Arabella immediately felt comfortable preparing for her pageant with Lyndsay. She bonded quickly to her fun style and personality. To Arabella she was a friend as well as a mentor, someone fun and relatable who could guide her through the finer details of professional pageant walks and help her highlight her individual personality on stage.
Arabella looked forward to the Q&A mock interviews they shared and loved the insight and guidance on the types of questions she should expect and what the judges would be looking look for in her answers.
Lyndsay gave Arabella the confidence to be herself. So much so that she won the 2021 Miss Alaska Elementary crown!
-Cortney Moore, mother of Arabelle Moore, Miss Alaska Elementary 2021
My daughter, Emma, and I are so thankful for Lyndsay! Emma was new to the pageant world and I had no personal experience. We had so much to learn. Lyndsay has a wealth of knowledge and experience as a pageant competitor, titleholder, advisor, producer, judge and parent at all levels of competition from locals to nationals. She is passionate about what she does and it shows. When Lyndsay takes you under her wing, you become family.
-Julie Broyles, mother of Emma Broyles, Miss America 2022, Miss Alaska 2021, Miss Alaska’s Outstanding Teen 2017, Miss Anchorage’s Outstanding Teen 2017
As a contestant of the Miss America system (before 2.0) Lyndsay helped me in so many ways. From song choice advice to interview prep and paperwork review, Lyndsay went above and beyond to make me feel like a real queen. She helped me learn about the person I am and who I wanted to present on stage. She was always happy to help in any way that she was able and I owe so much of my pageant success to her!
-Ellie Gottstein, Miss Cook Inlet 2016, Miss Children’s Miracle Network 2017/2018
I was very nervous stepping into Pageantry, I did not grow up in the world of stages and interviews. Lyndsay’s coaching and application writing skills became invaluable for my first competition. I didn’t win the first time, but with her help in my second attempt I took the crown in one of the most prestigious systems. Lyndsay was there to help me gather my items backstage and celebrate at the afterparty with my new Crown and Sash, she flew to nationals to make sure I had a cheering section in the audience and is so helpful with tips and tricks and even confidence based spiritual support. She is a role model and truly champions young women to be all they were destined to be both on and off the stage. Her platform coaching has helped many competitive contestants and queens alike! I love her like a big sister!
– Lissa (McKinney) Bergmann, Miss Alaska USA 2013
I’ve been competing in pageants for the last 5 years and when I first started I had no idea what I was doing. I truly lacked confidence and interviews were so scary for me. I used to walk into pageants with the mindset that I needed to be just like everyone else and that I needed to talk perfectly. But with the help of Lyndsay, who is not only a great coach but an amazing bonus mom, she knew exactly what to do to calm my nerves in every scenario. She always told me to just be my true self and that the judges will fall in love with who I am. If you were to look at my interview from 2020 and then look at my interview from 2021 you would see so much of a change and I owe it all to Lyndsay. I used to be this girl who was a nervous wreck, I was afraid to go into interview and would always cry either beforehand or during my interview, I was not confident in myself and didn’t believe that I truly could do whatever I put my mind to. So I decided to work with Lyndsay and I’m so glad that I did. She has not only helped me gain more skills in my interview and on-stage presence, and my confidence level sky rocketed. With weekly zoom sessions for interview and walking practice I was able to be my true confident self–on and off stage. Another thing that I love about working with Lyndsay is that I’m able to send her pictures of wardrobe ideas and she always gives her 100% honest truth about what she thinks and if it will be the right wardrobe choice for you. If you’re looking for a pageant coach to help you just be yourself, to learn the skills of a great interview and how to walk the walk I 10/10 recommend Lyndsay with Crowning Glory LLC.
-Tristania Dodd, Miss Alaska Collegiate 2022
Meeting Lyndsay with Crowning Glory has been the absolute best thing for my daughter. Not only is she good at what she does, but she makes sure these young ladies know to stay true to themselves and to have fun while doing so. My daughter struggled year after year with nerves during the private interview process. With the help of building up her confidence, working on her biography content, and mock interviews she was able to win top interview scores in the 2022 EJHC state pageant, along with top evening gown, top fun fashion and overall earning Miss Alaska Collegiate 2022. The growth that I have seen in my daughter in the past couple years that she has been working with Crowning Glory LLC is far from amazing. The guidance and mentorship that Lyndsay gives these girls is everything and more that one could ask for. If you are new to pageantry or even a seasoned pro I highly recommend using Crowning Glory LLC for all of your pageant prep needs, you won’t be disappointed!!
-Tiffany Dodd, mother of Tristiana Dodd, Miss Alaska Collegiate 2022
Lyndsay was a God-send to my daughter and I this year. If you or your daughter are competing in a pageant and are debating on whether or not you could benefit from Lyndsay’s help, don’t ponder any further. You absolutely will. This year, my 10-year-old daughter wanted to compete in her first pageant. But when I realized that she would be competing in the Jr. High division with girls as old as 14, I was intimidated, fearful, and ready to hand in the towel. Yet, Lyndsay encouraged my daughter to “go for it,” as pageantry is not about the crown and sash, but about the process of self-discovery, setting a goal, and doing your best. Lyndsay as well as her two daughters have been State titleholders and she truly knows what she is talking about. Throughout the last few months, Lyndsay helped my daughter establish a confident gown & fun wear walk. She grilled her with interview questions and gave her presentation tips which helped her become more confident on-stage and with large groups. Lyndsay helped my daughter build a resume that won her Best Community Service Award in her division. She gave styling tips, directed us to gown/dress stores/sites, and spent hours with my daughter discussing what to expect and how to be ‘of right mind’ for pageantry. During the last days and hours before competition, Lyndsay devoted herself to sending notes and bible verses that helped calm my daughter (and myself!), giving us a peace and sense of joy that resonated throughout the whole competition weekend. While Lyndsay is grounded in the Lord and has a heart for helping others, she also delights in the fun and sometimes-silly nuisances that can be found in the style and fashion of pageantry. To her, pageantry is a fantastic way for women to build the confidence and become the best self they can be–who Christ made them to be. She is simply amazing and someone who I now call my friend. I definitely look forward to working with her in the future, as with her help, my daughter became Miss Alaska Jr. High Hostess 2019.
-Shelley Biss
Lyndsay offers top notch coaching services. She helped me every step of the way when I decided last minute to run for Mrs. Alaska United States 2014, I was thrilled with my 2nd runner up placement. She then went on to further her coaching when I won Mrs. Alaska America 2015. She has offered me sound and honest advice that I will forever value!
-Megan Binkley, Mrs. Alaska United States 2015
Lyndsay offers personalized coaching to fit any pageant related need and more! She is patient and kind in her coaching and lets you know exactly what you need to work on. From walking practice, to mock interviews with honest constructive criticism, to creating a look book with your pageant outfits down to the jewelry details so you don’t forget anything at your event, she’s got you covered! I wouldn’t get my training from anyone else.
-Angela Kapinos, Ms. Alaska United States 2016
Lyndsay with Crowning Glory, LLC is an asset to anyone preparing for a pageant. I utilized her services for interview and resume specifically. I had the BEST interview of my life at Mrs. United States 2016 and would hire her again in a heartbeat. Aside from my personal experience, I’ve had her work with the ladies of the Miss Alaska Elementary, Jr. High, High School, and Collegiate Pageant (a program I direct). I’ve never witnessed a coach who is so versatile. She adjusts her coaching to the individual. She will never force you to be someone you’re not, but instead focus on making you the best version of yourself. I highly recommend her services.
-Rori Van Nortwick, Mrs. Alaska United States 2016; Director, Miss Alaska Elementary, Jr. High, High School, and Collegiate Pageant