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Ms Kent Great Britain, sponsored by La Belleza Boutique in Deal, was an incredible evening filled with elegance, grace, and unforgettable moments. As a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment, I dedicate much of my time to mentoring women, helping them to realise their potential and overcome life’s challenges My journey is a testament to the belief that our past does not define us; we have the power to shape our future.
In addition to my mentoring work, I am a wedding photographer, capturing the beauty and joy of life’s most precious moments Each wedding is a unique story, and I am honoured to preserve those memories for couples to cherish forever
My love for education has been a constant driving force in my life. I believe that continuous learning and self-improvement are key to personal and professional growth. Whether it’s through formal education or life experiences, I am committed to expanding my knowledge and sharing it with others.
Winning Ms Kent Great Britain is not just a personal achievement; it is a platform to further my mission of inspiring and uplifting women I am excited to bring this passion to the national stage as I compete for the title of Ms Great Britain Thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey, and here’s to the incredible adventures ahead!
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Stephany Diaz is the newly crowned Miss Earth Cuba 2024
Miami,FLOnJune22,2024,MissEarthCuba2024Pageant helditsfinalcrowninggalaattheHistoricSeminoleTheater of Homestead,FloridapresentedbyNBNCNuestraBelleza Nacional Cuba, the franchise holder and responsible for sendingtherepresentativeofCuba.Thecrowned winner is 19-year-old Stephany Diaz. During the annual competition,StephanywascrownedbyMissEarthCuba 2022,SheylaRaveloPerezalongwithMissEarthCuba2018, MonicaAguilarandMissEarthCuba2007,ArianaBarouk. SherepresentedthetitleofMissIsladelaJuventud. ShewasalsoawardedthetitleofBestInterview.Stephany Diaz will represent Cuba at Miss Earth 2024 held in the Philippines.
StephanyisabornnativeofGuines,Cubaandmigratedto theUnitedStatesattheageof5.
Somespecialfactsaboutherfamilyarethatthereisan ancestralmixbetweenAfricanandSpanishdescent.Her great-grandparentsfledtoCubatoescapetheSpanish Civil War happening in the Canary Islands. This rich heritage has deeply influenced her family's cultural identity.Thisissymbolicoftheculturalheritagepresentin Cuba.
Stephany recently obtained her bachelor’s degree in politicalscienceandiscurrentlyattendinglawschoolwith the aspiration to work as an advocate in a non-profit organization.Shehasalsobeenonthedean’slist.Sheis dedicated to reducing overconsumption within the food industry.
Assomeonewhohasbeenvegetarianfor5years,thisis somethingthatisnearanddeartoherheart Sheprovides people with the resources and knowledge to be able to reduce their impact through plant-based food alternatives, as they reduce emissions, pollution, and waste Through these efforts, she has been able to influencepeopletomakemoredeliberatechoicesfortheir healthandtheenvironment
Miss Earth is an annual international environmentalthemed beauty pageant competition promoting environmental awareness, conservation, and social responsibility Miss Earth is part of the big 4 four major international beauty pageants next to Miss World, Miss Universe,andMissInternational
Formoreinformationandupdates,youcancontactthe nationaldirectorbyemailat NuestraBellezaNacionalCuba@gmailcom You can also followsocialmediaonFacebook,Instagram,andYouTube Channel
Title,name&age?
MsGreatBritainFinalist
MeganRuthPatrick Age34
Whatmadeyouenterpageantsinthe firstplace?
I’venevertakenpartinanythinglikethis before but my company sponsored a MissGBfinalistlastyearandIjustfound the event so motivating and inspiring thatIreallywantedtobeapartofit So hereIamgoingforit!IreallyhopeIcan pass those same feelings and spark I gotontosomeoneelsethisyear
Whatmadeyoudecidetocompetein yourcurrentsystem?
I really resonated with everything Miss Great Britain stands for For me, it just feltlikeTheOneandIlovedeverything aboutit.
What is the best thing that pageants havetaughtyou?
Obviously I haven’t competed yet but even being involved as a sponsor was so empowering and has taught me to always ask questions about others. What inspires the people around you and what they might like to share with you. Some people have incredible stories that don’t always get heard enough
What's your pageant platform and why?
My platform is Believe Achieve Inspire which aims to support others (in particularly disadvantaged young women)likeIoncewas.Tochangetheir path in life, whether that be a career changeorstartingupabusiness.Iwant tohelpthembelieveinthemselves My maingoalistokeepgivingbackandto inspire others, regardless of their background.
Iwanttofurthersharemystoryandthe messagethatyourbackgrounddoesnot defineyouandthatyouareworthyof opportunities.Everyone,nomatterwhat theirbackgroundorcircumstances shouldbeabletoandshouldbe supportedandencouragedto,followtheir dreams
What'syourdreamtitle?
ObviouslyitwouldhavetobeMsGreat Britain
Ifyouweretowinwhatwoulditmean toyou?
Wow,whatanultimategoalthatwould be to achieve. After the journey i’ve beenoninthepast10yearspersonally and professionally It would mean so muchtome Tohavetheopportunities to share more about my story of battling through a brain condition where I was loosing my sight, loosing myjob,myhomeandbarelybeingable toaffordtoeattocompletelychanging my life around and building a multi award winning company. I could truly share that anything is possible and it would just be like a real life Cinderella story
What's the best advice you have for fellowpageantqueens/finalists?
I think just to be yourself and have confidence in who you are, what you standforandwhatyouarebringingto thecompetition.
Whathaveyoubeendoingintherun uptoyourpageantfinal?
It’sbeenabusyfewmonths!Ihaveheld a 10th Anniversary event in my salon offering free mini treatments to help peoplelookgoodandfeelbetter Ihave raised funds through my business event,organisedaraffleandtakenpart in Pretty Muddy Race for life with my staff,allforCancerResearchUK Ihave recently offered my services to volunteer as a business mentor for the Prince’s Trust to help young underprivileged entrepreneurs on their businessjourneys Nextmonthwehave acharityBrowathoncomingupandwe have also just been featured in Living NorthMagazine.
Whatisyourfavouriteeverappearance? Ireallyenjoyedattendingandbeinga prizesponsorforMissGreatBritainNorth Eastthisyear.Lanaputonanamazing eventandtheatmospherewasjustso lovelyandsupportive
Whatmakesagoodpageantrole model?
Someonewhohasbeenonachallenging journeytobecomethebestversionof themselves Someonetobelookedupto andthatisnowworkingtohelpand inspireothersontheirownpersonal journeys.
What'syourfavouritepageantround?
Iammostlookingforwardtothe swimwearround.Asanexprofessional dancerandbeautybusinessowner,I understandthepressureonwomenand especiallyyounggirlstolookacertain way.Ijustlovethatthisroundisallabout bringingbodyconfidencetoall.
Title,name&age?
Ms RegalWorld,MachelleJohnson,42
Whatmadeyouenterpageantsinthefirst place?
Istartedoffmypageantcareerasajudge. WhenIjudgedmyfirstpageantwithadult contestants,Iwassoinspiredandthought, “Icandothis!”
Haveyoucompetedbefore?Ifso,canyou tellusaboutyourjourney?
UponrealizingthatIwantedtocompete,I entered my first pageant, which was a regionalpageanttakingplacelocally.Iwon mystatetitleandnumerousawards,went on to win the national title in my age division,andhadsuchasuccessfulyearof reignthatIwascrownedQueenofQueens atthefollowingyear’snationals Therestis history!
Titles/Awards/Placements (International)
Ms RegalWorld,2024-2025
2ndRunnerUp,MissRegalWorld,2021
(National)
PrideofAmericaQueenofQueens,2015
PrideofAmericaNationalQueen,2014
Best Personality Winner, 2014 Pride of AmericaNationalCompetition
FunFashionWear1stRunnerUp,2014Pride ofAmericaNationalCompetition CompositionCard1stRunnerUp,2014Pride ofAmericaNationalCompetition
(State)
PrideofVirginiaQueen,2014
Pride of the East Coast Optional Supreme, 2014
Pride of the East Coast Composition Card Winner,2014
(Local)
Ms.Beachcoast,2014
Whatmadeyoudecidetocompeteinthe RegalWorldSystem?
After coming across the Miss Regal World system on an entertainment industry platform,Idecidedtocompetein2021and was the second runner-up in my age division. I had such a positive experience thatIknewIwouldreturnatsomepoint.
Whatwasitlikecompetingvirtually?
Having competed on stage live and virtually throughrecordings,Icanhonestlysaythatit is no less rigorous if not more rigorous whenyouarenotonlyacompetitor,but alsotheproductionbehindyourperformance! I love that this system turns the stigma surroundingonlinepageantsonitsheadby requiring traditional areas of competition, promotingsisterhoodandpositivepageantry, andofferingquality,judiciousscoring.
What is the best thing that pageants have taughtyou?
Pageants have helped me unlock my creativity ThatgifthastakenmeplacesInever would have imagined, and it taught me the healingpowerofcreativeexpression
What’syourpageantplatformandwhy?
Ihaveathreefoldgoalforthenextyearthat I’mreferringtoasmyPSI:topromotethe Miss Regal World pageant, serve my favoritecharity,St.JudeChildren’sResearch Hospital and other great causes, and to inspireothers particularlytowardthe expressionoftheirowncreativity
What’syourdreamtitle?
Ijustachievedit!:-)Ihadagoalofwinning attheinternationallevelwithasystemthat trulyembodiesthespiritofpageantry,and I’veachievedthatasthecurrentMs.Regal World. My overall goal for my pageant futureistotimelesslyserveasapositive pageantry ambassador while supporting mychosencharitiesandinspiringothers.
Whatwasitlikewhenyouwon?
I was in the middle of a rehearsal all afternoon when the results were announced, so it was challenging to quell myanticipationandfocus.WhenIwasable to step aside and watch the results, I was simply over the moon and incredibly thankful.
What’sthebestadviceyouhaveforfellow pageantqueens/finalists?
Tofellowqueens,myadviceistomakeyour yearasdynamicaspossible!Youhave beenbestowedwithamuch-desiredhonor, andthere’ssomuchgoodthatcanbedone withyourtitle Runwithit!
Tofinalists,myadviceistocomebackand giveityourallagain Youwerechosenasa finalist for a reason, and you have such a supportsystematMissRegalWorld!
Whathaveyoubeendoingsinceyouwon?
SinceIwon,I’vebeenworkingonaschedule for the coming year for possible appearances, charitable works and marketing…and trying to overcome how surreal it still feels to be a titleholder with MissRegalWorld!
Whatisyourfavouriteeverappearance?
My favorite appearance was a charitable 5KrunIparticipatedinwithasisterqueen from a younger age division in a prior pageantsystem.
Itwasgreatbondingwithherandher family,allthewhileparticipatingincommunity serviceandgettingoutsideforsome wonderfulexerciseonabeautifulsummerday Itwassomuchfun
Whatmakesagoodpageantrolemodel?
To me, a good pageant role model must be authentic,upliftingandlovepageantryforall therightreasons.
What’syourfavouritepageantround?
I typically stress the least about competition areasthatinvolvespeaking,butIreally enjoyed the evening wear competition this timearoundwithMissRegalWorld
Howdoyoudealwithpageantnerves?
I’m actually pretty good with compartmentalization. Pageant nerves go in myyoudon’texistrightnowfolder,andIpush through
Website:machellejohnson.com
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Dr. Diana Lawrence is the Founder/President of Dr. World® Productions(DWP).Because…Smartis Beautiful® and DWP produces the Dr. Universe®, Dr. World®, Dr.America®,Dr.UnitedStatesof America®, Ms. Achievement® Universe / World / USA competitions.Dr.Lawrencewaswasrecognizedas Disruptor Magazine’s “Top 30 Unstoppable Women Entrepreneursof2022”.SheisaCollege President in the U.S. and has over 40 years of pageantry experience.Afewofthetitlesshehas won are Mrs. Galaxy® International, Ms. American States®, Mrs.AmericanAchievement,All American Classic Mrs., Mrs. United American and Outstanding WomaninAmerica(Mrs.).
Shannon Allsop is 28 and a marine biologist and scuba diver who first competed in pageants in 2018 and from then on was hooked and is competingagaininJanuaryintheecopageantsfinal She’sanadvocate forconservationandintroducingwomenintothemaledominatedscuba divingindustry SincecompetinginpageantShannon’sconfidencegrew meaningthatshenowalsoworksasaselfemployedpartyprincessand mermaid performer alongside her full time role in an aquarium As someone who was once told she would never be a scientist by her teacher after struggling with learning difficulties Shannon fully believes on never giving up on your dreams and do it with a bit of sparkle and share the magic of confidence and determination with everyone you meetx
