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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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86:45

#319 Josie Nasekos Interview: Miss Mississippi...

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/09/10

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching that helps you win. Both on stage and off. After coaching titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, and 350+ pageant interviews, this isn’t theory. It’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe👑 About JosieJosie Nasekos graduated from Mississippi State University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Economics. This August, she graduated from Clemson University with her Master’s in Applied Economics and

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Pick for the Year, Not the Night: Rethinking Pageant...

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/09/09

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching that helps you win. Both on stage and off. After coaching titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss America, and 350+ pageant interviews, this isn’t theory. It’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeLet me run a crazy idea past you - one that might help us increase the chances of choosing the most suitable, best-qualified candidate for the job of pageant queen (for whatever system we’re talking about). The person best suited for the

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#318 Gia Iwanec Interview: Miss Connecticut Volunteer...

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/09/09

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching that helps you win. Both on stage and off. After coaching titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, and 350+ pageant interviews, this isn’t theory. It’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe👑 About GiaGia Iwanec is a 22 year old recent graduate from Quinnipiac University with a bachelor of science in Marketing with a minor in Integrated Advertising and Communications with a concentration in Public Relations. Gia just started

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68:33

#317 Meghan Poore Interview

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/09/04

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching that helps you win. Both on stage and off. After coaching titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, and 350+ pageant interviews, this isn’t theory. It’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe👑 About MeghanMeghan Poore, Miss Tennessee Volunteer 2026, is a 24-year-old graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin, where she earned her degree in marketing. As the Governor’s Spokesperson for Character Education, she will

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89:11

#316 Haley Poe Interview

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/09/03

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching that helps you win. Both on stage and off. After coaching titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, and 350+ pageant interviews, this isn’t theory. It’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe👑 About HaleyHaley Poe is a passionate advocate, scholar, and future physician dedicated to protecting both human health and the environment. She is the founder of the Microplastic Awareness Project (MAP), an initiative focused on

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39:19

The Ugly Truth About Pageant Judging

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/09/02

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching that helps you win. Both on stage and off. After coaching titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss America, and 350+ pageant interviews, this isn’t theory. It’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeI want to start with two real women I know and respect. Not theory. Not gossip. Actual results on actual stages.One is Sheridan Mortlock here in Australia. She earned the Miss Earth Air title—first runner‑up at one of the biggest

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17:54

Why I Don't Consider Myself a "Pageant Fan"

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/08/26

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching that helps you win. Both on stage and off. After coaching titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss America, and 350+ pageant interviews, this isn’t theory. It’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeQuick housekeeping: We’re in the middle of the launch for The Beginner’s Guide to Pageantry. If you want early access and daily chapter breakdowns, head to secretpageantbook.com for early access to the book and our private Facebook

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61:48

#315 Kennedy Fewell Interview

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/08/26

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching that helps you win. Both on stage and off. After coaching titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, and 350+ pageant interviews, this isn’t theory. It’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe👑 About KennedyMeet one of the newest crowned queens in the Volunteer America family, Kennedy Fewell, your reigning Virginia Volunteer America. She’s sitting down with us to share the heart behind her crown—opening up about her goals for

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76:15

#314 Thom Brodeur Interview

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/08/26

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching that helps you win. Both on stage and off. After coaching titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss America, and 350+ pageant interviews, this isn’t theory. It’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe👑 About ThomThom Brodeur is an American businessman, brand builder and philanthropist. Brodeur is the founder and chief executive officer of Brodeur Beauty – a company that brings disruptive beauty brands to market and that owns the

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80:36

#313 Sophia Sargent Interview

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/08/20

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching that helps you win. Both on stage and off. After coaching titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, and 350+ pageant interviews, this isn’t theory. It’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe👑 About SophiaSophia Sargent—sometimes known simply as Sophie—is a dynamic media personality and model who currently holds the title of Miss New Hampshire Volunteer 2026. She serves as an ambassador for volunteerism across the state and

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75:38

#312 Brittney Putman Interview

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/08/20

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching that helps you win. Both on stage and off. After coaching titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, and 350+ pageant interviews, this isn’t theory. It’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe👑 About BrittneyBrittney Putman, Miss Ohio Volunteer 2026, is using her crown to confront one of the issues closest to her heart: substance abuse. Having witnessed its impact within her own family, Brittney is determined to break the

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49:04

#311 Chloe Campbell Interview

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/08/20

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching that helps you win. Both on stage and off. After coaching titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, and 350+ pageant interviews, this isn’t theory. It’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe👑 About ChloeChloe Campbell is the newly crowned Miss Ohio Teen Volunteer 2026. A lifelong dancer with dreams of Broadway, she brings her passion for performance and service to the Volunteer stage. Guided by faith and family, Chloe hopes

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5:23

NEW BOOK: The Beginner's Guide to Pageantry

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/08/19

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching that helps you win. Both on stage and off. After coaching titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, and 350+ pageant interviews, this isn’t theory. It’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe👑 Looking for Test Readers!My new book, The Beginner’s Guide to Pageantry, is ready — and I’m inviting a select group of readers to preview it, give feedback, and even have the chance to be featured in the acknowledgments and win a free

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84:46

#310 Morgan Murchland Interview

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/08/14

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching that helps you win. Both on stage and off. After coaching titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, and 350+ pageant interviews, this isn’t theory. It’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe👑 About MorganMorgan Murchland is a dedicated Firefighter/Paramedic and most recently Miss Ohio for America 2024. After surviving a suicide attempt, Morgan made it her purpose to advocate for increased mental health support within the

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34:35

Does Religion Have a Place in Modern Pageantry?

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/08/12

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching that helps you win. Both on stage and off. After coaching titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, and 350+ pageant interviews, this isn’t theory. It’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeA couple of weeks ago—on my birthday, no less—I posted something I almost never do: my favourite Bible verses for pageantry.It was a personal post, not meant to convince anyone or spark debate. I made that clear in the caption: I’m not

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55:14

#309 Ava Cooper Interview

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/08/07

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you win—on stage and off. After 300+ interviews and coaching titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory. It’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe👑 About AvaAva Cooper is a 20-year-old junior at Wofford College, where she is pursuing a degree in Biology with aspirations of becoming a Medical Laboratory Scientist. At Wofford, she is a dedicated member of both the Division 1 Track and Field team and

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34:22

Pageant Girls, Fix Your Instagram Bio

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/08/05

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you win—on stage and off. After 300+ interviews and coaching titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory. It’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeIt takes five seconds—if that.That’s all the time you get to make an impression when someone taps on your Instagram profile. It could be a judge. A director. A sponsor. A brand. Or even just someone you’d love to work with in the future. If your bio doesn’t

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98:09

#308 Morgan Morgan Interview

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/08/05

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you win—on stage and off. After 300+ interviews and coaching titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory. It’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe👑 About MorganMorgan Morgan (yes, really!) is an evidence-based, online fitness coach dedicated to helping clients build sustainable, lifestyle-friendly wellness plans. With a BA from Penn State, multiple Personal Training and nutrition certifications, and

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96:32

#307 Hannah Cross Interview

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/08/02

Each week, I share no-nonsense pageant coaching to help you win at pageants AND at life. With clients across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe👑 About HannahHailing from the coastal town of Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, Hannah Cross is a vibrant multidisciplinary creative with a heart for connection and community. A professional model, costume and fashion designer, and mixed-media artist, she holds a Bachelor of Fine

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21:34

How to Choose the RIGHT Pageant System for YOU

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/07/29

Each week, I share no-nonsense coaching tips to help you win at pageants AND at life. With clients across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeNot every crown fits every queen.So why do so many contestants sign up for a pageant before asking the most important question of all:Is this the right system for me?After conducting over 300 pageant interviews in the last decade, here’s the truth I’ve landed on:The right pageant

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