Confidence and Poise

Confidence and Poise

By Mary Swenson

Getting through life with "confidence and poise" and a few laughs along the way. Self-development, female empowerment, and unlocking your inner queen with business owner, pageant coach, and communication specialist- Mary Swenson.
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Dance, Modeling, Pageants with Isabella Weiss

Confidence and PoiseApr 13, 2026
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Dance, Modeling, Pageants with Isabella Weiss

Dance, Modeling, Pageants with Isabella Weiss

Let's chat with OG C&P Girlie- Isabella Weiss! From being Miss Mary's dancer to now a national and international titleholder- Isabella has great wisdom to offer as an insightful 15 year old!

Apr 13, 202627:15
Rocking Your Reign with Zarina Adili!

Rocking Your Reign with Zarina Adili!

Learn how to rock your reign with International Miss Junior Preteen- Zarina Adili!

Apr 09, 202620:41
Secret Weapon for Success: Leadership (and working for a personal pan pizza)

Secret Weapon for Success: Leadership (and working for a personal pan pizza)

Solo Mary podcast this time where we discuss her latest read- Be The Unicorn by William Vanderbloemen. Hugely applicable advice for pageant girls, high school/college age kids, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to achieve success.

Mar 10, 202615:57
Calm Confidence, Reality TV, Health Advocacy, & Pro Cheer with Keeley Goldberg
Jan 27, 202626:32
Trust Your Gut (and letting go of ego)

Trust Your Gut (and letting go of ego)

Pageants, career, relationships, life- it's so important to trust your gut. Easier said than done, but we'll give it a try ;) Bonus, letting go of ego- something that's been on my heart. XO.

Sep 30, 202411:52
Obtaining Confidence Daily with Natalia Yurecko

Obtaining Confidence Daily with Natalia Yurecko

Let's chat pageants & mental health with Natalia Yurecko who knows a thing or two about- Obtaining Confidence Daily.

Mar 06, 202439:36
Guidance for the Girlies with Grace Stahl

Guidance for the Girlies with Grace Stahl

Woohoo- our first LIVE guest- Grace Stahl! Grace is an awesome pageant girl from Minnesota who will be chatting with us about her experience, her platform, and confidence building tips.

Feb 23, 202424:08
Slump City

Slump City

Ever felt like you were in a slump or a rut? Lacking motivation and energy? Let's talk about it and discuss a couple life lessons as well!

Oct 09, 202313:01
Comparison Trap

Comparison Trap

We've all been there.  Stuck in the pit of a comparison trap.  Whether it's pageants or just every day life, it's so easy to get into the comparison game.  Discuss where this comes from, how it plays a role in pageants, and how to combat it!  Comparison is the thief of joy- stop letting your joy get stolen.

Mar 05, 202319:48
Goodbye 2022, Hello 2023

Goodbye 2022, Hello 2023

Let's reflect on moments from 2022, both in the pageant world and for Mary personally.  Discuss predictions and goal-setting for the new year.  This episode also touches on mindset, what to look for in a trustworthy pageant, and a few(!) of Mary's favorite pageants.

Dec 30, 202227:55
NAM/IJM/IAM Special Episode!

NAM/IJM/IAM Special Episode!

Are you heading off to the IAM Pageant Powerhouse in Orlando Florida?! Whether you are doing NAM, IJM, or both- stay tuned for some helpful tips as this is Mary’s ELEVENTH year in attendance.  Let's do this!

Nov 13, 202236:48
What's a Platform and Mental Health Matters

What's a Platform and Mental Health Matters

Learn what pageant girls mean when they say "platform"- no it's not shoes!  Get some ideas on how to develop your own plus learn about Mary's past platform and what it could be today!  Special guest, Natalia Yurecko discusses mental health with Mary as well.

Oct 31, 202226:44
Why Didn't I Win?

Why Didn't I Win?

It's the age-old question when you're left standing on stage without that crown... "why didn't I win?".  Something many pageant girls- or anyone in subjective industries- have experienced before.  Dissect why you really may not have gotten the results you wanted with an inside look from a judging perspective.  Plus, strategies for parents and competitors to make your experiences positive- crown or not.

Oct 16, 202216:55
Is that a Sherri?!

Is that a Sherri?!

Let’s talk pageant wardrobe! Tips for selecting (and rocking) fantastic interview outfits, gowns, and more. Get the low down on popular pageant designers and styles that will wow your judges.

Oct 02, 202219:39
Body Image Blues

Body Image Blues

At some point in our lives, we all seem to struggle with maintaining a positive body image. Explore Mary’s personal journey and learn a few tips that hopefully can help you too. Plus, body image and its role in pageantry.

Sep 13, 202220:33
Interview Queen

Interview Queen

Do you dread doing an interview? Whether it’s for a pageant, a job, a scholarship, whatever- interviewing CAN be an enjoyable process. Learn 5 pro tips to become an Interview Queen!

Sep 04, 202217:14
Like Toddlers and Tiaras, right?

Like Toddlers and Tiaras, right?

The inevitable question when I tell people I am a pageant coach... "so, it's like Toddlers and Tiaras, right?".  Uncover my thoughts on the show, how it does and doesn't compare to "real" pageantry, and explore the parent role in pageants.  Pageant Pro Tips, Sister Shout Outs, and Quotable Quotes along the way.

Aug 21, 202213:30
Where It All Began

Where It All Began

Going back to where it all began!  My personal pageant journey- how I got started and how it turned out.  Pageant Pro Tips, Sister Shout Outs, and Quotable Quotes along the way too.

Aug 17, 202216:06
Trailer

Trailer

What to expect and a little bit about the girl behind the podcast!  Plus, preview of episode one.

Aug 16, 202203:20