The Pageant Gal Podcast
The Pageant Gal Podcast is hosted by Maria, an internationally recognized pageant coach and titleholder. The show offers inspiration, insider tips, and real stories to help listeners succeed in pageantry and beyond. Each episode focuses on building confidence, strategy, and personal growth for aspiring and current pageant queens.
Episodes
Client Case Study Emily: Building an unshakeable Mindset and growing her travelling journal while preparing for her international pageant
Winning a pageant starts long before competition day, and it has everything to do with the woman you're becoming.In this episode, Maria sits down with Queen Collective member Emily Mast to talk about what really happens when you stop chasing perfection and start building unshakable confidence, leadership, and purpose. If you've been wondering whether coaching is worth the investment, strug
How to build YouTube and your personal brand in pageantry
Building your personal brand isn't something you wait to do after you win a title—it's the very thing that helps you stand out, create opportunities, and build a legacy that lasts long after the crown.In this episode, I'm sharing the #1 thing I wish I had done much sooner in my pageant journey, along with the five pillars of a powerful personal brand that will help you become unforgett
6 Lessons from 6 Pageant Reigns: Part 2
Part 2 is here! After recently passing on my sixth pageant title, I'm taking you behind the scenes of the final three reigns that shaped who I am—not just as a queen, but as a coach, entrepreneur, and leader.From learning to say yes to bigger opportunities, to realizing you never have to be "done" competing, to finding gratitude when life doesn't go according to plan, these are the lessons that ch
6 Lessons from 6 Pageant Reigns: Part 1
The biggest mistake I made during my very first reign and what I would do differently todayWhy every contestant should start planning their reign before they winHow building relationships and community opened incredible opportunities during my Miss Canada journeyThe power of creativity, adaptability, and innovation when life doesn't go according to planThree practical lessons you can apply imm
Monumental Queen Retreat Recap: 4 Mindset Shifts Every Pageant Queen Needs
What if winning the crown isn't actually the finish line?In this episode, Maria takes you behind the scenes of the Monumental Queen Retreat and shares the biggest lessons, breakthroughs, and mindset shifts that emerged from an unforgettable weekend with ambitious women from across North America.JOIN OUR NEXT RETREAT: Ascension Retreat | September 25–27, 2026 | Windsor, OntarioFrom dreaming big
What to do to have the BEST Pageant Reign
SPOTIFY DESCRIPTIONWinning the crown is only the beginning.In this episode, we’re talking about how to create a title reign that actually feels fulfilling, impactful, and aligned — instead of spending your year overwhelmed, burnt out, or wondering where the time went.I’m sharing the mindset shifts and strategies that helped me through six title reigns, including how to create opportunities, build
The Insights on How I made Over 20,000 Month as a Coach for Pageant Women
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 m
Why You’re Still Blending In on Stage (And What Actually Wins Titles)
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
From Pageant Girl to Tech Founder - Building Confidence with the CrownChat App
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 di
From First Pageant to Queen of the Screen with Maddie Marcoux
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 voi
200K Year Series Finale Episode 5 | Raise Your Standards, Raise Your Income
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 rais
200K Year Series Episode 4 | Content That Converts: How to Attract $5K–$10K Clients Online
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 mess
200K Year Series Episode 3 | How to Stand Out, Charge More, and Attract Better Clients
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
200K Year Series Episode 2 | How I Scaled to 200K Without More Calls
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 program
200K Year Series Episode 1 | How I Built a $200K Year: The 3 Identity Shifts That Changed Everything
Hey Pageant Gals,Welcome to the first episode of the 200K Year Series, where I’m breaking down the mindset shifts that helped me go from making $1,000 in my first year of business to $200,000 per year while building a life of freedom.In this episode, I’m sharing the identity shifts that changed everything and why your next level starts with a decision.In this episode you will hear about...👑 The mi
Best Interview & Paid Speaking gigs: Build a voice that wins w. Michayla Del Guidice
Hey Pageant Gals,Everyone in the pageant industry wants to talk strategy. What to say in interview, how to stand out, how to be polished, how to feel confident, how to win. And yes, those things matter.But what actually separates the women who win in interview and win in life is the foundation behind the words. It is self belief. It is presence. It is walking into the room and owning who you are w
2 Shifts To Become Unshakeable In Pageantry And Life
Hey Pageant Gals,Everyone in the pageant industry wants to talk strategy, the tips and tricks to win, how to nail your interview, perfect your walk, level up your wardrobe. And yes… those things matter.But heading into pageant prep season, the biggest thing I’m realizing is this: what actually changes the game is how unshakeable you are as a woman on the journey to the crown and beyond.In this epi
Expensive Doesn’t Mean Impossible: The Pageant Budget Mindset Shift
Hey Pageant Gals,Let’s be honest, pageants are expensive. Life is expensive. The cost of everything is going up. But the problem isn’t the price tag, it’s the mindset we carry about it.In this episode, I'm giving you a perspective shift that will change how you approach your pageant journey. Because you get to decide whether rising costs make you shrink your desire… or expand your capacity and
Stop Overcomplicating Pageant Prep: Do These 3 Things Daily
Hey Pageant Gals,It’s time to stop overcomplicating pageant prep and start committing to the moves that actually win crowns.Whether you’re gearing up for a competition this year or you’re getting back into your rhythm after a break, this episode will help you simplify your prep and raise your daily standards without burning out. Because winners are not doing more. They’re doing the right things co
Competitor to Director - The Truth About Pageants & Business | Elizabeth Marnoch
Hey Pageant Gals,What would it look like if you stopped waiting for the perfect opportunity in pageantryand instead created the space you wish existed.In this episode, I’m sitting down with Elizabeth Marnoch for a real end of year pageant chat. Liz has been in the industry for over 15 years, she is a professional hair and makeup artist, and she is the founder and director of Canadian National Miss
How to Keep Investing in Yourself When Life is LIFE-ing (20s, 30s & Beyond)
Hey Pageant Gals,How do you keep betting on yourself, in pageants, business, and life when bills are billing, responsibilities are stacking, and it feels like “this just isn’t the right time”?In today’s episode, I’m breaking down what it really looks like to keep investing in yourself in your 20s, 30s (and yes, even 40s+)… even when life is life-ing.We’re talking about:👑 Why your 20s and 30s are N
How big are you willing to let yourself be seen? 👑
Hey Pageant Gals,What would it look like if you stopped standing safely in the sand…and let yourself be fully seen running straight into the water for your big dreams?In this episode, I’m sharing the real story from my mentor’s retreat in California, where I found myself on a beach at 8am, headphones on, in a 90-minute movement practice… and felt an undeniable pull to sprint toward the waves while
How My Client Got Her Entire Pageant Paid For
Hey Pageant Gals, What would it look like if someone messaged you and said,“Your pageant is paid for. Entry fee, flight, the whole thing. Just show up and compete”?In this episode, I am telling you the real story of one of my Queen Collective clients who got a last–minute invitation to compete at an international pageant in China… with her entry fee and flight covered… and then walked away as one
From Small Town to Fashion Week with Amber Martenson
Hey Pageant Gals, We have a special guest today. Meet Amber Martenson, founder of The Joy of Art (501c3) and CEO of Winning Spark Branding. Amber went from Iowa gal and art teacher to New York Fashion Week designer and brand strategist for pageant queens and women in business. In this episode we break down brand versus branding, how your visual identity creates credibility, and the exact mindset t
Inside a $60,000 Launch as a Pageant Coach 3 Moves I Swear By
Hey Pageant Gals, Today I am taking you behind the scenes of a $60,000 launch for The Queen Collective Track Two as a full time pageant coach. This is not about luck. It is about leadership, strategy, and building offers that create real transformation and recurring income without living on your calendar.In this episode you will learn✨ How to design a high value high impact offer that serves A to
The Queen’s Takeover Podcast Challenge is ON 👑
Hey Pageant Gals,We’re kicking off our first-ever Queen’s Takeover Podcast Challenge all November long! I’m doubling episodes this month so you can binge strategy, branding, and stories of women doing big, audacious things in and out of pageantry. Get ready to move now, not “someday.”How to Enter:1. Leave a 5-star review on Spotify for The Pageant Gal Podcast, screenshot it, and DM me @thepageantg
Pageant Coaching Horror Stories 🎃
Hey Pageant Gals, Boo, Queens Happy Halloween! 👑 In this special episode I’m spilling three true pageant-coaching horror stories and the lessons that keep your crown on straight. Requested by our gal Emma from The Queen Collective.These are not just spooky tales. They are coach tested takeaways on boundaries, clear communication, and taking radical ownership.DM me on Instagram @thepageantgal with
From $500 Sessions to a $500K Pageant Coaching Empire (in 6 Years)
Hey Pageant Gals,If you’ve ever wondered how a pageant coach can build a half-million-dollar business, this one’s for you. In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my journey, and how I went from charging $500 per client to generating nearly $500K in under seven years. This isn’t luck; it’s brand, strategy, consistency, and a client path that actually scales.Shoutout to Mava (whose ques
Look Elite at Pageant Week: Packing Musts + Pro Social Media Tips
Hey Pageant Gals, Own your next pageant week with elite, real-world strategies: smart packing (hello, wedges!), pro-level social media upgrades (portable photo light + compact camera), batching captions so you’re never scrambling, and the hotel low-floor hack that saves your feet, time, and sanity.You’ll learn how to stay polished all week without killing your feet, make every photo look HD with s
Beyond the Crown - Building Your Legacy & Empire in Pageantry
Hey Pageant Gals, The biggest shift in my pageant journey happened when I realized my legacy had to be bigger than just the crown. Winning titles is incredible, but what happens when the crown comes off? In this episode, I share the story of how I went from chasing wins to building a lasting brand, business, and empire that continues far beyond the stage.You’ll learn why the crown is just the begi
5 Things I Would Change About My Miss Universe Canada Experience
Hey Pageant Gals,This episode is all about giving you the confidence and clarity to reflect on your pageant journey and learn from every experience. I’m sharing the exact five things I would go back and change about my Miss Universe Canada 2025 experience including lessons I learned from preparation, interviews, and stage performance.Inside the episode you’ll hear how starting your prep earlier ca
The Untold Stories of Miss Universe Canada Week
Hey Pageant Gals,I’m spilling the five big things you didn’t see that went down during Miss Universe Canada week. From losing my voice on day one to navigating unexpected drama, physical pain, and even the behind-the-scenes tea. This episode has it all: the fun, the lessons, and the downright unbelievable moments.If you’ve ever wondered what really happens at pageant week beyond the stage and spot
Interview with Jaime Vandenburg Miss Universe Canada 2025
Hey Pageant Gals,This is a special one! 👑 In this episode of the Pageant Gal Spotlight, I sit down with my good friend and our brand-new Miss Universe Canada 2025, Jamie Vandenberg, just days after she was crowned.Jamie and I go way back, from being pageant sisters online since 2020, to finally competing together this year at Miss Universe Canada. Now, with her crown freshly won, Jamie opens up a
The Top 4 Pageant Interview Questions You Need to Know
Hey Pageant Gals,It’s time to spill the tea, queens! ☕👑 This episode is all about the four most important questions you need to master if you want to walk into your pageant interview radiating confidence and poise. I’m sharing the same strategies that helped me win multiple Best Interview awards, along with real, behind-the-scenes tips I used while competing at Miss Universe Canada 2025. Whether y
What To Be Doing One Year Out For Pageant Prep
Hey Pageant Gals,Whether you’re 6, 9, or 12 months away from your competition, this episode is your golden hour to start preparing like the Queen you know you are. Maria shares the real behind-the-scenes of her last-minute prep for Miss Universe Canada, and the three things she wishes she started way earlier: personal branding, social media presence, and platform impact.No fluff, no panic, just re
Move Before You’re Ready: The Winning Mindset for Pageant Queens
Hey Pageant Gals,Originally aired live via instagram in June 2025, this high-energy episode is your firestarter if you're entering a pageant and craving the mindset shift that changes everything. Whether you’re a first-timer or seasoned queen, I dive deep into the biggest secret behind my 6 (yes, SIX!) pageant wins and it's not waiting for permission, clarity, or perfect timing.Tune in for the bol
From Breakdown to Breakthrough: My Raw Journey to Winning an International Crown
Hey Pageant Gals! This episode is a deep, raw, and real dive into one of the most vulnerable moments I’ve ever had in my pageant journey. Picture this: it’s the middle of an intense international pageant in Orlando, Florida, and there I am, alone in my hotel room, full breakdown mode, tears streaming, false lashes falling off — basically, the total emotional meltdown. But what came out of that bre
How to Choose the Perfect Pageant System to Win & Thrive
Hey Pageant Gals! In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing my approach to choosing the right pageant system for YOU. We dive into the real talk about setting your goals whether you’re in it to win, to grow, or just for the experience and why picking a system that matches your vibe, your strengths, and your dreams will make your journey way easier (and way more fun). I get into how
The Million Dollar Question: What Do Judges Really Want?
Hey Pageant Gals! In this episode, I'm breaking down the million dollar question - what are judges REALLY looking for when they choose a winner? After nine years in this industry and judging countless competitions, I'm sharing the three things on every judge's unspoken checklist. We're talking Polish (yes, you need to look the part, but it's not always make-or-break), Personali
Beyond the Crown: Winning at Life, Not Just Pageants
In today’s episode, we’re getting real about what it means to grow beyond the crown. I’ll be sharing takeaways from my recent experience at the 2025 Regional Canada pageants, and why it's so important to focus on your personal development, build a strong personal brand, and create lasting impact, whether or not you take home a title.We’ll talk about setting goals that go deeper than the competitio
Overcoming Competition Comparison: Strategies for Pageant Queens
Welcome to The Pageant Gal Podcast! I'm Maria, your host and international elite pageant and business coach. In this powerful episode, I tackle a common struggle among pageant women: overcoming competition comparison.Inspired by a recent coaching session with my clients, I'm sharing tangible strategies to help you shift your mindset and energy so you can stop comparing yourself to other competitor
Turn Your Crown into Cash: Building Your Pageant Empire
👑 In today’s episode, we’re crowning a new chapter - one where pageant queens trade in their sashes for CEO titles.Whether you're a current competitor or a former titleholder, it’s time to turn that sparkle into strategy. I’m diving into exactly how you can go from center stage to center of your own thriving empire. 💼✨Discover the three royal revenue streams that can transform your passion and
Building My Empire - How Pageantry Fueled My Purpose
In this episode, I share my extraordinary journey of winning an international pageant—despite having just five years of experience in the industry. I open up about the frustration of back-to-back losses, the burnout of returning to an unfulfilling career in nursing and personal training, and the pivotal moment that changed everything. You'll hear about the unexpected epiphany I had during a confid
Declare It to Win It: The Mindset Shift for Pageant Success
It’s time to declare your intentions ladies! I'm Maria, and today, we’re diving into a game-changing mindset that can transform your pageant journey: the power of declaring your intention to win.For eight years, I held onto one simple yet powerful phrase—“I want to win.” That mindset helped me secure five titles and stay laser-focused on my goals. In this episode, I’ll break down why boldly cl
The Power of Resilience in Pageantry: My Personal Journey
We’re back with another episode! I'm Maria, and I’m thrilled to share my journey from my first pageant win to becoming an experienced titleholder.In this episode, we’ll explore why building resilience before your reign is essential for holding a title and managing the energy it brings. I’ll open up about my personal experiences with loss and the weight of public responsibilities, showing how e
Mastering the Pageant Interview: Confidence, Poise & Authenticity for the Win
If this is your first time here… I'm Maria, and today, we’re unlocking one of the most crucial skills for any aspiring queen: Mastering the Pageant Interview!Your interview can make or break your competition results, but with the right strategy, you can walk in with confidence, poise, and authenticity. In this episode, I’ll share the proven techniques I’ve used to succeed, including a structured f
The Three T’s of Pageant Preparation: Your Winning Strategy for the Crown
Welcome back! I'm Maria, and today, we’re diving into a winning preparation strategy that can take you from hopeful competitor to confident queen: The Three T’s of Pageant Preparation!Many aspiring titleholders focus on the stage, but true success starts long before pageant day. In this episode, I’ll break down the Three T’s—Timeline, Tasks, and Team—and show you how each one plays a vital rol
The Five Pillars of a Pageant Gal: Winning in Pageantry, Business & Life
You are here to change the world! I'm Maria, and today, I’m sharing the foundation of success behind my clients and the Queen Collective program: The Five Pillars that Define a Pageant Gal.These five key principles set apart standout competitors and true leaders—not just in pageantry, but in business and life. Whether you're preparing for your next title or looking to elevate your confiden
Saying YES to Pageantry—My Journey from Nursing to Coaching
Welcome to the debut episode of The Pageant Gal Podcast! I'm Maria, your dedicated pageant and business coach, and I’m so excited to take you on this journey with me.In this episode, I share how my first pageant sparked a life-changing transformation—from nursing student to internationally recognized pageant coach and titleholder. I’ll take you through pivotal moments, including a transformati
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