Today we continue our “Pageant Junkies Top 12 Podcasts of All Time” – Coming in at #11, and originally published on February 26th, 2015 – it’s Miss Arkansas 2014 and 2nd Runner Up at Miss America – Ashton Campbell!

She tells us she hasn’t even seen her own Miss America interview yet – but in today’s Pageant Junkies Podcast, it’s easy to see why Ashton Campbell, Miss Arkansas 2014 was named the 2nd Runner Up at Miss America. We see “Purpose” and “Gratitude” all over her – and those 2 characteristics make a winner every time. Enjoy!

Between now and the end of the year, we’re posting our Top 12 most downloaded podcasts of all time! It’s a great way to listen for the first time – or catch an awesome interview you may have missed (plus, it’s kind of funny to hear how the podcast has evolved over the last 2 years)!

Today, we’re kicking things off with podcast #12… Originally released on May 7th, 2015, it’s Leighton Jordan, Miss Georgia 2012!

“I’m ready to stop living ashamed. I’m ready to stop living in this dark circle where everyone on the outside thinks that I’m perfect…”

Today’s interview with Leighton Jordan is incredible. All because Leighton shares what it was like serving as Miss Georgia while recovering from an eating disorder. We were blown away by her candor and her grace… and I know you will be too. She’s simply amazing.

Whew! Thanks for your patience – Here’s our full summary of our experience from Miss America 2017! Inside today’s episode you’ll hear LOTS of name dropping taking place – and there’s also a special announcement at the end for all of you die-hard Junkies out there… 🙂

Today’s interview with Miss Florida 2015 Mary Katherine Fechtel, is the perfect way to kick off Miss America week… Mary Katherine talks about fighting to keep her non-traditional platform, having a sister who’s also successful in pageants, and how a trip to Germany helped her prepare for the title of Miss Florida! Plus, we finally put the whole “sharpie thief” thing to bed… In today’s Pageant Junkies Podcast…

After Kaile’s first pageant, her father actually said to her, “I don’t ever want you to do this again.” Well – Thank goodness he came around! Kalie was able to pay for college, compete on the Miss America stage and earn a Non-Finalist Talent Award, and be named the winner of the National Sweetheart Pageant! Today’s interview with Kalie is the perfect backdrop for the National Sweetheart Pageant coming up this weekend – and will definitely put you in the mood for the massive amount of Miss America pageantry coming at us over the next 2 weeks! Enjoy!