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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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#306 Claudia Michelle Interview

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/07/23

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe👑 About ClaudiaClaudia Michelle is the reigning Miss New York Volunteer and a seasoned titleholder, having earned over 15 crowns across local, state, national, and international pageant systems. Deeply committed to the spirit of service, Claudia was

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10 Reasons Losing a Pageant Hurts More Than You’d Think

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/07/22

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeLet me start with this:If you walked away from your last pageant feeling gutted, questioning everything, maybe even a little embarrassed—you're not broken. You're not weak. You're not dramatic.You're just human.And you cared.This week, I wanted to talk

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25:01

The 7 Deadly Pageant Sins

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/07/15

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeThis week, we’re discussing some of the most common — and costly — mistakes experienced competitors make. These aren’t beginner errors. In fact, most of them appear productive on the surface. But they often lead to stagnation, burnout, or disconnection from

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#305 Caroline Jones Interview

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/07/15

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe👑 About CarolineCaroline Jones is a woman in business, 4x author, TEDx speaker, and leadership/organizational coach based in Philadelphia, PA, USA. She was a pageant competitor and titleholder for over a decade, most recently as Miss Pennsylvania Volunteer

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14:06

I Thought Pageant Talents Were Cringe… I Was Wrong

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/07/08

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeI started learning the violin at the age of two. Now I don’t know how much you know about Asian stereotypes when it comes to discipline and classical music, but suffice to say I didn’t get much choice in the matter, and "enjoyment" was a dirty word. It

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#304 Marisa Brown Interview

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/07/08

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeAbout MarisaMarisa Brown, Miss Capital City Volunteer, will be competing for the title of Miss South Carolina Volunteer this July. She is a rising senior at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, majoring in Mass Communications with a cognate in

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#303 Leah Kennedy Interview

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/07/06

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeAbout LeahLeah Kennedy, Miss Midtown Volunteer, is a senior at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, where she is majoring in Agricultural Communications. Driven by a passion for leadership and public service, she aspires to become an agricultural

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49:09

Pageants, Mental Health, & Pet Peeves

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/07/01

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribePageant Coaching Conversations in NashvilleEarlier this month, I flew to Tennessee for the Miss Volunteer America pageant — but more importantly, to finally catch up in person with my fellow coaches Gracie Pfaff, Danielle Mullins, and Holly Nelson.It’s rare

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26:21

Find a Pageant System That Makes You Feel VALUED

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/06/20

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeWriting This To You From Jackson TennesseeWhen I told people I was flying halfway across the world to watch a pageant in Jackson, Tennessee, I got that look. You know the one. Equal parts confusion, mild concern, and “bless your heart.”But I’ve done crazier

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#302 Mattie Grace Morris Interview

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/06/15

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeAbout Mattie GraceMattie Grace Morris is a recent Ole Miss graduate and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism. She is now competing for the title of Miss Mississippi Volunteer. A classically trained ballerina since age 3, Mattie Grace is the

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27:26

What Makes a Pageant Girl Unforgettable?

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/06/13

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works.300 Conversations Later: What I’ve LearnedEarlier this week, I passed a milestone: my 300th interview for The Pageant Project. That’s hundreds of stories, insights, and introductions to some of the brightest (and boldest) women in pageantry. With that kind of volume, people often ask me, “Can

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58:42

#301 Madison Hunt Interview

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/06/11

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeAbout MadisonMadison Hunt is a 23-year-old licensed aesthetician and professional hair and makeup artist based in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. She launched her beauty business at just 18 years old, driven by a passion for helping women feel confident in their

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#300 Grace Herdelin interview

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/06/10

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeAbout GraceGrace Herdelin, the new Miss New Jersey Volunteer, is a chemical engineer, opera singer, and passionate advocate for mentorship and women’s empowerment.. She is a proud graduate of Rutgers University, where she earned both her BS and MS in

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14:17

New Book Announcement

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/06/09

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeSo here's the tea: I'm writing a book. Again. But this time it's not another volume of "Confessions of a Pageant Queen." This book is different. It's a beginner's guide to pageantry. A literal A to Z for someone who has never stepped foot in the world of

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51:55

#299 Brooke Nixon interview

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/06/09

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeAbout BrookeBrooke Nixon is a proud Maryland native and honors graduate from Christopher Newport University (B.S., Computer Information Science and Psychology) and Wake Forest University (M.A, Experimental Psychology). As Miss Maryland Volunteer 2025,

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#298 Shae Parsons interview

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/06/07

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works. Free subs get tips, interviews, and ad-free access. Paid subs unlock mini-courses, priority Q&As, and direct support.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeAbout ShaeShae Parsons is Miss Earth New Zealand 2025 — a tech consultant, environmental advocate, and proud Māori and Pasifika wāhine. She

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#297 Victoria Vredevoogd interview

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/06/07

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works. Free subs get tips, interviews, and ad-free access. Paid subs unlock mini-courses, priority Q&As, and direct support.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeAbout VictoriaVictoria Vredevoogd is Miss Mesa 2025 and advocated for awareness and prevention of gender based violence through her CSI:

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#296 Madi Coffman interview

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/06/04

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works. Free subs get tips, interviews, and ad-free access. Paid subs unlock mini-courses, priority Q&As, and direct support.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeAbout MadiMadi Coffman was crowned Miss South Carolina Volunteer in July of last year and has spent her time advocating for her S.E.R.V.E

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#295 Kate White interview

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/06/01

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works. Free subs get tips, interviews, and ad-free access. Paid subs unlock mini-courses, priority Q&As, and direct support.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeAbout KateKate White, 24 year old arts advocate from a small town in North Carolina is now a college graduate from the University of North

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37:58

The 'Grandest' Debacle Of All

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/05/30

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works. Free subs get tips, interviews, and ad-free access. Paid subs unlock mini-courses, priority Q&As, and direct support.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeTimestamps* 0:00 Why we need to talk about this pageant drama* 4:12 What directors say privately vs. publicly* 8:25 When a queen steps down

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