Audrey Ferguson is the ultimate example of how hard work and perseverance gets rewarded. After finishing in the Top 5 four different times at Miss IN OT, Audrey was finally able to win her state – And then go on to finish as the 2nd Runner up at MAOTeen! How was she able to keep going? Well – according to Audrey, “It’s ok to dive into the things that have been challenging in your life – and seek joy.” If you think that’s good – There’s a whole lot more where that came from on today’s Pageant Junkies Podcast…

“I knew I would gain sisters, but I didn’t know I was going to gain a family…” That’s how Alisa Vasquez described her year as Miss New York’s Outstanding Teen. Alisa was the non-finalist interview award winner at MAOTeen – And when you hear today’s podcast, you’ll absolutely understand why! Her wisdom, energy and communication skills, rival that of many “Miss” contestants – Which is why she’s a fabulous choice for today’s Pageant Junkies Podcast. 🙂

When you’re in the middle of a pageant, and things don’t go the way you planned, what do you do? Addy Jackson can certainly answer that question! And as we kick off today’s special MAOTeen Podcast Series, Addy talks about how she kept going despite some crazy circumstances. Plus, she also talks to Teen contestants about the specific things she worked on in order to become the 1st RU at MAOTeen – All on today’s Pageant Junkies Podcast…

Doctors told her parents that she would never walk. But Krissia Beatty proved them wrong – she not only learned how to walk, she became a championship swimmer, she ran track, and she strutted her stuff on the Miss America stage! Further, we’d describe Krissia’s pageant journey as “uplifting” – and a wonderful reminder that pageants can serve a purpose greater than ourselves, if we let them… All on today’s inspiring Pageant Junkies Podcast…

Moms, Makeup and Social Media… Alexa Rogers, Miss Arizona 2014, does a marvelous job breaking down each of these topics and graciously shares from her heart. In fact, Arizona has won the Miss America social media award two years running now – and Alexa’s involvement in the Miss Arizona program is a big reason why! Find out her tips and secrets – Along with how her “feminist” mom became a big supporter of the Miss America program, in today’s Pageant Junkies Podcast…