OK – tough question here… Do you love your state organization enough to remain involved even after your competition days are over? Deidre Miller did! And now, this 20-something finds herself as the Co-Executive Director of the Miss Idaho Organization! How did it happen? Spoiler Alert: She Asked – LOL! 🙂 Just goes to prove you don’t have to win in order to make a big difference! Hear her whole story on today’s Pageant Junkies Podcast…

PS – Deidre is also the brainchild behind PageantJunkies.com and is a creative genius! In fact, one of her newest creations has the chance to win a t-shirt competition featuring positive messages!!! Just Click Here to Vote!

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You think you’re competitive? Zoey Grenier was a highly decorated, international ski racer, before an injury forced her to consider other options for college. Crazy, because that’s when her pageant journey first began! And although pageants may not have been Zoey’s first choice, she knew they would push her to become a better version of herself. Zoey is driven and her perspective is fascinating… Hear for yourself on today’s Pageant Junkies Podcast.

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I have a confession. As much as I love interviewing current titleholders, there are gobs and heaps and oodles of wisdom that come from ladies who have a few years under their belt, post-Miss America. Case in point: Miss Kansas 2009, Becki Ronen Walenz, is a Perfect 10 on the Wisdom Scale. Becki truly exemplifies what this program is all about – and is the embodiment of an exceptional state titleholder. You absolutely won’t want to miss this honest and compelling interview on the Pageant Junkies Podcast!

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Lizzi Jackson competed twice at Miss Washington… The first time, she didn’t even make the semi-finals. But the second time, SHE WON THE WHOLE DARN THING! What in the world changed between year one and year two??? In today’s podcast, Lizzi shares her whole story and what the difference was for her. The good news is – you can do it too – if you’ve got the guts to try!

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It’s pretty rare to hold state titles in both the Miss America and Miss USA systems… And after you win one title and you decide to try for a second, Candice Bennatt says, “It’s like putting your head in the lion’s den…” lol! But Candice is no dummy – she’s currently a law student in Louisiana – And in today’s podcast, she talks candidly about what each system taught her during her incredible pageant journey. Enjoy!

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