW5lag%3D%3D&utm_source=qrDM me QUEEN on Instagram with your #1 insight or takeaway from this episode: https://www.instagram.com/thepageantgalFor all coaching and offers, visit the website: https://www.thepageantgal.com/
Hey Pageant Gals,If you’ve ever felt like you started “too late,” didn’t know enough about pageantry, or worried that your first experience wasn’t good enough… this episode is for you.In this episode, I’m sitting down with Miss Queen of the Screen 2026, Maddie Marcoux, to talk about what it really looks like to enter the pageant world as a beginner, build confidence quickly, and grow into your voice, your platform, and your purpose. Maddie shares her story of discovering pageantry, navigating the nerves of her first interview, learning how to prepare in a way that actually works, and stepping into the industry with a heart to make an impact.In this episode you will hear about...👑 How Maddie first discovered pageantry and why her journey did not begin in the traditional way👑 What her first interview experience taught her and how she grew from feeling unsure to feeling confident👑 Why knowing yourself is one of the most powerful pageant strategies you can have👑 The sisterhood and sense of community she found in pageantry that surprised her most👑 Her platform as a girls in sports advocate and why keeping girls in the game matters so deeply to her👑 What it looks like to use early pageant experiences as preparation for bigger opportunities ahead👑 What’s next for Maddie as she prepares for virtual provincials and continues growing in the industryIf you’re new to pageantry, building your confidence, or figuring out how to turn your passion into purpose, this episode will remind you that you do not have to have it all figured out to begin. You just have to be willing to start.DM me QUEEN on Instagram with your #1 insight or takeaway from this episode: https://www.instagram.com/thepageantgalFor all coaching and offers, visit the website: https://www.thepageantgal.com/
Hey Pageant Gals,In this final episode of the 200K Year Series, I’m sharing the standards behind the success.This episode is about what building this business has truly given me, what it has required of me, and the standards I had to raise in order to hold more income, freedom, leadership, and responsibility.In this episode you will hear about...👑 What this business gave me beyond income👑 Why raising your prices changes more than revenue👑 The standards I had to raise in myself and my clients👑 What it really means to grow yourself as you grow your empireApply for coaching: https://www.thepageantgal.comApply for Empire Mastermind: https://thepageantgal.kartra.com/page/empire-mastermindDM me on Instagram @thepageantgal with your top takeaway
Hey Pageant Gals,In this episode of the 200K Year Series, I’m sharing one of the biggest skills behind my business growth: brand.Brand is what helps you stand out, attract aligned clients, charge more, and stop blending in. In this episode, I’m breaking down the brand shifts that helped me position myself as an authority and scale to 200K.In this episode you will hear about...👑 Why blending in is more dangerous than taking a risk👑 How brand helped me scale to 200K👑 The power of visuals, story, and unique edge👑 Why bold opinions help attract the right clientsApply for coaching: https://www.thepageantgal.comApply for Empire Mastermind: https://thepageantgal.kartra.com/page/empire-mastermindDM me on Instagram @thepageantgal with your top takeaway
Hey Pageant Gals,In this episode of the 200K Year Series, I’m talking about one of the most powerful tools behind my business growth: content that converts.This is not about posting for likes. It is about creating content that builds trust, attracts aligned clients, and turns visibility into sales.In this episode you will hear about...👑 The 3 types of content that bring in paying clients👑 Why messaging matters so much👑 My thoughts on AI and content creation👑 How I track and repeat what is actually workingApply for coaching: https://www.thepageantgal.comApply for Empire Mastermind: https://thepageantgal.kartra.com/page/empire-mastermindDM me on Instagram @thepageantgal with your top takeaway
Hey Pageant Gals,In episode two of the 200K Year Series, I’m breaking down how I scaled my business to over $200,000 without filling my calendar with endless one-on-one calls.This episode is all about building a business model that creates more income, more spaciousness, and more freedom.In this episode you will hear about...👑 Why scaling does not have to mean working more hours👑 How group programs helped me grow👑 Why client journey and retention matter👑 The simplified strategy that supported my 200K yearApply for coaching: https://www.thepageantgal.comApply for Empire Mastermind: https://thepageantgal.kartra.com/page/empire-mastermindDM me on Instagram @thepageantgal with your top takeaway
Welcome to The Pageant Gal Podcast—your go-to space for confidence, strategy, and success in pageantry and beyond. Hosted by internationally recognized pageant coach and titleholder, Maria - The Pageant Gal, each episode delivers inspiration, insider tips, and real stories to help you win—on and off the stage. Whether you're stepping into your first pageant, chasing the next crown, or building your Empire, you’re in the right place—because every queen deserves to shine!
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