Behind the Canvas: Inside My World as a Speed Painter & Entertainer

Last week, a post popped up on my Facebook page with words that were all too familiar for those of us who have stepped on a sparkly...

Have you ever walked away from a competition feeling so hot with anger you could spit fire? Mad enough to scorch anyone who dared to look...

You've raised a daughter who has the courage, determination, and grace to step onto a pageant stage, and that in itself is a victory.

It's that time of the year again: state pageant season, and it can feel like a whirlwind of emotions and preparations.

As I've talked to women getting ready for their own competitions, they've asked me if I ever got imposter syndrome and I say, "GIRL, YES!"

Get ready for the pageant with these tips to manage stress and distractions in the final countdown.

It's that time of year when state titleholders are doing their final photoshoots and the beginning of the end starts to really feel real....

Last night, I had one of those "oh my god, I'm going to be T W E N T Y N I N E" moments where I didn't totally know how to process it....

I've dreamt of getting LASIK eye surgery ever since I can remember. My dad had it done and was literally golfing the next day - so I...

Surprising Miss America 2023 Recap: Admiring the Year from Afar

One of my favorite things during Miss America week is seeing all the supportive posts on social media hyping up our girl with...

If you were born in the last five decades, you hopefully remember the movie “MEAN GIRLS,” the classic where we follow Regina George as...

Before we get started, I want to say that I started writing this blog after several conversations with Formers (Forevers) where I was...

When I started competing, it was just assumed that you were coached by the local director who you happened to win a title for. You worked...

Beyond the Crown FAQ Man, oh man, has this been a long time coming! Honestly, I was really nervous to take this leap of faith and launch...

Catch Up With Annika

Most of the women who have worn the crown will tell you that there are far more instances that we have "lost" than we have "won". If you...

Yep, you read that right. I don't want your only goal to be "to win". Sure, that can be one of your goals going into your competition,...

Okay so this isn’t a Dear Annie column, but a real-life question I commonly get asked and I want to point anyone who’s ever thought about...

When I first started competing in pageants, I had no idea what my “why” was. It’s funny because I think everyone expects there to be...