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 Dani Walker, Miss Montana USA 2018. Tell us about yourself….
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10 Ways to Build Your Self-Esteem This Year
February is National Boost Your Self-Esteem Month. Self-esteem is confidence in one’s own worth or abilities. Self-esteem can be shaped by family, peers, environment, or society as a whole. According to Real Girls, Real Pressure: A National Report on the State of Self-Esteem, “Seven in ten girls believe they are not good enough or do…
Pageant Feature of the Month: Miss Black US Ambassador/Miss Black Teen US Ambassador
This month’s pageant feature is Miss Black US Ambassador/Miss Black Teen US Ambassador. Miss Black US Ambassador/Miss Black Teen US Ambassador is a program of Ambassadors of Change, Inc., and it is designed to give opportunities to young African-American women. The Founder/National Director is Patrice Harrison. Oluwakemi Olurotimi is the 2018 Miss Black US…
4 Ways To Overcome Discouragement
You have spent several months preparing for your pageant. You have met with a professional pageant coach for months rehearsing interview questions, walking techniques, wardrobe consultations, and everything else related to your competition. You have written in your journal and said your affirmations every day leading up to the pageant. The pageant occurs, and you…
4 Black Pageant Directors to Watch in 2019
What would a pageant be without a pageant director? Pageant directors are instrumental to the pageantry industry because they make sure contestants have an enjoyable competition experience. They serve as event planners, graphic designers, editors, web designers, DIY queens, mothers, and the list goes on and on. In celebration of Black History Month, I want…
Royal Spotlight: Tisha Downing, Ms. Virginia US Continental 2019
The Royal Spotlight is an interview series where I highlight queens from a variety of pageant systems. This month I have the pleasure of featuring Tisha Downing, Ms. Virginia US Continental 2019. Tell us about yourself. I was born and raised in Levittown, Pennsylvania. I have always enjoyed performing and entertaining. I was a…
How Late Entries and Dropouts Affect a Pageant
Have you ever waited until the last minute to register for a pageant knowing the deadline has passed? Have you ever had a change of heart and decided not to compete days before a pageant? If you are guilty of one or both, SHAME ON YOU! Both scenarios happen often in the industry, but this…
7 Best Practices for Competing in a Pageant
Competing in a pageant is not for the faint of heart. It takes a lot of hard work and discipline in order to garner success and manifest a crown. This process can be much easier if you incorporate best practices into your pageantry journey. Here are my recommended 7 best practices when competing in a…
What Does Your Social Media Say About You?
This is the age of social media. I love social media because it has helped me build my brand and grow my audience. Whether you like it or love it, social media is here to stay. I honestly don’t see it going away anytime soon. Social media is a great tool to stay connected to…
Pageant Feature of the Month: Miss Grand United States
This year I plan on featuring pageant systems that are doing great work in the industry but may not necessarily get the recognition they deserve. This month’s pageant feature is Miss Grand United States. The current Miss Grand United States is Paola Cossyleon. The 2019 pageant will take place in Chicago, Illinois on August 5-11, 2019. Miss…
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