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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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77:18

#294 Asianna Saragosa-Torres interview

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/05/29

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 AsiannaAsianna Saragosa-Torres is a mental health advocate, radio DJ in Hawaii, and the current reigning Miss Hawaii

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63:36

#293 Alexis Abrams interview

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/05/28

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 AlexisAlexis Abrams is competing for Miss California United States 2025. She’s an award winning actress who has recently been on

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78:56

#292 Olivia Guzman interview

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/05/26

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 OliviaOlivia is a 25 year old Texan native. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin where she studied business and

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87:23

#291 Bailey Guy interview

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/05/25

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 BaileyBailey Guy is a Speaker, Author, and Podcast Host. As the founder of GPS: Goals + Preparation = Success, Bailey empowers

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31:26

Interview Practice Just Got Smart

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/05/23

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. 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 Week recap and intro* 3:55 Why messaging matters* 7:50 Practice interview focus* 11:45 Get the ChatGPT app* 15:40

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52:46

#290 Lydia Fisher interview

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/05/23

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. Free subs get tips, interviews, and ad-free access. Paid subs unlock mini-courses, priority Q&As, and direct support.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeAbout LydiaLydia, Miss Michigan Volunteer 2025, is a 26-year-old Summa Cum Laude graduate from the University of Memphis with a BFA in

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63:36

#289 Baylee Joy Martin interview

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/05/22

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. Free subs get tips, interviews, and ad-free access. Paid subs unlock mini-courses, priority Q&As, and direct support.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeAbout BayleeMiss Ohio Volunteer, Baylee Joy Martin, is a 24-year-old flight attendant with American Airlines. With her undergraduate degree

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4:41

Welcome to The Pageant Project Substack!

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/05/09

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. Free subs get tips, interviews, and ad-free access. Paid subs unlock mini-courses, priority Q&As, and direct support.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeHey there! I’m so glad you’re here.My name is Adrian Kwan. I founded The Pageant Project nearly a decade ago, back in 2018. Since then,

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23:15

What I Really Look For As a Pageant Judge (And Why It...

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/04/28

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 Setting the judging context* 3:25 Why clear judging criteria matters* 7:33 Substance over production quality* 15:31 Build

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19:49

Do You Really Need a Pageant Coach for Your First...

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/04/28

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 Do you need a coach before your first pageant?* 6:42 Beginners don’t know what they don’t know* 8:40 How to pick your

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25:11

Compressing Interview Answers: The Art of Saying More...

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/04/28

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* 1:36 Psychology behind interview answers* 4:40 Addressing judges effectively* 7:58 Structuring talking points* 11:00 Handling

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32:28

You Don’t Need a $10,000 Gown to Win a Pageant

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2025/04/28

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* 2:45 The golden tux* 5:25 Body type challenges with outfits* 10:50 Shock over a $10,000 gown* 13:31 Teaching judges what to

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00:18:12

Should I enter a pageant in 2025?

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2024/12/09

Be more than just a queen. Make an IMPACT. Join our sorority:http://thepageantsorority.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction: Should You Enter a Pageant in 2025? 1:10 The Cost of Pageantry: Financial, Emotional, and Time Investment 2:45 Key Reason 1: Having Fun and Taking Time for Yourself 5:31 Key Reason 2: Networking and Building Connections 7:38 Key Reason 3: Incentive to Work on Yourself 15:08 Why Winning Should Not Be Your Primary Motivation 17:45 Closing Thoughts: Make the Most of Your Pageant

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00:43:36

Coach Danielle has launched her new makeup PATREON

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2024/12/04

Recorded from our Instagram live session.Apply for our Mock Interview Coaching Session at:🔥onlinepageantacademy.com 🔥 Applications close Friday, December 6, at 5 PM EST, and one lucky queen will win a FREE spot valued at $982. Spots are limited—don’t miss out!

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00:18:11

What are pageant judges REALLY looking for?

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2024/12/04

💻 Mock Interview Panel (applications close Fri 6th Dec) 👉 ⁠http://onlinepageantacademy.com⁠ As someone who's worked with over 300 pageant contestants from around the world over the last eight years, one of the questions I see most commonly asked is: "What are the judges looking for?" In this video, I hope to show you why that's not the question you want to be asking yourself, and where you SHOULD be putting your focus instead to give yourself the biggest chance of winning your dream

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00:36:10

Sasha Sloan's Miss America Interview: A Coach's Reaction

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2024/12/03

💻 Mock Interview Panel (applications close Fri 6th Dec) 👉 ⁠http://onlinepageantacademy.com⁠ Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JschKIb91is Sasha's interview tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deZ-bLvk-d8 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 2:34 Miss America's unique interview format 3:13 Sasha sits down 4:22 Q1 - losing social media 5:32 Q2 - growing social following 8:45 Q3 - the Miss America brand 11:19 Q4 - Sasha's business 15:13 Q5 - business revenue 16:36 Q6 - time management as a

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00:18:47

HOW TO GET PAGEANT SPONSORSHIP

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2024/12/03

How to get pageant sponsorship 👑 1. Build and nurture your network.2. What value do you bring? Getting sponsorship is easy in theory. It also takes alot of time and hard work. That automatically means alot of people are going to give up on it. Think of it as God's way of testing whether you really want it 🙃 Special shoutout to the two queens I mentioned @krysta.summa and @thehaleighhurst 🙌 --- Sign up now for our Mock Interview Session at ⁠onlinepageantacademy.com to Master Your Pageant Interview

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00:47:13

BUILDING YOUR BRAND IN PAGEANTRY

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2024/12/03

💻 Apply for the Mock Interview Panel (applications close Fri 6th Dec): ⁠⁠http://onlinepageantacademy.com⁠⁠ 📲 Follow Gracie for Branding Expertise 👉 Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/influentialistmktg⁠⁠ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 1:06 Mock Interview Panel Announcement 2:30 Gracie's Background in Branding 4:44 Entering Pageantry and Branding 7:55 Research and Preparation for Pageants 11:00 Niche vs Multifaceted Branding 15:05 Preparation for Pageant Interviews 18:45 Finding Unique Stories 21:45

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00:26:07

WHY INTERVIEWS ARE THE KEY TO WINNING PAGEANTS

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2024/12/02

Sign up now for our Mock Interview Session at onlinepageantacademy.com to Master Your Pageant Interview Skills and Boost Your Chances of Winning the Crown!" 👑✨ 🚨 Spots are strictly limited to SIX contestants—apply now! Applications close Friday, 6th December at 5pm EST. 💵 Cost for successful applicants: $97 USD (valued at $982). Our mock interview session will give you the real competition experience—face challenging questions under pressure, receive expert feedback from judges, and boost your

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00:50:35

RISE & REIGN #1

Confessions of a Pageant King ·

2024/11/20

Join the "Rise & Reign" broadcast channel here:https://www.instagram.com/channel/Abb4qG_rs-GiLv1e TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 3:20 Who is Adrian? 4:32 Who is Gracie? (influentialistmktg) 5:23 Who is Danielle? (crowned.mentality) 6:37 Why the three of us decided to work together 8:35 QUESTION 1: How do you get your mindset stage ready? 13:34 QUESTION 2: How can I develop a signature walk that stands out? 17:52 QUESTION 3: How do I grow on social media in 2025? 25:30 QUESTION 4: How do I deal

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