Michaela Abelgas is the reigning National American Miss and\nscored a perfect score in interview. If you want to succeed at NAM\nlisten to this podcast to learn how.
\nWant a preview? Here are some of the questions that we asked\nher:
\nHow did you mentally prepare to compete on the national\nstage? \n\nWhat tips do you have for others to mentally prepare?\n\nDo you tend to get nervous before competing? \n\nWhat tips do you have for girls to help them calm their\nnerves? \n\nWhat do you do just before going on stage to get you pumped up and\nready?\n\nWhat is your advice to girls on choosing their evening\ngown? \n\nWhat about modeling pace and eye contact? \n\nAre there certain styles/colors that tend to do well? \n\nWhat are the judges looking for?\n\nGive us a quick overview of the personal introduction. What key\npoints should be included in the intro? \n\nWhat is the best way to catch the attention of the judges during\nthis area of competition? \n\nYou had a perfect NAM interview score! How can someone impress the\njudges in such a short amount of time? \n\nWhat is the best way to prepare? \n\nWhat types of questions should a contestant be prepared\nfor? \n\nWhat if you recommend if you can’t answer a question or your mind\ngoes blank? \n\nWhat are your tips for interview attire?\n\nNAM also has optional competitions. You brought home 5 national\noptional titles: Casual Wear Modeling, Photogenic, Top Model, Most\nPromising Model, and Fashion Model. Does competing in optionals\nhelp ease nerves before competing in the required areas of\ncompetition? \n\nHow does modeling style vary by optional? \n\nHow does attire vary by optional? \n\nWhat do the judges want to see?\n\nWhat do you feel set you apart from the rest of the contestants and\nhelped you win NAM? \n\nWith so many contestants, what can girls do to stand\nout? \n\nWhat is your best advice you want to give to all the girls out\nthere hoping to wear the NAM crown?\n\nWhat is one item under $20 that you feel is a must have at any\npageant?
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