Pageants have helped shaped the woman Mary has become.  Fascinated by the sparkling confidence of pageant titleholders, Mary entered a pageant on a whim at the age of 19.  She placed 2nd runner up and was hooked from there!  Realizing her natural talent in this arena, she decided to delve deep into all aspects of pageants.  Mary trained extensively to prepare for the title of Miss Minnesota and after four years of hard work, she was crowned Miss Minnesota International 2011.  She has also participated in, volunteered for, and judged countless pageants.

Although pageants are fun and glamorous- there is so much more value to them.  The journey to become a titleholder, a role-model, a Queen, will change who you are as a person. Pageant competitors are confident, motivated, involved individuals who strive to better themselves and their world. Pageants can build self-esteem, poise, communication skills, and drive.

Mary's platform/mission through her pageant career, and to this day, is to develop self-esteem in young woman.  Through working with Girl Scouts, the Dove Movement for Self-Esteem, speaking to community organizations, holding self-esteem workshops, teaching dance, and pageant training, she strives to help girls realize their full potential.

Mary loves sharing her passion of positive pageantry with others as the owner of Confidence & Poise, LLC.  Mary specializes in helping young women discover how fun and challenging pageants can be. With her experience teaching dance for all ages, it is natural for Mary to coach youth in their pageant endeavors. Through her personal experience, degree in communications from the University of Minnesota, and extensive training, Mary enjoys helping her clients find success.

Mary is an official sponsor of ND International Pageants, MN & WI United States Pageants, Great Lakes/MN/WI Princess of America Pageants, & America's Little Miss Pageants.
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Mary has successfully coached winners in: NAM, MAC, ALM, UNM, IJM, MRI, POA, United States, International, & more!

Named as one of the TOP THREE PAGEANT COACHES in the country by The Pageant Planet! 


Confidence & Poise, LLC provides full service pageant training including: 

• Confidence & Poise
• Interview Training
• Mock Interviews with trained professionals
• Modeling & Stage Presence
• Wardrobe Selection
• Platform Development & Community Service
• Website Creation & Social Media
• Personal Introduction Creation & Execution
• Talent  Competition
• Spokesmodel Competition
• Actress Competition
• Thank You Note, Art Contest, & Other Special Contests
• Consistent Support, Communication, and Positivity!

Mary is located in Woodbury, Minnesota.  She can do in-person and online sessions.
For more information, please contact Mary at: marylynnswenson@gmail.com.


Recent Client Success:
Regan, Royal International Miss Virginia 2019
Winner: Royal International Miss Virginia Jr Teen

Grace Ann, National American Miss Nationals 2019
4RU: NAM Princess
Winner: Face of Ashley Rene's
1RU: National Runway

Eliana, National American Miss Nationals 2019
3RU: NAM Princess
Top 10: Spokesmodel

Alli, National American Miss Nationals 2019
Top 12: NAM AA Princess

Isabella, National American Miss Nationals 2019
Top 12: NAM Junior Preteen
Winner: National Top Model
Winner: National Actress
1RU: Casual Wear
2RU: Most Promising Model
2RU: Fashion Model
2RU: Photogenic
3RU: Talent

Mallory, National American Miss Nationals 2019
4RU: NAM AA Junior Preteen
2RU: Best Resume
1RU: Most Spirited

Izzy, National American Miss Nationals 2019
Winner: Best Thank You Note

Mya, National American Miss Nationals 2019
Top 12: NAM Preteen
2RU: Casual Wear
2RU: Spokesmodel

Ella, National American Miss Nationals 2019
1RU: Best Essay
1RU: Most Spirited

Meredith, National American Miss Nationals 2019
Top 12: NAM AA Preteen

Ava, National American Miss Nationals 2019
Top 12: NAM Jr Teen
1RU: Best Thank You Note
2RU: Most Promising Model
3RU: Fashion Model
3RU: Talent
4RU: Photogenic

Tiernee, National American Miss Nationals 2019
Winner: Best Thank You Note
Top 10: Spokesmodel

Makarei, National American Miss Nationals 2019
4RU: NAM AA Jr Teen

Abby, National American Miss Nationals 2019
Top 12: NAM Teen

Madison, Miss Minnesota Teen USA 2020
1RU: Miss Minnesota Teen USA

Lauren, Miss Minnesota Teen USA 2020
4RU: Miss Minnesota Teen USA

Grace, Pure International Northern Plains 2019
Winner: Miss Northern Plains

Shelby, Miss Wisconsin Teen USA 2020
1RU: Miss Wisconsin Teen USA

Bianca, Inspiration Pageants 2019
Winner: Ultimate Grand Supreme

Grace Ann, National American Miss Illinois 2019
Winner: NAM IL Princess

Olivia, National American Miss Minnesota 2019
Winner: NAM MN Princess

Isabella, National American Miss Minnesota 2019
Winner: NAM MN Junior Pre-Teen

Izzy, National American Miss Wisconsin 2019
Winner: NAM WI Junior Pre-Teen

Mya, National American Miss Minnesota 2019
Winner: NAM MN Pre-Teen

Ava, National American Miss Minnesota 2019
Winner: NAM MN Junior Teen

Tiernee, National American Miss Wisconsin 2019
Winner: NAM WI Junior Teen

Lauren, Miss Royalty International 2019
Winner: Junior Miss Royalty America

Landry, Miss Royalty International 2019
1RU: Junior Miss Royalty International
Winner: Junior Fashion Model

Maddex, Miss Royalty International 2019
Winner: Little Miss Royalty America

Molly, Miss Royalty International 2019
3RU: Little Miss Royalty International

Alexandria, Princess of America 2019
Winner: Miss Princess of America
Winner: Crown Cover Model
Winner: Best Interview

Lauren, United States National Pageants 2019
4RU: Little Miss United States

Gabby, United States National Pageants 2019
3RU: Preteen Miss United States

Ava, USA National Miss Nationals 2019
2RU: UNM Princess

Eliana, National American Miss Oklahoma 2019
Winner: NAM Oklahoma Princess
Winner: Most Promising Model

Rebekah, National American Miss Iowa 2019
2RU: NAM Iowa Teen
1RU: Spokesmodel

Ava, USA National Miss Arkansas 2019
Winner: Arkansas Princess

Tate, USA National Miss Arkansas 2019
Winner: Junior Princess Sweetheart

Maleeah, Princess of America MN/WI/GL 2019
Winner: Tiny Miss Minnesota

Ava, Princess of America MN/WI/GL 2019
Winner: Preteen Miss Minnesota

Grace, Princess of America MN/WI/GL 2019
Winner: Miss Minnesota Superstar

Teagan, Princess of America MN/WI/GL 2019
Winner: Miss Minnesota Sweetheart

Skylar, Princess of America MN/WI/GL 2019
Winner: Tiny Miss Great Lakes

Ellie, Princess of America MN/WI/GL 2019
Winner: Little Miss Great Lakes

Grace, Princess of America MN/WI/GL 2019
Winner: Teen Miss Great Lakes

Hannah, Princess of America MN/WI/GL 2019
Winner: Junior Miss Great Lakes

Kennedy, Princess of America MN/WI/GL 2019
Winner: Tiny Miss Wisconsin

Megan, Princess of America MN/WI/GL 2019
Winner: Little Miss Wisconsin

Kenadie, Princess of America MN/WI/GL 2019
Winner: Miss Wisconsin Sweetheart

Alex, Princess of America MN/WI/GL 2019
Winner: Miss Wisconsin

Nianna, Miss American Coed Nationals 2018
Winner: Miss American Victory Pre-Teen

Nevin, Miss American Coed Nationals 2018
Winner: Miss American Victory Princess




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