Named as "Best of the Best Pageant Coach 2009" by TFTJ website, Holly has coached National, State, a Holly went on to win the title of Miss Wisconsin U.S. S.
A quintessential tomboy, Holly Ernst entered her first pageant at the age of 16 where she placed as 2nd runner-up. Not one to give up easily, Holly continued her quest for the crown and entered the following year, placing as 1st runner-up. On her third try, Holly enlisted the help of a since-retired pageant coach who helped lead Holly to her first “win” (Miss Junior Wisconsin 1989). This was a gre
at lesson to learn at an early age--that hard work and perseverance DO pay off--and hiring a pageant coach is KEY to a contestant’s success. Soon after her state victory, Holly placed in the Top 10 at the national Miss Junior America pageant, one of the premier Teen pageants in its’ day. Teen 1990, again placing in the Top 10 nationally and winning the coveted National Poise & Personality Award at the Miss U. Teen national pageant. While attending the University of Wisconsin--Madison, Holly competed in the Miss USA and Miss America (MAO) systems, placing as 1st runner-up to Miss Wisconsin USA 1991 and as 3rd runner-up to Miss Wisconsin (MAO) 1994. In 1993, Holly entered and won the Miss Wisconsin World America pageant, leading to the nationally televised Miss World America pageant produced by the “queenmaker” team of GuyRex Productions. Holly also was named Miss Wisconsin of the Year 1991. Upon earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, Holly began a successful career in office equipment and pharmaceutical sales. Upon getting married to her husband Matt, Holly realized she still had the desire to compete and decided to try her hand at “Mrs” pageants. She was named Mrs. Minnesota United States 2002 & placed in the Top 12 at the national Mrs. United States pageant in Las Vegas. The following year, Holly emerged from a field of 26 contestants to be crowned Mrs. Minnesota International 2003, and also took home the coveted “Best in Interview” and “Best in Evening Gown” awards. Traveling across the state promoting her child-safety and abduction prevention platform called “Keeping Our Children Safe,” Holly has spoken to over 20,000 people on this important issue. A member of the Jacob Wetterling Foundation Board of Directors since 2006, she is also the most senior-ranking member of the JWF Speaker’s Bureau. After taking some time off to start a family, Holly decided to throw her hat back into the ring by entering the Mrs. Minnesota America pageant in 2006. In addition to winning the title, she also won the “Best in Evening Gown” award and was named “Mrs. Photogenic.” This win gave Holly the distinction of being the only woman in Minnesota to have held all of the “Big Three” Mrs. pageant titles. Holly continued on to the nationally televised Mrs. America pageant, where she placed in the Top 12. Starting her own consulting business has been a lifelong dream for Holly and she strives to empower ALL women to be at their personal best. Holly's philosophy is that “you don’t need to be 100% better than your competition, but you DO need to be better in 100 ways.” Call Holly today and let her show you those “100 ways” and much, much more!
