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.

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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.

🎯 Avoid last-minute Target runs 👑 Stay polished under pressure 🧳 Pack like a pro and show up prepared

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

Feeling the countdown before your pageant? This is your final 30-day strategy session—Part 2.

In this episode, Coach Megan gets super practical with a full checklist of what to focus on physically, mentally, and emotionally to increase your score, eliminate decision fatigue, and walk into competition week with total confidence.

This isn’t about adding more stress. It’s about refining what’s already working, elevating what’s not, and becoming the woman who walks in already crowned.

🎯 You’ll learn:

• The “Focus Checklist” to immediately improve your score
• How to audit your strongest and weakest areas of competition
• What to STOP doing that’s secretly draining your energy
• How to prepare your outfits, mindset, and paperwork like a pro
• The Daily Crown Check: How to embody the winner before you compete
• The physical wellness rituals that keep your nervous system calm + energized
• What to post on social in the final 30 days (and what to avoid)

Why decision fatigue ruins performance—and how to eliminate it

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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

Feeling the countdown creep in before your pageant?

Good. That means you care.

Now let’s make sure that pressure turns into preparation, not panic.

In this episode, Coach Megan breaks down exactly what to focus on 30 days out from your pageant so you stop spiraling and start stacking confidence the right way.

🎯 Inside this episode:

• How to stop comparison + distraction in their tracks
• The 3 areas that actually move your score
• Why pretending to be confident backfires—and how to be congruent
• The mindset shift that helps you “warp time” and do the impossible
• A 30-day challenge that will change your confidence forever

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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

What if the origins of pageantry weren’t about crowns, sashes, or stage walks—but about obedience, courage, and calling? In this powerful episode, Coach Megan uncovers the biblical roots of pageants through the story of Queen Esther, tracing how beauty, faith, and boldness saved a nation.

You'll discover how Esther’s journey from orphan to queen mirrors the modern-day pageant woman’s battle with identity, anxiety, and self-doubt—and how your God-given gifts aren’t random, they’re assignments.

This isn't just a history lesson. It's a wake-up call to stop procrastinating, start preparing, and show up for the calling God has placed on your life. Whether you're a pageant newbie or a seasoned competitor, this episode will rock your perspective and reframe why you're really in this arena.

✝️ Learn how to walk boldly in your calling, even when the stakes are high. 🎯 Plus: how to stop DIY-ing your prep and start becoming the woman who wins.

🎤Mic drop moments:

[00:06:15] 💡 “You already have everything inside you that you need—but if it was easy, everyone would do it.”

[00:07:35] 🔥 “Most of you are not getting uncomfortable enough—and it's costing you your destiny.”

[00:14:30] 👑 “God made you beautiful for a reason. Your beauty opens doors—but your preparation determines what you do with it.”

[00:19:10] ⚔️ “Your internal dialogue can derail your destiny if it’s not in alignment with God's purpose for your life.”

[00:25:40] 📣 “If you’re not a match for the level of success you’re praying for—you won’t win.”

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• The biblical history of pageants
• Esther’s story and its leadership lessons
• Faith-based personal development
• How to overcome the fear of using your voice
• Human performance coaching for pageant women
• How preparation leads to elevation
• The power of obedience in your pageant journey
• Female leadership and calling
• Christian identity and self-worth
• How to become “the one” the judges choose

Want to dominate your next pageant interview? In this episode, Coach Megan breaks down the four non-negotiables every titleholder must master to instantly increase judge connection, boost confidence, and skyrocket your interview score.

From crafting a magnetic presence to decoding subconscious self-sabotage, this episode goes far beyond surface-level tips. You’ll learn how to develop a winning self-image, avoid common energy leaks, and build trust with judges before you even speak. Whether you're a first-time competitor or a seasoned queen, these strategies will transform the way you prepare for interview—and how you show up in life.

🎤Mic drop moments:

[00:01:00] 🧠 “The #1 thing judges pick up on is how you feel about yourself.”

[00:03:15] 📸 “If your headshot doesn’t match your interview look, it creates dissonance—and dissonance breaks trust.”

[00:11:10] ✨ “There’s a pathway to becoming captivating—but it comes at a cost: doing the inner work.”

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Pageant interview coaching

How to win your next pageant

Improving your stage presence Self-image and confidence for titleholders What judges are really looking for Headshot and branding alignment Body language in interviews

Vocal tone and communication skills Becoming captivating and authentic Personal development for pageant queens

In this episode of the Powerhouse Podcast, Coach Megan shares her personal journey and insight on eating disorders, emphasizing that they are mental and spiritual battles rooted in a desire for control rather than food. She discusses the importance of surrendering control to God to achieve true freedom and healing. Megan addresses the common misconceptions about eating disorders and highlights the critical role of faith in overcoming them. She announces a forthcoming course aimed at helping individuals achieve a healthy body image and identity through both practical and spiritual approaches.

00:00 Introduction: The Mind Behind Eating Disorders

00:39 Megan's Personal Journey with Binge Eating

01:19 The Turning Point: Surrendering Control

01:57 Spiritual and Tactical Approaches to Freedom

03:54 The Power of Identity and Surrender

08:47 Practical Steps and Scientific Help

17:02 Conclusion: Embracing Freedom and Future Resources

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