Today I have a guest post from Lacey Updegraff from Pageant Moms Club. She is sharing steps on 5 Ways To Become a Great Pageant Mentor. I hope you find this informative and encouraging. Enjoy! “Every great achiever is inspired by a great mentor.” – Lailah Gifty Akita My daughter, Ella, recently turned 11….
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Royal Spotlight: Miss Exquisite International 2018 Keyandra Hall
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 Miss Exquisite International 2018 Keyandra Hall. It is very fitting that I am featuring her this month because October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and domestic violence awareness happens to…
An Open Letter to my Favorite Miss America
I wanted to publish this letter days before the Miss America 2019 competition, but I was busy preparing for Pageant Talk. All is well because later is better than never. Dear Miss America 1984, Hello! You don’t know me, but I know you all too well. You made an impact on my life long before…
Are You a Young Woman or Woman of Distinction?
Are you a role model? Are you a successful entrepreneur? Is your career growing by leaps and bounds? Are you service oriented? Have you experienced major accomplishments in your life that are worth celebrating? If you answered yes to one or more questions, you are eligible to be nominated for a young woman or woman…
Royal Spotlight: Miss Black USA 2017 Daphne Lee
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 Miss Black USA 2017 Daphne Lee. Tell us about yourself. My name is Daphne Lee, the current Miss Black USA 2017. I am a professional ballet dancer with Collage Dance Collective…
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…
