#289 Baylee Joy Martin interview

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching to help you lead, speak, and leave a legacy. With 300+ interviews and coaching across Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, this isn’t theory—it’s what works. Free subs get tips, interviews, and ad-free access. Paid subs unlock mini-courses, priority Q&As, and direct support.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeAbout BayleeMiss Ohio Volunteer, Baylee Joy Martin, is a 24-year-old flight attendant with American Airlines. With her undergraduate degree in psychology, Baylee Joy is passionate about helping young people navigate mental health crises successfully by sharing her narrative and by teaching teens to utilize lifesaving skills. In her free time Baylee Joy loves to experience life to the fullest! From learning ventriloquism, crawling through the longest cave in the world, traveling across the US as a nomad, and even breaking three Guinness World Records, Baylee knows the sky is the limit!Timestamps* 0:00 Intro and guest welcome* 0:27 Crawling through the longest cave* 4:24 Breaking Guinness World Records* 6:59 Southern roots and small-town values* 8:53 Managing anxious travelers* 12:00 Safety training surprises* 14:38 Discovering ventriloquism* 18:38 Traveling with puppets* 20:18 Entering pageantry through mental health struggles* 26:00 Therapy, recovery, and first aid for the mind* 33:42 What saved my life* 38:10 Volunteering becomes purpose* 45:25 Finding community through pageants* 53:30 Advice to my younger self* 1:00:07 Why I’m still hereWant more than the episode?If you’re ready to go deeper, consider becoming a paid subscriber. You’ll get access to mini-courses on everything from interviews to sponsorship, priority answers to your questions, and the chance to ask me anything directly in the comments:https://thepageantproject.com/subscribeIf you're looking for personalised coaching, I offer a limited number of private sessions. It’s for women who want tailored strategy, mindset support, and real accountability—on stage and beyond:https://thepageantproject.com/coachingPageantry is evolving—and you deserve coaching that’s more than surface-level. Join us if you're ready to go beyond the crown. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thepageantproject.com/subscribe