Updated: June 3, 2019 This is a sponsored post; however, all opinions are mine. If you have been following me or the site for quite some time, you know I believe in empowering women and girls for success. Success can be anything from winning a title, launching a business, or developing high self-esteem. Any…
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Pageantry Author Will Speak at the Atlanta African American Book Festival
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFORMATION. “You will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read.” – Charlie “Tremendous” Jones I am reader. I started reading at the age of 5, and I am…
Life After the Crown with Cierra Jackson, Miss District of Columbia 2016
I am so excited!!!! Well, I have launched yet another series. I know I am doing the absolute most, but I love bringing you fresh and “Krystle Clear” pageantry related information and content. This series is entitled “Life After the Crown.” I created this series because I wanted to interview former queens and get their…
Pageant Chatter: What Are Your Thoughts Concerning the Changes to Miss America?
Pageant Chatter is a segment where I highlight the opinions of pageant enthusiasts concerning major changes in the pageantry industry. Today, we are discussing the changes to the Miss America Organization. Earlier this week, the Miss America Organization (MAO) under the leadership of MAO Board Chair Gretchen Carlson (Miss America 1989) announced they would be…
Manifest the Crown is a Finalist for an Indie Author Legacy Award
Yes, you read the the title correctly! Manifest the Crown: A Krystle Clear Guide to Pageantry Success is a 2018 finalist for the Indie Author Legacy Awards. Out of 21 categories, this book has been nominated for eBook of the Year. The Indie Author Legacy Awards (IALA) is the only of its kind, honoring modern…
Krystle Bell Saulsberry Appears on the PageantCast
On Wednesday, April 11, 2018, I appeared on the PageantCast to discuss my reign as Ms. African-American United 2017, my pageantry lifestyle blog KrystleBell.com, and my publications. The PageantCast was founded in 2005 by Tim Kretschman, and it is the FIRST Beauty Pageant Podcast. Please check out my interview below. Interview and show notes can…
April 8th is International Pageant Day
Every year on April 8 the pageant industry celebrates International Pageant Day. This is a day where queens showcase their crowns and banners and bring awareness to the pageant industry. This industry is much more than glitz and glamour. This is an industry where leadership is developed, scholarships are earned, communication skills are refined,…
Krystle Clear Pageant Review: 1st Annual Little Miss Natural Hair Beauty Pageant
If you have been following my posts for quite sometime, you know I am a proponent of the natural hair movement. I am a naturalista (4 years and counting), and I support and celebrate females who embrace their God given tresses. For the past 4 years, I have had the opportunity to attend the Natural…
4 Reasons to Compete in Your Hometown Pageant
Many pageant contestants get their start by competing in their hometown pageant. Whether it is a school, fair or festival pageant, the hometown pageant gives pageant competitors the experience they need to move forward in their pageant career. Even though my very first pageant was not a local pageant, my 2nd pageant experience was my…
Does Pageantry Help Build Self-Esteem?
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…