As most of you know, my abilities in the kitchen are quite limited so I decided to take my daughters out to eat. Five minutes after we had been seated, a large man and his four children were seated at the table beside us. Within minutes, the father started chastising his son about the “C” he had received in band on his report card. In a very loud and aggressive voice, the man [Read more…]
Attitude about competition is key to whether your pageant experience is positive or negative
May 30, 2012 By
When Pageants Are Filmed for Television
May 18, 2012 By
We are a society who loves to watch the television. We watch to be entertained, inspired, educated and escape from the daily routine of our life. Maybe that’s why pageants and TV are a natural fit for each other.
With all the filming effects, camera angles, and editing, television can make events and people smaller or bigger than life. I totally understand contestants’ and parents’ apprehension when they first find out the pageant they are competing in is being filmed for television. After all, most of what the media focuses on is the isolated, over the top situation. It’s not representational of the pageant world as a whole.
There are a few keys points to keep in mind when the TV crew is around. [Read more…]
5 Helpful Tips for A National Pageant
December 2, 2011 By
Your expectations lay the groundwork for how positive your national pageant experience will be. Today I share 5 tips that will help you at your national pageant. [Read more…]
When Things Go Wrong At A Pageant
September 21, 2011 By
Don’t misunderstand me. I love pageantry. But with all of the logistics that go into running a pageant, there is a lot of room for things to go wrong. Being self reliant will eliminate certain stressors and you’ll have a more positive pageant experience. Less stress means you will feel more relaxed and confident in your abilities. The more relaxed and confident you are, the greater your chances are of sharing who you are and winning the hearts of the judges.
At first glance what I am about to say may seem negative, but it’s not. This thought process has saved my sanity and skin countless times. Here it is: [Read more…]
At first glance what I am about to say may seem negative, but it’s not. This thought process has saved my sanity and skin countless times. Here it is: [Read more…]
Managing Pageant Stress To Avoid Pageant Drama
June 29, 2011 By
Yes, pageants are very exciting and fun; however, there are important logistics and details that need to be taken care of so you can fully enjoy the experience. Realistically, you can be the best planner and you will still encounter unforeseen things that are beyond your control. If you accept this fact upfront, you will save yourself a lot of stress,anxiety and remain cool when things get hot.
Here are the big 5 stressors I have found over the years and how you can prepare for them. [Read more…]
Winning The Crown: Peaks and Valleys
December 3, 2010 By
Everyone wants to win whether it’s in a pageant, sport, relationship, or career. We want to know the winning combination to help us achieve it and we want it right now.
At times, we forget [Read more…]
How to Calm Your Nerves in 3 Seconds
September 15, 2009 By
“…And in no particular order, the first top ten semi-finalist for the national title of Ms. American Woman is…(drum roll)”
I felt every beat of my heart. I was light headed , dizzy, and thought I was going to faint. [Read more…]
