The first pageant began in the 1800s and was founded on beauty. Judging criteria didn’t involve platforms, a personal story or factor in the personality of the contestants. Fast forward to 2019: pageantry has evolved, but is the evolution of pageantry hurting or helping the industry?In this episode, we test out a new format and debate if beauty should matter more in pageants.This week's promotional item can be found by visiting, Membership Trial Offer. Get unlimited access to our membership portal for 10 days and receive a custom prep schedule for $10.Mentioned in this episode: Miss USA Pageant, Katerina Rozmajzl Instagram and Miss America Pageant.