What would I do if I had to start over in pageantry from square one as a beginner? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the 3 biggest interview shifts I’d make if I were brand new—but these tips are just as powerful for veterans.

From discovering your Hero(ine) Story to the SuperStories framework and my brand new plug-and-play starter/ender phrases, I’ll show you how to finally feel in control of your interview. This isn’t theory—it’s the foundation that’s helped produce hundreds of winners across every system.

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Pageant prep shouldn’t feel like a breakdown waiting to happen.

If you’re constantly wondering what to work on, bouncing between burnout and motivation, or stuck in a loop of guilt, scattered effort, and lost momentum—you’re not the problem. Your strategy is.

In this episode, Coach Megan walks you through: ✔ The real reason prep feels overwhelming (hint: it’s not a character flaw) ✔ Why decision fatigue kills momentum—and how to fix it ✔ A simple scheduling shift that helps you prep from peace, not panic ✔ The 3 biggest time traps and how to reverse-engineer your calendar ✔ How to stop prepping from pressure and start prepping from purpose

You’ll also get access to the brand new Powerhouse Pageant Scheduler GPT—a game-changing tool to help you map out your next 6-week sprint based on your real life and energy. Whether you’re 12 weeks out or just getting started, this is your invitation to win smarter, not harder.

This episode has a visual whiteboard! Watch the Youtube version here: https://youtu.be/mBEFZ9NDvO4

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On this podcast, we talk about:

• how to win a pageant
• pageant prep for beginners
• best pageant coaching tips
• mindset for pageant success
• productivity tips for pageant girls
• how to get ready for a pageant
• pageant time management
• reverse engineering pageant goals
• decision fatigue and burnout
• creating a confident pageant mindset
• Christian pageant coaching
• pageant pressure vs. pageant peace
• pageant strategy for busy women
• becoming a Proverbs 31 woman through pageantry
• fun and effective pageant prep
• how to balance life and pageants

Think you’ve packed everything for your pageant? Think again.

In this episode, I’m sharing the top 10 non-negotiable items that most contestants forget—until it’s too late. These aren’t your obvious gown-and-heels picks. They’re the behind-the-scenes lifesavers that make or break your comfort, confidence, and performance during pageant weekend.

Whether it’s your first competition or your fifth crown, these are the details no one’s teaching… but every titleholder knows.

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Save this episode—your future self will thank you.

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• Strategic pageant prep and mindset
• What to focus on 30 days before your pageant
• How to build real confidence that lasts
• Faith-based coaching for high-achieving women
• Time management and focus strategies for pageant competitors
• How to align your habits with your calling
• Leadership development through personal discipline
• Overcoming imposter syndrome and performance anxiety
• Becoming the woman who wins—before you ever step on stage
• Identity-driven coaching for purpose-filled pageantry