#320 Peyton Christen Interview: Miss Georgia Volunteer 2026

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 PeytonMeet Peyton Christen, your reigning Miss Georgia Volunteer!A speed painter, performer, advocate, and proud chicken lover, Peyton is honored to represent the Peach State on the Miss Volunteer America stage this June.As the founder of A4E: Art for Everyone/Employment for All, she champions job accessibility for individuals with special needs, ensuring that every person has the opportunity to thrive. Beyond her platform, Peyton is a bold advocate for young women—encouraging authenticity, even when it challenges the status quo.With creativity, compassion, and conviction at the heart of her journey, Peyton is stepping into this role ready to inspire, uplift, and leave a lasting impact.👉 Follow Peyton on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/peytonkaynec/https://www.instagram.com/missgavol/⏱️ Timestamps* 1:00 Living in the sticks with SOS phone signal* 6:00 Animal roll call: chickens (Maude, Phyllis, Loretta, Arlene, Ethel), plus horses* 8:10 Crawling through a chicken door… and meeting a snake* 11:55 From Disney performer to pageantry* 21:00 “Dreamers Like Me” coloring book and the Disney “if you can dream it” ethos* 31:20 Emotional Miss Georgia Volunteer crowning (knees give out)* 47:10 Speed painting breakdown: upside-down Sinatra piece, easel jam* 55:15 Paintbrush flies across stage; still beats the clock* 57:20 The clean Eminem track that became her hype song* 1:06:06 Final Q: “Well done”—the answer that gets her tearyI 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