The Girl and The Gown

In this episode, Lauren gives a day-by-day playback of Powerhouse Week 2023. She gives insight from the perspective of a state queen during rehearsals, parties and competition. From a someone who has been to NAM Nationals 5 times, she also shares some tips and tricks to make your nationals experience as smooth as possible.

In this episode, Lauren Rodgers presents her 3-prong approach on NAM's take of New York Fashion Week. From preparing a routine to picking the perfect outfit, she will guide you through the world of runway. Please be sure to follow @thegirlandthegown on instagram for more updates and information on future episodes!

In this episode, Lauren talks about the behind-the-scenes of the spokesmodel optional competition. Spokesmodel is one of the best ways to spread information about a subject you feel strongly about, a motivating personal experience, or even just to talk about your platform. She explains how to write, practice, and present your speech with a few tips and tricks in between. 

Lights, Camera, Action! In this episode, Lauren goes into detail about the basics of the photogenic competition. From finding a photographer to printing your final pics, this episode will help walk you through the steps to succeed in this optional competition.

In this episode, Lauren moves to the optional competitions and takes on the actress competition. As a winner at the state, national and international level, she talks about how to choose your commercial, finding creative ways to jazz it up and ending the episode with a pre-stage checklist. Follow along to make the best of your takes!

Whew! You just stepped off the state stage, now what? In this episode, Lauren will reach out of her usual content topic to talk about what happens after the pageant when you don’t win. From experience, she will share with you what to do to help motivate you to try again and recompete for next year. 

In this episode about the NAM introduction competition, Lauren will share some of her best tips and tricks on how to prepare, practice and perform like a queen! 

She will help you write your introduction, share practice tips, prepare before your performance on stage. 

You will be more than prepared to rock that NAM stage! 

In this episode, Lauren shares tips and tricks about National American Miss's Interview competition. From the first day of preparation to the minute before you go into the Interview room, Lauren shares her experiences to help you do your very best.

In this episode, Lauren discusses her preparation, practice, and performance of the Escorted Evening Gown Competition. She shares her strategy and insider tips for this required competition in the National American Miss pageant system.

Have you ever thought of competing with National American Miss but was not sure where to start? If so...this is the podcast for you!

In this episode...
Lauren will tell you a little about her start in NAM, introduce you to the required competitions for becoming a state queen, as well as introduce you to all the fun optional competitions available at NAM and share some inspiration too!