Beyond the Crown | Meet Mrs. Arizona 2026 Lexy Romano

Welcome to the very first episode of Beyond the Crown, hosted by Lexy Romano, Mrs. Arizona 2026. Beyond the Crown is about the stories, people, and experiences that go far beyond the sash and title. Throughout the series, Lexy will share her journey as Mrs. Arizona while introducing listeners to inspiring guests, local businesses, community organizations, and the people she meets along the way. In this premiere episode, Lexy shares her own story and the unexpected path that brought her to Arizona. She opens up about leaving New York City, learning to “bloom where you’re planted,” becoming a mother, and how those experiences helped shape the woman she is today. Lexy also shares the story behind Hearts for Arts, her scholarship fund created to help young women pursue opportunities in music and the performing arts, before taking listeners behind the scenes of her return to pageantry nearly 20 years after her first competition and the journey that ultimately led to becoming Mrs. Arizona 2026. It’s an introduction to Lexy, the purpose behind Beyond the Crown, and what’s ahead as she takes listeners beyond the title and behind the crown. Follow along with Lexy’s journey as Mrs. Arizona 2026 on Instagram: @lexyromano_ @mrsarizonaamericapageant Beyond the Crown is produced by TurnKey Media.