I spent OVER $20,000 for Miss USA!

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I'm breaking it down the dollars and cents it took to compete at Miss USA. Follow‪@DaniWalker‬ on IG for more!
I created this episode to give you a deeper look in to the world of pageantry. After reviewing my 2017-2018 budgets, I realized that I spent over 20,000 during my year at Miss Montana USA! I was pretty surprised by this number and frankly it's on the conservative side. I'm sure there's other expenses I forgot to calculate.
My hope is for this episode to help other contestants plan ahead for their pageant budget, whether they are competing at Miss USA, or any other pageant. I also thought it would be a fun episode for pageant fans, to see behind the curtain of pageant prep for one of the world's most popular pageants. It can provide some insights into why your favorite contestants may have a disadvantage at Miss USA, while other states seem to have a "sash factor" in their favor. The reality is not so black and white, as you'll see in this episode.
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@alexasheryll421 4 года назад

THIS VIDEO IS SO IMPORTANT!!! People don't realize how much it costs once you win a pageant!!!! Also I still have the autograph card you sent me

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Thank you Alexa!! (love that

@kristophercampbell5640 4 года назад

Sometimes I wish they would just a sponsor that designed the gowns for the girls to wear. Miss France usually has all the girls compete in the same gown during the finals. It really becomes about the girl.

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Yes, now all Miss USA contestants wear a Sherri Hill gown, but I don't know if there's a price limit on the gowns. I would assume there is.

@redd-iveee4400 4 года назад

Kristopher Campbell I’ve been saying this... but I think the girls should all wear opening number in the same style just different colors and for final question look etc they should put back on their opening number dress so they’re crowned wearing Sherri but let the girls wear whatever they want for evening gown

@allisonswoboda8540 4 года назад

As a prior sponsor for state titleholders, this video is so important and eye opening. Thank you pulling back the curtain on this topic. Much needed!!

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

You're very welcome! I've been wanting to do this one for so long.

@CassieDeJarnett 4 года назад

So so glad you're talking about this! I always talked to my sister queens about this topic and none of us anticipated all the expenses! I forget if you used Rent The Runway but I highly recommend it for title holders! A VIP membership was only $140 per month and you can trade items out as quickly as you wear them!

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

I remember you telling me that it'll be the most expensive year of my life. I didn't realize then, how expensive hahaha

@MatteaHenderson 4 года назад

Babe, I don't even want to think about how much I've spent as a Canadian titleholder... three national titles and I am still looking at how at times, 'how did I manage'? And no, my luggage each time was not covered. So happy you made this video because people really don't know.

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

I think about that too!! How in the world did I pay for pageants for all these years lol. But it happens, and we make it to the stage.

@MatteaHenderson 4 года назад

Dani Walker COULDNT agree more! The silver lining and all of the experiences I couldn’t be more thankful for

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Mattea Henderson yess ❤️❤️❤️

@lisapogatshnik6799 4 года назад

After my daughter crowned her cousin, I tried to warn my brother-in-law. He just laughed and walked away. I'm sure he wasn't laughing for very long though.

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

hahahaha Your comment gave me a good laugh.

@michellebrandt5917 4 года назад

Budget! I'm competing for Mrs. South Carolina America and it definitely is expensive preparing. I have gotten sponsors to help cut costs but it's been challenging to get more sponsors. Thank you for sharing! Your videos have helped me so much.

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Good luck!! If you haven't checked it out already, I created a sponsorship video to help gain sponsors :)

@michellebrandt5917 4 года назад

@@DaniWalker I have watched it and it helped a lot. I've gotten a few including one from the owner of a high end consignment shop. She's letting me borrow anything I want for my competition including accessories 😭 and she's trying to give me actual money as well. Thank so much Dani! Watching your videos has also brought me a lot of confidence about what I'm doing. I do have a coach but it's been so nice following you. I love your passion about the pageant world❤️ BTW this is my 1st pageant ever!

@jongerry2579 4 года назад

Thank you so much. I have been blessed to be able to be a sponsor. Both business and personal sponsorship have helped so much and the contestants I sponsored truly seemed appreciative. I will continue as much as I can and love to help others reach their dreams. Again great video.❤

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Awwww! That's so sweet. On their behalf, I'd like to thank you again! It's a huuuuuge help.

@annettesoto5589 4 года назад

I find myself pausing at your picture outfit inserts 😍 I think you did amazing!!! Love all your outfits! *Chef’s kiss*

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Oh thank you!! But really a huge thanks to Arnaud. I'd show him pieces I liked, then he'd piece things together.

@pariswatson31 4 года назад

My favorite Miss Montana USA 2018 appearance was the visit to the college/University and you had on the boots and took a pic in the snow. Love that picture!

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Oh thank you!! That outfit was actually loaned to my be Henri's Cloud nine. I'm still looking for another outfit to wear my boots with though.

@leshiaggmailcom 4 года назад

your are such a good pageant rep for young girls. You do a great service to girls. I love you princess, wish I worked so I could sponsor you like in the begging. What a great journey glad I was there in the begging. I love you!

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

@varadavartak1092 4 года назад

Oh my god! This video was so helpful! Pageant prep is not cheap! Even though Im from India, and the Miss India finalists have some expenses paid for for the state and national pageants this was so helpful for aspirants like me! Thankyou!

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

That's awesome you have that support!

@bemydinosaur13 4 года назад

being a titleholder is a huge honor which is NOT about the money, obviously. But it really makes me sad to see so much coming out of pocket!! It quite literally prices girls out, or could even put them in debt :( I wish there was something the organizations could do to support the girls financially a bit better. Titleholders have given their heart and soul for the pageant and they totally deserve it.

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Some state pageants cover almost all costs for their contestants national expenses. But since Montana residents aren't huge supporters of the pageant contestants, more money comes out of pocket. Like I said, because this was a huge dream of mine, I saved a lot in advance to cover expenses.

@bemydinosaur13 4 года назад

Dani Walker absolutely:) it’s like any other passion a girl can have, you’ve got to be willing to invest

@NatashaKnowsBeauty 4 года назад

Dani, I wish we came across each other when you were preparing for this pageant-all these expenses are tax deductions if you had a business set up-same with any pageant sister! I have business foundation courses set up for exactly to help this!

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Yes, I deduct everything I can for my channel. No worries there :D

@NatashaKnowsBeauty 4 года назад

@@DaniWalker You can still do the same with sponsors for your channel like you did with Miss USA , if you haven't considered that plus some of the future expenses you listed out in your video!

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

@@NatashaKnowsBeauty Yes, I do think about that. I'm working on some things behind the scenes :)

@djuanaberuk9908 4 года назад

Hello, my daughter competes in pageants and I would love to know how to deduct some of these expenses . I have a business and deduct some of the expenses as advertising costs but I need additional assistance now that she is older.

@NatashaKnowsBeauty 4 года назад

@@djuanaberuk9908 If you're daughter is competing she would need to have her own business + brand (this only works with teens + misses) and speak to an accountant. Feel free to pop on over to my YT channel-I help people with this. :)

@ericavalderrama2547 4 года назад

Hello beautiful Queen Dani, $20,000 wow, that's over a million pesos in the Philippines! Expensive indeed. I'm just going to watch and remain a pageant fan related to financial hardships hahaha. Stay safe & blessed Queen Dani, hugs from Los Angeles.

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Yes, it is quite a bit lol. Thanks for watching!

@victoriawejko 4 года назад

Such a great video, need to share this with my husband for sure. And totally agree with saving, long term vision and planning is so important.

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Yes, and worst case, I had a bunch of extra money that would just go to retirement savings lol.

@georgerobbins3198 3 года назад

Sylvia Hitchcock entered to win money to pay her tuition and books. Her sorority sisters helped her by having bake sales, yard sales, lotteries, and just going door to door of businesses to raise her entry fee, wardrobe, and other necessities. When she came home after winning Miss USA, she made free appearances at the businesses that supported her.

@DaniWalker 3 года назад

That's incredible and so sweet. I love that

@varadavartak1092 4 года назад

Miss India organisation does pay for everything for the winner to go to the international pageant. All wardrobe, gowns, flights. To Miss Universe and Miss World. Miss India also has contestants travel to different cities in India during the national pageant, for events, they pay for everyone's airfare there too. Contestants have to pay for their casual wardrobe and fitness training. Hair and makeup for events in the pageant is sponsores

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing all that info :D

@varadavartak1092 4 года назад

@@DaniWalker love this channel! Hope you reach 100k soon💙

@priscilasilvamx 4 года назад

I wish i had prepared better for my pageant!... I knew I was going to win, and I dreamed about it, I knew i could do it! But now I'm struggling with some financial issues because I was so naive and never thought how much would cost... Now I'm representing my country! 🙊👑🇲🇽 I hope everything goes well, but by far I'm enjoying and working on it 🙏💪🏼

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Do the best you can, with whatever resources you have. That's really all anyone can do. Good luck!

@Joaquin1962 4 года назад

Ironically, I just ran into Miss Kentucky-America 1983 at the market (looking amazing at 60). She won Miss Kentucky in a $50.00 dress her mom sewed. ( I'm assuming expenses increased for nationals.)

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

So... Miss America is a non-profit. They don't typically charge a sponsorship fee but they do ask contestants to raise a certain amount for the Children's miracle network. When I attended Miss USA I didn't pay a sponsorship fee to enter, our state directors cover that as a part of our prize package. And yes lol, things have changed in pageants since 1983.

@debrakateri2979 4 года назад

This video’s end message is so inspirational 💗

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Thank you very much!

@BarbieGirlRiahh93 4 года назад

THANK YOU DANI for the honesty. I’ve heard something’s from past titleholders so this video is sooo helpful!! Thank you again

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

You're very welcome. I heard the same but I thought it'd be interesting to actually add everything up and see the real numbers.

@KeepyBureche 4 года назад

I hope Montana will win Miss USA. I never heard Montana winning it. I am looking forward this is the year for Miss Montana USA.

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

I sure hope so! Merissa is a great competitor

@KeepyBureche 4 года назад

@@DaniWalker Wow! That's nice. Is she related to country singer Carrie Underwood?

@faithalyssa27 4 года назад

Hi Dani! Just wanted to pop in and say thank you for sharing your videos with us for so many years. You inspired me to start my own pageant channel so I can share my love for UNM 💖 I never would’ve thought to do something like that (or had the courage to post it) if it wasn’t for your influence, so thank you!

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Oh thank you Faith!!! This is such a sweet post. I appreciate it.

@peanutbutterjam4105 4 года назад

This is true ! my daughter was competing a local pageant here in Vancouver and everything cost me $3,000.00 . Going to a pageant is not cheap..Besides beauty your gowns and wardrobe are counted ..

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Yes, things can get pretty pricey, that's why I encourage contestants to search for sponsors :D

@shaddd1770 4 года назад

I am rooting for you to be the next contestant to represent USA as a whole in Miss Universe 😍 you are a great communicator

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Oh thank you. Unfortunately you can only compete for Miss USA once. I'm retired now :(

@gadijahapollis4200 7 месяцев назад

My niece is a south african pageant model for just over 8 years and luckily I'm a hairstylist,make up artist and my mom is a seamstress so we are able to save alot of money every year since she started.. the girls that compete with her are very close nit so they are able to borrow garments and costumes to one another...She wants to compete for Miss.South Africa one day and luckily The miss South Africa org covers all the cost starting from the top30..we basically only spend money on garments if its a big pageant,spending money on entry fees,transport,make up and pageant training

@joserodri1965 4 года назад

Daniiii😍 Great video as always! Make a video of Miss USA 2020 contestants soon please xoxo 😘

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

It's already on my mind :D

@dewaynewestmoreland3773 4 года назад

This is a wonderful video. And i love your wise and happy words towards the end. Wouldn't trade your experience for anything. 💜

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Thank you so much!

@the-drama-queen-keeilustre 4 года назад

This is a very informative video. Nice job Dani!!!!!! ❤️

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Glad to hear that, thank you!

@Briae 4 года назад

I tried breaking it down for the contestants and it actually came out to this amount.

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Oh really? For USA contestants?

@Briae 4 года назад

Yes! Even though I have never competed myself I was actually curious. Especially coming from New England where pageants are not really talked about.

@shannonellen8643 4 года назад

If you think of it in terms of daily needs such as food, the wardrobe expense wasn't too drastic. There are 365 in a year so therefore as a brand rep of Miss USA it costs about $23 a day to wear clothing representative of the system and your own personal brand. Since Miss USA is known be updated on current fashion, styles and trends it makes sense that you would need to update wardrobe regularly to stay on trend and you could consider each new outfit to represent 1 day of the year and feel better inside knowing that all it takes is $23 a day to stay up to date. Also if you re sell those items within the next year or so (which should be quite easy if you have only worn them for one appearance) you can make back at least a quarter of the money you spent if not half and you reduce your expenses down to app. $10 a day. Hopefully my reasoning makes a little sense.

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

lol, it makes sense. The food I mentioned was only what I spent at appearances, like what I ate when I was at NYFW. Not what I was spending for weekly groceries, which was pricier because I only ate fish for and veggies before Miss USA.

@nottristan1030 2 года назад

Omg thanks so much for sharing this. I thought many things will be given to you for free by your director. Thanks so much for Sharing I think your very financially conscious❤.

@DaniWalker 2 года назад

You are so welcome! I always hope that this info can prepare other contestants for their reign.

@senmartinez7036 4 года назад

I think the gowns worn by catriona gray for the prelim and coronation nights cost over a million pesos each. That's around 20 thousand usd each. Am i right?

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

I wouldn't be surprised by that price at all. You sound about right.

@lbee8158 3 года назад

come on its obvious cause its studded with swarovski crystals! crazy isnt?

@superstarem 2 года назад

thanks for all the info dani

@MariaSantosVlogs 4 года назад

In México once a girl wins the national title she doesn't use a single penny to pay anything, no travels, no dresses, no heels, not at all

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

That would be a dream. I know that USA doesn't even cover all the wardrobe for Miss USA to go to Miss Universe. The queens buy a lot of their own wardrobe for Universe.

@lbee8158 3 года назад

@@DaniWalker wait is she (miss usa winner) gonna use her prize money to buy her own wardrobes?

@jessicabarclay7911 4 года назад

Love this video. I'm currently preparing for a national pageant in the UK as a Ms. I'm too scared to do the maths. My daughter wants to do more competing so I cannot afford to do this for much longer as I want to support her journey instead.

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

hahaa oh my goodness, you must do the math. Set a budge for yourself and prioritize what matters most for your pageant prep.

@jessicabarclay7911 4 года назад

Dani Walker I had a budget then found my dream evening gown £400 over budget including alterations. My coach hated my fashion wear so had to buy again 🤦‍♀️

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

@@jessicabarclay7911 Oh my gosh!! I've had this happen with clients. I always ask them to wait to purchase wardrobe.

@jessicabarclay7911 4 года назад

@@DaniWalker To be fair I bought it in 2016 then stopped competing to have my daughter. I made a great outfit for Burns Night (celebrating Scotland in the UK). x

@kimberlyarp4893 4 года назад

I think the national pageant should have a spend cap for the cost of the evening gown to make competition more level across the board to help with the non-"pageant states." Afterall, it should be about "the girl wearing the dress, not the dress wearing the girl."

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Well you can't exactly tell someone that there's a limit to what they can spend from their own money. But now at Miss USA all contestants are required to wear a Sherri Hill gown, so that's leveled the playing field.

@livingfree7153 3 года назад

Beautiful teeth! 💙. You make it really exciting and attainable! 😭. Thank you! 🙏🏻

@arin7981 3 года назад

In India...The Minute you enter and get selected for the competition.... Everything is Sponsored till your International pageants... Everything

@peterojas2740 4 года назад

Then you worked on a part time basis while you were a pageant participant. I learned much from what you shared as someone who follows pageants in recent past years.

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Yes, I still worked through out the year as a pageant coach.

@jims6056 4 года назад

Very informative video!

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Thank you so much!! Glad you learned something new :D

@jims6056 4 года назад

😊😊😊😊😊

@benpogi4ever 4 года назад

Wow... i'm speechless! Massive! 😲

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

That was on a budget too lol. I'm sure contestants easily spend $50k when they have the resources.

@laraynayevtushuk8085 4 года назад

Dani, your sponsorship video along with this video have been so helpful! Did you request sponsorship from people who weren't in Montana? I'm having a hard time with a dress sponsor locally because we don't have many of them.

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Larayna Yevtushuk so glad it’s helped! Yes my gown for Miss Montana USA was sponsored by a store in Ohio. My extensions were from a place on Nevada. I had sponsors from all over the place. A had a holiday inn in Washington sponsor me when I went to get my h/m lesson over there. You can get help anywhere

@shannonellen8643 4 года назад

Ching ching lol does the food include every day basic food when not traveling as well. I keep wanting to calculate how much I spend annually on food but have not done so yet. I got tired of receipt collecting but at one time I did calculate my monthly expenses to see how I could bring down my spending.

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

No, it doesn't include daily food. Just food I would have at the airport or while traveling on events.

@andreiamuhitu159 4 года назад

Thank you. I wish I had this video when I was starting, I learned this the hard way.

@andreiamuhitu159 4 года назад

Thank goodness I never got my numbers that high

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Well...not yet lol.

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

You're welcome!! I never imagined I'd spend this much, but it's amazing what a few goals can do for you.

@stephenanderson1594 4 года назад

I'm not sure if this is a good idea but MUO/IMG could make the Miss USA competition into a reality show similar to pageants Nuestra Belleza Latina and Mexicana Universal on Univision. The girls could earn money from the show in prime time get more exposure through sponsorship and endorsements but my reservations is how the girls could be portrayed. Kenya Moore is the most successful former USA in reality TV but she has reputation good and bad. Americans do love a show and bringing pageantry back to prime time throughout the year could elevate the girls more and their causes. I would watch but no rachetness lol.

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Maybe someone could just create the American equivalent of Nuestra Belleza for TV, without putting USA on the show. I think it'd change how state pageants were run because it'd just turn into a casting and I think it might severely effect results. But I do like the idea of a pageant type show on TV. Maybe that's the direction Miss America should have taken. It seems they tried but it's not executed well.

@longbranch11207 4 года назад

Damn Dani you were basically on your own. A damn shame, I say to all the ladies who are looking to compete in pageants and don't have the funds or the means to buy expensive cloths.Go to the good will and other thrift shops and you'll be able to fine some amazing pieces in those stores. one can never go wrong with Blazers and Jeans with heels or ankle booths

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

I didn't grab quite a few pieces from thrift stores and wore them at Miss USA :)

@AlexandriaHearn 4 года назад

Budget! I was going to compete at Miss NY for America in May because it’s in my hometown but the entry fee was 1100$! It’s insane! I have an autograph card you sent me on my wall in my room!!

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

I remember competing at CA USA, it was $1,800 plus we were required to buy the Sherri Hill opening dress which was somewhere between $100-200. That's why it took me 5 years to compete at state. I had to enter local pageants that could cover state entry fees. If I didn't win a local, I had to wait till the next year because I could only afford one per year, so I feel your pain. Love that you still have the autograph card!

@teresagabriela5806 4 года назад

Very interesting! Thank you.

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

You're very welcome!

@SkarletwiththeK 4 года назад

This was an amazing video !!!

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Thank you so much

@davidgoodliff4486 3 года назад

I feel so sorry for you because it is SO different in Europe! ALL the contestants that enter Miss Gibraltar are given £500 just for signing up (about $800) to buy their gowns whereas you guys pay more than that in sponsorship. They usually have less than 10 entrants and top 3 each go to an international contest all paid for. Over the last few years Gibraltar had a Miss World and another top 6 so this system works.

@DaniWalker 3 года назад

Wow, they're so fortunate. I wish pageants had better funding in the US so more contestants could compete.

@davidmontag9581 4 года назад

In Colombia, the organization does not help in the process of competition economically or catwalk or preparation, what if there are regional organizations where each region is different, for example there is the Miss Valle del Cauca, Atlantico, where they support their queens, giving them until the dress of the final night, while other regions there is no support at all and so it is very difficult for girls, and whoever the queen 👑 has the right to go to Miss Universe and there if they give financial support. And the other queens as the first finalist, second finalist go to other competitions such as Miss International, Miss Supranational.

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Wow!!! That blows my mind because those women look so incredible!!

@captaindorodoro1698 4 года назад

Your final gown cost USD7000? That is MYR30,000 here in Malaysia. Averagely, the girls only spent MYR3000-MYR5000 for a national pageant's gown or if their gown cost more than that they usually got sponsored 😵

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Yes, and mine wasn't the most expensive gown. Some girls had multiple gowns. Even Teen USA contestants will spend as much as $13,000 for their gown.

@florencejunesandbloom1142 4 года назад

great video! love you ❤️

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Thanks so much! Love you too!

@thelonetraveller_1 4 года назад

I knew it its sad that Montana and other states doesn’t get California Texas or Tennessee treatment so sad

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

It is :( There's just more resources there. Think about all the clothing stores, salons, gyms, etc. in those states. Some states just don't have that.

@thelonetraveller_1 4 года назад

Dani Walker exactly Ive seen so many girls with super high potential to be Miss USA/Universe that were wasted just because not enough sponsorship and support is given. I salute everyone who always did their best even without those including you Dani :) If Only I was rich Id take care of those states :)

@gaganashreebr 4 года назад

I am going to spend $ 53000 dollars in my overall pageant JOURNEY in future I am from india and i will be completing in miss diva in future, watch out for me

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Good luck to you :D

@gaganashreebr 4 года назад

@@DaniWalker thank you

@lianataeiloa7484 4 года назад

ooOoO yassss

@ebencipe 4 года назад

Is it more practical to hire a stylist who can do pull outs for pageant events, without having problems with regard to planning outfits and how to deal with the clothes after the pageant?

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Hiring a stylist would be reallll pricey.

@Official.luislopez 4 года назад

The Organization of Miss Universe Puerto Rico pay those expenses regarding airfare and luggage

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

That's fortunate for Miss Puerto Rico

@Official.luislopez 4 года назад

Dani Walker I didn’t know it was like that for some states. I admire you even more now. Thank you!

@anjukumar1576 4 года назад

Hi, dani I just want to thank you so much for helping me in my pageant prep your tips and tricks are really helpful. 😊. I just want to suggest you that if you could make videos on MISS World system and what can we expect their or just a recap could help of miss world 2019. It could help me soooo much THANK YOU. 💗 - from india

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

I'm glad to hear that, that's one I want to recap. I've just been busy with work.

@x-men69-96 3 года назад

In Vietnam or Asian countries, the designers come to you and they beg you to wear their designs. The companies will pay you to use their products.

@shekinahmonee 4 года назад

Such an important video for girls!

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@dnlmachine4287 7 месяцев назад

Can US Americans find the United Everywhere of Such-as without a map? For our future. Stay gold.

@beautifullydiamond8273 4 года назад

I still have the autograph card you sent me!!!!❤️❤️❤️

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

That's so special

@longlivepink1 4 года назад

So do I!♥️

@rolandojr.antonio6855 4 года назад

Wow, $20k expense for Miss USA? Is it worth it? How much prizes does a Miss USA winner get? How about the runner ups and the non winners?

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Definitely worth it, in my opinion. Miss USA gets $75,000, her prize package varies year to year. I don't believe runners up receive anything anymore.

@shannonellen8643 4 года назад

PS. I want an autograph card! If you still have any maybe we can save shipping costs and I can pick one up from you at NAM CA if you attend this year 😁

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Email me your shipping address. I'm on the road for work, so I don't have any now but when I get back to them, I can send one.

@Zaldaxlove65 4 года назад

Its so stupid that they give sponsorships outside the state

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

I'm not sure I understand what you mean. A lot of businesses that sponsor contestants or pageants have many customers that travel from out of state to them. For example Henri's cloud nine is one of the best gown stores in the US. They sponsor various pageants, outside of Ohio, because it promotes their business beyond their state. It's a big reason why many contestants, my client's included, will drive or fly to Henri's for their wardrobe. It's also very common for contestants to fly or drive to pageant headshot photographers, because so few of them exist in the US. So it makes a lot of sense for photographers to sponsor multiple state pageants. They know that it's very likely that those pageants contestants, will hear about them, travel, and book their services later. It makes business sense to share about your business, or serve those outside of your state because more potential customers, means greater chances of increased profits.

@amandajs21 4 года назад

Out of curiosity, is amount you make as a title holder enough to cover these expenses? I'm sure a lot of girls spend way more than this!

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

You don't make money as a titleholder typically. I've heard from some other titleholders that their directors were able to help them find a few events that paid them to attend, but that's not the norm. It's all volunteer based. That is why I encourage titleholders to use their year to prepare for life after their title. Most don't think that far ahead and take advantage of the opportunities during their year.

@peach4973 4 года назад

it's all the little numbers that all add up...would you ever do it all again knowing this is the amount going in? also have you listened to allie gonzalez's podcasts/year recaps yet? if you had a terrible director like that, would you have also made sure you did things your way you were comfortable with?

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Yes, I'd still do it if I knew about the expenses. When I was growing up, we didn't have a lot. I struggled for everything and worked hard because one family friend told me to never let money stop me from pursing my dreams. It's not impossible to overcome financial obstacles. I knew that, so I prepared for the year. I haven't heard about her director, but I have to say that mine we so incredibly supportive and kind. I love them and consider them family now. They're literally heaven sent.

@lucijaevic2469 4 года назад

Which lipstick did you use for this video? It looks so fresh and beautiful on you😍

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Thanks! It was an LA girl lip liner in blushing, topped with NYX butter gloss in praline.

@lilpenny1982 11 месяцев назад

In hindsight, was it worth it spending $20,000 for Miss USA 2018?

@lilpenny1982 11 месяцев назад

I have spent at least $200,000 by travelling for 10 years to Europe and Asia and people tell me that I was crazy spending that amount of money. But I thought it was totally worth it spending that amount of money because it was a life experience in my 20's that I will not experience again in my 30's because as you get older, you're not as strong or as interested anymore.

@DaniWalker 11 месяцев назад

💯 if I hadn’t competed, I wouldn’t have gained the friendships, opportunities or life experiences that are priceless

@eduardocastillo4949 4 года назад

Hello, you should do a video about salary that Miss USA gets or the state winner gets

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Eduardo Castillo state winners don’t get a salary. Miss USA wins $75,000

@wahidersss 4 года назад

I was wondering if you can buy a gown from abroad? because 5000 dollars can buy you a really good dress if bought abroad.

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

You could, but ever since sherri hill was the sponsor, the queens won in her gowns. Others got close but never won. Then MUO decided to make all contestants wear Sherri Hill. Now you can’t buy other designers. 2018 was the last year.

@lmfd7373 3 года назад

I dropped the local pageant bc of cost 🥴 so i can only imagine at the national level ... yikes 😩 was in Missouri then now im in TEXAS! But im wayyy too old for pageants now

@gynasgifts4799 4 года назад

Hi I was at that pageant on Saturday and you said I won state pageant 😃😇🙂🙃😉😊😃😀😄😁

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Oh that's awesome!

@anthonylopez6839 4 года назад

Amazing ☺️☺️

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Anthony lopez ☺️

@faithmaithya1406 4 года назад

Is your gmail working or does it have an issue I sent you a mail and no reply yet I just want to know if you will help me prepare for my next pageant or I should look for someone else to help me out

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Hi Faith, my email works. I sent you a reply, did you receive it?

@faithmaithya1406 4 года назад

I didn't receive any email

@faithmaithya1406 4 года назад

I received the email thanks I didn't check

@carringtonandrews4976 4 года назад

Which states cover most of the expenses?

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

For example, Tennessee covers a lot of expenses. One of my friends who was their queen said, she she didn't pay a dime for appearance wardrobe or Miss USA wardrobe. She also got hotels covered for appearances. Things like that make a huge difference. I'm not sure what else they pay for.

@cassandrayoder6622 4 года назад

Can you please tell me where you got the metallic pointy toe pumps you wore this year at Miss Universe?

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Yes, those are Brian Atwood's Joelle Metallic Python Pumps.

@cassandrayoder6622 4 года назад

Thank you! They are so versatile. I love them!

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Cassandra Yoder I suggest going up a half size. They are very fitted. Some people are reselling them so you can get a great deal on them.

@jennilopez5682 3 года назад

Kinda sucks that there are no sponsors after you win your state pagaent

@DaniWalker 3 года назад

There are a bunch but not all of their prizes were necessary for USA prep. Many of the sponsors were located in Washington so I couldn't claim the sponsorship without flying there. We had things like hair, skin and nail sponsors, but it doesn't make much sense to fly to WA for a pedicure lol.

@pariswatson31 4 года назад

Hi Dani!! Aloha from Hawaii. Thank you so much for your insight. Would you say your budget can be a reality for a male competing in a pageant?? Even though I'm in my 30s now, there are pageants for men where we age out at 49. I am now looking at clothes, suits in preparation for Mr. Cosmos 2021. How should a male prepare and budget.

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

I think it depends on the level you're competing at. If you're competing at a state level, it shouldn't cost so much. But you need to evaluate what your goals are and what do you need the most help with. For example, I took only 2 hours of walking lessons with Lu. She didn't make any corrections to my walk. She was like, "You're good, let's just work on turns." I didn't need to pour money into walking lessons. But if my walk needed a lot of work, some of the money I spent on attending appearances, would have instead been used for walking lessons. But creating a budget with spending limits is important. I knew I didn't want to spend more than 5k, out of pocket, for my Miss USA gown. I stuck to that.

@pariswatson31 4 года назад

@@DaniWalker Your the best Dani! Your still on my list of coaches to work with.

@pavloskaisseris7587 4 года назад

Don't worry Dani is only money, as long as you are happy that's all it matters.

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

You're right :)

@pavloskaisseris7587 4 года назад

@@DaniWalker thank you Dani for taking the time to reply to me means a lot ,you're my favourite vlogger .

@missgorgeous1408 4 года назад

Damn, so they don’t sponsor for the pageant but if you bring home the crown they will recognize yiu😅 In the Philippines everyone will help you win or lose 🤦🏻‍♀️ Poor Miss USA

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

The support from the Philippines is incredible. I wish people were as supportive of young women in the US.

@missgorgeous1408 4 года назад

Dani Walker Pageant in the Philippines we take it seriously even your foods and gym National or International. Each girls has their own advocacy so they can help also. But i’m really surprised! I saw you on the Miss USA pageant you did amazing job honey! But spending $20,000 from your own pocket 🤦🏻‍♀️ for me my philosophy thoughts, i’ll better buy my own crown and sash 😂🤣😂✌🏽 you look gorgeous!

@myalabasternetwork3578 4 года назад

Can you wear any of the clothes now.

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Not anymore because I sold most of them. I still have a few pieces that I'd like to wear, but I need an event for them. A few I'm keeping for sentiment.

@goldmaple4360 4 года назад

You spent $20,000 dollars on Miss USA. I can imagine that could be for your gown and rehearsals.

@neilbruce123 Год назад

#daniwalker what about taxes on the winnings?

@roleenmonchari4318 4 года назад

budget

@mawieluisjavier7422 4 года назад

😘😘😘😘

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@user-hb3qv1eh5e 4 года назад

Tenth comment!! 💓💓💓

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

: ) Thanks!

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@grettalemabouchou6779 4 года назад

Honestly, it is high time women stop competing with their beauty....most of which is bought with cosmetic work..............however, I wanted to go deeper and explain that this is not healthy. We are all beautiful and winning a "prize" is simply an ego booster that can perhaps be gained by doing something a bit less..................self centered?

@DaniWalker 4 года назад

Pageants are about more than beauty, most contestants understand this. I developed confidence, not because I learned how to apply makeup, but because I learned how to recognize my worth. Pageants taught me how to maintain my cool in stressful situations and interviews. They gave me confidence to speak in public and create a RU-vid channel. TV shows, show a glimpse of what pageantry really is and its value to all women. It's one of those things you have to try for yourself to truly understand. I encourage you to enter a pageant, everyone can benefit from encouragement, personal growth, and stepping outside their comfort zone