Crowned in Confidence

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Mrs. America 2025, Paige Ewing, for a heartfelt conversation about faith, grief, identity, and purpose beyond the crown. Paige shares her journey from early pageant wins to returning to the stage after nearly two decades, anchored by her deep faith in Christ, role as a mother, and calling to bring hope and healing to others.We talk about navigating loss, turning pain into purpose, and leading with compassion through Paige’s platform, Hope and Healing: Grief Support and Education. Paige opens up about how God has carried her through seasons of profound grief, how she balances motherhood, business, and pageantry, and how staying rooted in Christ has shaped her confidence as she prepares for the Mrs. World stage.This episode is a reminder that your identity in Christ is foundational. If you’re a woman pursuing a big calling while holding many roles, this conversation will encourage you to trust God, walk boldly in obedience, and shine right where He has placed you.https://www.paigeewing.studio/Instagram @paige_ewing

What happens when you stop hiding your story and trust God with every chapter of it?In this powerful and grace-filled episode, I sit down with Dr. Tiffany Thornton, Mrs. American 2025, chiropractor, wife, mother, and founder of a nonprofit dedicated to helping women recognize and prevent abuse.Tiffany courageously shares her journey, from surviving domestic abuse to stepping boldly into the spotlight of pageantry, not for validation, but for purpose. She opens up about marriage, motherhood, rebuilding confidence, and how pageantry became a platform to authentically reflect her values while keeping her family grounded.You’ll hear how true confidence isn’t about proving yourself—it’s about knowing who you are in Christ. Tiffany reminds us that when we understand we are deeply loved by God, we’re free to show up fully, speak boldly, and let our testimony bring healing to others.This episode is a reminder for every woman—and especially every pageant queen—that your story matters, your voice is needed, and God can use what you’ve walked through for His glory.Dr. Tiffany's IG: @mrsdrtiffany* check out her Linktree for access to her guides on medical gaslighting, child safety guidelines, books and merch.

In this heartfelt Christmas-season conversation, I sit down with Margaret - Executive Director of USOA California Pageants - to talk about faith, prayer, and leading with Christ at the center of pageantry. Margaret shares her journey from contestant to director, and we talk about how prayer guides leadership and why community and sisterhood matter so deeply in this industry.Together, we reflect on bold faith in public spaces, starting prayer groups, creating Christ-centered community, and remembering that crowns do not define our worth - sonship and daughterhood in Christ do. This episode is a powerful reminder for every pageant queen to compete with excellence while staying rooted in her identity as a daughter of the King.

Natasha shares how Tashee Inc. was birthed from deep spiritual conviction and how the Holy Spirit led her to create a revival-style fashion show at the Museum of the Bible—complete with worship, an altar call, and a powerful move of God. She and Julia discuss deliverance moments, spiritual warfare, and the supernatural provision that made the event possible. Their conversation highlights how God is using beauty, creativity, and obedience to set a new standard for Christ-centered influence, where fashion becomes ministry and testimony becomes transformation.Connect with NatashaInstagram: @ceo_of_tasheeincWatch & Learn More About Tashee Inc.Who Is Natasha (Documentary): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEzZdCCy_QsThe Brand: https://youtu.be/laSdqE793CYShort Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzHwme7oM00Movie – Warrior: The Story Behind the Collection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzHwme7oM00CBN Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLH73LUn6E0Rebranding Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZy_ZiegC-I

This episode is a call to examine what’s truly sitting on the altar of your heart. We dive into the story of Gideon in Judges 6.What idols do you have? The need for control, perfection, people-pleasing or fear? Before He brings victory on the outside, He wants to restore peace on the inside.Learn how to find victory in Christ!Listen now and be encouraged to rebuild your altar for Him.

This last week has been heavy with loss - locally, nationally, and personally. From tragic accidents in our communities, to the passing of leaders and friends, grief feels close and undeniable. In today’s episode, I open my heart and why I’ve been led to create A Queen’s Gathering - an online prayer room for pageant queens and daughters of the King to come together in prayer and presence.Join me as we pause, breathe, and lift our hearts to the Lord through prayer. May this episode bring you comfort and hope. For where two or three are gathered in My name, there am I with them. - Matthew 18:20✨ A Queen’s Gathering will be held live on:Tuesday, September 30th at 8 PM EST. Come as you are. There will be no recording, so I encourage you to be there in the moment. For a link to the prayer room, email me at [email protected]. If you're unable to attend, but would like to be in the know for possible future prayer rooms, please also email me. 📖 To learn more about how to heal your pelvic floor: https://tinyurl.com/pelvicfloorbookProceeds go directly to Nicole's daughters.

Do you ever feel like you have to dim your light to fit in? Maybe you've stayed silent about your faith, filtered your voice, or felt the pressure to perform for applause. But sis, you weren’t made to hide—you were made to shine.In this powerful and faith-filled episode, I remind you that your divine identity as a daughter of the King and calls you to rise and reflect the light of Christ. Whether you’re on the pageant stage, in your career, or simply showing up on social media—your presence can point people to Jesus.You’ll learn how to shine boldly, glorify God with your influence, and walk confidently in the calling He placed on your life.www.juliachang.net

In this powerful episode, we dive into the tension Christian pageant queens face when choosing Kingdom over culture—between faith and conformity, modesty and trends, identity in Christ and cultural expectations. I share my personal journey of stepping into pageantry with uncertainty yet obedient faith, trusting God step-by-step. Dive into scripture, encouragement, and truth that will embolden you to stand out—not shrink back.Want to Be a Guest?If you’re a Christian pageant queen who is walking by faith one step at a time, I’d love to hear your story! Your testimony can spark boldness, healing, and God’s declaration in someone else’s life.Click here to apply:https://forms.gle/eiMqMqRQeWBYHd7y5Be sure to rate, subscribe and share this with a sister queen who needs this word today. www.juliachang.net

In this powerful episode, we're going beyond the glitz and glam to ask the real question: Who are you without the crown, the sash, and the spotlight? If your confidence has been tied to your titles, this is your invitation to root your identity in Christ—not in pageant placements.Whether you’re competing or sitting in sweatpants, your worth doesn’t waver.It’s time to trade performance for purpose and stand confidently in the truth:💖 You were crowned by the King before you ever competed.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why titles make terrible foundations for your identityThe moment God reminded me who I was without the sash3 biblical truths to help you anchor your confidence in ChristHow to live crowned—even when you're not competingA prayer to help you release performance pressure and rest in your God-given worthWant to go deeper?Join the Crowned in Confidence coaching experience—where we rebuild your identity in Christ, strengthen your mindset, and prepare you to walk boldly in your God-sized calling.Learn more → www.juliachang.net

In this episode, Julia Chang unpacks a faith‑rooted framework for food and fitness—because when your body is God’s temple, every bite and every rep becomes an act of worship. Learn how to shift from performance‑based striving to joyful stewardship, moderation, and strength through Christ, so you can step on stage with lasting confidence and peace.Learn more about Crowned in Confidence:www.juliachang.net

In this episode, we explore the true essence of royalty through the lens of Christ’s humility. Drawing from Philippians 2:3–8 and Proverbs 15:33, you'll learn to trade worldly honor for a servant’s heart. Learn three practical ways to serve sponsors, your pageant organization, and your community—and discover how living out humility opens unexpected doors and deepens relationships.Thank you for listening!If this episode encouraged your heart, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share with a fellow queen. You were made for such a time as this—to uplift others and honor the King!www.juliachang.net

What happens when you give your all—pray, prepare, and show up in full obedience, but the outcome doesn’t match the effort?In this episode, I’m sharing a moment from my own pageant journey when I didn’t make the Top 15…and how that unexpected “no” became a setup for something greater.We’ll talk about what favor really means from a Kingdom perspective and why God’s “yes” doesn’t always come in the form of a crown.You’ll be reminded that:✨ Favor is not always loud, but it’s always on time✨ God sees your heart when the world only sees your results✨ You’re not being overlooked. You’re being preparedIsaiah 55:8-9"For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,’ declares the Lord.Christian women in pageantry navigating disappointmentAnyone questioning where God is in the waitingDaughters of the King learning to trust His process over their performance www.juliachang.net

In this episode of Crowned in Confidence, you'll explore the tension between striving to perform perfectly on the pageant stage and finding true rest in obeying God’s voice. Drawing from my own journey from busyness to blessed peace, I share an honest story from my first pageant, powerful scripture reminders, and three practical steps you can take today to trade perfectionism for peace.To learn more about Crowned in Confidence, www.juliachang.net

What if your pageant journey isn’t just about the crown… but a deeper calling?This isn’t just about walking a stage - it’s about walking in obedience.Because when God calls you, He equips you.Whether you’ve competed before or you’re feeling the nudge to step into something new, this episode will remind you that your purpose runs deep and your confidence comes from whose you are, not what you win.The moment I realized pageantry was God’s assignment, not mineHow He used it to break off performance and strivingWhy your obedience matters more than your outcomeThe powerful difference between chasing crowns and carrying your crossEsther 4:14 – “You were made for such a time as this.”Learn more about Crowned in Confidence:www.juliachang.net