New Year, New Queen is the final Crown Chasers Podcast episode of 2025—and the perfect reset for queens ready to step into a purpose-filled 2026. In this episode, I’m sharing three critical action steps every queen must take to align her mindset, strategy, and service so she can finally earn the crown she’s been working so hard for.

This episode also kicks off the New Year, New Queen Challenge, a powerful transformation experience designed to help you walk into 2026 with clarity, confidence, and a championship mindset. Your registration includes access to our Vision Board Party on January 4, where we’ll cast vision, set intentional goals, and map out your winning season—plus daily prompts and guidance to help you show up like the queen you’re becoming.

✨ Registration is just $27.
Secure your spot now at: https://crownchaserspageantry.com/newyearnewqueen

Let this be the year you stop preparing and start becoming.
Best of luck in 2026, Queen—your crown is calling. 👑

In this powerful and perspective-shifting episode of the Crown Chasers Podcast, Jessica dives into what really happens after the crown doesn’t land on your head. Losing a pageant can sting—but it can also shape you in ways winning never could.

Jessica unpacks three transformative lessons every queen should take away from a “loss,” helping you reframe disappointment into direction. From understanding the bigger picture to uncovering hidden opportunities, this episode reminds you that your journey is far bigger than one set of results.

Whether you’re navigating a setback or preparing for your next stage, you’ll walk away knowing this: you can succeed with or without the title—because the crown isn’t the source of your power, you are.

Tune in, take notes, and let this be the reset your reign deserves. 👑✨

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Ready to slay your next pageant interview and leave the judges absolutely wowed? 👑✨

In this episode, your host Jessica Alexander-Owens shares three game-changing tips that will help you shine brighter, speak with confidence, and totally own that interview room! Pageants are won in the interview — and these strategies are the secret sauce so many contestants are missing.

If you’re ready to step up your pageant prep and bring your best self to the stage, you do not want to miss this one! 💫

🔥 Bonus: Take your training even further — register for the Power Prep Series at crownchaserspageantry.com/events and get the tools you need to crush your next competition!

It’s your time to sparkle, shine, and chase that crown! 👠💎

Think you can’t land sponsors because you don’t have a big title or a massive following? Think again, Queen. 👑 In this episode of The Crown Chasers Podcast, Jessica breaks down the three biggest sponsorship mistakes pageant queens are making—and how to fix them fast. Whether you’re preparing for your first competition or your fifth, this episode will remind you that you are more than capable of securing support from businesses and community leaders—regardless of your title, system, or social media reach.

If you’re ready to take the stress out of fundraising and start building real sponsorship partnerships, don’t miss this week’s Power Prep Series workshop: Fundraising & Sponsorship 101.

🎟️ Register now at crownchaserspageantry.com/events

The last quarter of the year can make or break your pageant prep—and this episode will show you how to FOCUS like a queen. Using the acronym FOCUS (Finances, Oratory Skills, Conditioning, Uniqueness, and System), Jessica breaks down five key areas every contestant must sharpen to stay competition-ready. Tune in for practical tips, mindset shifts, and strategies to finish strong and step into the new year crown-ready

This week on the Crown Chasers Podcast, we’re bringing the sparkle, the pageant tea, and the insider tips every queen needs.

👑 Hot Topics: We kick things off with a conversation on free speech and the recent statement released by the Mrs. America and Mrs. World organizations. Then, we dive into what’s happening with Miss USA’s new leadership—will this shift create better opportunities for future titleholders? Finally, we unpack the controversy surrounding the crowning of Miss International Queen and what it reveals about transparency in pageantry.

💎 Main Content: Ready to keep more coins in your crown fund? I’m sharing 3 practical ways to save money on your pageant journey without sacrificing your shine.

💌 Dear Crown Chasers: In our brand-new advice segment, we’re answering a heartfelt letter from a queen struggling with constructive criticism. How should you handle feedback with grace while staying true to your purpose? Let’s talk about it.

✨ Announcements: Registration is now open for Fundraising and Sponsorship 101 for Pageant Queens—your step-by-step guide to securing the support you need. Sign up today at crownchasersacademy.com.

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Let’s be real: pageants cost money. And for many contestants, poor financial planning is the hidden reason they never reach their full potential on stage.

In this episode of the Crown Chasers Podcast, I uncover the five biggest financial mistakes holding queens back—and why ignoring your money can cost you the crown before you even compete.

When you have clarity, a strategy, and clear financial goals, you set yourself up not only for a stress-free pageant week but also for a successful reign.

If you’re serious about winning, you can’t afford to skip this conversation.

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