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August 24, 2015 by Junkies Leave a Comment

Who Needs a Stronger Platform???

Hi Junkies!

A few months ago, we asked you to fill out a survey telling us what areas you were struggling with as you competed in pageants… Over TWO HUNDRED of you took that survey – and (drumroll please…) Here are the results…

The 4th Runner Up = Pageant Paperwork

The 3rd Runner Up = Growing Your Social Media

The 2nd Runner Up = Pageant Fundraising

The 1st Runner Up = Developing Your Platform

The Winner – Acing Your Interview

(cue the music, the crowd cheering and the “ugly cry”…)

As you can see, one of the most popular responses we received, included discovering ways to develop your Pageant Platform. So, we thought about it… and we thought about it some more… Then we decided to put together a “Cheat Sheet” for Stronger Pageant Platforms!

Just click here and we’ll send it to you… OH! And you might notice something else that’s coming soon when you click the link… #AAAHHHHH #SO EXCITED!!!

In the meantime, be sure to keep checking back to see when we launch our most exciting content yet!!! It’s gonna be A – MAZ – ING!!! 🙂

#BigJunkieLove

Carrie Lakey

August 20, 2015 by Junkies Leave a Comment

#75: Dana Dalton Judge, Miss Florida 1990

The myriad of Miss America experiences Dana Judge carries is remarkable. She competed in 2 different states and then won a Preliminary Swimsuit award in Atlantic City… She’s been a judge, emcee, director and state board member – and if we tell you anymore it’s going to spoil the podcast! Trust me when I say, everyone can see a little bit of themselves in Dana, which is why this former Miss Florida is still a favorite today. Enjoy!

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August 18, 2015 by Junkies Leave a Comment

#74: Shantel Swedlund Krebs, Miss South Dakota 1997

Let’s be honest… The media does not have a clue how to cover former pageant contestants who decide to run for political office. Good thing there are people like Shantel Krebs, who are shattering the “pageant girl” stereotype and proving it can be done! As the Secretary of State for South Dakota, Shantel talks about how pageants did a great job of preparing her for public office – and she also has a thing or two to say to young women aspiring to be elected officials in the years to come!

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August 13, 2015 by Junkies 2 Comments

#73: Shea Sullivan, NYC Choreographer

At 19, she was the 1st RU at Miss Oklahoma. Then, she moved to New York to be mentored by the best tap dancers in the business. Now, she’s an award winning choreographer for Broadway, TV, Film – And pageant contestants! In fact, Shea Sullivan has choreographed dance routines for numerous contestants, including Miss America 2013, Mallory Hagan! How does she create incredible pageant choreography? Find out – on today’s Pageant Junkies Podcast…

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August 11, 2015 by Junkies Leave a Comment

#72: Allyson Kearns, Miss Minnesota 2002

Our Summer Throwback Series continues – And today we speak with Allyson Kearns, Miss Minnesota 2002, about her pageant journey AND her amazing career as a television producer with The Oprah Winfrey Show, TLC and now NBC! How did Allyson overcome the dreaded “pageant stereotype” when trying to establish herself in the workplace? And what do her friends think of her time at Miss America, now? Find out (and get some killer career advice) on today’s Pageant Junkies Podcast!

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