Courtney PhillipsDec 10, 20205 minPageant Girls Gift GuideWhat do you get the girl who seems to have everything? If you ask her, she will undoubtedly tell you a donation to her platform charity of c
Courtney PhillipsJan 13, 20204 minThe thing about first runner-up that no one tells you…Originally posted May 23, 2018: I don’t know about you, but I’ve been watching Miss USA since I was old enough to watch TV. I’m assuming ...
Courtney PhillipsNov 20, 20194 minSelf-esteem vs. Self-confidence, and why you need bothAs a writer and an educated woman, I’ve always known that these two things were unique and separate. But for some reason, it's evaded me,...
Courtney PhillipsOct 23, 20192 minHow to get pageant sponsorsI have to be honest with you. I struggled with this question for years. YEARS! Asking people for money for your “hobby” just didn’t sit w...
Courtney PhillipsAug 21, 20193 minWhen pageant drama is taken publicRecently, there have been several instances of titleholders and/or directors taking their issues with each other public on social media a...
Courtney PhillipsAug 4, 20193 minWhat to do when you return from a pageant when you don’t win?Congratulations you survived pageant week! I’m so proud of you! I had a panic attack mid-week on the bus, cried all day on finals day and...
Courtney PhillipsJul 31, 20193 minHow Mrs. Oklahoma International coped while away from her routineI recently wrote a blog post about finding ways to release stress and anxiety the week leading up to the pageant. And I felt like I was r...
Courtney PhillipsJul 11, 20193 minHow I’m dealing with stress the week before my pageantIf you follow my social media or this blog very much, you know that I post a lot about my anxiety disorder, which for the most part I’ve ...
Courtney PhillipsApr 30, 20193 minAll things Miss USAI mean… how could I not do a blog on Miss USA this week. I’ve been obsessing over their travel, orientation, appearance and rehearsal war...
Courtney PhillipsMar 29, 20193 min5 Makeup Tips for Date Night or AppearancesEasy advice to take a novice makeup technique up a notch for those special occasions on your own! By Marta Bota Today, I wanted to bring ...
Courtney PhillipsSep 9, 20183 minWhy can’t we choose kindness?Have you ever been the victim of bullying? I have and it’s awful. I’m not sure if I have the personality type that draws them in if that’...