Managing Pageant Stress To Avoid Pageant Drama

 

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…]

Interacting and Talking with the Pageant Judges Before, During and After the Pageant

Before The Pageant:

  • A smile and saying hi to the judges when you accidently meet them in the hallway, elevator, restaurant, parties or restroom is [Read more…]

Entering Optional Competitions at Pageants

Perhaps it would be helpful to explain the purpose of having optional competition categories at pageants. They provide [Read more…]

Mistakes That Cost You the Title

I love it when I have the opportunity to judge a pageant where there are over 200 contestants and this past weekend I did just that. It’s amazing how many of the same mistakes are made over and over again. I wish the contestants and their mothers knew this information before the pageant so they could increase their chances of winning the honors they seek. So here is my list of top mistakes that cost contestants points and possibly the title. [Read more…]