Win A Pageant® | Professional Pageant Coaching with Alycia Darby

Lu has graced the catwalks of the top fashion houses around the globe. A powerhouse runway and print model, Lu was discovered by the Zoli modeling agency in New York. She began her career as a showroom model and quickly made a name for herself as the "go-to" model for the runways of Bob Mackie, Bill Blass Yves Saint Laurent, Oscar de la Renta, Givenchy, Patrick Kelly, Giorgio Armani, Escada, and Randolph Duke -just to name a few. She has been on covers and pages of top magazines and made numerous television and movie appearances. As a successful and sought after model, Lu brings her expertise to the pageant world where she trains and coaches thousands of young ladies for Miss USA and the Miss Universe Pageants. As a coach and runway expert she teaches her technique on the runway, develops poise & presence, and continues to inspire those interested in the fashion and modeling world. Join us at the Beauty|Brand|Believe Expo on March 10th in Washington! Get the details and register at: http://BeautyBrandBelieve.com Connect with Lu: http://LuSierra.com © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

Carly Hartman is a 22 year old entrepreneur that has 3 businesses starting at the age of 17. She created Pageant 360, an inner beauty pageant to empower young women to be world changers, back when she was 18 years old. She is passionate about raising up young women to be confident in who they are and empower them to change the world! Follow Carly Hartman: carlyhartman.com pageant360.com @carlyyhartman @pageant360 For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

Hey, girl! Our last two episodes (126 and 127) walked you through what NOT to say and do in pageant interview, but there are some very important habits that judges actually LOVE - and it's way easier to create new healthy habits than stop old ones. Next week, on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 - I'm teaching a FREE Pageant Master Class on Facebook and you're invited!! It's called the Top 10 Habits Pageant Judges Love -- you'll discover each habit, why the judges love it, and how you can incorporate it into your interview. The Free Master Class will happen Live on Facebook at 12-noon San Diego time (that's Pacific Standard Time). It would be really great to have you there - I'll even leave time after the training to answer your questions live. It's so easy to attend: Go to WinAPageant.com/MasterClass and click Get Reminder Then, add it to your calendar for Wednesday, October 11th When we go live, you'll get a notification and can jump over to join me for class. This is FREE and a perfect opportunity for you to get insider information on what judges secretly hope you'll do to get their attention and stand out in your interview. I hope to see you next week on Facebook for the Master Class! WinAPageant.com/MasterClass For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

Get the Free Pageant Course at: http://FreePageantCourse.com Last week, we covered what not to say in your pageant interview (http://winapageant.com/126). This week, we're going to talk about what not to do. In most cases, judges want a woman that is relatable. When you show up as an extremist, it is uncomfortable to the judges. There are 3 spectrums at play that you have to manage with self-control and patience so you don't end up on the extreme ends of the spectrums. Get the FREE training 3 Rookie Pageant Interview Mistakes (and how to avoid them) at http://FreePageantCourse.com. For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

Get the Free Pageant Course at: http://FreePageantCourse.com Your pageant interview is going to fly by. Not only is it fast, but interview is like living in a time-warp where every minute feels like 5 seconds. So, you have to be sure you maximize every moment and communicate like a pro. Today, we're going to cover the things that many women accidentally or nervously say that stand to waste your time and annoy your judges. Get the FREE Training: 3 Rookie Pageant Interview Mistakes (and how to avoid them) at http://FreePageantCourse.com For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

Get the Free Pageant Course at: http://FreePageantCourse.com Pageant interview is the only phase of competition that happens behind closed doors, so it's hard to know what to expect in there. Especially if you've never really seen it done right. There are the obvious expectations of format, like sitting, standing, 1:1, panel; and the physical environment like if the interview will be in a hotel conference room or a school cafeteria and whether or not there will be a podium or other props. I recommend asking your director all those questions before you get to the pageant so you have an idea of what to expect. But still, regardless of all those things, there are some universal truths that you can expect. That's what we're about to discuss. If you know these universal expectations, then it won't matter the setting or format - you'll be able to rock your interview! Get the FREE Training: 3 Rookie Pageant Interview Mistakes (and how to avoid them) at http://FreePageantCourse.com For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

Get the Free Pageant Course at: http://FreePageantCourse.com There is no mystery about what the judges aren't looking for. They aren't looking for a self-centered, mean girl who hates people. What they are looking for is a much longer list. We can't know the entire list of what the judges want in a titleholder (because frankly, they won't know until they meet her), but there are three specific characteristics that historically win - even if the judges aren't necessarily looking' for them. The good news is: you can communicate all of them if you prepare in a mindful way. The bad news is: so can everyone else. More good news is: few women actually take the time to prepare If you apply the 3 characteristics I'm about to teach you to your pageant preparation, you'll already be light-years ahead of the competition. Get the FREE Training: 3 Rookie Pageant Interview Mistakes (and how to avoid them) at http://FreePageantCourse.com For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

Get the Free Pageant Course at: http://FreePageantCourse.com Amber Lilyestrom is a transformational branding & business strategist, writer and speaker. She is the host of The Soul Fueled CEOTM Podcast and helps entrepreneurs turn their passions in to heart-centered brands and thriving businesses. Follow Amber Lilyestrom: AmberLilyestrom.com Instagram: @AmberLilyestrom Instagram: @SoulFueledCEO Facebook: AmberLilyestrom For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

Get the Free Pageant Course at: http://FreePageantCourse.com Today, I want to break down how to answer questions during your pageant interview and also during your on stage question. These are both wildly important phases of competition and allow you to showcase your greatest qualities - if you prepare correctly. I'm going to give you 3 tips to be a pageant professional so you can start to incorporate these elements into your question-answering process in your pageant. Get the FREE Training: 3 Rookie Pageant Interview Mistakes (and how to avoid them) at http://FreePageantCourse.com For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

Get the Free Pageant Course at: http://FreePageantCourse.com Today, I'm going to share the top 5 questions that you can expect to be asked in your pageant interview. And, I'll help you develop your own answer by given you some sample answers to get your creative juices flowing. The point of this exercise is not so that you'll memorize answers, but rather so that you can get to know yourself in a variety of ways and do some self-reflection in comfort before you're asked these questions under pressure. Get the FREE Training: 3 Rookie Pageant Interview Mistakes (and how to avoid them) at http://FreePageantCourse.com For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

Get the Free Pageant Course at: http://FreePageantCourse.com When so much of your mental, emotional, and physical energy is put toward something you view as a goal to achieve left in the hands of 5 strangers... ...then not achieving it can feel like a massive shock coupled with the stages of grief like anger and depression, even self-loathing and pity. At the very least, even the most emotionally well-adjusted human will feel let down and the sobering reality of depleted adrenal glands makes you want to just eat chocolate cake, lay in bed all day, watch cartoons, and swear you'll never compete in a pageant - ever - again. In this episode, I'm going to teach you to brace yourself to quickly recover from a pageant loss. To save you the sad backstage tears, the fake smile at the after party, and the days or weeks of depression that pageantry could force you into - if you don't follow these steps. Get the FREE Training: 3 Rookie Pageant Interview Mistakes (and how to avoid them) at http://FreePageantCourse.com For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

Get the Free Pageant Course at: http://FreePageantCourse.com In this episode, Alycia interviews Dale Smith Thomas. Dale Smith Thomas credits winning the Mrs. Tennessee pageant for the launch of her international speaking career. Dale speaks professionally around the country and around the world on personal development, motivation and self-improvement. Her client list includes major companies like McDonalds Corporation, Northwestern Mutual Life, Turner Broadcasting, Sprint, The Million Dollar Roundtable and over 50 different hospitals. She has appeared as a guest expert on the Dr. Phil Show, and on The Big Idea, CNBC, and CMT. Dale founded the "Boot Camp for Beauty Queens", a prep school for pageant participants. Two notable attendees at one of her Boot Camps were Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie as part of the reality show, "The Real World". An astounding 70% of Boot Camp attendees have gone on to win titles! (Not including Paris and Nicole.) Dale has been a celebrity guest judge on the reality show "Pageant School - Becoming Miss America", and recently hosted the Mrs. United States pageant. She has been the featured guest speaker for the last 10 years at Miss TN, MS and GA USA. She is also the host and speaker for America's National Teenager of the Year. Her upcoming book, "Good Morning, Gorgeous" will be released in mid-August of this year. Follow Dale Smith Thomas: http://www.winnersbychoice.com/ For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] Get the Free Pageant Course at: http://FreePageantCourse.com © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

Today's Question comes from Lisbeth. She asks: Pantyhose - yes or no? The bare-legged look has been popular for a long time. Does it apply to interview? How about evening gown, especially if the gown has a slit? I generally liked going bare-legged during evening gown since I may be wearing open toed shoes, but even if I'm not, bare feet give me more a grip on the sole of my shoe. But interview....what is your advice? Thank you! For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

Great news! The Pageant Interview Game Plan is now open for enrollment and we're celebrating with a free pageant course! The Free Pageant Course is a 3-day video training that will teach you the 3 Rookie Pageant Interview Mistakes... and, how to avoid them. You can enter your name and email to get the course at >>> http://FreePageantCourse.com When you sign up for the Free Pageant Course, you'll get an email each of the 3 days with a video (each video is about 10 minutes) explaining why women make the mistake and how you can avoid it. This does two things for you: 1 - You'll figure out what most women never figure out their entire pageant career because they keep making these mistakes and no one's told them not to. In fact, the first of the three rookie mistakes is probably the easiest to avoid, but still the most common mistake. 2 - This free pageant course allows you to experience a bit of my teaching style. You'll be able to see if we click and if you want to learn more from me. If not, then you can just stick with the free pageant course. But, if you are ready to learn more, you'll be given the opportunity to get into the Game Plan at the end of the 3 days of the Free Pageant Course. If it's a fit for you, then you'll be perfectly primed to take it to the next level. If not, then that's okay too. I'd love to see you in the Free Pageant Course to help us celebrate the re-opening of the Game Plan! You can enter your name and email to get the course at >>> http://FreePageantCourse.com For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

The Beautiful Megan Tower of Tower Talent joins us today with "The 5 Things Talent Agents Are REALLY Looking For" For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

In this episode, Alycia interviews Johnathan Kayne. Johnathan "Kayne" Gillaspie was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. Growing up in Music City, he became enamored with fashion by watching his favorite country music legends Dolly and Reba perform and walk the red carpet. Kayne began cultivating his creative design eye by helping two of his five sisters prepare their wardrobe for national pageants. He began his fashion career working as a sketch artist and buyer at a local evening wear boutique in 1998. Kayne graduated magna cum laude from the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC and won the acclaimed "Critics Choice Award "for evening wear. A successful fashion designer and business owner, Kayne was selected to compete on Project Runway Season 3 in 2006, where he placed in the Top 5 designers. He launched the Johnathan Kayne dress line and award winning shoe line produced by Benjamin Walk Corporation in 2007. 2012, Kayne moved his home and business to Nashville, TN with a focused plan to be the Red Carpet Designer of the South. Kayne serves as a fashion expert for Country Weekly, Zuus Country, and NStyle country. Dubbed as a "genius designer" by Heidi Klum and "a designer who knows how to make clothes and fit a woman's body" by Michael Kors, his designs have appeared on the world's biggest stars and most prestigious red carpets. His celebrity clients now include Jennifer Lopez, Dolly Parton, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Kelly Pickler, Tanya Tucker, Lee Brice, and Rascal Flatts. Follow Johnathan Kayne: https://www.instagram.com/johnathankayne/ https://www.facebook.com/johnathankayne/ https://twitter.com/Johnathan_Kayne https://www.youtube.com/user/johnathankayne For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] "3 Rookie Pageant Mistakes and How to Avoid Them:: >> http://FreePageantCourse.COM © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

Dani Walker is the creator and host of globally recognized Youtube channel Pageant Access. Over a decade of experience in pageantry and entertainment, inspired her to create a channel about pageantry reviews, beauty and fashion, which utilizes the knowledge she gained from holding titles for the largest pageant systems in the world including National American Miss, Miss America and Miss USA. Currently represented by Peak Models and Talent, Dani works as a model, blogger, event host, pageant coach, while traveling as a vlogger. She helps girls across the country capture state and national titles. While her channel helps numerous others to win titles around the world. Her ultimate goal is to empower women to be confident and successful. Website: http://daniwalkerofficial.wixsite.com/daniwalker Youtube: Pageant Access Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniwalkerofficial/ https://www.facebook.com/Pageant-Access-1449693955249903/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniwalker/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/pageantaccess/?hl=en Twitter: @daniwalkermusic For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

Alycia interviews Alex Wehrley, host of Business Rockstars, a former Miss Wisconsin USA, one of Los Angeles Business Journal's "20 in their Twenties," and the founder of #Empowerista, a multimedia movement to celebrate female leaders and empower imperfectly perfect women. Alex is a storyteller at heart. She has told stories as a TV host for shows like the 2015 Miss USA telecast, 2017 Miss USA prelims and pre-show, E! News Now, Hollywood Today Live, AMAs Coca Cola Red Carpet Live and more. Through #Empowerista, Alex features women breaking barriers in her Focus Magazine interview series, mentors up and coming professionals, and connects powerful and purposeful women to each other at her networking events. For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

Ashley Stremme is the current Mrs. United States and resides in Mooresville, North Carolina, with her husband, David a professional race car driver. Ashley earned her B.A. in Information Technology Leadership from Washington & Jefferson University, and now works as a television and radio show host in the motorsports industry. She, with her husband David, is also the owner of a nationally ranked race car chassis manufacturing company, Lethal Chassis. With a passion for motorsports, she travels the country with her husband and their three dogs: Maddie, Cali & SoCal. VictoryJunction.org https://www.instagram.com/mrsunitedstates2016/ https://twitter.com/ashleystremme https://www.facebook.com/AshleyStremme/ For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

Megan Gordon, native of North Augusta, SC, is a 23 year old recent college graduate from Armstrong State University where she's earned her Bachelor's degree in Nursing. In her spare time, Megan loves trying new foods, traveling, meeting new people and spending quality time with her loved ones. Having began her pageant career at fourteen, Megan appreciates all that she has learned along her journey and she looks forward to encouraging and sharing her experiences with other young girls who aspire to achieve their goals as well. Becoming Miss South Carolina USA and placing Top 5 at Miss USA has been a dream come true for her and she is excited to see what all her future holds. Megan's main message and words of advice to young girls hoping to be in her position one day are to simply "have faith, work hard and always remain true to yourself; everything else will fall into place." For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

In this episode, Alycia Darby interviews Caitlin Fitzgerald of PreVue Formal and Bridal. PreVue Formal and Bridal has been dressing our pageant and prom customers in THE BEST for over 32 years! Pageant Planet voted us #1 prom store in the country for the 2016-2017 season due to our selection of 16,000 formal gowns, our exclusive dress policy, and our ability to help you find the perfect dress for your occasion. We carry one of the largest selections of Sherri Hill Couture gowns and we are a top retailer for Sherri Hill, Jovani, Faviana, La Femme, Scala, and many more of the top formal wear brands. Our pageant specialist, Caitlin Fitzgerald, can help you custom create your dream pageant gown with Sherri Hill during private appointments across the country or in store at PreVue Formal and Bridal. The Sherri Hill Couture Trunk Show for 2017 will be held at PreVue June 16-18 and appointments can be made at (619)957-5175. We look forward to helping you on your journey to win your pageant! For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

In this episode, Alycia Darby interviews Kristen Dalton Wolfe, a former Miss USA turned Mrs. Wolfe who believes that every woman is made to sparkle with the radiance of God's romance. Though she wore the Miss USA crown, her life was changed when she realized her true identity was rooted in being a daughter of the King. Since then, Kristen has used her passion for women coupled with her background in Psychology to launch SheisMore.com, an online magazine to spread God's message that every woman is royalty. 400,000 readers are impacted every month by the site. Kristen and her husband, Kris Wolfe, founder of GoodGuySwag.com are based in Los Angeles and speak regularly in churches, conferences, events and universities. Kristen is the host of her own show, Hot Off The Press on JUCE TV, TBN's sister network for millennials. Her show has a reach of 90 million worldwide. You may also see Kristen in international print and commercial campaigns. She is the author of Rise Up, Princess: 60 Days To Revealing Her Royal Identity and Rise Up With God: The Guided Journal. Her next book, The Sparkle Effect is coming soon! Music used in this episode is courtesy of: http://www.bensound.com For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

In this episode, Alycia Darby interviews Summer Priester, Stylist/Blogger of 365DaysOfSummer.me. Born and raised in Aiken, South Carolina, Summer Priester has proven that even a small town girl can accomplish her dreams. Summer has become a two-time National titleholder, the former Miss United States 2015 and former Miss High School America 2011. She is a 2016 graduate of the University of South Carolina with a bachelor degree in Fashion Merchandising. She is currently a professional Fashion stylist/image consultant, model, and blogger of 365DaysofSummer.me. For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

In today's episode, I want to share with you some advice from Ms Lu Parker, Miss USA 1994 about preparing for your pageant interview that I love. In my pageant preparation, one of my goals was to constantly put myself in new situations where I could meet and interact with new people. The idea of this is to get more and more comfortable talking with ease to strangers in attempt to remove the pressure during pageant interview. As I prepared, I realized the more I had unique experiences, the more fun the interview process became. Ms. Parker takes this to a whole new level! In this episode, I share her idea and use it to create a strategy you can implement to help you prepare for your pageant interview. When you implement this 10-step strategy, you'll gain skills in leadership, flipping the power dynamic, and discover a flow for interview timing. For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

Miss USA 2017 was held on May 14, 2017 in Las Vegas, NV! There is always so much to learn from a national pageant, especially one of this caliber. In this episode, I share my top lessons learned from this year's Miss USA pageant. For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

Often, we feel like a roommate is more our competition, but really most pageant women just want to love and be loved. You've heard the scary stories of nair in shampoo, ripping zippers out, or hogging all the closet space. Crazy stuff does happen, but this isn't the norm. However, competition and exhaustion and the emotional rollercoaster of pageantry often brings out the worst in people. So, you'll have to actively prepare to be a good friend and earn a good friend in your pageant roommate. I have 5 tips to help you make friends with your pageant roommate - and ensure she won't put nair in your shampoo. ;) For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

The Pageant Interview Game Plan course already includes several bonuses (which you'll also get). These additional 3 bonuses are for the women who join us by May 5, 2017 (before 6:00pm PST): Now, I want to reveal what those bonuses are: #1 – I'm going to mail you a signed copy of Beauty, Truth and Grace – this is my brand new Bestseller book, it's selling on Amazon for about $20 but only members are getting a signed copy ;) That bonus expires tonight, Friday at 6:00pm – pacific Standard time (San Diego, CA) #2 – I'm going to mail you a set of the Win A Pageant Interview Flash Card Deck! This includes 50 real-life pageant questions on colorful flashcards that you can use to practice mock interviews. This bonus expires on Saturday morning at 6:00am. #3 – You will be invited to attend the live online Training Session I'm teaching for members only called "Confident Communication Skills" (Don't worry, if you can't attend live, you'll be able to see the recorded version so you can still get all the good stuff). This will expire when the program enrollment closes on Saturday, May 6th at 9:00pm PST If you know you're ready to join me, go to WinAPageant.com/gameplan and be one of the first to sign up to get the Game Plan-A-Palooza bonuses!! I'll see you there! © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

In this episode, Alycia answers a question from a listener, Joanna who hates acrylic nails and wants to know what the best style and color is for her nails for the day of her pageant. Alycia shares some scoop on what others are doing, what is the cheapest, what is the best, and what is the worst. Got a question you want Alycia to answer? Your question could be featured with my answer on an upcoming episode of Win A Pageant. Record your question for me at WinAPageant.com/Q. For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

In this episode, Alycia answers a question from a listener, Michele who struggles with her image in images. She wants to know how to appear more photogenic in everyday pictures and photos for the judge's headshot. Alycia gives 5 specific ways to look better in your photos so you appear more photogenic. Got a question you want Alycia to answer? Your question could be featured with my answer on an upcoming episode of Win A Pageant. Record your question for me at WinAPageant.com/Q. For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

In this episode, Alycia Darby interviews Allyson Rowe, motivational speaker and Miss Washington USA 2014! Allyson is a powerful speaker, professional makeup and skin specialist, and dedicated business woman. She carries a passion to see every woman embrace her own unique identity and walk it out confidently. Since her reign, Allyson began writing her first book, is a Top 15 pageant coach, and travels all over the country, speaking into and building confidence in the lives of women of all backgrounds and ages. Watch the full video interview at WinAPageant.com/103! For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

In this episode, I'll share with you the top 8 pageant tips I learned while at the Beauty | Brand | Believe Expo. These tips come from 8 national pageant coaches and experts including Lu Sierra, Austin Ryde, Allyson Rowe and Jorge Esteban. Get the details of this episode on the show notes at: WinAPageant.com/102 For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

Since the beginning of the podcast in 2015, a lot has happened. In this episode, I'll share about the elements of the Win A Pageant brand where we've come and the vision for the future. Here are the main take-aways: 1. Ask me your personal pageant questions at: WinAPageant.com/Q 2. Subscribe to pageant coaching playlists at YouTube videos at WinAPageant.com/youtube 3. Buy the paperback or kindle copy of the Bestselling book at: WinAPageant.com/book 4. Join our winning pageant community at WinAPageant.com/gameplan Get all the details at the episode shownotes: http://winapageant.com/101 For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

Today, we are celebrating 100 episodes and you're invited to all the goodies! In this episode, you'll learn how to celebrate your success along the way to your pageant win. Special Offer: Get the Brand New Pageant Book, "Beauty, Truth and Grace: Pageant Coaching to Win on Stage and in Life" now through March 30, 2017 for only 99-cents. Get the special deal at: WinAPageant.com/book © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

In this episode, Alycia Darby interview David Van Maren, co-executive director of 4 state pageants for Miss and Teen USA. David has worked in the entertainment industry for 30 years, and owned his own agency for over a decade. He is a personal manager and has booked 1,000's of jobs for models, actors, artists, athletes and more. In 1999 he judged Miss Washington USA and the next year, he was invited to become the state director. A few years later, he added Idaho, a few years later Montana, and most recently Oregon. He's now the co-executive producer and state director of 4 state pageants for Miss and Teen USA. He produces live shows, TV, and red carpet events. David is happily married to Maureen, who I had the pleasure of talking with last week and they have a son. For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

In this episode, Alycia Darby interview Alayah Benavidez, Miss United States! Alayah was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. She has her Associate of Arts degree in Teaching and is pursuing her bachelor's degree at the University of Texas at San Antonio. At a young age, Alayah discovered a passion for literature and as an adult has seen first-hand how her love of reading has helped her to develop confidence in testing and public speaking. This is what led Alayah to begin her own campaign, Read the Way, which focuses on childhood literacy. It has been a dream of hers to reach children across the country with her message and as Miss United States 2016 that is exactly what she is doing. For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

In this episode, Alycia Darby interviews Maureen Francisco. Maureen is the co-executive producer of Pageants NW, which produces the state qualifier to Miss USA and Miss Teen USA for ID, MT, OR and WA. She's also organizing a confidence building workshop, Beauty | Brand | Believe Expo next month. To keep life interesting, she's done everything from being a published author It Takes Moxie, a book about achieving the American Dream to appearing on a game show and reality show, and being a TV news reporter. Her favorite role though is being a mom to her two-year-old son. For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

The top 10 contestants can usually be selected from paperwork alone. Most pageant women don't put a lot of thought or effort into their paperwork, but for my clients, we take days crafting it to guide the interview and give them a leg up. One question that comes up a lot is whether or not they should put their old pageant title on another pageant paperwork. In this episode, I'm going to share with you 7 thoughts a judge may have when they see (or don't see) past titles on your paperwork. Hopefully, this gives you the insight you need to help you decide for yourself. For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

There are lots of things to spend money on in pageantry from wardrobe, shoes, earrings, to not to mention week-of stuff like DVDs, gala tickets, special seating, backstage roses, contestant gifts... it gets expensive. And, when you're working with a budget (as we all should be to be good stewards of our money), it's hard to know what's important and what's not. Today, I'm going to break down how to choose your investments wisely so you reap a life-long return. For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

I did a 4-part series, starting at episode 27, that talks in detail about how to get sponsors, but there's another way to get financial support for your pageant and that is fundraising. In elementary school, you probably sold candy bars, Christmas wrapping paper and lollipops as fundraisers. This stuff is for kids. It's a lot of effort with little return. There are other ways to fundraise, ways that can bring you far more profit in a shorter amount of time with a smaller group of people. That's what I'm going to teach you to do in this episode. I want to change your mindset from what you may have known in the past of candy bars and bake sales. You get rewarded in direct proportion to how much value you provide. Let me teach you how to provide a TON of value and raise what you need for your pageant. For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

In this episode, I share the story about my second pageant ever and how my sister with her zero pageant experience and amazing life wisdom at age 22, talked me off a ledge and out of the fear that would've surely kept me away from God's plans for my life. I share with you the two-step (well, really it's three) process to get off your ledge and step into your purpose in pageantry. God's got a plan for you; don't let fear get in the way. For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

One thing that is obvious to most pageant women is that in order to win your pageant, you have to truly be a star. When you meet a star, you'll know it, but it's hard to explain what it really means to be a star. It's also evident when it's not there, when something is missing even if you can't quite put your finger on what exactly is missing. In this episode, we're going to unpack exactly what this 'star' quality looks like through the analogy of a real star in the galaxy. Then, I'm going to explain how being a star gets you to the top. Finally, I'm going to break down how you can exude that star quality to get to the top! For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

When you first sign up for a pageant, you're all excited, fearless, and secure in your ability to win. As the pageant gets closer and closer, fear starts to creep in. It shows up in many ways, today we are going to look at fear manifesting as the Impostor Syndrome and the Skeletons in Your Closet. In this episode, we unpack each of these fears to determine where they come from. Then, I'll share the 3 steps to wipe them out and replace them with strengths. For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

Alycia Darby interviews Priscilla and her husband Sean about baby boxes, their calling into pageantry, and how they work together. Priscilla Pruitt was crowned the new Mrs International 2016 last July 23rd. Priscilla is the national spokesperson for National Safe Haven Alliance, and the International spokesperson for Safe Haven Baby Boxes. Priscilla works to stop the abandonment of babies. She also works with the American Heart Association, suicide prevention, and anti-bullying initiatives. She and her husband are both youth pastors and business owners. They've built three orphanages in Honduras and are parents to 6 kids, which they homeschool. For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

An awesome platform is vital to getting appearances, especially before you win a big state or national title. Your platform gets you in the door for appearances and media interviews. And when it comes to pageant week, what you've done with your platform is what separates you from all the other contestants. My clients are trained to market what we call a Legacy Project it's the product or project you lead that uses your unique skills to creatively solve a problem. One of my clients wrote a children's book that teaches adults how to read to children while entertaining the kids. Another created a diy home garden project in conjunction with Home Depot. I developed a professional home fitness video series available online for free. Whatever you DO with your platform will be your legacy... you don't want your legacy to be that you did nothing. Today, I'm going to give you 5 steps to figure out what your legacy project can be. We're going to find the intersection between your uniquely amazing qualities and the problems you want to solve. For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2017 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

There are plenty of opportunities for you to answer questions during your pageant interview, on-stage question, introduction, pre-pageant media it can get overwhelming to prepare if you have no specific plan. Most women want to be so perfect, so they craft these elaborate answers to every question under the sun. Don't do that. Writing Your pageant answers is a huge mistake! Instead, I'm gonna teach you what I taught her to help you overcome this crazy desire to be overly (and obnoxiously) prepared. For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2016 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

Most women know they need to practice for their interview, but it tends to get confusing on exactly HOW to practice. Today, I'm going to break down the 3 ways of practicing for your pageant and give you some examples of how you can do each one. For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2016 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

Pageant Interview is the most nerve-wracking part of pageantry. You have to loosen up a bit before your pageant interview so that you can perform in the best way possible. Tricks like imagining the judge's naked doesn't work because it takes your mind off of the whole process you need your mind to make this work! Today, I want to share with you 5 tips to loosen up in your pageant interview AND connect with your judges. For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2016 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

Today, I'm telling you the truth about the "Fake it 'til you Make it" concept. You've likely heard this phrase before when someone is trying to beef up their confidence toward an effort they aren't prepared for. Many pageant women think "Fake it 'til you Make it" it means to keep pretending you know what you're doing until someone gives you a big break. Those girls never actually make it. The difference between those that actually Make it really depends on who stops at the fake it part and who moves into the make it phase. The people that have succeeded with this concept are the ones who have found the right tools and put in the work to make it. You have to actively participate I the making part, not just the faking part. In this episode, I'll show you how. Details and free resources to win your pageant: http://winapageant.com For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2016 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

One of the main concerns of some of the loveliest contestants is that they feel they are talking about themselves too much. It makes them uncomfortable, like they are bragging. They say they are just too humble to talk about themselves. This is a lovely quality, and professional suicide. They wish they didn't have to share anything about themselves, but then, how would anyone get to know you? Sharing your own accolades and being proud of your progress is an important skill in life. You'll attend networking events and people will ask about you, what you do for work, and what you're into for fun. Believe it or not: people want to know you! They do! To be an exceptional pageant woman, you have to be able to speak about yourself in a positive light. The most beautiful way to share an accomplishment is to: Share credit with others in the form of gratitude. In this episode, I'm going to teach you how to do just that. Plus, I'll give you five excellent examples of how it can be done. For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2016 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.

Wardrobe is always worth considering. It's a contestant's worst nightmare to arrive to the first pageant rehearsal in sneakers and an oversized t-shirt you wore to the gym in college only to find all the other girls dressed in their Sunday best even though the paperwork said to dress comfortably.' Comfortable is a relative adjective. To pageant girls, it means to skip the Jessica Simpson shoes for their Michael Kors wedges and exchange rhinestones and lace for spandex and silk. In today's episode, I'm going to teach you how to decide what to wear to your pageant rehearsal. Details and free resources to win your pageant: http://winapageant.com For details from this episode and more resources visit: http://WinAPageant.com Email the host at [email protected] © Alycia Darby Zimnoch 2016 Win A Pageant All Rights Reserved.