Thank you! I am excited to read through the material and move forward….I am originally from Wisconsin but currently reside in our Nations Capital “DC” my daughter is 4 months old and have personality out of this world I was searching the web for pageants she would be able to participant in but unfortunately there are none in DC for her age and our neighbors VA and MD has many but too far to travel in short notice so we will try them in the Fall. I am a Business Major and always looking for more ideas I am considering of giving this pageant industry a try while I understand she would not be able to participate in the pageants I will Direct. I am pleased and happy to give this opportunity to others who are interested. I was not raised in Pageant industry so I know very little however I did participate once in the Miss Milwaukee Pageant part of the Miss America Pageant industry in 2005 and won Miss Congeniality. Overall I feel Pageants are more than beauty but stepping stones into be a professional women who will work hard for what she wants. Ms. Shelly thank you for dedication because once again you are making dreams come true one day at a time.
A New Website Gives Help to Beauty Pageant Newbies Unsure Where and How to Start
New Orleans, LA – Shelly’s Pageant Express (http://www.shellyspageantexpress.com) announces the launch of her new website providing useful information and services to the Pageant Community.
The new site is called Shelly the Pageant Coach (http://www.shellythepageantcoach.com). The website will be regularly updated with articles and videos offering Pageant Tips and other useful Information. Girls and Ladies new to the world of Pageantry will find valuable techniques to make their transition to the runway a smooth and joyful experience.
Shelly Winters Black is founder and CEO of Louisiana’s Most Talked About Productions – Shelly’s Pageant Express. Mrs. Black has over 16 years experience in the field of Pageantry. She has held competitive titles at the state and local level. She has coached, inspired, and prepared 5 national title holders. Her girls have an impressive winning record at the state and local level with consistency attaining top ten statuses at national competitions.
“I’ve been a Pageant Director and a Pageant Coach for years following my career as a Pageant Contestant”, said Shelly from her New Orleans area home. “After the success of my website Direct Your Pageant (http://www.directyourpageant.com) and the Complete Pageant Directors Kit ,I decided I could turn my experience as a Pageant Coach into a website for newbie Pageant Contestants.”
The website (http://www.shellythepageantcoach.com) features videos of Shelly discussing the finer points and pitfalls of Beauty Pageant Competition. At the time of this announcement the following topics are posted on the site:
How Do I Pick a Platform for My Upcoming Pageant?
How Do I Select the Proper Wardrobe for my Pageant?
What are the Requirements to Enter Your Child into a Pageant?
What are the Responsibilities of a Title Holder?
Which Pageant System Should I Compete In?
Shelly uses the site to answer the many questions she gets from her clients and other people in the Pageant Community. She has five other videos already shot to put up over the next few weeks.
“I’m encouraging all readers of my site to leave comments about the articles and videos”, said Shelly. “And please feel free to ask questions while on the site”.
Shelly is a firm believer that sharing knowledge about the Pageant Techniques needed to win helps everyone, contestants, directors and coaches, in staging better Pageants.
Contact Shelly at
email shelly@shellythepageantcoach.com
Website http://www.shellythepageantcoach.com
Here is a video I shot with my friend Candi Reese, and her daughter Krystal Rivet, after I transferred ownership of the Miss Gretna Pageant and Miss West Bank Pageant to them. Since this was shot in 2009, Candi has lost her battle with cancer and has passed on to her Heavenly Home. Before her passing, Candi requested that Chantel Autin (Director of Crescent City Pageantry) and my self to guide and direct her daughter Krystal with the Pageant and Monogrammed business. We are honoring her wishes and will look out for our Pageant sister as she builds her Pageant Business Empire. Candi will be sadly missed in the Louisiana Pageant Industry. In loving memory of Candi Bryant Reese and Debra Freeman Balsamo, past directors of the Miss Gretna Pageant.
A few months ago I was interviewed by Valerie Hayes on Pageant Talk Radio about one of my favorite subjects: Directing Beauty Pageants.
At the time I shot a little video during part of the interview. When the interview took place the Saints were in the middle of the season and undefeated. Since then they went on to win the Super Bowl.
The feeling in New Orleans and the whole Gulf Coast is unbelievable. It is even more intense than winning a pageant. Everyone that is a Saints Fan knows the intense sense of jubilation from the win.
The story of the Saints winning even though the national media ignored them and the Las Vegas odds maker said it was hopeless can be used to inspire any one to keep on striving to reach their goals.
Whether you are entering your first pageant or directing your first pageant believe in yourself and your success. Use the New Orleans Saints as a role model. Drew Brees the quarterback and MVP of the SuperBowl bought copies of the book Finnish Strong for all his fellow players.
You too should strive to finish strong in your endeavors in pageantry.
Check out the full audio interview at Valeries website at this link:
Holly Peek was crowned the 79th annual Miss New Orleans on December 13th, 2009 under the director ship of Shelly Winters Black, director/CEO of the Miss New Orleans Beauty Pageant. The pageant has been produced since 1930. Holly has been making a difference in the city of New Orleans and using the visability of her crown and banner to get her message out about people coming together in making a $10 donation to the blanket haiti foundation.
As we are all experiencing the victory of the New Orleans Saints becoming the Super Bowl world champions, let us not forget the people of Haiti and their need for warmth, food and water. Please help Holly in her quest to Blanket Haiti.
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Apr 29, 2010 
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