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

From Mental Breakdown To Miss Nebraska In 500 Days

What do you do when your dreams feel miles away and your confidence is shattered? In this raw and deeply personal episode, Coach Megan shares the story she’s rarely told — the truth about hitting rock bottom at 19, the breakdown that left her in a fetal position… and the small, daily steps that led her to win Miss Nebraska just 500 days later.
You’ll hear how she rebuilt her identity from the ground up, invited God into her healing journey, and trained her brain to believe the impossible. Whether you’re feeling stuck, exhausted, or unsure if your pageant goals are even possible anymore, this episode will restore your hope — and give you a game plan to start moving forward today.
This isn’t just a story about pageants. It’s about becoming the woman who wins.
 
🎯 Ready to finally win while becoming the most confident version of yourself?
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On this podcast, we talk about how to win your pageant with confidence, clarity, and a God-centered mindset. You’ll hear transformational strategies for overcoming pageant burnout, rebuilding your identity, and unlocking next-level performance under pressure. Whether you're preparing for Miss America, Miss USA, or your very first pageant, we cover everything from mindset coaching and interview prep to nervous system regulation, self-sabotage recovery, and spiritual empowerment. If you're a high-achieving Christian woman ready to step into her purpose, power, and presence—you're in the right place.

This One Mindset Shift Will Change How You Compete (and Live) Forever

What if the problem isn’t your interview prep, your walk, or your paperwork—but your mindset? In this powerful behind-the-scenes coaching episode, Megan peels back the layers on why so many high-achieving women feel stuck, overwhelmed, or on the edge of burnout… even when everything looks great on paper.
She walks you through her Brain Map Framework—a visual breakdown of how your identity, belief systems, and subconscious thoughts create your emotions and drive your behavior (yes, even the weird arm flail onstage).
If you’ve been overthinking your pageant prep, second-guessing your decisions, or asking “Why am I still not winning?”—this episode is your answer.
 
🎧 Listen on the go?
This episode is audio-only friendly, but you can watch the full visual framework on YouTube:
🔗 @PowerhousePageantry YouTube Channel
 
🎯 Ready to finally win while becoming the most confident version of yourself? DM us the word 2026 on Instagram @powerhousepageantry to learn about our private mentorship openings before they’re gone.
 
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3nbUVyQqfT5CLYSZO6wWgs?si=abf5437f5e5c413b
 
Listen on Apple Podcasts:
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For more free pageant coaching content, follow us on IG 
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On this podcast we talk about:
pageant mindset coaching, how to win a pageant, interview prep for pageants, overcoming self-sabotage, high achieving women, building identity beyond the crown, confidence in pageants, healing insecurities, NLP for performance, pageant preparation tips, Powerhouse Pageantry coaching, pageant winner success stories, summer pageant goals

Before You Quit or Spiral: Let’s Talk (Girl Chat Episode)

Welcome to a mid-summer girl chat. 🎙️
If you feel all over the place, emotionally drained, or unsure what’s next now that state season is over… this is the message your heart needed.
Coach Megan breaks down the real reason even the most accomplished, high-achieving women still sabotage their results—and how subconscious insecurities are often what’s holding you back from winning.
This episode will help you:
Reframe your identity and worth beyond your crown
Break the toxic cycle of performance = confidence
Spot hidden mindsets that are sabotaging you behind the scenes
Understand how to prep for your next pageant without losing yourself in the process
Whether you’re taking a breath after state or revving up for locals, don’t miss this wisdom-packed conversation.
🎯 Ready to finally win while becoming the most confident version of yourself? DM us the word 2026 on Instagram @powerhousepageantry to learn about our private mentorship openings before they’re gone.
 
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 
 
For more free pageant coaching content, follow us on IG 
www.instagram.com/powerhousepageantry 
www.instagram.com/meganswansonrhodes www.youtube.com/@powerhousepageantry
 
On this podcast we talk about:
pageant mindset coaching, how to win a pageant, interview prep for pageants, overcoming self-sabotage, high achieving women, building identity beyond the crown, confidence in pageants, healing insecurities, NLP for performance, pageant preparation tips, Powerhouse Pageantry coaching, pageant winner success stories, summer pageant goals

How To Win Your Pageant On Easy Mode

There are visuals with this episode! Enjoy on Youtube: https://youtu.be/PdUuGEjDfgM 
What if everything you’ve believed about pageant prep was making it harder than it needs to be?
In today’s episode, Megan Rhodes unveils the exact system that’s helped over 500+ pageant winners step into their crown—without burning out, losing themselves, or obsessing over every little detail. She explains why pageants really aren’t that serious and how you can prep in peace (and actually have fun) while still going all-in on your dreams.
This new training introduces her proven 9-part framework to help you:
Build a winner’s identity (without the pressure)
Speak with clarity, persuasion, and power in interview
Show up online and onstage with magnetic congruence
Sprint toward your goals without overwhelm
✨ Ready to go from pressure to peace and actually win your pageant this year?Apply for Coaching - Doors Close July 10, 2025.
 
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 
 
For more free pageant coaching content, follow us on IG 
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🎙️ On this podcast, we talk about:pageant mindset masterypageant interview strategieshow to win your pageantfeminine leadership for high-achieversself-confidence and Christian identityhow to stop self-sabotagepersuasive communication tipshow to prep for a pageant without burnoutbuild congruence between your platform and presencedigital products for pageant girlsfund your pageant with passive incomeProverbs 31 woman mentorship

What 3 Years of Marriage Taught Me About Winning Pageants

What does marriage have to do with winning your next crown? More than you think.
In this special anniversary episode, Coach Megan shares the 3 core mindset shifts that marriage taught her—shifts that directly apply to how you prepare for your pageant interview, show up on stage, and build lasting confidence.
If pageant prep feels heavy, performative, or full of pressure, this episode is your invitation to shift out of control, people-pleasing, and burnout… and back into peace, presence, and power.
You'll learn: 💍 Why controlling everything kills connection (and what to do instead) 🎭 Why performance ≠ confidence (and how to root your identity before you walk in the room) 👑 How to prep from security, not fear—and why that changes everything
 
Mentioned In this Episode:
Think Like A Winner Mindset Mastery Course
Slay The Stage - Walking and Stage Presence Course
 
 
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 
 
For more free pageant coaching content, follow us on IG 
www.instagram.com/powerhousepageantry 
www.instagram.com/meganswansonrhodes www.youtube.com/@powerhousepageantry
 
🎙️ On this podcast, we talk about:pageant interview training, how to win a pageant interview, hero's journey storytelling, superstory technique, pageant coaching for beginners, how to start pageant prep, pageant mindset, beginner pageant coaching, interview questions pageant, how to build confidence for interview, pageant storytelling strategies, neurolinguistic programming pageant prep, pageant prep course, pageant interview mistakes, how to stand out in pageant interview, transformational storytelling, pageant pressure mindset

If I Had To Completely Start Over: I'd Do These 3 Things To Win My Pageant Interview

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.
 
🎯 Want the free worksheet to help you implement Tip #3?
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🎙️ On this podcast, we talk about:pageant interview training, how to win a pageant interview, hero's journey storytelling, superstory technique, pageant coaching for beginners, how to start pageant prep, pageant mindset, beginner pageant coaching, interview questions pageant, how to build confidence for interview, pageant storytelling strategies, neurolinguistic programming pageant prep, pageant prep course, pageant interview mistakes, how to stand out in pageant interview, transformational storytelling, pageant pressure mindset

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! 👇
 
 
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 
 
For more free pageant coaching content, follow us on IG 
www.instagram.com/powerhousepageantry 
www.instagram.com/meganswansonrhodes www.youtube.com/@powerhousepageantry
 
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.
 
Ultimate Pageant Planner:
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READY TO BE YOUR BEST SELF? GET THE “THINK LIKE A WINNER” COURSE HERE:
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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-t
o/id1448191693 
 
For more free pageant coaching content, follow us on IG 
www.instagram.com/powerhousepageantry 
www.instagram.com/meganswansonrhodes www.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 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:
https://login.powerhousepageantry.com/courses/offers/31943399-8532-4b70-9391-d927f070a04f 
 
Join the Powerhouse Club:
https://powerhousepageantry.com/pc-sales-page 
 
Grab our 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-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:
https://powerhousepageantry.com/pc-sales-page 
 
Grab our 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 
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