In this powerful episode of Crowned in Confidence, Julia sits down with Mrs. America 2025, Paige Ewing, for a heartfelt conversation about faith, grief, identity, and purpose beyond the crown. Paige shares her journey from early pageant wins to returning to the stage after nearly two decades—anchored by her deep faith in Christ, her role as a mother, and her calling to bring hope and healing to others.

Together, they talk about navigating loss, turning pain into purpose, and leading with compassion through Paige’s platform, Hope and Healing: Grief Support and Education. Paige opens up about how God has carried her through seasons of profound grief, how she balances motherhood, business, and pageantry, and how staying rooted in Christ—not outcomes—has shaped her confidence as she prepares for the Mrs. World stage.

This episode is a reminder that your crown does not define you—your identity in Christ does. If you’re a woman pursuing a big calling while holding many roles, this conversation will encourage you to trust God, walk boldly in obedience, and shine right where He has placed you.

What happens when you stop hiding your story and trust God with every chapter of it?

In this powerful and grace-filled episode, I sit down with Dr. Tiffany Thornton, Mrs. American 2025, chiropractor, wife, mother, and founder of a nonprofit dedicated to helping women recognize and prevent abuse.

Tiffany courageously shares her journey, from surviving domestic abuse to stepping boldly into the spotlight of pageantry, not for validation, but for purpose. She opens up about marriage, motherhood, rebuilding confidence, and how pageantry became a platform to authentically reflect her values while keeping her family grounded.

You’ll hear how true confidence isn’t about proving yourself—it’s about knowing who you are in Christ. Tiffany reminds us that when we understand we are deeply loved by God, we’re free to show up fully, speak boldly, and let our testimony bring healing to others.

This episode is a reminder for every woman—and especially every pageant queen—that your story matters, your voice is needed, and God can use what you’ve walked through for His glory.

In this heartfelt Christmas-season conversation, I sit down with Margaret - Executive Director of USOA California Pageants - to talk about faith, prayer, and leading with Christ at the center of pageantry. Margaret shares her journey from contestant to director, and we talk about how prayer guides leadership and why community and sisterhood matter so deeply in this industry.

Together, we reflect on bold faith in public spaces, starting prayer groups, creating Christ-centered community, and remembering that crowns do not define our worth - sonship and daughterhood in Christ do. This episode is a powerful reminder for every pageant queen to compete with excellence while staying rooted in her identity as a daughter of the King.

Natasha shares how Tashee Inc. was birthed from deep spiritual conviction and how the Holy Spirit led her to create a revival-style fashion show at the Museum of the Bible—complete with worship, an altar call, and a powerful move of God. She and Julia discuss deliverance moments, spiritual warfare, and the supernatural provision that made the event possible. Their conversation highlights how God is using beauty, creativity, and obedience to set a new standard for Christ-centered influence, where fashion becomes ministry and testimony becomes transformation.

Connect with Natasha
Instagram: @ceo_of_tasheeinc

Watch & Learn More About Tashee Inc.
Who Is Natasha (Documentary): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEzZdCCy_Qs
The Brand: https://youtu.be/laSdqE793CY
Short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzHwme7oM00
Movie – Warrior: The Story Behind the Collection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzHwme7oM00
CBN Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLH73LUn6E0
Rebranding Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZy_ZiegC-I

This episode is a call to examine what’s truly sitting on the altar of your heart. We dive into the story of Gideon in Judges 6.

What idols do you have? The need for control, perfection, people-pleasing or fear? Before He brings victory on the outside, He wants to restore peace on the inside.

Learn how to find victory in Christ!

Listen now and be encouraged to rebuild your altar for Him.

This last week has been heavy with loss - locally, nationally, and personally. From tragic accidents in our communities, to the passing of leaders and friends, grief feels close and undeniable. In today’s episode, I open my heart and why I’ve been led to create A Queen’s Gathering - an online prayer room for pageant queens and daughters of the King to come together in prayer and presence.

Join me as we pause, breathe, and lift our hearts to the Lord through prayer. May this episode bring you comfort and hope.

For where two or three are gathered in My name, there am I with them. - Matthew 18:20

✨ A Queen’s Gathering will be held live on:

Tuesday, September 30th at 8 PM EST. Come as you are. There will be no recording, so I encourage you to be there in the moment. For a link to the prayer room, email me at julia@juliachang.net. If you're unable to attend, but would like to be in the know for possible future prayer rooms, please also email me.

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Proceeds go directly to Nicole's daughters.

Are you pushing yourself so hard in pageant prep that you’re running on empty? The late nights, the workouts, the strict meal plans — it can feel like if you let up for even one moment, you’ll fall behind. But here’s the truth, queen: God never designed discipline to lead you into burnout.

In this episode of the Crowned in Confidence podcast, I share how to build a pageant-ready physique through Kingdom discipline partnered with grace. You’ll learn how to train, fuel, and prepare your body without losing your peace, joy, or health along the way.

Do you ever feel like you have to dim your light to fit in? Maybe you've stayed silent about your faith, filtered your voice, or felt the pressure to perform for applause. But sis, you weren’t made to hide—you were made to shine.

In this powerful and faith-filled episode, I remind you that your divine identity as a daughter of the King and calls you to rise and reflect the light of Christ. Whether you’re on the pageant stage, in your career, or simply showing up on social media—your presence can point people to Jesus.

You’ll learn how to shine boldly, glorify God with your influence, and walk confidently in the calling He placed on your life.

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In today’s episode, I’m getting real about the pressures Christian pageant queens face—to conform, to stay quiet, to follow trends that don't align with truth. I share how God led me step-by-step, even when I didn’t feel “enough” by cultural standards… and how He’s calling YOU to stand out for Him.

You don’t need the world’s applause when Heaven’s already crowned you with purpose.
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In this powerful episode, we're going beyond the glitz and glam to ask the real question: Who are you without the crown, the sash, and the spotlight? If your confidence has been tied to your titles, this is your invitation to root your identity in Christ—not in pageant placements.

Whether you’re walking the runway or sitting in sweatpants, your worth doesn’t waver.
It’s time to trade performance for purpose and stand confidently in the truth:
💖 You were crowned by the King before you ever competed.

In this episode, I unpack a faith‑rooted framework for food and fitness—because when your body is God’s temple, every bite and every rep becomes an act of worship. Learn how to shift from performance‑based striving to joyful stewardship, moderation, and strength through Christ, so you can step on stage with lasting confidence and peace.

In this episode, we explore the true essence of royalty through the lens of Christ’s humility. Drawing from Philippians 2:3–8 and Proverbs 15:33, you'll learn to trade worldly honor for a servant’s heart. Learn three practical ways to serve sponsors, your pageant organization, and your community—and discover how living out humility opens unexpected doors and deepens relationships.

What happens when you give your all—pray, prepare, and show up in full obedience, but the outcome doesn’t match the effort?

In this episode, I share a moment from my own pageant journey when I didn’t make the Top 15… and how that unexpected “no” became a setup for something greater.

We’ll talk about what favor really means from a Kingdom perspective and why God’s “yes” doesn’t always come in the form of a crown.

In this episode of Crowned in Confidence, you'll explore the tension between striving to perform perfectly on the pageant stage and finding true rest in obeying God’s voice. Drawing from my own journey from busyness to blessed peace, I share an honest story from my first pageant, powerful scripture reminders, and three practical steps you can take today to trade perfectionism for peace.

What if your pageant journey isn’t just about the crown… but a deeper calling?

This isn’t just about walking a stage - it’s about walking in obedience. Because when God calls you, He equips you.