The Covid Crown with Annika Wooton

Everything Is Up

Looking for some inspiration to build a life around your passions? Look no further than Everything Is Up! In this episode, former Miss Kansas Annika Wooton joins host Tammera Hollerich to share her experience competing for the crown during the COVID-19 pandemic. Annika also explains how the Miss America organization is more than just a pageant and has evolved to support women in achieving successful careers. As a lead consultant for Crown The Nation, Annika is dedicated to coaching women in the pageant industry and redirecting their passions towards fulfilling experiences. Along with insights into the emotional pressures of pageantry and the transitions young women face, the conversation also covers mental health, dating, and cats. Tune in to hear more from this inspiring conversation, and don't forget to subscribe to Everything Is Up!

Timestamps

[00:00:01] Miss Kansas 2019-2020's Pandemic Experience

[00:04:04] Evolution of Miss America's Role in Women's Empowerment

[00:07:30] From Miss Kansas to Nonprofit Leader

[00:11:18] Challenges of Post-Pageant Life

[00:15:19] Age and Transitioning in the Pageant Industry

[00:19:08] Overcoming pressure after winning a beauty pageant.

[00:23:04] Overcoming Pageant Setbacks and Supporting Women

[00:27:01] Mental health's impact on business success

[00:30:44] Supporting Young Pageant Contestants

Best Quotes

[00:07:34] I learned a lot about myself through that process of where I was strong.

[Unknown] I find it very intriguing that you chose to go after the crown.

[00:13:37] These young women are driven. They are driven to this level, which only helps those of us with businesses now trust me.

[00:18:11] The thing that fuels my passion and fills up my bucket more than anything is being able to work with young women no matter what their next goal is.

All Quotes

[00:04:11] It was revolutionary when we first introduced scholarships in the organization.

[00:07:06] This is not for me because it is a lot It is a lot of prep work.

[00:13:58] Most of them go on to become business owners, because they have that drive to be able to do that very much like what you're doing.

[00:17:00] I saw that a lot with my friends who had done it for years. Right? I had this 1 girlfriend who was like, just do it with me, the surgeons, please. I don't want to do it alone. Right? It's like, okay. Okay. Fine. But she had done it for a couple of years prior to that. And I was just like, Okay. Well, she went through. I mean, and then finally when she said, okay, I'm done. She was lost a little

[00:14:58] There's so many pageants systems now that if you choose you. If competing in pageants, I mean, you mentioned, like, it's like nothing else. It's kind of a sport within itself

[00:03:38] And ultimately, in those first couple of years, it was a tool for women to catapult themselves into fame. Or movie careers or music industries

[00:08:24] I think the 1 thing I learned, and I'm sure you probably, at the same time, going the same thing, you learn what it means to servant leadership.

[00:05:19] So I my hope is that everyone has an opportunity to come in contact with a local state or national title holder and understand just a little bit more deeply about how these women are choosing success through pageantry.

[00:07:34] I learned a lot about myself through that process of where I was strong.

[00:02:05] Okay, am I going to stay on and continue to serve in this capacity? Through a completely unknown time

[00:13:37] These young women are driven. They are driven to this level, which only helps those of us with businesses now trust me.

[00:03:59] It was revolutionary for us to be confident in swimsuits on the boardwalk in public

[00:01:05] I had competed for 7 years to become her. So it was already a really long journey that I had finally achieved everything I had been working toward

[00:11:45] This emotional shift that is so hard for them, right, because they're trying to figure out who they are now

[00:11:05] And that's working with women beyond the sparkly journey. Once they pass off that crown helping shift back into normal life

[00:00:09] These are conversations with people who are constantly striving to take things to the next level.

[00:03:20] The Miss America organization is where I spent a majority of my time competing, and it is the original beauty pageant. Started in 19 21, so we just recently celebrated our hundredth anniversary.

[00:10:15] I love the preparation side. I love working hands.

[Unknown] I find it very intriguing that you chose to go after the crown.

[00:10:39] That's really what's taken a lot of my passion and my in-between time for agents is supporting other women in their journeys to success.

Blog Post

Article 1: Navigating Uncharted Territory as Miss Kansas During a Pandemic

In a recent episode of Everything is Up, host Tammera Hollerich sits down with former Miss Kansas, Annika Wooton, to discuss her experience as a titleholder during the pandemic. Wooten shares her journey of competing for seven years before finally becoming Miss Kansas in 2019, only to have her reign extended due to the pandemic.

As the only person in her state with this job, Wooten faced uncharted territory as she navigated serving in her role during a completely unknown time. Despite cancellations and postponements, Wooten decided to continue serving in her capacity as Miss Kansas, emphasizing the importance of serving as a titleholder and educating others on the role.

Here are three tips from Wooten to navigate uncharted territory:

1. Lean on support from those closest to you during tough times.

2. Embrace change and adapt to new situations.

3. Remain committed to your goals and continue striving towards them, even during difficult times.

Tune in to the episode to hear more about Wooten's journey and gain valuable insights on navigating uncharted territory.

Quote: "You know, not only has our country never been through something like this or our world in this generation, but also I am the only person in my state with this job. So, you know, I was really just kind of forging through on my own and leaning on the people close to me to support me through that time." - Annika Wooton

Article 2: The Importance of Serving as a Titleholder

In a recent episode of Everything is Up, host Tammera Hollerich talks with former Miss Kansas, Annika Wooton, about the importance of serving as a titleholder. Wooten explains that serving as a titleholder extends beyond the crown and emphasizes the impact, she was able to make during her reign.

Wooten's experience competing for seven years before becoming Miss Kansas in 2019 gave her perspective on the dedication and effort it takes to hold a pageant title. She also shares insights on the history and purpose of the Miss America organization, which focuses on scholarship, service, and style.

Here are three tips from Wooten on serving as a titleholder:

1. Utilize the platform to make a positive impact in the community.

2. Emphasize the importance of scholarship, service, and style.

3. Educate others on the role of a titleholder and the opportunities it provides.

Listen to the episode to gain more insights on the importance of serving as a titleholder and the impact it can make.

Quote: "That is it's not just a position with the crown...The Miss America organization is where I spent a majority of my time competing, and it is the original beauty pageant." - Annika Wooton

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