#317 Meghan Poore Interview

Each week, I share no-fluff pageant coaching that helps you win. Both on stage and off. After coaching titleholders in Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss America, and 350+ pageant interviews, this isn’t theory. It’s what works.https://thepageantproject.com/subscribe👑 About MeghanMeghan Poore, Miss Tennessee Volunteer 2026, is a 24-year-old graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin, where she earned her degree in marketing. As the Governor’s Spokesperson for Character Education, she will spend her year promoting the importance of respect in schools across Tennessee. Her platform, The Gift of Time, focuses on raising awareness and providing support for grieving children, helping them cope during life’s most difficult moments.👉 Follow Meghan on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/meghanpooree/https://www.instagram.com/misstnvol/CODE “MSTNVOL” for The Soap Factory⏱️ Timestamps* 0:00 — Intro & guest bio (Miss Tennessee Volunteer 2026; “Gift of Time” platform)* 1:24 — From MVA attendee to Miss Tennessee Volunteer (4th year pays off)* 2:22 — Crowning moment* 5:45 — Mindset shift across 4 years; trusting God’s timing* 7:05 — Talent segment: singer; “Bridge Over Troubled Water” (nationals planning)* 11:01 — First-week $6K for St. Jude; Governor’s spokesperson for character education; school tour date* 17:26 — Serve initiative “The Gift of Time”: personal loss story & respect message* 24:48 — Heavy conversations with grieving youth; why it motivates her to keep going* 25:53 — Social media’s impact on mental health (message to teens)* 42:53 — Pinch-me moment: Soap Factory Bronco sponsorship & local prelim weekends* 59:23 — Final “Top 10” quick-fire starts (after a makeup-staying-put hack)* 1:07:17 — “Pearly gates” question & closing thanksI offer a limited number of private coaching sessions per month for women serious about elevating their pageant journey. Click below to book yours.https://thepageantproject.com/coachingPageantry is evolving—and you deserve coaching that’s more than surface-level. Book in 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