Have you ever felt unpretty? Have you ever felt unworthy? Have you ever felt like you were never enough? Well, I have felt all three. As a teenager, I suffered with low self-esteem on many occasions. According to Real Girls, Real Pressure: A National Report on the State of Self-Esteem, 2008, “Seven in ten girls…
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Anastasia Valimaki is the 2018 Royal Spotlight of the Year
I created the Royal Spotlight Interview Series in 2018 as way to recognize and honor queens from pageant systems that do not always get the recognition they deserve. This interview series birthed the Royal Spotlight Awards which showcases those queens who have been featured during the Royal Spotlight interview series. The awards program is a…
5 Ways to Use the Crown for Good During the Holiday Season
November is here, and we are weeks away from the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Before you plan to indulge in satisfying your stomach or buying things for yourself and/or family members, take a moment and think about ways to use your crown to help someone else during the holiday season. I personally love serving during…
How to Utilize National Days to Maximize Your Reign
It is important that queens find activities or acts of service in order to maximize their reign. Remember, the crown is not about you; it is what you can do for others. One activity queens can use to bring awareness to their crown and their pageant system is utilizing national days. National days are fun…
#TeamATLANTA Endometriosis Worldwide March 2018
Endometriosis is a disease that affects 6.3 women and girls across the United States, and 176 million worldwide. The disease creates a severe amount of pain during a female’s menstrual cycle, and it is one of the leading causes of infertility. Some of the symptoms include painful periods, abdominal pain, fatigue, and pain during sexual…
The Life of a Queenpreneur with Genesis Fernandez
The Life of a Queenpreneur is an interview series that showcases young women who balance the role of a queen and the role of an entrepreneur. A queenpreneur is unique because she possesses a graceful style mixed with a hustler’s ambition. This interview will feature Genesis Fernandez, national beauty pageant consultant and online consignment shop…
Royal Spotlight: 2018 America’s Elite Miss Anastasia Valimaki
The Royal Spotlight is an interview series where I highlight queens from a variety of pageant systems. This month I had the pleasure of interviewing 2018 America’s Elite Miss Anastasia Valimaki. Tell us about yourself. I am a Biomedical Engineer at the University of Florida. I take my academics very seriously and yet balance it…
Krystle Clear Pageant Review: 2018 America’s Elite Miss Pageant
Last week I had the honor and privilege of once again serving as a staff member for the 2018 America’s Elite Miss Pageant. Twenty-five contestants and their families journeyed to the Crown Plaza Ravinia Perimeter in Atlanta, Georgia, to compete in a system that is known as the purpose driven crown. Contestants vying for the…
Tis the Season to Serve!
The Christmas season is the busiest time of year. People are decorating, shopping, and spending time with loved ones. Also, there are many that are using this time to serve. This season is a great opportunity to serve others and the community. Pageant queens should use this time to use their crowns for good. Not…
Krystle’s Top Ten Reasons for Competing in Pageants
Individuals have their own reasons for competing in pageants. Pageantry teaches skills that are utilized in personal and professional lives. Competing in pageants allowed me to develop self-confidence and strengthen my communication skills. Due to my pageant experience, I have been able to accomplish many things such as starting a pageantry blog, writing my first…
