What are we doing here??
Why on Earth is a NATIONAL Director calling anyone "dumb" better yet a NATIONAL contestant? This has got to stop and is such a bigger issue in the pageant industry.
I went LIVE on Facebook to speak out—honestly and unfiltered—about what’s happening behind the scenes at the pageant world and why the recent clash between Fátima Bosch (Miss Mexico) and Nawat Itsaragrisil — at the Miss Universe orientation event — isn’t just a one-off scandal. It’s a symptom of systemic issues many of us competitors have lived through or witnessed first hand.
As someone who:
Has competed multiple times, watched how pageants are run (and sometimes mis-run)
Has held titles, dealt with the reality of behind-the-camera politics
Works in media, creation, and pageantry (so I see both sides)
…I break down:
✔ What went down at Miss Universe 2025 and why it matters for all women in pageants
✔ My personal experiences with poorly-run pageants: missed promises, respect issues, transparency gaps
✔ Why this moment should be a turning point for how we talk about dignity, leadership, and empowerment in pageantry
✔ How I believe contestants, organizers, and fans can demand better — and how I’m using my platform to lead that change
If you’re in the pageant world (competitor, coach, fan, organizer) or interested in the intersection of beauty, media, and empowerment, this video is for you. I’m positioning myself as a voice YOU can trust — because I’ve been in it, I’ve seen it, and I’m refusing to stay silent.
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Get to know former Ms. Italy World Universal Malissa as she discusses violence against women, mental health and healing from trauma. As a professional social worker, mental health therapist, and specialist in narcissistic abuse and sex therapy, Malissa is deeply committed to addressing these critical issues. Her experience as a former instructor and best-selling author has shaped her mission to empower others through education and support.
It's time we have a real and true discussion about the role politics plays when it comes to pageantry.
In some aspects, leaning on our local politicians can be good to help advance our advocacy work while being a titleholder. However, in other ways aligning yourself with a candidate can look terrible for optics. So where is the line? and how do we move forward in such an uncontrollable political climate where bias can be formed just for posing in a picture with certain politicians?
Grab your glasses and let's unpack this...
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What just happened??
The contestants arrived for the 73rd Miss Universe competition and in just two days after arrivals, we are learning that Panama will not be competition anymore.
As we are coming on the air, this information was less than 30 minutes out and is very early preliminary information. However both the official Miss Universe and Miss Universe Panama Instagram pages confirmed in the same vague press release that Miss Panama, Italy, will not be allowed to compete.
ALSO IN THE EPISODE: we talk about the Selection Committee chosen this year, with Brett Brooks, your host fan-girling over one of the Committee Members.
Grab your glasses and let's discuss the latest turn of events.
Sheynnis Palacios of Diriamba is the current Miss Nicaragua. She was crowned on August 5, 2023 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Managua in Managua, Nicaragua.
On November 18, 2023, Palacios was crowned Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador.
This was the first time Nicaragua won the competition and the first time the country made it into the Top 5 finalists.
Let's talk about what she did RIGHT and how you can learn from her performance Saturday evening.
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🌟 Meet the Diverse Selection Committee for Miss Universe 🌟
Get ready, beauty enthusiasts! The stage is almost set, and the anticipation is building as in this episode we go over the stellar selection committee for the upcoming 72nd Miss Universe pageant.
This year, diversity takes center stage, with a panel that's as unique and dynamic as the incredible contestants we've seen so far.
🌈 **A Tapestry of Backgrounds:**
From social media influencers to seasoned doctors, former Miss Universes to fashion icons, public relations powerhouses to former Miss Universe hosts, and the melodious voices of renowned singers – this panel is a vibrant tapestry of expertise and experience. Each member brings a distinct flavor to the table, ensuring a well-rounded evaluation of the incredible talents on display.
🌍 **A Global Mosaic:**
Our judges' backgrounds span the globe, representing various communities, perspectives, and walks of life. Embracing LGBTQ advocates, education enthusiasts, style mavens, and more, this diverse ensemble promises a scoring system that transcends bias, celebrating the multifaceted beauty that defines our world.
🎤 **The Power of Nine:**
What sets this panel apart is not just their individual brilliance but the collective synergy of nine remarkable individuals. This unique assembly guarantees a holistic and non-biased approach to scoring, ensuring that every facet of the contestants' brilliance is acknowledged and celebrated.
🌐 **Stay Connected:**
For all the latest updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and exclusive content, make sure to visit our official website:
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#MissUniverse2023!
Let the countdown to Saturday's grand event!
We are just weeks away from the Super Bowl of Pageantry: Miss Universe. Announcements are being made left and right about recent updates like the age, marital status. Now we are learning more about the elimination process for this year? There are some new updates that we haven't seen before, so let's talk about it.
Grab your glasses and tune in. It's Miss Universe season!!! Are you ready? Who are some of your front runners?
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Breaking News: Miss Universe Organization Files for Bankruptcy! What's Next for Contestants?
🌟 Big News Alert! 🌟 In a shocking turn of events, the Miss Universe Organization has filed for bankruptcy in Thai court. But fear not, beauty pageant enthusiasts! In this episode, we've got the inside scoop on what this means for the future of the iconic pageant.
📜 We'll dive deep into the letter sent to shareholders, decoding the nitty-gritty details and shedding light on how the pageant industry is undergoing a major transformation. Get ready for some game-changing insights!
👑 Plus, we'll explore the impact on the current contestants who are battling it out in El Salvador. What challenges do they face, and how will this bankruptcy affect their journey to the crown? Join us for a riveting discussion on the ever-evolving world of beauty pageants!
🔍 Stay tuned, hit that subscribe button, and let's navigate through the twists and turns of this pageant rollercoaster together. Don't miss out on the exclusive details – this is one episode you won't want to skip! 🌎👸 #MissUniverse #PageantNews #BankruptcyUpdate
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FROM THE VAULT!
Born and raised in Hawaii, Chelsea is an ocean lover, outdoor and fitness enthusiast who recently is expecting her first baby in May!
As a former division I volleyball player at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, Chelsea won her first title ever as Miss Hawaii USA 2016 and placed first runner up at Miss USA in Las Vegas. Chelsea has since moved from LA where she had a thriving career in fitness and lifestyle modeling and now lives in the Pacific North west with her husband and toy poodle.
Chelsea has turned her passion for health and fitness into her full-time career with her own online coaching program, the Miss Fit Program, where she has helped hundreds of ladies from pageantry to busy moms, help reclaim their health and live their best life possible.
Originally recorded in 2019
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What did I tell you all??? I do not miss when it comes to predicting the next big titleholder.
Congratulations are in order for Noelia who was trained by PR Pageant Coaches and spent years competing in the Miss USA system prior to moving to Utah and winning the state title. Let's talk... what did you think of this year's show? Do you have faith in Ms. Rose's legacy and the future of this organization?
I have my thoughts so pour your glass and let's dive in.
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The Official Selection Panel is announced for the upcoming Miss USA pageant. As we know the 72nd Miss USA pageant is taking place Friday, September 29th. It will be streamed on CW and on the CW App. Events are taking place at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada and the Miss Teen USA competition will also be held on Friday. We now have an idea of who this year's judges are and maybe what kind of contestant they are going to be looking for. I still stand by my Top 20 picks and this is the panel that's going to confirm it. Who are your faves? What do you think about having men on or off the panel? Grab your glasses and let's chat Pageant Peeps. www.PageantsandProsecco.com is sponsored by Chianti's Luxe Digital Artwork. Whether's it's paintings, or watercolor, now available on Etsy, the downloadable artwork can be formatted as a phone background, computer wallpaper, iPad or Kindle background or printed and hung up to freshen up any office space. You can easily visit the gallery right now at Chianti's Gallery on Etsy. #missusa #missuniverse #beauty #patrickstarr #patrickstarr #vivicaafox #fashion #nicholemiller #emina #howto #howtobeauty #howtocompeteinapageant #podcast #coaching
Who do you have winning Miss USA this year? I can tell you my picks, first we have .... NOPE. You have to tune and and find out. It's really a toss up between four major states for me but I think we may make history with this year's winner.
She will either make history as being the second person from her state to win. Or she will make history as the FIRST person from her state to win. Or she will make history as another person from THIS state to continually place as a semi-finalist.
But either way, she will be fabulous. If you are a loyal listener than you know one thing about me... I DON'T MISS. I can spot out a winner from a mile away. Believe me when I say MY top 4 picks are it for sure. There's two states in particular who I can't split the crown over. I would be happy with either.
This definitely got me excited!! I will keep you all updated with continuing coverage for the next two weeks of all things Miss USA. I think this is going to be a transformational year.
Sources used in this episode -> Pageant Update and Road to Miss USA on Instagram.
#MissUSA #BeautyPageants #MissUniverse
What does this mean?
ANY WOMAN is now eligible to compete for Miss USA and Miss Universe regardless of parental/relationship status and now age holding her back. This new was just announced during the Tanner Fletcher's Spring 2024 show titled "Beauty Queen" during New York Fashion Week.
What an amazing surprise for so many in retirement and who moved on to pursue love and a family. This is a pretty radicial time to be living in and I can't wait to talk about all of this in this episode with you.
Grab your glasses, Pageant Peeps! It's a goodie in this episode waiting on you.
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FROM THE VAULT - Hey Pageant Posse!
As I was looking through my drafts and cleaning them up, I came across this beautiful episode featuring Larissa Maner, the Owner of Shimmer Boutique in Lewisville, Texas. I had the opportunity to work in her shop and learned so much when it came to not just running a store, but merchandising and gown fitting. SO MANY pageant girlies from the South flocked to her store and drove hours just to hear her vision and ideas for the national gowns. She truly knows what she is talking about when it comes to finding the perfect national gown. She's worked with thousand of girls and majority of them won either their respective titles or walked away with the evening gown award which in itself is a huge feat.
Trust me when I say even though this episode is from 2021, there is SO MUCH GEMS she drops that are so relevant to today. So definitely grab your glasses and sit back to enjoy this episode featuring the Fairy God Mother of Pageant Gowns, Larissa Maner.
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Finally!
We now know the dates of this year's Miss USA competition! Let's talk about it and the new scoring system also just announced. I'll share my thoughts on the updated percentages and why I think it's not the best idea.
This will truly make picking a Top 20 hard because we will have to know who can TALK and SPEAK like a true boss!
Grab your glass and let's chat!
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As we now know two national directors have been removed from the Miss Universe Organization, Crystle Stewart from USA & Poppy from Miss Indonesia & Miss Malaysia. Both directors were facing sexual harassment allegations with Stewart, specifically also facing allegations of rigging the Miss USA pageant in favor of R'Bonney Gabriel to win.
Miss Universe Indonesia just concluded its pageant and a handful of woman came forward and said they were sexually harassed and were forced to do "body checks" as the leaders were looking for "scars, cellulite and tattoos." MUO immediately cancelled it's contract with the President and also canceled the Miss Universe Malaysia pageant competition.
Let's go ahead and have this candid discussion. What do you think about these incidents? Mind you, MUO only said Stewart's removal from the org was solely based on the rigging allegations yet they found no proof of such rigging. There was no mention of the harassment claims from the Class of 2021 by the former Miss USA VP.
Find us on Youtube and drop your opinion in the comment section. For now, grab your glasses Posse!
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Hell my Pageants & Prosecco Posse!
I am back back okay?? Have you missed me? Because I have been missing all of my wine girlies frfr. In today's episode we are talking about the new Miss America score requirements, bringing back the swim/fitness category and their increase in the age limit. Also can we talk about how Miss Paraguay Nadia Ferreira was able to bag Marc Anthony and their beautiful family.
(I accidentally refer to her as Miss Portugal in here so please chalk it up to my head and not my heart. I was going off my poor memory.)
Grab your glass and sip along with me as we talk one again and I'll catch you up on what's been going on in my life towards the end and where I want to take this podcast this year. It's up from here. Come along for the ride.
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