Brooke Hume, the reigning Miz Maine Military Star, shares her journey into pageantry. She reflects on her title's legacy and commitment to PCOS awareness. From firefighter to the stage, Brooke reveals how pageants shaped her.
Jennifer Wallach, a dual citizen born on a U.S. Air Force base in the Philippines, shares her journey from Pittsburgh student to trauma nurse, reflecting on the challenges of emergency medicine and the personal moments that shaped her.
Brenda Pollock shares the heartfelt journey of reviving her mother's 1986 pageant legacy, relaunching the American Miss System in Maine to honor family and empower women statewide.
Born and raised in Green, Maine, Kim Robertson turned her roots in social work into a 20-year legacy running a boarding kennel for dogs, where pups get their own rooms and a TV.
Isabelle St Cyr opens up about growing up in Howland, Maine, her early passion for glam, and finally finding the confidence to enter the pageant world and shine on stage.
Katie Winchenbach opens up about entrepreneurship, the loss of her mom, and how grief transformed her path into pageantry, redefining purpose and inner strength.
Lisa Bird reflects on winning Miss Maine in 1984, the evolution of pageantry, and how she rediscovered its deeper meaning through service and mentorship.
Misty and Whitley unite fashion and purpose with their "Flowers That Feed" show, blending pageantry and activism to fight food insecurity across Maine.
Sarah Huard recounts her journey from sports to pageantry, sharing how a childhood dream turned into a powerful platform for authenticity and connection.
Victoria Narvaez recounts her surprising rise in pageantry, from nerves to victory, using music and courage to win her first crown and pursue her dreams.
Christina Coututo reflects on building a multi-state pageant empire, starting in Maine, and how her passion for fashion and mentorship shaped generations of queens.
Carolyn Austoto shares her journey from coastal Maine to national stages, returning to pageantry decades later to inspire through education, family, and grace.
Chuan Deible breaks barriers in the pageant world by merging drag, glitz, and inclusivity into her princess entertainment business and coaching career.
Stina Leigh shares her transformation from a soccer-playing tomboy to Miz Elite Northeast, balancing three businesses, volunteer work, and decades of pageant experience with the Kudo Pageant System.
Mikaela Pellerin reveals how pageantry transformed her from a bullied, shy teen into Miss Maine High School America 2022, using her platform to fight bullying and inspire confidence in young women.