I always find it an honor and privilege when I get the opportunity to speak about my pageantry journey and how it has impacted my life. Last month, I had the opportunity to participate in an interview on Life After the Crown with Tim Tialdo. Life After the Crown is an interview based podcast where…
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Are you Ready to Pay Cash for the Crown?
I believe that it is important for pageant girls and their families to be financially savvy when preparing to compete in a pageant. Pageantry is an expensive hobby, and you should never let a hobby bankrupt you. Would you believe me that I can show you easy ways to pay cash for the crown so…
4 Key Financial Principles to Practice While Preparing for Competition
Spring is finally here! I am so happy because I can finally have the sun bathing my skin. Honestly this time of year makes me feel so much more positive and happier. The weather may be changing, but we have also entered into a new month. Not only is April here, but we also get…
Financial Empowerment Events for Pageant Girls
Aside from being a pageantry consultant, I am also a financial coach and speaker. I believe all queens should have an understanding of personal finances so they can make sound financial decisions. Check out and support the upcoming financial empowerment events that will take place on January 28 and January 30.
Who Knew a Pageant Girl Could Write a Book About Personal Finances?
I know there is this misconception that pageant girls only know about Matte Lipstick, the latest Sherry Hill gown, and Chinese Laundry Tip Tops. Okay, not true. Yes, some of us may spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on a pageant and everything that goes along with it, but there are some of us…
Four Ways to Save on Your Next Pageant
If you have been following me for quite some time, you know I love saving money! I consider myself the Financial Queen, and I will stretch a dollar for as long as possible. October 12 is National Savings Day, I thought it would be cool to give you four ways to save on your next…
The Ultimate Pageant Side Hustle
It costs to compete. Point blank. You need a sufficient amount of funds to cover the application, pageant fees, travel, accommodations, meals, wardrobe, hair, makeup, accessories, etc. You do not have to be rich in your journey to the crown, but you must have means to pay for the journey. Yes, you can be Frugal Francesca and…
The Simple Pageant Financial Plan
I bet you are wondering: Why is this girl talking about finances on a pageant blog? I am glad you asked. Well, it takes money to compete in pageant so it is important that you are financially prepared. The only way to properly prepare is to save and formulate a budget. Yes, I said the dreaded…
5 Easy Ways to Pay Cash for Your Pageant
It is that time again known as pageant season! It is time to pay the registration fees, buy the dress, higher a pageant coach, and the list goes on. The one question that goes through the minds of parents and contestants (those old enough to pay their own way) is how will I pay all…
Groupon Coupons for the Frugal Pageant Girl
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine. My name is Krystle Bell, and I am a frugal pageant girl. Yes, I admit it. I finally took the advice of Iyanla Vanzant, and I stood in my truth. 🙂 I am not a fan of spending tons of money on gowns, dresses, shoes, makeup, jewelry,…
