Miss Teen USA Stars Maddie Erickson & Claire Ulmer: Pageants, Dating & Trends | David A.R. White

About this episode

Crowns, college chaos, and crushing on crushes!
Double the sparkle as Miss Iowa Teen USA Maddie Erickson and Miss Mississippi Teen USA Claire Ulmer team up with David A.R. White (God’s Not Dead, Pure Flix) for a super fun, relatable, and empowering episode of The White House Pod – Dare to Dream!

These two rising queens spill the glitter on:

The wild ride to the crown: Auditions, prep, nerves, and that magical winning moment

Behind-the-pageant life: What it’s REALLY like competing for Miss Teen USA

College vibes: Balancing classes, crowns, and campus life in Iowa vs. Mississippi

Dating drama & trends: Gen Z rules, red flags, green flags, and staying true to yourself

Beauty with purpose: Their platforms, charity work, and inspiring the next generation

Faith, confidence, and daring to dream bigger than the stage

If you love Miss Teen USA glamour, real talk on teen dating & college, or just need a boost of girl power – this episode will have you smiling, laughing, and ready to own your crown!

Timestamps:
00:00 – Double queen intro & instant giggles
02:20 – How Maddie & Claire won their state crowns
08:40 – Miss Teen USA national experience secrets
14:10 – College life: Iowa vs. Mississippi edition
20:30 – Dating trends, apps & advice for teens
27:15 – Pageant prep: Glitz, grit & growth
34:50 – Faith, platforms & making a difference
41:20 – Fun rapid-fire: Worst trend, dream date, dare to dream

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