Sash & Soul
Welcome to the "Fearlessly Authentic: Sash & Soul Podcast," the show that goes beyond the stage to prioritize mindset, wellbeing, and triumphs in the pageant journey. Each episode explores the power of embracing authenticity, sharing mindset tips, self-care strategies, and inspiring success stories to help you navigate the pageant world with confidence and resilience.
Episodes
56 episodes
#54 Crowned & Candid: Kalyn Melham, Miss Indiana 2024
What does it truly mean to hold a state title in the Miss America Organization? In this heart-to-heart conversation, Miss Indiana 2024 Kalyn Melham pulls back the curtain on her journey through pageantry with refreshing candor and wisdom.
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#53 Crowned & Candid: Bridget O'Brien, Miss Maryland 2024
From a driven competitor who placed as runner-up six times to the confident woman wearing the Miss Maryland crown, Bridget O'Brien's journey exemplifies the power of resilience and authenticity in pageantry and life. Her refreshing candor about...
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#52 Crowned & Candid: Paris Matthews, Miss Utah 2024
What happens when you refuse to give up on a dream, even after 13 straight losses? Paris Matthews, Miss Utah 2024, reveals the extraordinary journey that led her from wearing "evening gowns from Ross" at her first pageant to representing Utah o...
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#51 Crowned & Candid: Carrie Everett, Miss North Carolina 2024
What does it truly mean to wear the crown for 365 days? Behind the polished Instagram posts and stage performances lies a journey filled with grit, growth, and occasional tears. In this revealing conversation, Miss North Carolina 2024, Carrie E...
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#50 Crowned & Candid: Kiersten Khoury, Miss Massachusetts 2024
Kirsten Corey, Miss Massachusetts 2024, pulls back the curtain on her remarkable 20-year journey through the pageant world in this candid, eye-opening conversation. After competing since childhood and experiencing far more losses than wins, Kir...
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#49 Crowned & Candid: Jordan Naylor, Miss Alaska 2024
What happens when your dream comes true? For Jordan Naylor, Miss Alaska 2024, claiming the crown was just the beginning of a transformative journey – one that followed directly after her reign as Miss Alaska USA. With less than a week between t...
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#48 Crowned & Candid: Hayley Cheyney Kane, Miss Hawaii 2024
Authenticity beats perfection every time. That's the powerful message from Miss Hawaii 2024 Hayley Cheyney Kane, who joins us for a transformative conversation about wellness, identity, and the healing power of being unapologetically yourself.<...
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#47 Crowned & Candid: Stephanie Finoti, Miss Ohio 2024
What does it truly mean to wear a state crown when life's hardest moments don't pause for your title? In this deeply moving conversation, Miss Ohio 2024 Stephanie Finoti reveals the raw, unfiltered reality behind the sparkle.As a biomed...
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#46 Crowned & Candid: Raechel Warren, Miss Nebraska 2024
What happens when you've aged out twice, moved to a new state, and decide to give your pageant dream one last shot? For Raechel Warren, Miss Nebraska 2024, that final attempt led to the crown and a transformative year of service that's coming t...
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#45 Crowned & Candid: Kaylee Wolfensberger, Miss Montana 2024
What really happens after the crown goes on and the cameras stop? In this brand new series, Crowned & Candid, I’m sitting down with Kaylee Wolfensberger, Miss Montana 2024, to talk about the realities of state tit...
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#44 Battling Burnout: Why High Achievers Struggle & How to Heal
Feeling drained by pageant prep? Been there. If you're finding yourself pushing harder but enjoying it less, you're not alone. Burnout shows up in sneaky ways - not just physical exhaustion, but emotional depletion, constant comparison, and tha...
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#43 Strategic Partnerships: Taking Your Platform from Volunteering to Impact
It's time to zoom out and focus on the big picture: What does it actually mean to be the titleholder? Beyond the wardrobe, the prep, and the preliminary jitters lies a powerful opportunity to create real impact and build the f...
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#42 Beyond the Crown: Miss Iowa 2017, Chelsea Constantino (Dubczak)
Former Miss Iowa Chelsea Constantino redefines nutrition by blending biblical wisdom with modern health science in this insightful episode. Inspired by her pageant experience, Chelsea shares how she developed a sustainable, faith-aligned approa...
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#41 From First Runner-Up to...?: Overcoming the Fear of ‘Backsliding’ in Competition
Fear of "backsliding" in pageant placement haunts even the most accomplished contestants. That nagging anxiety—what if I don't do as well as last year? What will people think if I was first runner-up and don't even make top five this time? As a...
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#40 Mastering the Interview: What NOT to Do
Interview can feel like the most nerve-wracking part of competition, but are you making it harder than it needs to be? In this episode, I'm breaking down the biggest don'ts of pageant interview, including outdated strategies that actua...
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#39 More Than a Number: Why Contestant Lineup Doesn't Define Your Success
Anxiety about contestant numbers is a persistent yet unnecessary worry in pageantry. From my experience as both a contestant and a judge, I'm debunking the myths that keep competitors fixated on lineup placement instead of performance.Yo...
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#38 Remembering Your Worth
Worthiness sits at the core of how we view ourselves, yet many of us struggle to grasp this fundamental truth: we are worthy simply because we exist. This episode explores the critical difference between inherent worth and contextual value – a ...
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#37 Beyond the Crown: Teen, Miss, Ms., and Mrs. Universal Petite
Let's talk about breaking stereotypes, embracing confidence, and proving that size has nothing to do with success!In this episode of Sash & Soul, I'm sitting down with the reigning Universal Petite queens - four inspiring women who a...
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#36 Beyond the Crown: Cierra Nalani Richards, Miss Royal United Universe
Cierra Nalani Richards, Miss Royal United States, joins us for an engaging discussion on mental health and wellness, sharing her compelling journey from military life to the world of pageantry. She opens up about her experience in the Air Force...
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#35 Humility vs. Confidence: Cultivating Humble Confidence
Humble confidence" might sound like a contradiction, but it's part of a Winning Mindset that can set you on the path to success. After years of equating humility with self-deprecation, I discovered the transformative power of balancing self-awa...
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#34 Expectations: The Art of Letting Go
Have you ever found yourself trapped in a cycle of unmet expectations that leave you feeling like a victim? This week on Sash and Soul, I open up about a particularly emotional week that forced me to confront my own expectations and the disappo...
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#33 Diplomacy in Interview: How to Navigate Tough & Controversial Topics
In today's world, difficult conversations are everywhere - from political debates to social justice issues, current events, and personal values. In pageantry, interviews often require contestants to answer polarizing questions with po...
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#32 Pageant Prep on a Budget
Are you dreaming of competing in a pageant but worried about the costs? In this episode of Sash & Soul, we dive into smart strategies for preparing on a budget while still looking and feeling your best.What You'll Le...
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#31 New Year, New Vision
Welcome back to the Fearlessly Authentic: Sash & Soul Podcast! As we step into 2025, I’m sharing honest reflections from the past year - big wins, tough lessons, and personal growth that shaped my new vision.In...
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#30 Beyond the Crown: Miss America 2015, Kira Dixon (Kazantsev)
Kira Dixon (Kazantsev), Miss America 2015, is a host and reporter for Golf Channel and NBC Sports. She primarily covers news on the PGA TOUR and recently returned from her trip to Paris after her debut as a Sports Desk reporter at the 2024 Olym...
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