The Pageant Gal Podcast

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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, hosted by 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!

  1. APR 24

    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 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 journey If 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/id6738110935 Use 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=qr DM me QUEEN on Instagram with your #1 insight or takeaway from this episode: https://www.instagram.com/thepageantgal For all coaching and offers, visit the website: https://www.thepageantgal.com/

    30 min

  2. APR 10

    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 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 industry If 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/thepageantgal For all coaching and offers, visit the website: https://www.thepageantgal.com/

    40 min

  3. MAR 13

    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 mindset shifts behind my 200K year 👑 Why your next income level starts with a decision 👑 The power of treating your goals seriously 👑 Self-trust, belief, and scaling with freedom Apply for coaching: https://www.thepageantgal.com Apply for Empire Mastermind: https://thepageantgal.kartra.com/page/empire-mastermind DM me on Instagram @thepageantgal with your top takeaway

    12 min

  4. MAR 13

    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 programs helped me grow 👑 Why client journey and retention matter 👑 The simplified strategy that supported my 200K year Apply for coaching: https://www.thepageantgal.com Apply for Empire Mastermind: https://thepageantgal.kartra.com/page/empire-mastermind DM me on Instagram @thepageantgal with your top takeaway

    18 min

  5. MAR 13

    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 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 clients Apply for coaching: https://www.thepageantgal.com Apply for Empire Mastermind: https://thepageantgal.kartra.com/page/empire-mastermind DM me on Instagram @thepageantgal with your top takeaway

    18 min

  6. MAR 13

    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 messaging matters so much 👑 My thoughts on AI and content creation 👑 How I track and repeat what is actually working Apply for coaching: https://www.thepageantgal.com Apply for Empire Mastermind: https://thepageantgal.kartra.com/page/empire-mastermind DM me on Instagram @thepageantgal with your top takeaway

    15 min

  7. MAR 13

    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 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 empire Apply for coaching: https://www.thepageantgal.com Apply for Empire Mastermind: https://thepageantgal.kartra.com/page/empire-mastermind DM me on Instagram @thepageantgal with your top takeaway

    15 min

  8. FEB 20

    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 without shrinking, spiralling, or second guessing yourself. In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Michayla Del Guidice of Align Her Careers. She is a pageant competitor, a new mama, and someone who has built a best interview reputation over the years. Michayla opens up about how she went from struggling with confidence and communication growing up to becoming the woman who can walk into any interview room and leave a lasting impression. And what I love most, she breaks it down in a way that is real, practical, and replicable. Confidence is not something you are born with. It is something you build. In this episode you will hear about... 👑 How Michayla developed interview skills early and how that shaped her confidence today 👑 Her pre interview “tune out” method to lock in and deliver with presence 👑 The biggest mistake women make in interviews, in pageants and in careers 👑 The unicorn myth and why you cannot measure yourself by a job description or by comparison 👑 Getting clear on your nonnegotiables so you stop talking yourself out of opportunities 👑 The 100 wins practice that strengthens your identity and helps you speak from truth 👑 Motherhood, ambition, and evolving into a new season without abandoning your goals If you have been doubting yourself, feeling like you are not qualified enough, or you want to become the kind of woman who walks into interview with presence and leaves unforgettable, this episode is for you. Connect with Michayla, Align Her Careers @alignher.careers Apply for coaching: https://www.thepageantgal.com DM me on Instagram @thepageantgal with your top takeaway

    40 min
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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, hosted by 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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  • Creator
    Maria - The Pageant Gal
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Maria - The Pageant Gal
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    The Pageant Gal Podcast

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