In this episode of the Powerhouse Podcast, Coach Megan breaks down why so many pageant interviews fall flat—even when contestants feel confident walking out of the room. She exposes the subtle, well-intentioned answers judges hear over and over again, and why those responses quietly drain scores instead of elevating them.

This conversation goes beyond “what to say” and gets into how judges actually perceive identity, confidence, connection, and authenticity in the interview room. If you’ve ever left interview surprised by your placement, struggled to stand out despite strong preparation, or felt like you were saying the “right” things without being remembered, this episode will shift how you think about interview entirely.

Expect mindset reframes, behind-the-scenes judge psychology, and a new lens on what makes an answer unforgettable—not just correct.

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If you’ve ever wondered why some women seem to skyrocket from “kind of thinking about a pageant” to winning state titles and stepping on the Miss America’s Teen stage while you’re still stuck spinning your wheels, this episode is your wake-up call. Megan breaks down how getting in the right room with high-level pageant coaching, championship-level peers, and faith-filled mentors can collapse your timeline, shift your identity, and literally change the future you’re walking toward—on and off the stage. We’re talking real talk on victim vs. victor thinking, why staying “comfortable” is quietly costing you crowns, and how one event and one decision can unlock the clarity, confidence, and community you’ve been praying for. If you’re serious about winning your next pageant—and building the kind of life, faith, and future that actually matches your potential—you need to hear this before you plan your next season.

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On this podcast, we talk about…

pageant winner story, faith testimony, Christian women’s empowerment, pageant interview tips, Powerhouse Pageantry Podcast, Megan Rhodes, women of faith leadership, resilience after trauma, pageant interview questions, how to answer pageant interview, pageant platform example, current events pageant questions, pageant storytelling, pageant coaching, miss interview tips, identity work for women, faith and identity, purpose over performance, self worth vs achievement, you are not what you do, values alignment, limiting beliefs, belief reprogramming, identity shift, core state change, inner child work, mindset reset, confidence from identity, purpose driven life, Christian identity coaching, life after pageants, life after big goal, rebuild confidence after failure, how to find purpose again, sustainable success habits, daily check-in routine, evening reflection practice, morning identity routine, goal setting that sticks, break perfectionism paralysis, progress over perfection, achievement addiction, identity work, mindset coaching, pageant mindset, dopamine trap, burnout recovery, confidence, Christian coaching, neurolinguistic programming

This week’s episode is short, sweet, and packed with something brand new: a 25-day confidence challenge you can do all December — no cost, no catch. Megan breaks down why confidence isn’t magic, why it has nothing to do with being born “that girl,” and how a simple daily rhythm can dramatically shift how you show up in interviews, on stage, and in the rest of your life.

Inside the episode, she explains the heart behind this Christmas-season confidence countdown, how it blends identity, repetition, Scripture, and micro-action, and why she believes this tool will change the way you carry yourself long after pageant season is over.

It’s part mindset, part habit, part faith, and 100% designed to help you break old patterns and step into a new level of boldness.

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-powerhouse-podcast-how-to-win-your-pageant-how-to/id1448191693

On this podcast, we talk about…

pageant winner story, faith testimony, Christian women’s empowerment, pageant interview tips, Powerhouse Pageantry Podcast, Megan Rhodes, women of faith leadership, resilience after trauma, pageant interview questions, how to answer pageant interview, pageant platform example, current events pageant questions, pageant storytelling, pageant coaching, miss interview tips, identity work for women, faith and identity, purpose over performance, self worth vs achievement, you are not what you do, values alignment, limiting beliefs, belief reprogramming, identity shift, core state change, inner child work, mindset reset, confidence from identity, purpose driven life, Christian identity coaching, life after pageants, life after big goal, rebuild confidence after failure, how to find purpose again, sustainable success habits, daily check-in routine, evening reflection practice, morning identity routine, goal setting that sticks, break perfectionism paralysis, progress over perfection, achievement addiction, identity work, mindset coaching, pageant mindset, dopamine trap, burnout recovery, confidence, Christian coaching, neurolinguistic programming