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 2017 Miss Black and Natural New York Alicia Davis. Tell us about yourself. I was born and raised in Queens, New York, where I currently reside. I studied International…
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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…
The Life of a Queenpreneur with Genesis Fernandez
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 Genesis Fernandez, national beauty pageant consultant and online consignment shop…
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…
5 Black Pageant Coaches to Watch in 2018
Pageant coaches are instrumental to the pageantry industry because they prepare contestants for success on and off the stage. This month I want to highlight 5 black pageant coaches who are successful in the industry and will continue to make an major impact especially in 2018. 1. Jessica C. Alexander, Wear Your Crown 101 Jessica…
The 3 Different Types of Pageants
Pageants, pageants, and more pageants! There are pageants everywhere. Pageants are like churches. They are on every street corner and several in every city, but they are not created equal. It is important to know and understand the different types so you can pick one that best suits your desires and personality. Pageants fall into…
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…
Pageant Queen Turned Pageant Bride: 5 Tips on Planning a Royal Wedding Fit for a Queen
Today is Valentine’s Day, and there are many couples and loved ones participating in this eventful day. Since this is the day of love, I thought it would be fitting to talk about my experience with planning a wedding. As many of you know, I got married on September 30, 2017, which is a little…
Are Black Pageants Relevant Today?
As you know February is Black History Month, and this month we celebrate the accomplishments of the Black race. My race may be known for the Civil Rights Movement and African-American hair care products (Thank you Madam C. J. Walker for blessing our tresses.), but we have also experienced success in the pageantry industry. Today,…
Learn How to Manifest the Crown with a Vision Board
Vision boards have been around for years. They are powerful tools to help you reach your goals. First things first, what exactly is a vision board? A vision board is pictorial display of your goals and dreams. The concept is to take a poster board or a cork board and place cut outs from magazines…
