Katie Winchenbach, the current National United States Maine Mrs. joins us on the podcast. She discusses the unique aspects of the National United States pageant system, including its community service focus and the various divisions available for contestants. Katie shares her journey into pageantry, her platform 'Lead Fearlessly' aimed at empowering women leaders, and her upcoming TED Talk. The conversation highlights the importance of confidence, the multifaceted roles women can embrace, and the inspiring stories of women leaders.

In this episode, Samantha Brainerd, Mrs. Missouri Petite 2025, discusses her journey in pageantry, her preparations for the upcoming national pageant, and her community initiatives focused on combating hunger. Samantha shares her experiences, the importance of sisterhood in pageantry, and offers advice for aspiring contestants.

Isabelle Kratz is an international model, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate who’s passionate about making a difference as your Miss Teen Galaxy Australia 2025. As the founder of For Every Beautiful Body, she’s creating a platform that uplifts girls and women through honest conversations around body image, bullying, and mental health struggles. She also proudly supports batyr, a youth mental health charity helping to smash the stigma and the 'elephant in the room'. Whether she’s on the runway or behind the mic, Isabelle is all about empowering the next generation to lead with confidence, kindness, and courage.