Pageant Prep, Sorority Rush, & Interview Coaching with Winningly by Thomason
In this episode, Jamie sits down with Thomason Bryan Zoldock—founder of Winningly by Thomason, a nationwide consulting firm that helps young women confidently navigate pageants, sorority rush, scholarship/job interviews, and more. Thomason shares the story of launching her business during the pandemic and how she’s built a nationwide pageant coaching clientele all from her home.
With a strong background in pageantry, Thomason opens up about what a typical workday looks like, how she customizes coaching for each girl (even those competing against one another), and how she equips clients with tools to shine in interviews, applications, and real-life scenarios.
Thomason also shares behind-the-scenes stories of coaching standout clients like Madison Marsh, Miss America 2024, and Abbie Stockard, Miss America 2025.
Episode at a Glance:
- How Thomason founded Winningly by Thomason during the pandemic to specialize in pageant coaching
- How Zoom allows her to work with clients all over the U.S.
- A peek into her typical workday and client process for pageant coaching, Rush prep, and professional development
- Why her focus on interviews and resumes can make or break someone’s competition results
- How Rush has changed post-COVID and whether legacy status still matters
- Tips for learning how to “humbly brag” about your strengths
- How Thomason helps with job interviews, scholarship applications, and more
- The story behind Madison Marsh and Abbie Stockard’s rise to Miss America and what it was like to coach them
Who is Thomason Zoldock?
Thomason Bryan Zoldock hails from Montgomery, Alabama. She and her husband, Sam Zoldock, recently celebrated their first anniversary and currently reside in Birmingham, Alabama, with their puppy, Moses.
As a follower of Christ, her mission through Winningly by Thomason stems from Romans 8:28. Thomason is a graduate of Samford University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies. She is the coach of numerous national and state titleholders. Her most recent accomplishment to date is being the coach of Miss America 2024, Madison Marsh, and the reigning Miss America 2025, Abbie Stockard.
Resources & Links:
- Visit her website
- Email: hello@winninglybythomason.com
- Follow on Instagram
- The Clothes Tree
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