Women and girls compete in pageants for a variety of reasons. They may want to try something new, garner scholarship money, launch a modeling a career, or help build self-esteem. This month is National Boost Your Self-Esteem Month, and I want to share my thoughts regarding pageantry and how it helps build self-esteem. As a…
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Pageant Queens Needed for Pageant Experiences Research
Are you a current or former pageant queen? Would you be willing to discuss your pageant experiences for research purposes? If you answered yes to both questions, then the Pageant Experiences Research is for you! Yesterday, I had the pleasure of participating in the Pageant Experiences Research conducted by Dr. Ariane Prohaska. Dr. Prohaska is…
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…
Journaling Your Pageant Journey
I began journaling as a teen in high school. Writing down my thoughts was very therapeutic for me because I was dealing with a lot of emotional issues at the time. Now as an adult, I still journal, but my entries are much more different. A few years ago I was introduced to Dana Wilde…
Krystle Bell Saulsberry Appears on ABC 33/40 Talk of Alabama
On Tuesday, December 26, 2017, I appeared on ABC 33/40 Talk of Alabama to discuss my Amazon bestseller Manifest the Crown: A Krystle Clear Guide to Pageantry Success. Please check out my interview below.
Pumps and P.E.A.R.L.S. Presents Learning to Manifest Your Crown with Mrs. Saulsberry
On November 30, 2017, I had the pleasure of serving as guest speaker for the November meeting of Pumps and P.E.A.R.L.S. This meeting took place at South Hampton K-8 School in Birmingham, Alabama. A group of over 30 girls learned about what it takes to manifest a crown. They learned a crown is not just a…
The Pageant That Celebrates Hair Authenticity and a Healthy Lifestyle
Many pageants are mission based and purpose driven. Some are designed to provide scholarships to deserving young women while others nurture and build confidence. There is even a pageant that celebrates wearing your natural hair and living a healthy lifestyle. This pageant is known as the Miss Natural Hair and Health Expo Beauty Pageant. The…
Royal Spotlight: 2017 Face of Fabulous Brianna Fillweber
The Royal Spotlight is an interview series where I highlight queens from a variety of pageant systems. As many of you know, I had the amazing opportunity to work for Mac Duggal during AmericasMart Atlanta World of Prom in August 2017 (This One Time I Worked for Mac Duggal). During that week, I met one…
4 Ways to Lose Gracefully
This post was updated on January 7, 2019. Picture this: You have spent several months preparing for your pageant competition. You have even written in your journal and practiced saying your affirmations. You truly believe the crown is yours. The pageant occurs, and you give it 110%. Finally, the crowning ceremony begins, you anxiously await…
The Fashionetta Experience
Parents: Is your daughter interested in giving back to her community? Is she interested in learning about etiquette, self-esteem, and health living? If you answered “yes” to one or both of these questions, then the The Fashionetta Experience is for her. The Fashionetta Experience is presented by the Beta Nu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,…
