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Welcome to the All Things Pageantry podcast where we talk Crowns 👑 Causes ❤️ and Courage 🌟
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In this episode we talk with Eva Salcedo, Elite Ms. Universal Petite Puerto Rico 2025. Eva shares with us her journey in pageantry, her experiences at the Universal Petite Pageant, and her platform focused on domestic violence awareness. Eva shares her inspiration for competing, the challenges she faced, and her plans for the future, including her podcast, Operation Glow Up, which highlights the stories of resilient women. Our conversation emphasizes empowerment, community outreach, and the importance of following one's dreams.
 Katie Winchenbach, the current National United States Maine Mrs. joins us on the podcast. She discusses the unique aspects of the National United States pageant system, including its community service focus and the various divisions available for contestants. Katie shares her journey into pageantry, her platform 'Lead Fearlessly' aimed at empowering women leaders, and her upcoming TED Talk. The conversation highlights the importance of confidence, the multifaceted roles women can embrace, and the inspiring stories of women leaders.
In this episode, Samantha Brainerd, Mrs. Missouri Petite 2025, discusses her journey in pageantry, her preparations for the upcoming national pageant, and her community initiatives focused on combating hunger. Samantha shares her experiences, the importance of sisterhood in pageantry, and offers advice for aspiring contestants. 
Isabelle Kratz is an international model, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate who’s passionate about making a difference as your Miss Teen Galaxy Australia 2025. As the founder of For Every Beautiful Body, she’s creating a platform that uplifts girls and women through honest conversations around body image, bullying, and mental health struggles. She also proudly supports batyr, a youth mental health charity helping to smash the stigma and the 'elephant in the room'. Whether she’s on the runway or behind the mic, Isabelle is all about empowering the next generation to lead with confidence, kindness, and courage.
Dr. Tiffany Purnell is the reigning Mrs. American Prime Ambassador 2024. She is a primary school principal at Stigall Primary, a real estate agent, and the founder of S.A.S.H. (Students Against Self-Hatred), an organization that helps teach girls the true definition of self-esteem, while equipping them with self-esteem boosting strategies. Since 2015, Dr. Purnell and her S.A.S.H. Ambassadors have hosted self-esteem boosting workshops for girls around the world, including Yorkshire, England. In her free time, she loves spending time with her Yorkie baby, Glitter and she enjoys spending quality time with her family.
ShayLee Hunter is currently Mrs Utah Petite 2025.  ShayLee is the Lead Children’s Advocate for Safe Harbor Crisis Center, the only domestic abuse shelter in Davis County, Utah. ShayLee’s social impact platform is Invisible Disabilities; Visible Awareness. ShayLee’s goal with her platform and as a disability advocate is to encourage body confidence and self-love for individuals with medical devices such as ostomies or feeding tubes, showing that beauty comes in all forms, regardless of physical health conditions.
Isabelle Smith is the current serving, and first ever, Miss Yellow Rose with the Miss Plano America Organization.  Her platform surrounds youth mental health and emotional regulation.  She is a current student at the university of north Texas Studying broadcast journalism and works as a sports broadcaster.  She is also a competitive rock climber, and a dual citizen of the U.S. and Ireland.
Mary Patterson was crowned in October 2024, Miss Dakota County with the Miss America Organization. Mary's Community Service Initiative is The Power of Red: Blood Donation & Blood Health Awareness. She has been a blood donor since age 16 and is passionate about promoting the benefits of blood donation for both donors and recipients. With less than 1% of age-eligible Americans donating even one unit of blood annually, and a critically low national blood supply, Mary is dedicated to making a difference.
Candy Green is a dynamic, vibrant personality with a passion for fashion and empowerment.  In May 2023, Candy made the bold decision to embrace her true self by shaving her head after a 15-year battle with Alopecia.  This act of bravery resonated deeply with many, and she now proudly advocates for others facing similar challenges. In September 2024, Cand was crowned Ms. Bald and Beautiful, a title she wears with pride.  She is an active volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, dedicating her time to mentoring youth and making a positive impact in her community. 
Susan DeLano | Elite Queen of the World USA  Entrepreneur | Philanthropist | Author | Advocate Founder of Girl, You Got This | Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree From single mom to CEO, she empowers women to rewrite their stories. Author of Girl, You Got This! & Girl, You Got This Journal. Passionate about family, woodworking, & giving back.
Nicole Missios is currently a national finalist for Australia Galaxy Pageants in 2025. After placing top 10 in 2023 and winning the Galaxy girl award in 2024, Nicole is committed to coming back #STRONGERTHANEVER to compete once again for the Miss Galaxy Australia title in 2025. Nicole platform - ‘Dreams Beyond The Spectrum’ was created as a way for Nicole to share her story about being diagnosed with autism and being able to achieve her dreams and goals despite the boundaries she faced going up. Now living out all of her dreams Nicole shares her story plus tips and tricks to help others who are neurodivergent reach their full potential and goals despite the boundaries in life.        
Trinity Pearson is the reigning Mrs Queen Of The World USA 2025.  Trinity has been in pageantry for over 30 years, serving as contestant, judge, emcee, director, volunteer, backstage helper, just about anything pageant related! She is a huge believer in the self development found in pageantry. Trinity entered her first pageant at age 17, and paid for most of her undergraduate education and Masters of Business Administration degrees with pageant scholarships! She is a Certified Life Coach, and serves as Director of Client success/ Pageant Coach with Win A Pageant. Her first book “The Queen’s Code” is now available on Amazon, which outlines 5 key steps to success she has observed over the years as winning strategies.
After overcoming postpartum depression and anxiety, Nilu started my legacy project called “Empowering Mothers” to serve new mothers and parents.  She is very passionate about new mothers, and wants to navigate postpartum depression and anxiety more effectively to reduce the stigma.
Francesca McDowell placed first runner up recently in the Ms. Full-Figured USA Plus pageant. She also brought home the titles Full-Figured USA Plus Fashionista and Ms. Full-Figured USA Plus People's Choice 2024.  In this episode, she shares her platform is entitled Changing The Narrative: The Fight Against Low Self-Esteem. She has created the Princess Empowerment Movement. This Movement has been founded upon the grounds to teach every young woman that they are beautiful in their own way. She plans to use her platform to teach all women that size does not define your beauty nor your worth.
Heather, the current Mrs. Indiana Petite 2025, shares with us her experience in the pageantry world on and off stage as a hairstylist with the Reign Beauty Team.   She also shares  how she is promoting her platform Crown Beyond Cancer which is something she holds dear to her heart as a Breast Cancer Survivor. 
Violet-Rose Davis shares your pageant journey while being a member of the military. She also shares her intention of becoming the new director of F.A.C.S Oklahoma pageant. 
As Miss Midest 2025, Morgan promotes “Living L.I.F.E. Limitless” by teaching a simple, 4-step process to achieving dreams and goals no matter the circumstances. Locally, Morgan can be found presenting her Limitless Workshop to all ages, organizing golf fundraisers to support scholarship opportunities, and serving at events especially alongside Big Brothers Big Sisters. Morgan also reaches a national audience through online resources like her Living Limitless Journal, “Limitless L.I.F.E. Leaders'' Community, and “How to Live a Limitless L.I.F.E” Podcast.   
Amanda Garcia is a dedicated advocate and leader with a passion for empowering others.  Her commitment to community service is complemented by her background as a former Mrs. Oregon America and USOA Mrs. Oregon 2019, roles that allowed her to champion causes close to her heart.  Amanda combines her personal experiences with her professional endeavors to inspire and uplift those around her, making a meaningful impact in the lives of many. She is looking forward to her new role as the executive director for the Miss Linn Benton Scholarship program, a preliminary to Miss America. 
As AUM Texas Miss 2024, Kendra's platform, Trash to Treasured Totes, remains her most valued and passion filled endeavor. Created in 2022 to directly address the textile waste crises, Kendra accepts donated clothing items to sew into reusable tote bags. The totes are then donated to local police departments and women’s shelters, directly serving the citizens who need them most. Trash to Treasured tote bags are present in 5 states throughout the southwest
As Ms. United World, Sophia is excited to continue motivating us to harness our creative sides, helping others to see their worth, and promoting the strength of United World Pageants. 
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