Sparkles and Rhinestones Pageant Podcast

If you wanted an episode about what's happening with the pageant world atm, this isn't it.. however there are some lessons we can apply. So I don't spill the tea (well some for me was spilled), we talk about when having the crown is not enough, ways to look after yourself after winning and protecting yourself because at the end of the day... pageantry is a hobby and directors are there for business.

Remember that no crown is worth a decline in your health

, both physical, mental and emotional

It's been a week since the very first National Pageant Expo and what a day it was!!

In this podcast ep I discuss what was said at the first conference, talking more about what was brought up and how we can improve on pageantry!

I HATE the new year, new me trend. Why are you changing yourself, when it should be improving yourself and I know you are like Hannah, that's basically what it means but the reason so many NYD resolutions fail is because we change TOO much!

From the anti-diets to not falling into the numbers trap, and other random talks, listen to our first ep of the year.

We look back at 2023 but also talk about what we should leave behind, and what to bring into 2024!

It's been an amazing year for us and here is to our 7th year next year! If you have any questions or anything, just drop us a message on insta!

I will always remember the shaddeeeee when someone said their coaching was more than just mock interviews... mock interviews are one of the BEST ways of knowing how you will react in an interview! Of course, they aren't all you need to be doing but don't forget them, they may be that tool to helping your confidence with interview! And we should know, many of the queens who have done our mock interview panel charity sessions have taken their crowns home (as well as coaching and being prepared but progress is progress!)

This episode is all about using social media to your advantage, to use the features to talk about your journey and platform, for appearances, all of that!!

It doesn't mean you need to get all the likes or anything like that, but more how you can promote what you want to do with the sash! There is no excuse about not being able to make a difference if all it takes is a few posts!

What is your pageant ick? We've heard of a few but let's talk about them.....

Today we discuss about the aftermath of pageantry with the negative vibes and fix claims, as well as how to deal with your feelings of lost after a pageant.

For me, this is the ugly side of pageantry where someone needs to be blamed when someone doesn't do as well as one hoped.

Of course there will be times where it could be true and we will never silence anyone's voice, but think before you angry type...

Ok so I recorded this a week ago and nearly did what I have been doing for the past month of just not uploading and not liking the episode, writers block is real y'all

But we have had so much talk about the cost of pageants so I wanted to have a little chat about budgeting, how to reduce your costs with appearances and what no and just a general pageant chit chat!

A bit of a natter at the start but we break down the most asked questions in interview and how you can ace them!

 Comparison is the thief of joy, and that is what you do when you start to compare yourself to other contestants and to the current winners. We talk about how to focus on you, and be the queen you want toe be, without trying to be someone else.

We are SO sorry for the lack of episodes recently, summer holiday and illness has taken over! Remember you can suggest topics and give us feedback! Just find us on insta and DM!

What do you do with it, the do's and don'ts.

It's countdown to the pageant girl weekender in which I will be handing my UK's National Ms crown after an amazing year of being a queen. Self reflection is so important and I believe this is one of the tools that helped me win, I talk about how I planned my finalist and queen year, as well as the mental and physical prep before and after. We did an episode back in 2021 after placing second runner up so it's nice to come back and revisit!

We want to know what YOU want on the podcast! Let us know through insta and we will try to make it happen!!

In today's episode we talk about what we want you to know from a coaches view about what we do as a coach, this can also help if you aren't looking into coaching but want to approach how you are prepping for your pageant.

As a pageant coach we get asked so many things or different expectations so I hope this episode answers some of it!

Look out for the episode of what your coach doesn't want you to do, that one will be interesting...

Pageant research is important, and it's not just when you enter a system. From creating platforms, campaigns, products from booking pageant

services, avoid the pageant drama and take these tips!

If you only go into your interview speaking about one thing, the judges don't get to know all about you, just that one part you focused on. This episode

talks about how to avoid the waffle, to get to the main points and be more than just a one sided queen

Hello queens! Today we reflect on some of the lessons learnt within pageantry, with some home truths you may need to hear...

(also at the time we recorded there was a panel interview but that has gone!!! We will be looking at new dates!)

The question that is always asked, why do you want to win? Why? Is it the crown, something more? We ponder this interview question in another podcast episode !

Adding the YOU into your interview, pageant brand and talking more about your personality than just pageantry. Take a listen and see if you need to add more of you in!

We all get the pageant guilt, let this be the episode which breaks down why and why you shouldn't be feeling it! 

What does an interview and a sandwich have in common? This podcast! This episode we talk about how to effectively answer an interview question! 

It's our 6th birthday month!!!! Today we talk about pageant burnout before the competition. This episode was requested and I hope all you lovelies are doing well! Remember to do things other than pageants, drink water and avoid the trap of comparing yourself to others...

This episode takes us into the questions, and why we should be questioning more! How can we make pageants more transparent so we know what we are getting ourselves into! We talk about pageants as a whole, matching criteria and even coaches or other pageant girls! 

Talking and explaining about the different rounds and tips for each! Remember it's not the price tag, its how it suits your complexion and body type so whether your outfits cost a fiver or a thousand, as long as you shineeee! 

Today's episode we talk about pageant interviews and scripts, basically don't script your answers! This also goes for online interviews as well as interview marked interviews! Too many times people are afraid to shy away from the words on paper, but it makes better viewing when it's natural conversation! 

Today's talk could be triggering to those who are currently suffering with an ED, as we talk about the results from the study we conducted about the pageant body, as well as why you shouldn't have to change for a pageant but for you. Anyone who tells you you need to be a certain body type can go eat rocks.

Today we are talking about booking a pageant photoshoot, do you need it?!!! Welllll yes, we talk about the many benefits, my fav photographers in pageant land as well as when you actually need them rather than a want. They can be really handy for so much, like our podcast cover! But as I said in our last episode, you don't need one every three months... unless you can afford to then get the bag girl! 

Rather than fashion trends to leave behind, we want to leave behind some of the attitudes and myths that surround competing in pageants. Let's leave some of that all behind in 2022 and make 2023 a year to remember! 

Adding personality into your interviews is a must to not sound too over rehearsed or robot like, but there can also be too much added in. We talk about how to make your interview more personality led, with different approaches and interview questions, as well as some things to avoid! Have a happy new year and we will see you in 2023! 

Today we discuss about do we need to be travelling everywhere in order to get the crown? Looking at ways you can still work the sash, without leaving your home! We also discuss how we don't all have the same 24 hours and that we need to stop comparing where we can't compare! It's a mixed match episode but you wouldn't expect anything less, merry christmas! 

You say you have a pageant platform, but what are you doing with it?! We talk about how you can explain in your interview about your platform, by giving actual examples about what you have done to make an impact, rather than waffle words! 

In this episode we reflect on our 2022, the good and the bad! WE also talk about the process of The Pageant Annual in which you can now go buy!!! 

What do you classify as a "mainstream" pageant? And does this terminology put you off competing or representing pageants that don't come under this term? Or maybe it puts you off mainstream pageants?

We discuss what is usually termed as and what we can do better to include the whole of pageantry, this is more of an discussion podcast but I would love to know your thoughts? 

Why do you think you didn't get the crown? Have you looked at the whole picture or have you blamed other aspects. Take a listen to a few reasons why you aren't snatching that crown...

Wow 50 podcast episodes!!! Today we talk about Pageantcon! What to expect, why and how! We also talk about our other pageant fundraising adventures, finishing with planning our 6 years anniversary!!! If you have any questions, drop us a DM on insta! 

Today we talk about those folders, and this is your sign to start them now or you know pay us to do it for you aha! But this is talking about how to lay out your folder, what actually counts as an appearance and how to represent your best self through your gorge appearance folder! 

Boundaries are something the a should be put in place to protect your own mental being, but sometimes we push ourselves too much or push others?!

In this episode we talk about setting boundaries within pageantry, from friendships, timing, expectations, it's important to make sure you say no once in a while!!

Because people think like this, they feel it's beneath them because the top queens in the top pageants don't do this. NEWS FLASH GIRLIES (and my NB folks), but you aren't competing in those systems, so what does it matter? Everyone should have the right to enjoy their pageant journey without being looked down on because of something that is literally helping so many others. So yea, this is a moaning podcast ep! 

As requested, how to prepare for your internationals. These are from my personal experiences and what you should expect, research, plan and budget for! Remember that this is a trip of a lifetime (or more if you compete in different pageants! but not everyone get's to do it!), so being prepared is the best thing you can do for yourself! 

Today we discuss about having a social media presence within pageantry. Is it needed? Do you need all the engagement, what should you post? Let's talk! 

What do you think qualifies someone to be a pageant coach? Not just to give advice but to charge for it? We discuss what makes a coach, what you look for and why experience outweighs crowns won, of course with lots of off the topic but still pageant related content that you expect from us! Let us know what you think a coach should have or why you pick a coach! 

Over rehearsed or just prepared and passionate? It's hard when it comes to the interview as you want to be prepared, but you don't want to be reading from a script! Some may call it a pageant patty, but we don't know her here. Let's talk the best ways to avoid the cliches and what's the right amount to train...

More red flags than a flag shop, in this part we debate the term crown chaser, talk about coaches and their flags, as well as competing flags

This one is a LONG one and neeeeeded to have more than one part! I asked you the listeners, what you think your red flags are, as well as adding my own list and boy was there a huge response. So have a listen, let me know what you think and if you need to add to it, drop me a message! 

Yes, we know it's been a while! So the pageant attitude? What are you talking about Hannah? This is the approach that some people have towards competing, that THEY ALONE should win, that you HAVE to do the most or raise the most and sometimes it's about thinking you are beneath a system because of the title. We talk about it ALL!

If you have any requests, DM us on Insta!