Testimonials
This was my first year ever competing in a pageant. In June, I became Ms. California & in October, I became Ms. Woman United States!!! I could not be more thrilled & I'm so grateful for all the ways our Director, Tara Rice, went above & beyond to help me grow as a woman, produce a phenomenal show & mentor me to lead and serve in both my titles. While this was my first pageant, I am certain Tara goes above & beyond: - coaching & mentorship: from when I was first interested in pageantry to understanding my journey as a woman, practicing my speech and interview & preparing for the national stage, Tara really cares and devotes time to answering my questions and guiding me. - organization: everything was crystal clear from start to finish and continues to be that way. The pageant show ran on time which is a huge feat with multiple states & divisions. Tara offered posing rehearsals, individual coaching sessions and interview overview calls. She hosted zoom calls on each of the categories with ample time so we could prepare. She provided headshot photo shoots with both hair & makeup included, gowns and jewelry styling. I love my photos! She has integrity: her heart is to help women grow in their purpose and give back to others!! She works A LOT but it comes from a place of generosity. - sisterhood: she promotes a healthy, positive atmosphere for women to connect, bond & uplift each other - opportunity: with Tara, I've had opportunity to go on live TV, participate in various community service, red carpet appearances and even got to interview celebrities at an Oscar event. Competing with her has opened up my world. - prize packages: countless sponsors & huge prize packages. She continues to look for opportunities for her titleholders throughout the year.
For 12 years, Tara has helped me grow as a woman. Back then, I was so unconfident in high school from being bullied. Tara helped me gain all my confidence back which allowed me to be crowned Miss Nevada. Not only is Tara an amazing director, she also helps you find your true purpose, and reach within yourself. Tara is an example of a director that not only pushes you and motivates you to win, but also encourages you, and helps you become the best version of yourself. I would not be the successful woman I am today without Tara. I can't think of any other person who deserves the award of Best State Pageant Director more than Tara Rice! I’ve participated 4 times in the Miss West Coast Pageant.
I have competed in many different pageant systems and I’ve always come back to compete for Tara! As a director, she dedicates so much time to each contestant to ensure every competitor feels comfortable and confident on stage and after competing in her system. And she does this for ALL contestants!! As for her queens, she has connections with incredible sponsors and resources to best prepare her state titleholders for top placements at Nationals! Not only is she one of the best runway and interview coaches herself; she obtains sponsorships from makeup teams, hair salons, med spas, acting and modeling schools, photographers, and many others who provide discounted or free services to ALL who participate in her system! Tara is so genuine and really works hard to give her girls the best of the best. Her productions and events are always timely, organized, and beautiful! She provides everything a girl could need to be able to confidently compete in a pageant for the first time or the 10th time - from headshot styling and photo including hair and makeup, gowns, and jewelry (just for signing up!), to runway coaching, wardrobe selection, platform development, interview prep - Tara is supportive far before and far beyond pageant day and I truly value having her as a role model and mentor! I have grown so much through competing in her system and learned so much from her. If you want to truly get the most out of a pageant experience, I will always recommend Tara and West Coast Pageant Productions to any age.
I've been competing in pageants for 5+ years and Miss West Coast is one of the best systems I have competed in! This is an excellent system for first-time pageant contestants as well as seasoned veterans. Tara is an incredible director who keeps her contestants constantly informed on everything they need to know. There are so many fun and unique opportunities including photoshoots, modeling workshops, appearance opportunities, and more! Even though I didn't win a title at Miss West Coast, I decided to take a leap of faith and compete at-large in the Miss United States national pageant. Tara helped me every step of the way and provided me with one-on-one coaching in interview, swimsuit, evening gown, and my personal platform promise. She instilled an incredible level of confidence in me, and thanks to her, I placed 3rd runner-up at the national pageant. I could not have made it this far without Tara's guidance. The skills I learned at the Miss West Coast pageant will carry me throughout the rest of my pageant journey and beyond.
Working with Tara as my pageant director has been amazing! She helped me with everything, from picking the perfect outfits to getting ready for my interview and developing my stage presence. This was my very first pageant, and her encouragement made me feel so much more confident and helped me show who I really am. Tara really cares about helping new girls succeed, and her kindness and dedication make her an incredible director. I'm so grateful to have had her by my side through this whole journey!
I was People’s Choice Recipient in 2022 and had the wonderful opportunity to compete at the United States Pageant with the help of Tara. I found Tara to be helpful and organized. I had a great experience at the Miss West Coast Pageant. I met some great friends and got beautiful photos to add to my portfolio that was done at the Miss West Coast contestant photo shoot and Queens photo shoot.
Being new to pageantry Tara made my experience very smooth and easy to take in especially with so much to learn. She really extends herself over and beyond to ensure you have everything you need to put your best foot forward. I learned a lot from her coaching and guidance which helped me win the Ms United States title in Dec. 2022. My first year competing in pageants has been a whirlwind and many doors have opened for me. Tara has helped me get a model and talent agent, she sends me out on modeling castings and I booked my first commercial with her connection to a commercial casting director that she introduced to me.
Tara is incredible! I had not met her prior to this pageant and I’m sad that I did not know her sooner. She puts on a fair, organized and fun event and her coaching and care for her winners is so kind, thoughtful and encouraging. I’ve been competing in pageants for a long time and I truly believe that Tara’s guidance helped me take Mrs. West Coast to the next level to ultimately become Mrs. United States. I’m so grateful for this pageant and it’s fantastic director! Absolutely SIGN UP FOR THIS ONE!!
I competed within this organization for the first time in 2019 and have gone back every year since. Tara has truly made a huge impact on my confidence in pageantry and I will forever be grateful for all she has done to support me. Being a title holder in this organization has been an absolute dream. I've been spoiled by numerous sponsor gifts and received free coaching with Tara herself that helped me place 1st runner-up at the United States Pageant in the Jr Teen age division. This is a truly incredible pageant system that I promise you will keep wanting to come back to! Rice also helped me place as a Top 5 Finalist at Miss California Teen USA.
I have competed at the Miss West Coast Pageant in two divisions and each year that I compete and / or attend the competition, the prize package has grown. Tara has a tremendous talent for making community connections and leveraging those relationships to give all contestants a great experience and the opportunity to serve the community as brand ambassadors. This pageant is a great arena for first-time contestants and veteran pageant girls alike. Cannot recommend that you compete enough as all contestants get free coaching with Tara, whose track record of national winners is quite impressive!
I have been competing in Tara's pageants since 2015. Her prize packages are the best, and they keep growing every year. She is very caring and puts her heart into being a director. She shows by example, making pageantry fun. Tara has helped me develop my platform, improve my interview and on stage question answers as well as on stage technique. She dedicated her time to help me prepare for the national pageant. Both in 2015 and 2022 I was able to capture the United States titles under her directorship and coaching.
Tara Rice and this spectacular pageant she puts on, is amazing. I’ve witnessed my daughters Malaya and Seven Rogers blossoming under her wing for 8 years now. The experience has been such a dream come true! Malaya is the reigning Miss Teen West Coast titleholder 2025 and Seven Rogers is the reigning Little Miss West Coast titleholder 2025. Miss West Coast & the California United States Pageant Rocks!
Director Tara is great at developing self confidence in the girls. She works with them to feel included and the best versions of themselves. The girls gain confidence in public speaking, appearances, and help with community service. Tara works really hard to prepare the girls to be the best they can be for all areas of their lives. My daughter had a great experience participating in her pageant. The participation prizes and events were great, too.
The Miss West Coast Pageant was such a life changing experience that began such a beautiful journey in LOVE and giving to all in need especially myself. Tara Rice is an exceptional director that holds in incredible amount of space for us all as we rise and step into our power. As Ms West Coast 2020 it is an honor to be a part of such an inspiring and supportive sisterhood. Tara helped me develop my platform and coached me for the United States Pageant and I’m proud to say I captured the national title under her guidance.
For the past seven years, I have had the honor of serving as a judge, sponsor, and dedicated supporter with the best pageant director Tara Rice, at Miss West Coast Pageant. Being a part of this incredible world has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Pageantry is so much more than just crowns and sashes—it's about growth, confidence, and transformation. I’ve had the privilege of witnessing countless young women and girls evolve into poised, articulate, and empowered individuals through this journey. Many of the titleholders I’ve seen go on to achieve remarkable success—not only in pageantry but in their personal, academic, and professional lives. What I cherish most is being able to walk alongside these inspiring individuals as they discover their voices, chase their goals, achieve their dreams and represent their communities with pride and grace. Supporting their journeys—whether by offering sponsorship, or simply a word of encouragement—has been deeply meaningful to me. I’m proud to continue supporting the women. “If you can dream it you can do it..
Tara is a very excellent coach and Director. She has taught Sylvia for 6 months and her guidance has helped her win the Little Miss West Coast title and the Little Miss United States national title. She has taught her how to walk, pose, posture, on stage facial expressions, voice and speed of speech and how to conduct a successful interview.She would take the time to record their coaching sessions and review with Sylvia. She helped Sylvia pick out the best competition wardrobe, guidance on make up and hair styling, and one hour before the national competition she was still guiding Sylvia. She helped her mentally prepare for the national competition by chatting with her by phone every night, we are so lucky to have Tara as a coach.
The pageant is organized, fair, and fun for everyone no matter where they are in their pageant career. Tara goes above and beyond to ensure everyone has what they need to be successful. She works tirelessly to create this wonderful production. I recommend this pageant and Tara’s coaching to anyone!