Crown Chasers Podcast

Jessica Owens

Your weekly dose of pageant prep, strategy, and pageant tea. With 20+ years in the industry, Jessica shares insider tips, unfiltered advice, and inspiring guest stories to help you shine on stage and beyond. 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday!

  1. 21 APR

    The Real Pageant Strategy Nobody Talks About feat. Chloe Rosen

    Episode Overview In this episode of the Crown Chasers Podcast, host Jessica Alexander-Owens sits down with pageant branding and social media strategist Chloe Rosen of Rosen Media Consulting. Together they break down everything pageant competitors need to know about showing up authentically online, crafting paperwork that actually sounds like you, dressing strategically for the interview room, and why your life story is your greatest competitive advantage.   What You'll Learn in This Episode   Episode Timestamps 00:00 – Pageant Tea: The Miss Spelman Scoring Controversy 04:00 – Introducing Chloe Rosen of Rosen Media Consulting 07:00 – Chloe’s pageant journey: “If you had fun, you won” 12:00 – Competing with autoimmune challenges & building a team 20:00 – [BREAK] Crown Chasers Ad 22:00 – The biggest social media mistakes pageant queens make 28:00 – How to use ChatGPT the right way — and when to put it down 33:00 – Consistency on social media: building a content calendar that works 40:00 – Owning your achievements on your platform — stop playing small 42:00 – Interview wardrobe strategy: dressing with intention 46:00 – The power of details in your paperwork and personal story 49:00 – Chloe’s final advice: All gas, no brakes 51:00 – Lightning Round: Pageant hot takes 52:00 – How to connect with Chloe Rosen   About Our Guest: Chloe Rosen Chloe Rosen is the founder of Rosen Media Consulting, specializing in pageant social media, personal branding, interview prep, and paperwork strategy. A first-generation pageant competitor, Chloe won the title of Mrs. New York America 2023 and placed in the Top 15 at Mrs. America. Her clients include Miss Oregon USA (2nd Runner-Up to Miss USA), Mrs. New York America (Top 6), and Miss South Carolina 2025, among others.   Chloe’s approach is rooted in the belief that authentic storytelling — not perfection — is what wins crowns and changes lives. She works with competitors across all systems to build a cohesive brand that connects on social media, on paper, and in the interview room.   Connect with Chloe Rosen  Instagram: @rosenmediaconsulting  Website & Booking: rosenmediaconsulting.square.site  Email: rosenmediaconsulting@gmail.com   Lightning Round Answers Favorite pageant system: Miss America Interview or talent: Talent Unpopular pageant opinion: You don’t need to love your evening gown — it just needs to serve a purpose. One thing she’d change on her journey: Starting earlier and being braver about it. Best resource for competitors: A great coach — call us!   Quotable Moments “All gas, no brakes. In your preparation, in your competition, in your life.” — Chloe Rosen “If you really want something, you will find a way. If not, you’ll use ChatGPT.” — Chloe Rosen “The power of your interview and your paperwork is in the details.” — Chloe Rosen   Work With Jessica Ready to take your pageant prep to the next level? Whether you’re stepping on stage for the first time or leveling up your game, Crown Chasers Pageantry has the coaching, resources, and community you need to reign.   At Crown Chasers Pageantry, you’ll find:     Ready to reign? Visit crownchaserspageantry.com to learn how to work with Jessica.   Connect with Jessica  Website: crownchaserspageantry.com  Instagram: @jessicaalexanderowens   Enjoyed This Episode? If this episode gave you something to think about, do us a favor — subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a queen who needs to hear it. New episodes drop every week on the Crown Chasers Podcast.   And don’t forget to vote in our Instagram poll this week: What should Spelman have done? The conversation is live — go weigh in!

    55 min
  2. 7 APR

    The Royal Reset: How to Reclaim Your Reign in Q2

    It’s April — and if Q1 didn’t go the way youplanned, this episode is your permission slip and your game plan. No shame, nostarting over. Just strategy. In this episode, coach Jessica breaks down theRoyal Reset: five key areas of your reign that you can recalibrate right now tofinish this year the way you actually intended. Whether your platform hasdrifted, your fitness routine fell off, your wardrobe needs direction, yourappearances have been sparse, or you’ve been preparing without a real coachingstrategy — this episode meets you where you are and gives you the tools to moveforward. Because the queens who win at the end of theyear aren’t always the ones who had the strongest start. They’re the ones whoknow how to adjust. In This Episode, WeCover:  Why April is the most strategic time to resetyour reign — and how to use Q2 as your second chance  Reset #1 — Platform: How to reconnect withyour why and sharpen your message when your platform no longer feels like you  Reset #2 — Fitness: How to build a realisticroutine between now and your next competition, starting with one non-negotiable  Reset #3 — Wardrobe: How to audit what youhave, identify your power looks, and shop with strategy instead of impulse  Reset #4 — Appearances: How to stop waiting tobe invited and start creating your own opportunities — and why documentingeverything matters  Reset #5 — Coaching Strategy: Why the mostprepared queens (not the most naturally talented) are the ones walking awaywith crowns  The Royal Reset Rule: How to prioritize whicharea to tackle first without getting overwhelmed Key Takeaways  You don’t have to reset all five areas atonce. Pick your most urgent, stabilize it, then move to the next.  Your platform should have a story, a stat, anda solution. If it’s missing one of those, start there.  Fitness isn’t just about how you look — it’sabout the energy and confidence you bring to every stage.  Every queen needs a signature color oraesthetic element. Your wardrobe should communicate your brand before you say aword.  Appearances don’t happen to you. You createthem. Pitch yourself, document everything, and build the portfolio. Mentioned in ThisEpisode Ready to Take the NextStep? If this episode hit home, your next move isthe Ready to Reign Challenge. It was built for queens who are serious aboutshowing up prepared — not panicked, not scrambling. Prepared. Join the challenge atcrownchaserspageantry.com/readytoreign Connect With CrownChasers Website:crownchaserspageantry.com Events & Registration:crownchaserspageantry.com/events Crown Chasers Pageantry Podcast is for titleholders and contestants whoare serious about their reign. New episodes drop regularly. Subscribe, leave areview, and share this episode with a queen who needs to hear it.

    23 min
  3. 17 MAR

    What Are Your Talking About?!

    Episode Description You know your platform topic. You can talk about it for days. But if someone asked you RIGHT NOW — what are you actually fighting for and what impact do you truly want to make — could you answer that in 60 seconds or less? In this episode, Coach Jessica breaks down why so many queens over-explain in the interview room and how it comes down to one thing: not knowing your core message. She walks you through the Three Layers of a Real Answer framework to help you stop filling space with words and start making judges FEEL your purpose. If your interview answers feel scattered, too long, or like you're convincing instead of connecting — this episode is for you, queen.     What You'll Learn in This Episode    Episode Timestamps    Key Takeaway "Queens who win interviews aren't the ones with the biggest platforms. They're the ones who know exactly what they're fighting for — and can make you FEEL it in 60 seconds. That's the work."    The One Question Exercise Grab a pen and complete this sentence out loud: "I am fighting for _______ because _______ and I will know I've made an impact when _______." Time yourself. If it takes more than 45 seconds — keep working. That sentence is your core message. Everything in your interview should point back to it.    Ready to Put It Into Practice? Talking points are great. FEEDBACK is better. Join us this Sunday for the Crown Chasers Mock Interview — a live, pressure-tested practice session with a real panel of pageant professionals. Bring your platform, bring your answers, and find out exactly where you're landing and where there's still work to do.    Register now at:    Connect with Crown Chasers • Why over-explaining is a clarity problem, not a speaking problem • The difference between knowing your topic and knowing your WHY • The Three Layers of a Real Answer framework (and how to reach Layer 3) • A powerful fill-in-the-blank exercise to find your core message today • How to stop convincing judges and start connecting with them • 00:00 Intro — Can you answer this in 60 seconds?• 02:00 The Overexplainer Trap — why more words don't mean a better answer • 06:00 The Three Layers of a Real Answer framework • 11:00 The One Question Exercise — do this right now • 15:00 Outro + how to get real feedback before competition day • Real panel of pageant professionals• Real-time feedback on your interview answers• The pressure of competition day — in a safe space to grow• Walk away with clarity, confidence, and a stronger core message • crownchaserspageantry.com/events • Website: crownchaserspageantry.com • Book a Monday Mini Session: bd.crownchasersacademy.com/widget/bookings/monday-mini-sessions • All Events & Registration: crownchaserspageantry.com/events

    14 min
  4. 24 FEB

    Campus Queens, HBCU Culture & Winning With a Purpose ft. Errin Pitts

    Queens, this episode is arriving just in time for campaign season and we are not holding anything back! 👑 This week, host Jessica Owens sits down with the 78th Miss South Carolina State University and reigning Miss Universe Alms Miz, Errin Pitts — a woman who had a master plan from the moment she stepped foot on campus and has been winning ever since. Errin shares her full pageant journey, from competing in her very first dorm pageant with nothing but a prom dress and a dream, to strategically campaigning her way to becoming an HBCU Campus Queen, to successfully transitioning into mainstream pageantry and holding titles for nearly 10 years straight. In this episode, we cover: 👑 How to strategically prepare for HBCU campus queen campaigning 💡 How to campaign effectively even on a tight budget 🌟 What it truly means to reign with purpose 🔥 How to take the fire and energy of HBCU pageantry into mainstream competition ✨ What to expect during your reign as a campus queen Whether you are gearing up for campaign season, dreaming of your first crown, or looking to take your title to the next level — this episode was made for YOU! 🎙️ Connect with our guest: Errin Pitts — Instagram: @humbly.78 Miss Universe Alms Ms. & Mrs. — Instagram: @missuniversealmsmsandmrs 📲 Stay connected with Crown Chasers: Crown Chasers Podcast — @crownchaserspodcast Crown Chasers Pageantry — @crownchaserspageantry 🏆 Ready to take your pageant journey to the next level? Join the FREE 5-Day Ready to Reign Challenge and get a brand new strategy and challenge every day designed to get you one step closer to a powerful reign! Register now at 👉 crownchaserspageantry.com/readytoreign Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a queen who needs to hear it! 🎙️👑

    54 min
  5. 3 FEB

    Dear Black Pageant Queen

    Dear Black Pageant Queen | An Open Letter In this powerful episode, Jessica pens an open letter to Black pageant queens across all divisions—from Teen to Mrs. With over 20 years of pageant experience, she shares an honest, heartfelt message about representation, navigating predominantly white pageant systems, and the responsibility we carry as Black women on stage. This isn't just another pageant pep talk. This is a sister-to-sister, auntie-to-niece conversation about the unique challenges Black queens face, the power of our presence, and why staying true to yourself is non-negotiable. If you've ever felt like the only one in the room, questioned whether you belonged, or struggled with code-switching just to fit the pageant mold—this episode is for you. Topics covered: Why your representation will always matterThe importance of community over competitionHolding pageant systems accountable (without burning bridges)Staying authentic while navigating pageant standardsThe transformative power of competing in spaces that celebrate your BlacknessReady to step into your power and reign on your terms? Book a Crown Consultation at https://bd.crownchasersacademy.com/widget/bookings/crownconsultationnew and let's create your personalized roadmap to the crown. Connect with Crown Chasers Pageantry: Instagram: @crownchaserspageantryTikTok: @crownchaserspageantryWebsite: www.crownchaserspageantry.com#BlackPageantQueens #PageantPrep #ReadyToReign #BlackExcellence #PageantCoach #RepresentationMatters

    10 min

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Your weekly dose of pageant prep, strategy, and pageant tea. With 20+ years in the industry, Jessica shares insider tips, unfiltered advice, and inspiring guest stories to help you shine on stage and beyond. 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday!

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