The Powerhouse Podcast | How to Win Your Pageant, How to Improve Your Mindset, Increase Confidence, Stop Comparing, Grow Your Faith In Christ

When Pageant Prep Feels Like Too Much

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 
 
🎯 Ready to prep from peace, not pressure? Comment “SCHEDULE” below (or DM us on IG @powerhousepageantry) to grab the free planner and GPT tool! 👇
 
 
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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

Top 10 Things You MUST Pack for Your Next Pageant (Don’t Forget These!)

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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On this podcast, we talk about:
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 To Do 30 Days Out From Your Pageant Date (Part 2) Boost Your Score with These Practical Tips

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
 
Place higher in just 5 hours—guaranteed STARTING MONDAY: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_OvsUKFfk4DvZ2-xlhEuUmt-pacyTJ2x2x31BB36VUo/edit?usp=sharing 
 
Ultimate Pageant Planner:
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Join the Powerhouse Club:
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Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3nbUVyQqfT5CLYSZO6wWgs?si=abf5437f5e5c413b
 
Listen on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-powerhouse-podcast-how-to-win-your-pageant-how-to/id1448191693 
 
For more free pageant coaching content, follow us on IG 
www.instagram.com/powerhousepageantry 
www.instagram.com/meganswansonrhodeswww.youtube.com/@powerhousepageantry
On this podcast, we talk about:
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 To Do 30 Days Out From Your Pageant Date (Part 1)

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
Join the Powerhouse Club:
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Grab our FREE PAGEANT COURSE:
powerhousepageantry.com/freecourse 
 
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3nbUVyQqfT5CLYSZO6wWgs?si=abf5437f5e5c413b
 
Listen on Apple Podcasts:
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o/id1448191693 
READY TO BE YOUR BEST SELF? GET THE “THINK LIKE A WINNER” COURSE HERE:
https://powerhousepageantry.com/tlaw-sales-page
 
For more free pageant coaching content, follow us on IG 
www.instagram.com/powerhousepageantry 
www.instagram.com/meganswansonrhodeswww.youtube.com/@powerhousepageantry
On this podcast, we talk about:
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

The Shocking History of Pageants You Didn’t Know About: Esther, Obedience & Destiny

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.”
Join the Powerhouse Club:
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Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3nbUVyQqfT5CLYSZO6wWgs?si=abf5437f5e5c413b
 
Listen on Apple Podcasts:
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o/id1448191693 
READY TO BE YOUR BEST SELF? GET THE “THINK LIKE A WINNER” COURSE HERE:
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For more free pageant coaching content, follow us on IG 
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On this podcast, we talk about:
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

4 Non-Negotiables To Win Your Pageant Interview

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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READY TO BE YOUR BEST SELF? GET THE “THINK LIKE A WINNER” COURSE HERE
 
For more free pageant coaching content, follow us on IG 
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On this podcast, we talk about:
Pageant interview coaching
How to win your next pageant
Improving your stage presenceSelf-image and confidence for titleholdersWhat judges are really looking forHeadshot and branding alignmentBody language in interviews
Vocal tone and communication skillsBecoming captivating and authenticPersonal development for pageant queens

Starving for Control

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
Grab our BRAND NEW FREE PAGEANT COURSE:
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Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3nbUVyQqfT5CLYSZO6wWgs?si=abf5437f5e5c413b
 
Listen on Apple Podcasts:
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o/id1448191693 
READY TO BE YOUR BEST SELF? GET THE “THINK LIKE A WINNER” COURSE HERE:
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How To Prepare Your Body and Mind For the Pageant Swimsuit Competition (& What You Need to Know)

In this episode of the Powerhouse Podcast, Coach Megan explores the deeper issues that might be hindering your weight loss journey beyond just fitness and nutrition. Hear from a seasoned pageant competitor, a former sufferer of eating disorders, and a mother as she delves into overcoming mental roadblocks and adopting the right mindset. Learn about the importance of hormone health and the adverse effects of unchecked hormonal imbalances. She shares personal experiences, valuable insights on managing stress, and practical advice for achieving a balanced, healthy lifestyle. Tune in for tips on maintaining mental clarity, emotional peace, and physical health through mindful practices and powerful mindset shifts.
 
00:00 Introduction: The Hidden Roadblocks in Your Fitness Journey
00:46 Personal Struggles and Breakthroughs
01:12 The Power of Belief and Mindset
03:19 Transformative Experiences and Alter Egos
05:35 The Importance of Consistency and Routine
14:47 Addressing Hormonal Health
24:54 Conclusion: Final Thoughts and Encouragement
Grab our BRAND NEW FREE PAGEANT COURSE:
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Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3nbUVyQqfT5CLYSZO6wWgs?si=abf5437f5e5c413b
 
Listen on Apple Podcasts:
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o/id1448191693 
READY TO BE YOUR BEST SELF? GET THE “THINK LIKE A WINNER” COURSE HERE:
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How to Make Sure Your Pageant Platform Doesn’t Suck

In this energetic episode of the Powerhouse Podcast, Coach Megan shares essential strategies to create a compelling pageant platform that judges can't ignore. She breaks down what constitutes a pageant platform, its importance, and why some platforms fail. The key is active community engagement and establishing a meaningful nonprofit initiative. Coach Megan emphasizes the necessity of genuine action over empty promises and the importance of emotional storytelling to connect with judges. She recounts a powerful exercise from her recent Mastermind event that highlights the impact of mindset on behavior. Tune in to learn how to effectively communicate your platform's pillars, emotionally engage judges, and understand the powerful link between identity and performance.
 
00:00 Introduction and Purpose
00:28 Understanding Pageant Platforms
01:46 Creating a Nonprofit for Your Platform
04:07 Mastermind Weekend Insights
07:03 Effective Communication and Rapport
11:00 Identity and Experiential Knowledge
Grab our BRAND NEW FREE PAGEANT COURSE:
powerhousepageantry.com/freecourse 
 
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3nbUVyQqfT5CLYSZO6wWgs?si=abf5437f5e5c413b
 
Listen on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-powerhouse-podcast-how-to-win-your-pageant-how-t
o/id1448191693 
READY TO BE YOUR BEST SELF? GET THE “THINK LIKE A WINNER” COURSE HERE:
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7 Ways to Stand Out So The Judges Pick You

In this episode of the Powerhouse Podcast, Coach Megan unravels the mysteries behind the magnetic charm of pageant winners and teaches you how to cultivate it yourself. Embark on a journey through the 'Seven Skills You Need to Win Your Next Pageant.' From confidence and congruency to clarity and connection, discover the crucial elements that will set you apart from the competition. This episode is packed with actionable insights, personal reflections, and the importance of community and mentorship. Dive in and take the first step towards your next pageant victory!
 
00:00 Introduction: The Magnetic Winner
00:28 Welcome and Free Pageant Course
01:16 The Importance of Action
02:35 Seven Skills to Win Your Next Pageant
10:38 Skill 1: Confidence
13:47 Skill 2: Congruency
16:22 Skill 3: Clarity
17:28 Skill 4: Conviction
18:27 Skill 5: Captivation
19:27 Skill 6: Command
20:41 Skill 7: Connection
21:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Grab our BRAND NEW FREE PAGEANT COURSE:
powerhousepageantry.com/freecourse 
 
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3nbUVyQqfT5CLYSZO6wWgs?si=abf5437f5e5c413b
 
Listen on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-powerhouse-podcast-how-to-win-your-pageant-how-t
o/id1448191693 
READY TO BE YOUR BEST SELF? GET THE “THINK LIKE A WINNER” COURSE HERE:
https://powerhousepageantry.com/tlaw-sales-page
 
For more free pageant coaching content, follow us on IG 
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