#330 Gia Soleil Esipnoza Interview: Miss Texas Earth

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 GiaGia Soleil Espinoza is Miss Texas Earth, a third-generation business owner, Criminal Justice major, and dedicated animal advocate. As the co-founder of Cars & Canines, she champions adoption, sustainability, and community connection.Recently accepted into the El Paso Police Academy, Gia is pursuing her goal of becoming a domestic violence advocate driven by purpose, compassion, and the legacy of her late friend and Cars & Canines co-founder, Mia Molina.A proud cat mom and lifelong Texan, she leads with heart, resilience, and a mission to make her community safer and more sustainable.👉 Follow Gia:https://www.instagram.com/giasoleil/⏱️ Timestamps* 00:00 – Intro, Wi-Fi setup, and Gia’s “second house” flex* 06:00 – Hispanic “don’t get sick” rules: socks, chanclas, layers, rain, AC whiplash* 11:11 – Soup obsession, UK food tangent, and “I’m adventurous with soup… and that’s it”* 15:20 – “Last meal” question: chicken tortilla soup, cucumber lemonade, chips vs fries* 19:35 – Immigration and border reality: family history, poverty, women and children advocacy* 25:36 – Entering pageantry with severe social anxiety and a 504 plan* 29:01 – Business upbringing, failure, and confidence building* 33:35 – Career pivot to policing after personal loss* 45:20 – Cars & Canines, community work, and using cars to draw crowds* 59:02 – Rapid fire questions and closing reflectionsOur last mock interview for 2025 is on Thursday 18th December at 8pm EST. Sign up at pageantmock.com (4 spots left). 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