Pageant Power Play

Tell us about yourself.

I am an international speaker, author, and personal and professional trainer. I am also an honorary doctorate and Presidential Lifetime Achievement award winner. However, the best titles I currently have are wife, mother, and Nana. There is one title I admonish daily, and that is the designation of Cancer Survivor and Thriver! I have battled vulvar cancer for 7 years, through 3 diagnoses and a prognosis of 18 months to live to speak on stages boldly, encourage those around me, and spread knowledge about the power of belief and purpose. I have been recognized by non-profits such as Josie’s Girls as a trailblazer and Her Excellency, Dr. Theresa Mosely as a Passion, Purpose, Peace award recipient. I am indeed very blessed.

How did you get into pageantry?

I was approached by Dr. Jolie Rashawn twice about joining this great organization. I was not interested in the pageantry part but in the three pillars of inner beauty, empowerment, and service. These pillars aligned with my gifts and purpose, so it wasn’t long after the second invitation to become a delegate that I accepted. God created a clear path for me to share not only my gifts but also my passion which is not only sharing about gynecological cancer but also education and empowering women to discover their gifts and purpose so they can experience the life they truly want by aligning their purpose to their everyday life.

Tell us about your pageant system and platform.

I am honored to be part of the All-World Beauties and Man of Distinction pageant system. The care and integrity of the organization’s leadership was the catalyst that not only drew me to participate but strive to be a part of the family for many years to come. I feel this is a great system to partner with in spreading awareness about gynecological cancers where only, cervical cancer, has a medical screening. Educating both men and women on the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of these cancers; as well as how to navigate their feelings and help reach out to family and friends without the stigma of shame or embarrassment.

Where do you see yourself and your pageant career in the next 5 years?

In the next 5 years, I hope to be a lifetime queen serving the administration, other queens, and delegates to help them be the absolute best they can be while still advocating for research and resources for others.

What is the most important lesson you’ve learned from pageantry?

To be yourself! Understanding and leaning into the authentic you is powerful. I have learned from my pageant journey that you can admire someone else but never try to be them.

What advice would you give someone entering pageantry?

Understand the pillars or focus areas of the organization you are thinking about joining. Be sure you have met and shaken hands with your authentic self, so you recognize her in a crowded room and are never intimidated. I would say to take advantage of workshops and webinars being offered by the system and remember strongly that they deserve to be in the room just like everyone.

What message is on your heart to share right now?

You are created with a purpose. Discover and walk boldly in that purpose and watch life’s obstacles become stepstools to the life you really desire.

How can people get in contact with you? What’s up next for you?

You can schedule a collaboration call by emailing [email protected] or by Texting the word “Book” to (832) 894-5357.

Welcome to SevenFG, tell us about yourself.

Hello all, I’m Katrina Beasley, and I believe my purpose is to help people develop beyond their potential. As the youngest of four from a family in Chicago, I’m proud to represent the Westside! I’m an alumnus of Whitney Young Magnet High School in Chicago (Go Dolphins!), Illinois State University (B.S. in English, Go Redbirds!), and Capella University (MBA in IT Management). I’ve worked for a Fortune 50 corporation for 20 years and I’m a wife, a mother, a pageant queen, and a businesswoman among other things. I’m a busy woman!

I consider myself to be an underestimated woman of many talents. I use my transferrable skills from my career to build upon my passion for helping others. I believe in building in silence and creating flexible plans to complete goals. I’m also a praying woman! My favorite bible is Proverbs 4:5 – 6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding. Submit to him and all your ways and he’ll make your path straight.”… Amen!!!

How did you get into pageantry?

When I was little pamphlets were always sent to our house about being in a pageant. At the time, that wasn’t part of the family budget. Fast forward to 2009 and I went to my first plus-size pageant near Chicago. After moving to Texas and getting my braces off I realized that I could be in pageants, it’s in my budget now. Honestly, I was living a childhood dream and having fun. Over my years in pageantry, I’ve grown to truly appreciate so many aspects of it. From being of service to others to enhancing my skills in public speaking, to truly being able to mentor young women through different organizations and just able to connect with great genuine people.

You are the reigning Mrs. Texas All World Beauties, tell us about your pageant system and platform.

As Mrs. Texas All World Beauties 2024, my platform is Empowerment Through the Pillars. The business I created 7 Figure Girls (7FG) and All World Beauties (AWB) consist of pillars. 7FG has the pillars of faith, finance, growth, goals, glow-up, glamour, and generosity. AWB has the pillars of service, empowerment, and inner beauty. One thing I adore about AWB is it’s not a beauty pageant where you have to be a certain size or socioeconomic ranking. You have to be a genuine person that has a passion for being of service to others as you empower them and your inner beauty, your character will show in all that you do. My platform Empowerment through the Pillars allows me to speak on both 7FG which is focused on mentoring as I embody the pillars of AWB during my reign as a state queen.

What have been your appearances/speaking/volunteering opportunities during your reign this year?

I’ve enjoyed the opportunities to be a featured panelist in Chicago at the Curvy Girls Takeover in September 2023, in which I spoke on pageantry and having a media company.

In December, I was blessed to be featured in Today’s Purpose Woman as a Woman to Watch in 2024.

In February, my company was the sponsor of The Bold & Confident Fashion Show in which I appeared with my sister queen Ms. Texas All World Beauties Tanesha Townsend.

In March of 2024, I served as a panelist speaker with the Women’s Level Up Network at a global virtual conference speaking on “Elevating to Greatness with 7 Foundational Skills” and the 5th Women Making Herstory BossUp & Brunch with Stand4Sisterhood organization.

I volunteered with 202Love here in Richardson in June working with teenaged young women giving them tips on public speaking and of course they loved trying on a few of my crowns.

I’ve also had appearances with 3-N-1 Trinity Services in Dallas, Breeze Events in Frisco, the Mega Woman Conference in Dallas, and anywhere they’ll let me wear my crown.   

What advice would you give a young lady entering pageantry?

My advice would be to go to as many pageants as you can, volunteer at a few, and get involved with a pageant system before you invest in it. I would have this advice for anything you want to get into in life. I’ve attended, participated, and volunteered with a few pageant systems and it has given me such an insight that I didn’t have before. Find what you’re passionate about to build your platform around. Get you a great coach and remember that pageantry is about the journey. Not about the crowns, the gowns, the make-up, or the prizes. It’s about sisterhood and elevating you to be better than your previous self.

Where is your favorite place to go around DFW?

The Dallas Arboretum is an amazing place and beautiful no matter the time of year.

What’s up next for you? How can people get in contact with you?

I’ll be competing in the National All World Beauties and Men of Distinction Pageant on July 27, 2024, at 5:30 pm at the Renaissance Dallas North Hotel!!

Presale tickets are on sale now! Come out and see all of the amazing women and men grace the stage.

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I can be reached at IG@7fg_ceo or @7figuregirls or at 7figuregirls.com for mentoring, appearances, or speaking opportunities.

What is your Pageant Power Play?

I think my Pageant Power Play is that I’m a developer of people, yet I’m also a connector of people. One thing that pageantry does is open doors to new opportunities where I can connect with others and be of service to them… I’m a working Queen!!!

Tanesha, Welcome to SevenFG…Tell us about yourself.

I was diagnosed with Discoid Lupus at 6 years old and physician’s statistics often placed me at a disadvantage from limited mobility to possibly losing my hair. As a strong and resilient individual, I decided to strive to be my very best self. I am intelligent, trustworthy, thoughtful, loving, and respectful to everyone. I am also optimistic, positive, and kind because I know how to fight through debilitating discomfort to complete daily tasks.

I began the journey of living beyond the statistics and limitations of Discoid Lupus. I was told that I would not have the physical strength and mobility to play sports. I was selected to be a part of the basketball team in grade school. Later, I was told college may not be the best route for my future due to memory fog and temporary memory loss. Not only did I graduate from High School, but I completed my Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree with honors. 

I now understand that I am great and truly capable of living beyond the statistics of Discoid Lupus. I no longer consider my experiences a curse but a blessing to be shared worldwide. Starting with a fundraiser for the Lupus Foundation of America titled “All Things Hair” to raise funds for research and awareness of the effects and stigmas associated with Discoid Lupus. This fundraiser later evolved into the SWAG STYLES Mobile Hair Styling where I specialize in waves to curls and kinks to coils with special attention to those with health concerns.

Recently, I resigned from my career in health to pursue dreams of hair and scalp education for women. I have completed my cosmetology license and instructor certification to ultimately obtain a trichology certification. I will continue to provide education to those with or without medically induced hair loss with hopes of stopping the narrative of what is considered “good hair”.

You are the reigning Ms. Texas All World Beauties 2024, tell us about your pageant system and platform.

I am with the National All World Beauties and Man of Distinction pageant system which focuses on the three pillars of inner beauty, empowerment, and service, that support the change we want to see and be committed to reigning with purpose.

“For the love of your crown” was created as the evolution of understanding Lupus. As a Lupus warrior of over 30 years, I have dodged stigmas, pushed through stereotypes, and become an advocate against medication trials with debilitating side effects and the possibility of losing my hair.

How did you get into pageantry?

I was introduced to pageantry by my sister competing in a local pageant. Watching her journey to the crown inspired me. I was able to see the personal growth, and an increase in confidence, and the relationship she developed is amazing. She showed me that pageantry is truly beyond beauty. 

What advice would you give a young lady entering pageantry?

As cliche as this may sound, remember to always be yourself. I have spent so much time trying to think of what someone wants me to be when being myself was more than enough.

Where do you see yourself and your pageant career in the next 5 years?

I aspire to expand my platform “For the Love of Your Crown” to include training and resources for new delegates. I understand If you truly want to get the most out of pageantry it is imperative to learn the basic transferable skills such as effective communication, poise, and appropriate attire that are useful beyond pageantry.

What message is on your heart to share right now?

As the old folks say, “Favor Ain’t Fair.” This simply means, that what is for you will be for you and only you. Do not feel as though you should dim your light or hide your blessings to provide comfort for others. When God places favor on you and not someone else remember that blessing is specific for you and that no one can take it from you! 

Where is your favorite place to go around DFW?

Currently, I don’t have a favorite place, but I would like to go to “In City Wheels” in Dallas Texas. They have a guided mural tour you can go through either in the day or night. The last time I attempted to go out was cancelled due to inclement weather, but it looks like so much fun!

What’s up next for you? How can people get in contact with you?

I plan on continuing my entrepreneurial journey and diversifying my educational services to incorporate various pageant systems/ agencies, nonprofit organizations, cosmetology schools, and health-related organizations.  

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This is the SevenFG media, so tell me, Queen, what makes you worthy of gracing SevenFG?

I believe in the vision and goals of SevenFG, and it is a blessing to be a part of the growth and progression of this entity. I’m thankful for the opportunity to share my pageant and entrepreneur journey.