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March 09, 2010 Amazing Talent at Miss America The talent competition can be one of the most entertaining aspects of any pageant. But what does it take to prepare a winning talent presentation? Join Valerie as she talks with Miss America 2010 Talent Award winners Miss California, Kristy Cavender , Miss Michigan, Nicole Blaszczyk, and Top 5 pianist, Miss Louisiana, Katherine Putnam about what it takes to get a big score during the talent competition. We’ll talk about balancing your talent technique with audience appeal and the difference between a local competition and winning at the national level. You’ll learn everything you need to know to wow the judges at you next pageant competition!

March 02, 2010 Starting Beautifully We’re receiving tons and tons of emails at the show from people who want to know how to get started in pageantry! On today’s show we’ll focus on some of the most often asked questions about how to compete without looking like a beginner. Miss Teen United States, Courtney Turner will be sharing her winning tips for Teens who want to work their way up to the big pageant competitions and Bonnie Hubert, Mrs. Texas International, will join Valerie to share her secrets for getting sponsorships to cover 100% of her costs to compete at her state and international pageants. If you’re a newcomer to the world of pageant competition, then this episode will help you to start beautifully!

February 23, 2010 It’s All About Your Score Pageant systems use a variety of different scoring systems but did you know that some scoring systems are actually set up to benefit the pageant, not the contestant? The scoring system of a pageant and the instruction the judges receive have a direct effect on your ability to be a top contestant and to improve after each competition. Join Valerie Hayes as she walks you through the common scoring systems and discusses the pros and cons of each. She’ll talk about the trends in pageant scoring and judging and tell you what you should be looking for in your next pageant!

February 16, 2010 It’s an Average World! Studies show that the average woman is a U.S. size 14 and we all know that average-sized women are just as beautiful as a size 2! Join Valerie as she talks with Angela Howell, National Director of the American Beauties Pluspageant, about pageantry for contestants who more closely resemble the average size of today’s modern woman. Then Valerie will talk with fashion guru Kimberly Brinkley of FabFindsUnder50.com about how the average woman can look pageant fab each and everyday! If you’re an average woman and what to celebrate all you have to offer, this episode is just for you!

February 09, 2010 Pageantry 101 Are you a new contestant who’s feeling a little overwhelmed and not sure how to get started? Are you an experienced contestant but don’t think you’ve achieved your true potential in pageant competition? If you find yourself in either of those situations then it’s time for Pageantry 101! On this episode Valerie will walk you through everything you need to know and do in order to have your best pageant year ever! Valerie will cover what to look for in a pageant, the basics of wardrobe selection, how to develop your “pageant glamour look”, and of course, how to prepare for your pageant interview. Becoming an elite contestant is really just a matter of mastering the basics and this episode will tell you everything you need to do to make a winning impression at your next pageant!

February 02, 2010 Miss America 2010 Pageant Recap There's nothing more fun that hanging out with a few friends to dish about your favorite pageant! Join Valerie as she talks about this years Miss America pageant with Julie Anne Wieland, Associate Editor of Fourpoints Magazine and broadcast journalist, eco-TV host and former pageant contestant, Tamara Henry. We’ll talk about the swimsuits, the gowns, the talent, and the on-stage interview. Plus we’ll review all the production aspects that are the backdrop to any great pageant. Don’t miss this chance for a little pageant dish among friends!

January 26, 2010 Get Ready for Miss America 2010! In just a few short days we’ll be crowning a new Miss America! Join Valerie as she talks with Katie Stam, Miss America 2009, about her incredible year of service and the memories that she has created! Katie’s accomplishments and down-to-earth style have inspired young women all around the world to achieve their own personal dreams. Katie will talk about her efforts on behalf of the Children’s Miracle Network as well as her personal platform, Passion for Service: Promoting Community Service and Involvement. Whether you’re planning to be in the live audience or host a watching party at home, you won’t want to miss Katie’s insights on what it really takes to become the next Miss America!

January 19, 2010 It's Time to Judge Miss America! Well, it’s time to start the countdown to this year’s exciting Miss America pageant! This year's contestants will demonstrate their community leadership throughtheir community leadership through their personal platforms, their amazing diversity of talents through the talent competition, and their poise and confidence through the personal interview and on-stage competition. But how could anyone possibly pick just one winner from all these amazing contestants? Join Valerie as she talks with Rick Brinkley, the official Judges Consultant for the Miss America Organization, about everything you’ve always wanted to ask about judging at Miss America. Get the inside scoop on what it takes to be a judge and what this year’s panel of judges will be looking for! If you’ll be scoring in the audience or watching from home you won’t want to miss this episode!

January 12, 2010 Looking As Good As You Feel! Everyone wants to know the secret to safe, effective weight loss and there are so many different diet programs out there that it can be confusing! Join Valerie as she talks with sugar addiction expert James Hahn, about how hidden sugar is wrecking havoc with your diet. He’ll cover how sugar and insulin can impact your energy level, as well as your fitness goals, so that you can look good and feel good in that swimsuit! Then Valerie will talk with Tina Aldatz, the inventor of the Stiletto Stylist Kit, about how you can handle anything that your high heeled shoes are dishing out! There’s no reason to wince in pain at your next pageant competition. Tina will walk you through the must have products for looking and feeling great in your heels whether your competing, making an appearance, or presenting at a public speaking event!

January 05, 2010 What's Up for 2010? 2009 was another incredible year in the pageant industry! Join Valerie as she talks about the highlights and lowlights of 2009 and gives you some insights on what to expect for 2010. She’ll talk about the biggest mistakes directors make, what contestants absolutely must stop saying, and what we can all do to help positively shape the pageant industry. Plus she’ll go beyond the usual “goal setting” hype to tell you how to make this your most successful pageant year ever! Whether you’re a contestant, director, or pageant fan you won’t want to miss this episode!

November 24, 2009 Directing Your Fabulous Pageant! Directors everywhere want to make certain that their pageant is as fabulous as the contestants who compete in them. But it’s often difficult for directors to find helpful information about best practices in the pageant industry. Join Valerie as she talks with Shelly Winters Black, creator of The Complete Pageant Director’s Kit, about what it takes to start and grow a pageant. If you’re a new director who is just starting out or an experienced director who wants to continue developing your pageant then this episode is for you. You’ll learn all the insider secrets to making sure your next competition is pageant fab!

November 17, 2009 Lights, Camera, Action! Most pageant contestants don’t compete just to win a great crown and sash; many see pageantry as a stepping stone to a successful career in broadcasting, modeling, or the entertainment industry. Join Valerie as she talks with Marc Durso, ActTrue acting coach, Jenna Edwards, Miss Florida USA 2007, and Janice McQueen Ward, Mrs. United States 1999 about how you can work your pageant skills at your next audition.

November 10, 2009 The Ms. & Mrs Corporate America Pageants While a relative newcomer to the pageant scene, the Ms./Mrs. Corporate America pageant is quickly establishing itself as an exciting pageant experience for professional women across America. The pageant highlights a woman’s achievements and accomplishments in the community and in the workplace. Join Valerie as she talks with pageant founder and Executive Director, Anissa King, as well as the reigning Mrs. Corporate America, Sonja Fisher. If you’re a professional woman and really want to compete, then you won’t want to miss your chance to get the inside scoop on this pageant!

November 03, 2009 Great Pageant Style on a Budget! Every pageant contestant knows that youve got to look great from head to toe for your entire pageant competition. But wardrobe costs dont just end at your competition wardrobe; theres your arrival outfit, orientation outfit, multiple rehearsal outfits, appearance outfits, and the list just keeps on going! Join Valerie as she talks with pageant style guru Robin Fleming of La Casa Hermosa about how you can create great pageant style on a budget.

October 20, 2009 All You Need is a Little Inspiration! Pageant girls understand the importance of a little inspiration and who better to inspire you than Kim Alexis, supermodel and host of Shes Got the Look? Join Valerie as she talks with Kim about what keeps her going and what she would still like to achieve. Plus Valerie will talk with Gladys Magazine founder and pageant alumni, Andrea Patrick Forte, about what makes her happy and how she would like to be remembered. Take a little time out to listen and to be inspired!

October 13, 2009 Step Into My Office Ever wondered what goes on in Valeries office? Well, step into Valeries office for a day and shell share with you which emails she gets over and over again, the advice shes giving to beginners and top pageant contestants alike, and what she really thinks of pageant directors and pageant moms. Shell also talk about trends in pageant judging, pageantry on the Internet, and what it really takes to make it as a pageant coach. Listen in as Valerie talks about the challenges currently facing the pageant industry and where she finds inspiration. If youve ever wanted to learn a little bit more about the voice behind the microphone then you wont want to miss this episode!

October 06, 2009 Secrets for a Great Pageant Headshot! Your pageant headshot is typically the very first thing the judges see and should establish you as a leading contender for the crown! Join Valerie as she talks with one of pageantrys top make-up artists, Sheila Ybarra, about everything you need to know to select a photographer and get a fabulous headshot! Plus Valerie will talk with Youval Krigel about how you can turn a less-than-fabulous headshot or snapshot into a winning photo with a little budget-friendly photo retouching. Thanks to this episode your next pageant headshot will be pageant fab!

September 29, 2009 Crown Worthy Branding The concepts of consumer advertising and marketing have definitely crossed over into the pageant industry. Join Valerie as she talks with advertising guru Kevin Berry (husband of Mrs. International 2008, Laine Berry) as he walks your through how to create and sustain a strategic brand for yourself or your pageant.

September 22, 2009 Green is the New Black! Almost every industry is getting on-board with environmentally friendly programs and the pageant industry is no exception. Contestants are embracing environmentally-based platforms and pageants have embraced going green as the new black. Join Valerie as she talks with actress Rachelle Carson-Begley about staring on Planet Greens show, Living With Ed, and what you can learn from the show to prepare for your next pageant competition. Then Valerie will talk with Jolie-Noelle Schamber, Miss Teen Earth United States, and Jamillette Gaxiola, Miss Cuba Earth about their green platforms and the upcoming Miss Earth pageant.

September 15, 2009 Pageant Fashion Preview! Every year the leading pageant designers bring their latest collections to the Atlanta Apparel Market and this year Pageant Talk Radio went too! Join Valerie as she interviews Tony Bowls, Heather French Henry, and Johnathan Kayne Gillaspie about their fabulous new collections. And Valerie does surprise on-the-spot interviews of Maria Montgomery, Miss Kentucky USA; Amanda Kelly Miss Massachusetts; and Talia Markham, Miss West Virginia. Plus Valerie will share her 10-point checklist for picking out the perfect pageant gown. If you want to get a top evening gown score you wont want to miss this episode!

September 08, 2009 Balancing Your Physique Getting a top score in fitness isnt achieved by following a generic workout program. Youve got to understand how to balance aerobic workouts and weight training for your particular body type. Join Valerie as she talks with award-winning pageant fitness trainer, Jay Mondick of Jays Gym, about what you need to know in order to balance your fitness level and achieve your best pageant physique. If youre competing on-stage in swimsuit or fitness attire youll want to tune in for this episode!

September 01, 2009 Pageant News and You Theres no doubt that the internet provides pageant contestants and fans with the opportunity to follow the pageant community worldwide. Join Valerie as she talks with Tim Kretschmann, host of the #1 pageant podcast, Pageant Cast, and find out what he did to celebrate his 200th episode! Then Valerie will talk with our favorite pageant blogger, Julie Ann Wieland of Fourpoints Magazine. Julie Ann will talk about whats new on her blog and the upcoming issue of Fourpoints. If you want to stay up on pageant news then you dont want to miss this episode!

August 25, 2009 Miss Universe 2009 Recap Show! One of the biggest pageant events during any year is the Miss Universe pageant. And who can watch a pageant that exciting without critiquing the contestants and picking out a personal fave? Join Valerie and her guests, India's top pageant coach Ritika Ramtri Kumar, Hollywood Fashion Tapes Marni Bumstead, and Laine Berry, co-owner of The Royal We.com as they dish about this years pageant highlights and disasters. So grab yourself a bowl of popcorn and see how your review of the pageant stacks up against our expert panel!

August 18, 2009 Contestant to Co-host: Claudia Jordan Claudia Jordan was Miss Rhode Island Teen USA 1990 as well as Miss Rhode Island USA 1997 and competed at Miss USA 1997 where she was the first Miss Rhode Island USA to place in the Top Ten in 45 years! Claudia has brought the same dedication and focus that helped her become a pageant winner to her entertainment career. She has appeared on Celebrity Apprentice, is currently one of the suitcase models on Deal or No Deal, and will be co-hosting the 2009 Miss Universe Pageant live from the Bahamas. Join Valerie as she talks with Claudia about her path from contestant to co-host and how you can follow the same steps to create pageant fab success in your own life!

August 11, 2009 Gown Crazy with Johnathan Kayne Gillaspie! Every pageant girl goes crazy over a great gown, but who knew that gown designers went crazy too? Kayne Gillaspie's dream to be the #1 pageant and prom gown designer in the United States will be the focus of TLC's one-hour special GOWN CRAZY. Join Valerie as she talks with Kayne about how he and his staff try to design and sew five outfits for the Miss Oklahoma Pageant; design and complete a custom evening gown, a wedding gown and put on a charity fashion show all while filming his special! You'll get the inside scoop on why Kayne is gown crazy!

August 04, 2009 Beauty is All Around You There are so many ways to celebrate and find beauty within the pageant community that it's amazing! Join Valerie as she talks with Erika Valdez, Ms. Belleza Latina, about competing in a specialty pageant and the secret to what makes the Belleza Latina contestants so beautiful! Then Valerie will be talking with Lorre Wilson about her fabulous new online column devoted to beauty tips that you can use everyday as well as at your next pageant competition! In this episode youll learn how to get in touch with your inner and outer beauty and let it shine!

July 28, 2009 Get Your Make-up Colors Right! Developing and perfecting a beautiful competition image is essential for any elite contestant. But selecting the right make-up to coordinate with your wardrobe can be confusing and overwhelming. Join Valerie as she talks with Jennifer Kalman, of QDazzleProm.com about how to select the best make-up colors to enhance your natural complexion and coordinate with the colors in your pageant wardrobe. Jennifer will review the dos and donts of picking out your competition make-up and talk about the tools and skills you need to be your own make-up artist. Youll learn everything you need to know to look pageant fab at your next pageant!

July 21, 2009 Fashion Forward Swimwear with Jamye Shaw Jamye Shaws pageant swimwear designs have an edge and flair that have established her as a recognized leader in the swimwear and pageant industries. The combination of design, fabric selection, and attention to detail make her swimsuits the choice of top contestants everywhere. Join Valerie as she talks with Jamye about what it takes to design a winning pageant swimsuit and what you should be looking for when shopping for your pageant swimwear. Plus shell be sharing with us the scoop on her brand new line of swimwear.

July 14, 2009 Sam Haskell & Taylor Fitch, Miss Americas Outstanding Teen Sam Haskell, Chairman of the Miss America Organization is touring the country talking about his fabulous new book, Promises I Made My Mother. Join Valerie as she talks with Sam about his amazing career in Hollywood and the advice and inspiration he shares in his book. Then, Valerie will be joined by Miss Americas Outstanding Teen, Taylor Fitch to talk about her year of service and this years exciting pageant.

July 07, 2009 Im Just Saying Are there things about the pageant industry that you think are just a little crazy? Well, Valerie thinks so too! Join Valerie Hayes and Liz Fogg-Ababon of MyPageantPlace.com for a light hearted discussion of all the little things in pageantry that just dont seem to make sense. Theyll cover everything including pageant websites, pageant directors, production staff, contestants, and pageant fans. Youll get an insiders perspective about what works, and what doesnt. Join us for this slightly irreverent conversation about pageants and the pageant industry. This is an episode you definitely dont want to miss!

June 30, 2009 The Savvy Girls! Jessica Nicely and Stacey Kole have done it all in the pageant community! Now theyre using the skills they learned within the pageant industry to launch one of the most exciting new magazines, Savvy Magazine! Join Valerie as she talks with Jessica and Stacey about their experiences within the pageant industry and which pageant skills they used to launch their new magazine.

June 23, 2009 Laine Berry, Mrs International & Jayna Altman, Miss International Within a few short weeks it will be time to bid a fond farewell to Laine Berry, Mrs. International and Jayna Altman, Miss International! Join Valerie as she talks with them about their accomplishments during the past year for the American Heart Associations Go Red for Women campaign and their work on behalf of their personal platforms. Plus theyll talk about the upcoming pageant and walk through each scoring division to discuss what this years contestants should be doing to get a top score at the pageant. Also, Valerie will talk with Tammy McDonald, Mrs. International 2004, about her experiences as a judge at the international level. Shell explain the basics of judging and talk about what the judges are really looking for in the International Pageants. If youre competing this summer or gearing up for your state pageant you wont want to miss this episode!

June 16, 2009 Are You Pretty Smart? While people outside the pageant community often think that beauty queens are beautiful girls without any substance, we all know that beauty queens are actually pretty darn smart! Join Valerie as she talks with author Penny Pearlman, about her new book, Pretty Smart: Lessons from our Miss Americas. Penny will talk about her own perceptions of the pageant community and how that changed and why she wrote the book. Joining us for the show will also be former Miss Americas Phyllis George, Heather French, and more! If youre a contestant or a beauty queen wanna-be you wont want to miss your opportunity to learn how to be pretty smart!

June 09, 2009 Pageant Must-Have Accessories Do you have the latest must have accessories for your next pageant competition? Join Valerie as she talks with Jamie Kern of It Cosmetics, Jo Bernard of Go Commandos, Laura Castillo of Sassy Soles, and Marni Bumsted of Hollywood Fashion Tape. Theyll be talking about exciting accessories and products that you can use to enhance your ability to compete at your next pageant. No doubt youll want to add everything on this show to your pageant tool kit!

May 26, 2009 Miss Galaxy 2009 & Ms. Galaxy 2009 Emphasizing beauty, style, and cultural appreciation, the Galaxy International Pageant is a personal development opportunity for women of all nations. Join Valerie as she talks with Miss Galaxy 2009, Jennifer Ruiz and Ms. Galaxy 2009, Laura Buhmann about their experiences during this last year as titleholders. Theyll talk about their winning moment, the highlights of their year, and what its going to take for contestants who want to become this years reigning queen. If youre a contestant or a fan, you wont want to miss this episode!

May 19, 2009 Platinum Collection: Swimwear, Shoes, Accessories Every pageant contestant understands the importance of getting the right swimsuit, pageant shoes, and accessories for her next pageant competition. But what goes into designing attractive, fashionable swimwear and shoes that can hold up to the unique aspects of pageant competition? Join Valerie as she talks with Cheryl Prewitt Salem, Miss America 1980, about her experiences as a contestant and titleholder and how she uses those experiences to bring you just what you need for your next pageant! If you want to look great and feel confident that your wardrobe will hold up under pressure, you wont want to miss this episode!

May 12, 2009 Miss America Update Miss America 2009, Katie Stam is already off to a busy and exciting year! Join Valerie as she talks with Katie about preparing to compete at the national level, the Miss America 2009 pageant competition, and what shes been up to since winning the crown. Then Valerie will be joined by the Miss Puerto Rico Executive Director, Joselo Sostre,to talk about preparations for the first Miss Puerto Rico pageant. Plus, well hear from Julie Anne Wieland of FourPoints Magazine about next exciting issue and what shes talking about on her blog. Whether youre a contestant, family member, director or pageant fan you wont want to miss this Miss America update show!

May 05, 2009 Winning Talent at Miss America The talent competition can be one of the most entertaining aspects of any pageant. But what does it take to prepare a winning talent presentation? Join Valerie as she talks with Miss America 2009 Talent Award winners Miss Delaware, Galen Giaccone, Miss Vermont, Ashley Wheeler, and Miss Georgia, Chasity Hardman about what it takes to get a big score during the talent competition. Well talk about balancing your talent technique with audience appeal and the difference between a local competition and winning at the national level. Youll learn everything you need to know to wow the judges during your next talent competition!

April 28, 2009 United States Earth Pageants Known as "Beauties for a Cause", the Miss Earth pageant has become one of the largest international pageants in the world. The pageant seeks to showcase not only the beauty of its participants, but to support the promotion of nature and the environment. Join Valerie as she talks with National Organizer Evan Skow as well as the current Miss Earth United States, Jana Murrell about the unique aspects of this exciting combination of pageantry and environmentalism. Youll learn how to go green while preparing to be a top contestant at the pageant!

April 21, 2009 Miss USA 2009 Pageant Pageant fans everywhere love to sit down with a bowl of popcorn to dish with a few friends after a pageant. Join Valerie as she talks with leading pageant stylist Robin Fleming of La Casa Hermosa and Savvy Magazine Founders and Editors Stacey Kole and Jessica Nicely about this years Miss USA pageant. Well cover favorites in swimsuit, gown, and on-stage interview as well overall impressions of the pageant production. Join us for this fun episode and see how your personal favorites stack up against the experts!

April 14, 2009 Crystle Stewart, Miss USA 2008 Its hard to believe that its time to say farewell to Crystle Stewart, Miss USA 2008. Join Valerie as she talks with Crystle about her fabulous year of exciting events and impactful community service activities. Then Maureen Atwell, Founder and President of the Atwell Group, will fill us in on the exciting events being held during Miss USA weekend in Las Vegas.

April 07, 2009 Miss America 2009 Lifestyle & Fitness Winners There's just no short cut to getting ready for the fitness portion of your pageant competition. Join Valerie as she talks with Miss America 2009 Lifestyle & Fitness Winners Leigh Taylor Smith, Miss New York and Christine Kozlowski, Miss Mississippi, whoshare their secrets for preparing for the Lifestyle and Fitness competition and talk about the importance of a well planned approach.

March 31, 2009 Accessories Can Make or Break You Join Valerie as she talks with legendary pageant jewelry designer Stefanie Somers about how you can select jewelry that adds a little "something extra" to your competition wardrobe. She'll talk about factors to consider when selecting jewelry, what to look for when buying fashion jewelry, and how you can compliment your look with custom jewelry. This show will help you sparkle and shine at your next pageant!

March 24, 2009 Competing and Staying Balanced In many ways preparing for a pageant can be a full-time job. Youre preparing for the fitness competition, keeping up with appearances, and working on your community service project. Who has time for anything else? Join Valerie as she talks with Laura Lewis, author and life coach, about how to maintain balance and have fun as you prepare for your pageant.! Plus, Miss Virginia Tara Wheeler joins us to talk about her fund raising efforts, which will hopefully have some hair-raising results!

March 17, 2009 Mrs. United States Described as "the premier event of its kind" by The Las Vegas Sun newspaper, the Mrs. United States National Pageant is a spectacular event. Since 1986, the Mrs. United States National Pageant has assembled annually in Las Vegas, Nevada to celebrate the achievements of married women throughout the 50 States and U.S. Territories. Join Valerie as she talks with Gariane Gunter, 2008 Mrs. United States, about her pageant experience and her amazing year as the titleholder. Gariane will share her pageant preparation tips and advice for this years Mrs. United States hopefuls!

March 10, 2009 Getting Sponsors During a Tough Economy During a tough economy everyone has a hard time lining up sponsors. It takes more than a letter and a positive attitude to sell an ad page or sign-up a sponsor. Join Valerie as she talks with Erika Lafata, Director of the Mrs. Texas United States Pageant and Founder and President of Full Circle Marketing, about the correct way to approach sponsors and generate interest in your pageant competition.

March 03, 2009 Catching the Crown and Everything Else! As a journalist, actress, author, former teacher, and Emmy Award winner, Lu Parker, Miss USA 1994, is without question one of pageantrys most successful titleholders. Join Valerie as Lu talks about her multi-faceted career as well as her fabulous book, Catching the Crown: The Source for Pageant Competition.

February 24, 2009 Its About Feeling Beautiful! Every pageant girls knows that youve got to love your competition wardrobe in order to feel beautiful on stage! Join Valerie as she talks with Heather French Henry, Miss America 2000, about her fabulous new design line of pageant gowns and cocktail dresses. A talented designer, Heather is able to approach the design process from the unique perspective of a successful contestant. You wont want to miss her views on how pageant design fits into the fashion design industry and shell also share her tips for feeling beautiful at your next pageant!

February 17, 2009 Branding Yourself and Your Platform with Marshawn Evans As Miss District of Columbia 2001, Marshawn Evans finished 3rd runner-up at the Miss America Pageant, winning talent and interview. She is now one of the nation's leading experts on the art of maximizing human potential. Join us as Marshawn shares her tips for branding yourself and your platform for success during your Miss America interview.

February 10, 2009 America's National Teenager Pageant America's National Teenager is the longest running premier pageant for teens in the U.S. ANTSO has a positive approach to pageantry that implements a scoring system focusing on a "real girl". Valerie talks with Jenny Telwar, CEO of the Americas National Teenager Scholarship Organization, about the areas of competition and what you need to do to be a top contestant.

February 03, 2009 Confidence Is Queen with Susie Castillo, Miss USA 2003 Susie Castillo,Miss USA 2003, has been successful in the pageant industry, entertainment industry, and now shes even a successful author! Join Valerie as she talks with Susie about her new book Confidence is Queen: The Four Keys to Ultimate Beauty through Positive Thinking. Susie will share the four secrets to success and talk about her experiences in pageantry and the entertainment industry.

January 27, 2009 Miss America Pageant Recap There's nothing more fun that getting together with a few friends to dish about your favorite pageant. Join us as we talk about this years Miss America pageant with Julie Anne Wieland, Associate Editor of FourPoints Magazine and Kary Moening, Account Executive of FourPoints Magazine. Well talk about the swimsuits, the gowns, the talent, and the on-stage interview. Plus, you can call in with your comments about the 2009 Miss America Pageant! Dont miss this chance for a little pageant dish among friends!

January 20, 2009 Miss America Pageant Preview The Miss America pageant will be held on January 24, 2009 and will be broadcast live on the TLC cable network. Join me for my interview with Art McMaster, President and CEO of the Miss America Organization, as he shares whats in store for this years pageant. Then, Tony Eaton, the producer of the Miss America live broadcast talks about what it takes to produce a show viewed my millions around the world and what is unique about this years show.

January 13, 2009 Road to the Crown: Laine Berry, Mrs. International Laine Berry captured the title of Mrs. International at the 21st annual pageant at on the eve of her 12th wedding anniversary. But the road to the crown wasnt without a few bumps along the way. Join us for Laines inspirational story of how she worked towards her dream of being Mrs. International and learn her top tips for winning the crown!

January 06, 2009 Make 2009 Your Best Pageant Year Ever! Are you a new contestant who wants to make the most of your first pageant competition? Or are you an experienced contestant who hasnt achieved your pageant goals? Join Valerie for this exciting episode as she walks you through the 10 steps you need to take to make 2009 your best pageant year ever! Youll learn why you need your own pageant fan club, how to handle unwelcome criticism, and the key to developing confidence for the personal interview and on-stage competition. This informative episode will change the way you approach your pageant preparation and will help you to achieve your pageant goals!

December 30, 2008 Kirsten Haglund, Miss America 2008 The Miss America 2009 pageant is just around the corner and what a perfect time to talk with Kirsten Haglund, Miss America 2008! Join Valerie for this full-episode interview and listen to Kirstens inspirational story of overcoming an eating disorder and what she tells other young women struggling with their own personal challenges. This is Kirstens most in-depth interview and she shares her thoughts on being crowned Miss America, her plans for the future, and three things you must do in order to win the title! You wont want to miss this episode with this impressive and down-to-earth young woman who just happens to be Miss America 2008!

December 23, 2008 Miss United States International & Miss Teen World Pageants No doubt youre probably already reviewing your pageant competition options for 2009. For the first time ever, youll have the opportunity to compete in one national combined pageant featuring two different pageant systems! The directors of the Miss United States International pageant and the Miss Teen World pageant will be talking about their pageant systems and the inspiration behind this combined event!

December 16, 2008 Designed to Win: Kayne Gillaspie Kayne Gillaspie won the Miss USA Evening Gown Challenge on Season 3 of Project Runway and went on to design a fabulous custom gown for Miss USA to wear at the Miss Universe pageant. Now hes launched his amazing Johnathan Kayne Evening Wear Line plus his fabulous Johnathan Kayne Shoe line. Join us as he shares his secrets for winning design and helps you to make the right choices for your next pageant!

December 09, 2008 No Excuses Fitness The holiday parties have begun and its time to enjoy this festive season without adding inches to your waistline! Join us as Josh Rogers shares his tips for holiday success as well as how you can kick off 2009 with a no excuses fitness regime!

November 25, 2008 Winning the Talent Competition Are you convinced that your talent presentation is fabulous, but youre just not getting the winning scores you need? Or, are you trying to decide which one of your many talents will get the best score at the pageant? Join us as we talk with pageant talent expert Cy Frakes about what it takes to get a top talent score!

November 18, 2008 Contestant Weight Loss Secrets It seems like this is the time of year when every contestant is a little concerned about fitting into her gown, swimsuit, or fitness wardrobe for her pageant competition. Three champions of pageant weight loss will share their secrets to weight loss success: Tiffany Lloyd, Miss Black Louisiana USA, Rebecca Crosen, National Mrs. Virginia 2006, and Lisa Schraw, Mrs. Corporate America.

November 11, 2008 Become a Platform Spokesperson So youve got a fabulous personal platform, but how to you go about getting appearances and becoming an official spokesperson for your platform? Join me as the queen of appearances, Alexandria Rodriguez, Mrs. Texas International, and Brian Marquis, Public Liaison Officer for the National Institute on Drug Abuse, talk about how to put together an appearance plan that works.

November 04, 2008 International Junior Miss Pageant What could possibly be better than an exciting international pageant located in sunny Orlando, Florida? The International Junior Miss Scholarship Pageant offers competition divisions for young women of all ages and includes optional competitive divisions such as Talent, Spokes Model, Photogenic, and Cover Girl. Join me as Director of Operations Denise Hairston, talks about this fabulous pageant and what it takes to be a top contestant. Youll learn everything you need to know to be a winner in Orlando!

October 28, 2008 Pageant Style Made Simple One of the biggest investments youll make for your competition is your pageant wardrobe. But what should you do if youre not getting the scores you hoped for? It could be that your style just isnt crown worthy. Expert pageant stylist Robin Fleming of La Casa Hermosa will walk you through everything you need to do to project a winning image.

October 21, 2008 Perfecting Your Pageant Look Every pageant contestant wants to project her very best look at the pageant. But how do you use hair and make-up to project a winning image? Expert pageant make-up artist Kelly Wisniewski shares her professional secrets for always looking your very best! Diane Tucker, Mrs. World 2007, also joins us to talk about how make-up artists can enhance your competitive edge.

October 14, 2008 Message Boards: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly Message boards are part of the internet, part of the pageant industry, and theyre definitely here to stay. But are they valuable sources of information for contestants or just an opportunity for tabloid-style trashing and bashing? Christie Cole-Pearson, pageant contestant and message board moderator talks about everything you need to know about message boards. Then - pageant industry insider Maria Beall talks about the negative impact message boards can have on contestants & the pageant industry.

October 07, 2008 New Pageants Just for You! Every year smart pageant professionals decide to take the plunge and create a new national or international pageant. Join us as we talk with pageant insiders who have created new pageants to meet the needs of todays fabulous pageant contestants. Well be talking with the directors of Americas Top Miss, Ms./Mrs. Corporate America, American Image, Ms. Plus United States, and the National Sweet Teen pageant. This is your chance to learn about the newest and most exciting pageants!

September 30, 2008 Make Your Platform Work For You! Personal platforms have become an important part of pageantry even if youre not competing in a pageant that requires a platform. Jayna Altman, Miss International 2008 is an expert at making her platform work! She has competed in a variety of pageant systems and she'll tell you how to make your platform work for any pageant!

September 23, 2008 The United States Pageant The United States Pageant is a multi-divisional pageant that offers a chance for everyone to compete! Join Valerie as Chris Wilmer, Marketing Director of the United States Pageant, and Brittany Williams, Miss United States, talk about what makes this pageant special. We discuss everything you need to know to be completely prepared to win the title!

September 02, 2008 When a Pageant Isnt Just a Pageant Pageants today are aligning themselves with charity and non-profit organizations. But what are these pageants looking for in a titleholder and do you need to drop your own personal platform in order to compete? Joining me will be Connie Wallace, founder and National Executive Director of the American Queen Pageant, which was one of the first pageants to lead the way in supporting a non-profit organization.

August 26, 2008 Journal Your Way to Pageant Success! Maintaining a positive attitude has been proven over and over again to be an important part of winning any pageant competition. But sometimes it can be a challenge to maintain that level of focus with all the other things going on in your life. Internationally known inspirational author and journaling expert Sandy Grason tells us how she found success in the pages of her journal and gets you started on the path of journaling for pageant success!

August 19, 2008 Your Best Swimsuit Body Ever! In order to get a top score during your pageant swimsuit competition you need to be trim, toned, and lean. Pageant fitness guru Rocco Castellano walks you through the dos and donts of developing the perfect swimsuit body. His no frills approach and straight talk will help get you started towards your best swimsuit body ever!

August 12, 2008 Pageant Blogging Made Easy Contestants and Directors around the world have discovered the many benefits of blogging! Nationally recognized blogging expert and website consultant, Jennifer Haubein of BestBizWebsiteSolutions.com joins us to talk about the basic blogging dos and donts! We'll also talk about blogging to promote your title, platform, or pageant with Mrs. Oregon International Debra Gilmour, and Lauri Rottmayer, the Director of the Oklahoma International pageants.

August 05, 2008 Everything You Want to Know About Plastic Surgery As the choice to pursue plastic surgery has become more socially acceptable and available within society, more and more contestants are considering plastic surgery to enhance their pageant image. Dr. Jaime Garza,is a leading plastic and constructive surgeon with international recognition and he answers all the questions youve always wanted to ask about plastic surgery.

July 29, 2008 Buying & Selling Your Pageant Wardrobe on the Internet More and more contestants are using the internet to buy and sell their pageant wardrobes! Join us for this informative hour as we discuss eBay purchasing and selling strategies with pageant contestant Savannah Teegarden and eBay retailer Norieta Stephanos. Plus -Rachel Henry of PageantResale.com shares her insights on how to build a wardrobe using the internet.

July 22, 2008 Galaxy International & Belleza Latina Pageants A recognized force within the pageant industry, Maria Torres is the national director of not just one pageant, but runs two well-known pageants at the same time: The Galaxy International and Belleza Latina pageants. Join us as Maria Torres discusses the philosophy behind her two pageants and shares what its like to run two pageants at once!

July 15, 2008 Miss Universe 2008 Recap Show One of the biggest pageant events during any year is the Miss Universe pageant. And who can watch a pageant that exciting without critiquing the contestants and picking out a personal fave? Join us as Valerie Hayes, The Pageant Coach, Pageantry magazine correspondent J.J. Smith, and Andrea Patrick Forte, CEO/Founder of Patrick Talent agency dish about this years pageant and the contestants!

July 07, 2008 Use the THRIVE Principles for Pageant Success Author and international award- winning life coach Carolyn Ellis joins us on Pageant Talk Radio to discuss her simple success formula that works for everyone!! Listen in as Carolyn shares her THRIVE principles and how you can use them to for a winning performance at your next pageant!

July 01, 2008 Challenges of being a Mrs. Contestant Whats the secret to being a successful Mrs. Contestant? Darlene Deeben, Mrs. Galaxy 2008, is one Mrs. contestant who has definitely been a success! As a busy titleholder, small business owner, and community volunteer she somehow manages to do it all! Join us as she shares all of her best secrets to successfully competing as a Mrs. contestant!

June 24, 2008 Shopping for a Competition Wardrobe Kara Hall, owner of Serendipity pageant boutique, joins us to talk about the art of shopping for your competition wardrobe. Shell share her secrets for putting together a killer wardrobe that establishes you as a top contestant! Karas tips will help make sure that your next pageant wardrobe is a winning wardrobe!

June 17, 2008 Moving from Pageants to Entertainment Andrea Patrick Forte is not only the CEO/Owner of one the world's most enduring and service-oriented modeling agencies, Patrick Talent, but she is one of the only titleholders to capture the crown in both systems being named Miss Pennsylvania-USA in 1980 and Miss West Virginia America in 1983. Join us as she shares her secrets to launching a successful modeling or entertainment career!

June 10, 2008 Attracting Pageant Sponsors Are you looking for sponsors to help support you as a pageant contestant? Are you unsure where to look for sponsors and how to approach them? Kate Stier, Mrs. American Queen, shares her expertise as a public relations professional, former director, and contestant to help you approach potential sponsors and gain their support. With over 20 years experience in the pageant industry shes helped countless contestants to gain sponsors. Join us as we discuss the best way to attract sponsors for your next pageant!

June 03, 2008 Competing Across Pageant Systems Is there really a difference in the skills necessary to compete in different pageant systems? Leigh Patton, State Director of the West Virginia International Pageant, and Gabrielle Colombo, Miss West Virginia International have both competed in state level Miss USA, Miss America, and Miss International pageants, and discuss the unique aspects of each pageant.

May 27, 2008 Marketing Your Title and Your Platform We all know that winning a title isnt just tiaras and roses. You have to go out and work on behalf of the pageant, marketing your title and your platform. But how do you schedule appearances and get people involved in your platform? Stephanie Hunt, Mrs. United States, is a master at marketing her title and platform. Join us as she shares marketing tips and techniques that you can use to be a successful titleholder.

May 20, 2008 Secrets to Selecting a Winning Gown How do you know if your gown is a pageant disaster? How can you avoid the most common mistakes when purchasing your gown? How do gown requirements and styles change for different pageants? Renowned prom and pageant evening wear designer, Sherri Hill, answers questions about custom gowns, off-the rack gowns, and the secret to selecting a winning evening gown.

May 13, 2008 A Pageant Director's Perspective How do the decisions made by a pageant director impact the competition and ultimate outcome of the pageant? What does it take to build a recognized brand within the pageant industry? How can looking at competing from a Directors perspective help you to be a more prepared contestant? Mary Richardson, National Director of the Mrs, Miss, and Miss Teen International pageants, joins host Valerie Hayes to answer the questions that contestants and pageant parents have been dying to ask.