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Directing Your Fabulous Pageant!

Episode Segments

Pageant Director Shelly Winters Black

Shelly talks about her start in pageantry, and how it led her to become a pageant director. She also explains what it takes to be a great director, and shares some advice from her experience on staffing, promotion, and even naming a pageant.

Shelly Winters Black Part Two

Shelly has more advice for aspiring pageant directors, including tips on location, and actually turning a profit on the pageant. Plus, some common mistakes that directors make that you need to avoid.

Ask Valerie!

So are you bamboo, or just not crown worthy? In this week’s Q & A, Valerie explains why it takes some contestants longer to blossom than others, even with coaching.

Guest(s) Appearing on this Episode

Shelly Winters Black

Eighteen year Pageant Veteran, former contestant, title holder such as Mrs. Jefferson Parish, Mrs. Gretna, Mrs. Kenner & Mrs. Orleans Parish. Pageant coach for the past 15 years. Hair stylist and \\Makeup artist. I have taken all my pageant knowledge and put together a Complete Director\'s Kit, guided to assist new pageant directors in directing successful pageants on their first try.

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