Host : Valerie Hayes Valerie Hayes is now on TalkZone! PAGEANT TALK RADIO is one hour of exciting conversation that will inform and inspire you as you prepare for your next pageant competition. Guests include leaders throughout the pageant industry who will discuss important topics so you can be up-to-date about trends and issues in pageantry. Plus, Valerie answers your live phone calls and email questions every week on the air!

Recent Episodes   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! Visit the complete archive...

Valerie Hayes is an award winning coach, author, public speaker and recognized leader in the pageant industry. She has been featured on CNN’s Headline News as an expert commenting on issues and trends in pageantry and has also appeared on MTV’s Made and True Life coaching contestants. Additionally, Valerie has appeared on NBC’s talk show, iVillageLive, teaching viewers how pageant communication skills can transcend pageantry and transfer to career and academic success. Valerie can show you how to win in pageant competition as well as your everyday life!

Valerie’s show is broadcast live every Tuesday at 11:00 AM Central Time and you can also catch Valerie’s blog at EverydayBeautyQueen.com