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Confessions of a Pageant King

I help pageant queens win in pageantry AND in life.

Pageant coaching and a healthy dose of pageant tea with Adrian Kwan, Founder of The Pageant Project. Over the last decade, Adrian has coached titleholders from every major pageant system including: Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, as well as interviewing over 350 pageant contestants from around the world. He is a qualified Tony Robbins life-coach, serial entrepreneur, and an Amazon Best-Selling Author. Adrian is currently based in Sydney, Australia. www.thepageantproject.com

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00:59:47

#257 Paitin Powell: Miss Grand Australia National...

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2023/07/09

Paitin Powell is a 25-year-old who calls the beautiful Whitsundays in North Queensland home. Her roots run deep in this region, and it's here that she honed her competitive tennis skills during her high school years. Paitin has an 8-year-long tenure in community pharmacy under her belt and has recently pivoted towards a career in dental nursing. Simultaneously, she's passionate about imparting knowledge and skills to the younger generation in North Queensland through her modelling and

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00:24:36

Losing a pageant SUCKS | Pageant coach tips and tricks

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2023/07/07

We've all been there. We've done the hard work, improved leaps and bounds since last year and visualized and manifested like it's going out of fashion. The hard work SHOULD pay off right? But the harsh truth is that only one girl is walking away with the title, and if it isn't you, it can be CRUSHING, especially when you feel like you absolutely nailed it. So is there anything you can do to get back on your feet a little faster? Is there a point to all the soul-searching that

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01:19:08

#256 Tahlia Edmonds: Miss Grand Australia National...

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2023/07/03

Tahlia Edmonds is an 18-year-old gymnast, dancer, landscaper and inspiring advocate hailing from Country Victoria. Raised on a farm, Tahlia cherishes the simplicity and hard work of rural life. She wakes up early each day to milk goats and work on her farm, embodying the spirit of a true country girl. From a young age, Tahlia was drawn to the joy of movement and expression, dreaming of becoming a ballerina or a gymnast. Despite the hardships she faced in the aftermath of the Black Saturday

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01:11:20

#255 Melani Murdjevska: Miss World Australia National...

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2023/07/02

Melani Murdjevska is a Miss World Australia National Finalist who calls the beautiful state of Victoria her home. She exemplifies the cherished values of ‘Beauty With a Purpose’ in the founding of her own humanitarian project called ‘The Month Of Giving’, providing opportunities for the general public to get involved in community work and exercise their own humanitarian responsibilities by hosting monthly fundraisers for an Australian non-profit organisation, Variety The Children’s Charity. As

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00:54:54

YOUR pageant wishlist | Pageant coach reacts

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2023/07/01

Reality pageant TV, free entry, transparent judging - you guys had some interesting suggestions for changes you'd like to see made in the pageant industry. Some were pretty run-of-the-mill, others were a bit more radical, but here's my honest thoughts on all of them. Is there a change you'd like to see that I didn't cover? Let me know in the comments below! --- Be more than just a queen. Make an IMPACT. Join our sorority: ⬇️⬇️⬇️ http://thepageantsorority.com/

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01:32:17

#254 Cheraleigh Van Zanten: Miss Universe Great...

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2023/06/28

Cheraleigh Van Zanten was born in Johannesburg but has spent the last 21 years in England. She is the proud mother of a vibrant 5-year-old boy named Abel. In addition to being a devoted parent, Cheraleigh is also a successful businesswoman, owning a skin clinic known as @theskinlabnorwich. Her compassion extends beyond her family and business. Every week, she volunteers for a local charity to help the community gain access to affordable food. Over her adult years, she has managed to raise over

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01:29:25

#253 Jaylynn Cruz: Miss Grand Gibraltar

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2023/06/25

Heyy! I’m Jaylynn Cruz, 26 years old and I’m a special educational needs and disability teacher (SEND) currently specialising in Positive Behaviour Support ❤️📚 I do what I love every day - teach children with disabilities. I’ve been fortunate enough to have taught English as an additional language in Thailand and undertaken internships that focus on the disability world in Washington DC! I love food, music and the performing arts. I’ve danced all my life and have passed many Royal Academy of

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00:25:46

Should Miss Scotland be STRIPPED of her title? | Lucy...

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2023/06/23

Allegations have surfaced that Miss Scotland Lucy Sophia Thomson bit a security officer and used a racial slur while intoxicated at a rugby event last Saturday. While we uphold the principle of "innocent until proven guilty," this episode provides my commentary and recommendations on how the pageant industry should handle scandals or contentious issues such as these in the future. Articles Referenced: Daily Mail Article on the

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01:16:42

#252 Alecia McCallum: Miss Grand Australia National...

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2023/06/23

I am a 27 year old kindergarten teacher. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to educate, inspire and positively impact so many beautiful children. One of my favourite things to do is to spend time in nature going on a walk or a hike and, when that is not possible, I love watching David Attenborough documentaries. I have been dancing since the age of 5 and have always had a passion for being on stage and performing. This passion led me to competing in my first pageant at the age of 16 and

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01:05:30

#251 Maelia Salcines: Miss Grand Paraguay

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2023/06/15

Maelia Salcines is 28 years old and resides in Houston, Texas. She is a professional makeup artist (@maesglam), children’s book author of @youcandoitbooks and co-founder of non-profit @mentalmonarchs. She recently won the title of Miss Grand Paraguay where she represented the Community of Paraguay in the USA. She will be competing at Miss Grand International 2023 this October in Vietnam. Follow Maelia: ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.instagram.com/maeliasalcines/ ---⠀ ⠀ Be more than just a queen. Make an

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00:50:12

#250 Nikki Wilson: Miss Grand Australia National...

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2023/06/13

Nikki is a Miss Grand Australia National Finalist for the second time, having achieved a top 10 finish last year. Passionate about encouraging others to work towards a world that focuses on the collective good rather than individual gain, Nikki is dedicated to shifting mindsets from "What can I do for me?" to "What can I do for others?" She embodies this principle through her activism, which includes interning with World Vision in rural communities in India and always being

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00:48:56

#249 Chloe Lake: Miss Universe GB Finalist

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2023/06/09

With a first-class honours degree in Law, a master’s in Legal Practice pending, and a training contract with one of the most reputable law firms in the East Midlands, I will soon achieve my goal of becoming a qualified solicitor. I believe in making an impact: using my gifts to help others. I dedicate much of my spare time to helping young people take the first steps in their careers through mentorship and creating media content. I am also an ambassador for Ladies of Law, a voluntary organisation

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01:12:32

#248 Selina McCloskey: Miss Grand Australia National...

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2023/06/08

Selina Joy McCloskey, a 22-year-old from Newcastle, NSW, embodies a spirit of radiating joy and resilience. Her unique early education experience, attending a preschool for the deaf and blind as an abled person, cultivated an appreciation for life's opportunities and inspired a dedication to giving back. To date, Selina's volunteer work with numerous charities has contributed to raising over $500,000. Currently pursuing a dual degree in Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship at the

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01:00:42

#247 Katelan Pittick: Miss World Australia National...

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2023/06/01

I am Katelan Pittick, a current Miss World Australia National Finalist who is incredibly honoured to represent my beautiful state of Victoria in the upcoming National Finals. While I am passionate about pageantry, my true love lies with the ocean and its incredible marine life. I have been fortunate enough to scuba dive and snorkel with a variety of species, including reef sharks, manta rays, and turtles, thanks to my mother who introduced me to the beauty of the ocean at a young age during a dive

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00:57:18

#246 Mikaela Fowler: Miss Grand Australia National...

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2023/05/29

Mikaela Fowler is a 28 year old Disability Support Worker from Victoria and is excited to be representing her state at the 2023 national final of Miss Grand Australia in July. Throughout her personal journey of self discovery, her ADHD diagnosis and her experience working as a Disability support care worker, Mikaela has gained insight into a world that lacks understanding for those who are different. Mikaela hopes to use Miss Grand Australia as a platform to help reduce the stigma around

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01:27:44

#245 Faith Torres: Miss Gibraltar 2022

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2023/05/29

¡Hola, que pasa! I’m Faith Torres, a 22 year-old biomedical scientist with a passion for helping others 🤍 I am a biomedical science graduate working in molecular science at the Gibraltar Health Authority. I also love music. I have been playing the piano for years and was awarded the grade 8 ABRSM (The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) in music theory at age eighteen. Let’s get everyone educated on little Gibraltar!⛰🐵 Follow me for updates on my Miss World Gibraltar journey

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00:49:06

#244 Jasmine Signorino: Miss Central Irvine USA

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2023/05/17

Jasmine Signorino is a 20 year-old student with a passion for being in front of the camera. She aspires to be a film and TV actor and model. She grew up in the pageant world as her mom competed before her, watching Miss Universe every year. She has been competing for the past 10 years, most recently at Miss California Teen USA placing in the Top 5 twice. This year she will be competing for Miss California USA after aging out of teen. Through pageants Jasmine found her confidence and drive as

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01:10:46

#243 Georgie Holland: Miss Universe Great Britain...

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2023/05/17

Georgie Holland is a 28-year-old food critic based in London. With a deep fascination for different cultures and their cuisines, Georgie began her journey in the food industry by reviewing and blogging about various eateries. She now travels across Great Britain to review restaurants, sharing her culinary experiences with her audience. In addition to her food critic endeavors, Georgie is dedicated to giving back to her community. She actively supports soup kitchens in South East London, helping

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01:08:32

#242 Mackynlie Conklin: Miss Fasken Ranch USA

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2023/05/14

Born and raised in West Texas, Mackynlie Conklin's childhood was filled with sports and school. She never thought she would become a pageant girl or a model, but her ambition carried her further than the Midland county line. Mackynlie is a recent graduate from Howard Payne University with a degree in Strategic Communication and an emphasis in Business Marketing. Currently, she works as a social media manager for a Houston media agency and is also working to start her own digital media agency in

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01:28:03

#241 Cassie Baloue: Miss DC USA 2023

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2023/05/04

Cassie Baloue is a Digital Press Secretary for the U.S. House of Representatives and is aiming to be a multi-dimensional political strategist who advocates for social issues. Cassie volunteers her time to support cancer patients and their families through research, funding and awareness campaigns. When she is not working on the Hill, Cassie can be seen modeling around DC, as she is a signed model with Kingsley Modeling Agency. Follow Cassie on

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