Strive for Success

Welcome to Strive for Success, the podcast dedicated to making personal and professional development resources accessible and available to all AND encouraging you to be resilient in the face of adversity on your path to success.Today's episode is all about expanding the podcast topics to include anything and everything you may be interested that can aid you in being successful in the real world. From business, interviewing, leadership, building wealth, marketing, branding, entrepreneurship, pageantry, education, and more, the podcast is READY to provide you with substantive and beneficial content each episode, brought to you by a variety of incredible and accomplished guests.Today's Sponsor: Signature Portraits by Karl DeBlaker! Visit the website at karldeblakerphotography.comFollow on IG: @karldeblakersignatureportraitsFollow Carlie:Website: carliespencer.comIG: @carlie.allison.spencIG: @missdunn_ncTikTok: @carlieallisonspenYoutube: Carlie Spencer Miss Dunn 2023

What is the difference between being prepared in your interview versus being polished? Let's figure it out and determine why it is so important to be prepared over being polished if you want to have a FANTASTIC interview that is memorable, engaging, and unique. I will also dive into some easy ways to assess whether you have a polished interview. Then I share tips on how to transform your interview style from polished to prepared so you can ace your next interview. PLEASE reach out to me with your feedback and whether you'd like more episodes like this one! As always, if you would like a real 1:1 mock interview session, please reach out!Connect with me on Instagram (@carlie.allison.spenc), TikTok (@carlieallsionspen), and Facebook for more content. Send me an email directly if you have any feedback or questions! carliespencer.striveforsuccess@gmail.com

Let's do a mock interview today... virtually! Start the interview now at 4:18. I remember when I first started competing in pageantry and frantically searched for current event pageant questions... It was almost impossible to find. No more! This mock interview is much more politically charged than Episode 8's Mock Interivew, but the current event questions are as current as possible! I hope you can use this interview to determine whether you are ready for those tough political questions and issues.This mock interivew session has 20 pageant interview questions for you to practice.  Good Luck!Like I mentioned in the episode, PLEASE reach out to me with your feedback and whether you'd like more episodes like this one! As always, if you would like a real 1:1 mock interview session, please reach out!Connect with me on Instagram (@carlie.allison.spenc), TikTok (@carlieallsionspen), and Facebook for more content. Send me an email directly if you have any feedback or questions! carliespencer.striveforsuccess@gmail.com

Join me today as we discuss how to get prepared for your pageant with 1 to 3 months left! Whether you are competing in the Miss America system, Miss Universe, or any other pageant system, there should be some good quality information in this episode to help you achieve succes!Here are the 5 categories we will focus on:PaperworkInterviewModelingTalentSocial Impact Pitch (For Miss America ladies)I hope you found this episode beneficial. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you won't miss a single episode, and if you like the content, please take just a quick moment to leave a 5 Star review!!!! It makes me grin from ear to ear knowing that someone somewhere is enjoying the show!Connect with me on the socials for more content in different varieties:Instagram: @carlie.allison.spencTikTok: @carlieallisonspenAs always, if you want to talk to me about a potential episode topic or have a specific question, send me an email carliespencer.striveforsuccess@gmail.com

We talked all things modeling, confidence, pageant strategy, and starting a coaching business!A Little  About Maria:After competing at the local, national, and international pageant levels for over five years, Maria have experienced how pageants can help develop contestants in their personal and professional lives. She utilizes her steps to success and personal experiences to help pageant competitors achieve their personal and pageant related goals by doing both the inner and outer work. Together Maria and her clients create a personalized coaching system and strategy that will crown them with a confidence no one will be able to remove from them. Maria’s pageant knowledge, experience, and personalized set of tools will equip you with the necessary lessons and skills to transform you from a preparing like a contestant to competing like a queen! You can find Maria on all platforms as @thepageantgal but also check out her personal TikTok @mariagiorlandotm for great modeling walks and pageant tips!As always, if you would like a real 1:1 mock interview session, please reach out!Connect with me on Instagram (@carlie.allison.spenc), TikTok (@carlieallisonspen), and Facebook for more content. Send me an email directly if you have any feedback or questions! carliespencer.striveforsuccess@gmail.com

Hold onto your crowns! This episode is a FREE Mock Interview Session!! WHAT? How can this be? Easy! I have created this audio to mimic a mock interview session. Whether you are competing in a Miss USA or Miss America State Competition (or any other pageant frankly), I have tailored this mock interview to your specifications... As much as possible. For my Miss TN and MS USA ladies... I believe you have a 2-minute panel interview. The first two minutes are dedicated to you.For my Miss NC and SC USA women... I believe you have two 3 minute panel interviews; therefore, after the first 2 minutes, there is another 1 minute segment that rounds out your 3 minute interview. Now for my Miss America ladies... There is another 6 minutes and 3 seconds of mock interview time dedicated to you and a 30-second closing. Like I mentioned in the episode, PLEASE reach out to me with your feedback and whether you'd like more episodes like this one! As always, if you would like a real 1:1 mock interview session, please reach out! Connect with me on Instagram (@carlie.allison.spenc), TikTok (@carlieallsionspen), and Facebook for more content. Send me an email directly if you have any feedback or questions! carliespencer.striveforsuccess@gmail.com

Listen to  Shivali Kadam's story. The reigning Miss Oregon, Shivali, has won the interview award at every pageant she has ever competed in… Including at Miss America 2019!!!! We talked all things STEM, Miss America, Interview, and TikTok. Follow Shivali @missamericaor @shivalikadam

Let's dive into all things related to your Pageant Interview Portfolio, which should include the following sections:Self-ReflectionRitualTop ObjectivesStrategy for SuccessLeadersLevel Up Your VocabOpening/Closing StatementsMiss Specific Title QuestionsResume-Based QuestionsPhilanthropic QuestionsSocial IssuesBehavioral QuestionsGeneric QuestionsNeed the 400+ List of Pageant Questions?? Click HERE. Want the Strive for Success Semi-Custom Interview Portfolio Template???? No link... Turns out to create you a semi-custom portfolio, I need to collect some information. If you are interested, send an email to carliespencer.striveforsuccess@gmail.com to request YOUR PAGEANT INTERVIEW PORTFOLIO! Let's connect! Instagram: @carlie.allison.spencTikTok: @carlieallisonspen

Miss Troy USA, Conleigh Gilmore is a creative and resilient entrepreneur who is ambitious, genuine, empathetic, and tenacious. Conleigh has a special story of pageant perseverance that lead to tremendous success in life. Listen to learn how REAL women fall and rise stronger than ever, because sometimes you are the most delicious taco in the world, but the judges are craving a donut instead. Make sure to follow Conleigh on her personal account for laughs and life tips @kingconleigh and follow her business @upgrades_bycon.

Welcome to the third and final installment of this "mini series" in Season Two of Strive for Success: Pageant Edition. Over this series, we will go through the 8 most important areas of pageant preparation:Your BrandInterview and Overall CommunicationTalentSocial Impact Initiative/Community ServicePhysical and Mental Health*Appearances & Engagement*Self-reflection and Personal Growth*Social Media Presence*Each episode is FULL of in depth and detailed content to help you on your way to pageant success. After competing personally in more than FIFTY pageant competitions and extensive preparation for a good deal of those competitions, I am ready to spill the tea and share all the tips, tricks, and secrets I have learned. I am an attorney by day, and hope to be a pageant-guru by night. I chose a career in law and math because I like to SOLVE PROBLEMS and create efficiency wherever I can. I have applied these skills and talents to the pageant preparation process. Though it took YEARS to "figure it out," with the help of a wonderful team, we finally "GET IT" and want to help you do the same... but much faster! Make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you won't miss a single episode, and if you like the content, please take just a quite moment to leave a 5 Star review!!!! It makes me grin from ear to ear knowing that someone somewhere is enjoying the show!Connect with me on the socials for more content in different varieties:Instagram: @carlie.allison.spencTikTok: @carlieallisonspen

Welcome to the second installment of this "mini series" in Season Two of Strive for Success: Pageant Edition. Over this series, we will go through the 8 most important areas of pageant preparation:Your BrandInterview and Overall CommunicationTalent*Social Impact Initiative/Community Service*Physical and Mental HealthAppearances & EngagementSelf-reflection and Personal GrowthSocial Media PresenceEach episode is FULL of in depth and detailed content to help you on your way to pageant success. After competing personally in more than FIFTY pageant competitions and extensive preparation for a good deal of those competitions, I am ready to spill the tea and share all the tips, tricks, and secrets I have learned. I am an attorney by day, and hope to be a pageant-guru by night. I chose a career in law and math because I like to SOLVE PROBLEMS and create efficiency wherever I can. I have applied these skills and talents to the pageant preparation process. Though it took YEARS to "figure it out," with the help of a wonderful team, we finally "GET IT" and want to help you do the same... but much faster! Make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you won't miss a single episode, and if you like the content, please take just a quite moment to leave a 5 Star review!!!! It makes me grin from ear to ear knowing that someone somewhere is enjoying the show!Connect with me on the socials for more content in different varieties:Instagram: @carlie.allison.spencTikTok: @carlieallisonspenEnjoy the episode, and tune in next Friday for Part 3!

Trying saying that 3x fast... "Pageant Preparation Plan Part 1." Welcome to the first installment of this "mini series" in Season Two of Strive for Success: Pageant Edition. Over this series, we will go through the 8 most important areas of pageant preparation:Your Brand*Interview and Overall Communication*TalentSocial Impact Initiative/Community ServicePhysical and Mental HealthAppearances & EngagementSelf-reflection and Personal GrowthSocial Media PresenceEach episode is FULL of in depth and detailed content to help you on your way to pageant success. After competing personally in more than FIFTY pageant competitions and extensive preparation for a good deal of those competitions, I am ready to spill the tea and share all the tips, tricks, and secrets I have learned. I am an attorney by day, and hope to be a pageant-guru by night. I chose a career in law and math because I like to SOLVE PROBLEMS and create efficiency wherever I can. I have applied these skills and talents to the pageant preparation process. Though it took YEARS to "figure it out," with the help of a wonderful team, we finally "GET IT" and want to help you do the same... but much faster! Make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you won't miss a single episode, and if you like the content, please take just a quite moment to leave a 5 Star review!!!! It makes me grin from ear to ear knowing that someone somewhere is enjoying the show!Connect with me on the socials for more content in different varieties:Instagram: @carlie.allison.spencTikTok: @carlieallisonspenEnjoy the episode, and tune in next Friday for Part 2!

Happy New Year Success Seekers! And a special welcome to the pageant community. I have fought off embracing my pageant life for years (4:37), but no longer! My pageant experience, or more accurately my pageant preparation, over more than 8 years has uniquely prepared me to help other women jumpstart their pageant “career.” Nothing makes me happier than being a small part of someone else’s success. Season Two will be FULL of substantive and quality content learned from many years and many hours learning how to be "successful" within the Miss America Organization, and pageantry in general. For a full break down of content you can expect this season, begin at 9:15. Make sure to follow on Instagram @carlie.allison.spenc and TikTok @carlieallisonspen for more content and to start connecting!

After speaking with numerous people about the disappointment they felt after negotiating their salary, I felt it was time to address this issue and give some guidance on how to avoid the common pitfalls. This episode goes through the formula of determining your ideal salary and then how to communicate that to a potential employer when asked for a salary range or specific number. There is also a brief explanation on how to negotiate after that first salary offer comes your way. Follow along with our imaginary staff accountant seeking a job as we put the formula into practice. If you found value in this episode or know someone who is gearing up for job interviews and hopefully salary negotiations, please share this episode! Also, don't forget to rate and review! Now, go out there and strive for success!

Whatever your definition of success may be, choosing happiness is Step One. Join me on Episode 7 as I recap the last year and lay out some easy ways to choose happiness even when it's tough.  

In honor of leading my very first client meeting today as a student attorney at the Innovate Capital Law Business Clinic, I am releasing Episode 6 of the Strive for Success Podcast. Episode 6 discusses how I approached my interview for the position through a Success Statement that includes my 4 Top Objectives.This episode introduces the concept of creating a Success Statement before any professional interview. This Success Statement is the foundation for developing your Top Objectives and crushing your interview. Notes: Link to apply for the Clinic:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2NnWSLn3Vzqu4PaN9D8TCj2-PLFTkhPswKp8_npjCutGohA/viewformMore information on the Clinic:https://news.campbell.edu/articles/campbell-law-launches-business-law-clinic-to-support-entrepreneurs/

Episode 5 will cover a plethora of topics and material. First, I will update everyone on what in the world I have been up to lately. Second, I will give a background on myself. I want to cultivate a community of Success Seekers who share failures and successes and grows together. To do that, we have to get to know one another. Then, we will discuss How to Create Your Top Interview Objectives! These will guide your interview. It requires self-reflection and awareness. I will walk you through the process of how to do this. Per usual, I also drop random interview and personal tips on improving yourself throughout the episode.

Spencer M. joins the STRIVE for Success podcast to tell us what it's like to be a middle schooler in today's society. He discusses his high school and college plans, explains his interview experience, and tells us what he learned from his podcast interview. Most exciting, Spencer shares he story of perseverance on the middle school wrestling team and how he is now mentally and physically stronger. 

STRIVE welcomes Evelyn M. to the podcast to share her personal experience interviewing for jobs and interviewing others who are trying to land the job. Evelyn's 25+ years in the professional world has given her insight to a great many things related to interviews. Take listen to here tips from and interviewer's perspective and way to have your resume tossed quicker than you can hit the submit button on LinkedIn.