"INNER BEAUTY, THE WINNERS' EDGE"

This condensed quick course handbook is basically prepared to inform and assist contestants and their parents about various faucets involved in pageantry competitions. I also share this information from a positive biblical perspective capitalizing on the lessons, values and virtues that are in the book of proverbs. I share tips, suggestions and skills that would improve your participation in any pageant and even touching every aspect of your life. The most important fact this handbook will share is that every girl is God’s Princess, that every girl is unique, hold special assets from God, and God has wonderfully and magnificently made them and that He knows they are beautiful is reinforced on each and every page.

As a former pageant mom, I searched high and low for a book, magazine or any
information giving a first time pageant mom an idea of what to expect and what was
expected from my daughter. I found nothing and had to wing it and just use my God given instincts and the love for my daughter to guide me. The lack of information for first time pageant moms inspired me to create this handbook that would give basic ideas of some of the categories that may be involved in pageant competition. The goal of this handbook would be to help the first time pageant mom not feel so much like a fish out of water and for them to have some idea what to expect, what to expect for their daughter and some idea how to prepare for their special big day.

The information enclosed in this handbook can be beneficial to your daughters in pageant competition and all their endeavors in life as a beginning to become the very best they can be. It can guide them into discovering and knowing themselves, supplying them with the tools necessary to prepare for any beauty pageant or formal gathering. The handbook can help them to remember to reflect their Inner Beauty from the inside out and from head to toe acknowledging that their true image and beauty is found in Christ Jesus in thought and in their actions.

Everything you learn on pageant week can help you to become a more confident
successful individual in whatever you do for the rest of your life!! Set out to realize your ambitions. There is no limit to what you can accomplish! Learning who you are means understanding where your true strengths and talents lie. Just as beautiful orange blossoms grow with warmth, watering and brilliant light from the sun; so do beautiful princesses with love, patience and encouragement from affectionate and loving parents and friends. You can do anything you think you can do with enough will and determination.

There are never losers in a pageant competition, only winners. You determine what Level of winner you are by your attitude. Contestants entering pageants has already proven that they Believe in themselves and they are winners because it takes a winner to take that first step and decide to become a contestant. Pageants can be magical where dreams come true, they also can be fun and exciting. It is a personal experience that brings a chance to meet new friends, to grow, to be creative and even more positive aspects leading to a potential career. It can give you a chance to develop your own potential in areas of interests such as singing, dancing, musical instruments acting and more. Pageants can bring out the best in you also such as supporting you to fully develop your voice, problem solve, and realizing
your full potential. It is a tool to use to promote a positive difference in girls lives such as dignity, integrity, character and responsibility. Pageants are also a way of building a child’s positive self-image, self-respect, becoming independent, discovering strength and further enhancing their expression in life.

Be prepared for your Pageant because “Dreams Do Come True!” When you enter a
pageant, you must be prepared to win and fulfill all of the commitments of the title, once you are crowned. Persistent people are successful people; quitters never win and winners never quit!! A winner will lose a competition and pick herself up, dust herself off and start all over again and that is her choice. A winner knows also that she is not defined by the fact that she wins or loses a competition or any other venue that there is a so called winner or a loser. Doing your very best, knowing that you have done your best and accepting your very best makes you
a winner. If you are not crowned, that does not mean you are not a winner and it does not mean you are a failure nor defines you. If the contestant remembers anything, the most important point this handbook wants to convey to all the princesses in the world, is that you are not defined by any wins, losses, success or failures. You are defined by your Creator who describes in His word who you really are and what He thinks of you.
Winners are very hard workers, and it has nothing to do with being lucky but by the destiny that God has for you which is His very best for you.

Most people fail numerous of times before they finally succeed and become successful. Believe in your DREAM and do not expect too much too soon from yourself, just be a sponge and learn everything you can and keep a good attitude. The great power of Believing in God and what His destiny is for you will bring out the true beauty within you. Develop your God given personal goals, talents and achievements and it can accomplish a great deal with persistence. Believe you are there and you are halfway already!

Are you ready to accept the challenge to change; a possibility to become better in every way? If you and your future are ready to be filled with new promises, new adventures and greater happiness, there is nothing that can stop you. This handbook can give a quick and easy strategy of an all you need to know introduction to pageant competition with a Christian’s perspective. Whether beginner or experienced this step by step approach can inspire you and prevent you from feeling intimidated. The skills and techniques enclosed in this handbook can improve your chances of succeeding in your pageant of choice to victory.

Do you want an edge in your next pageant competition? This course will give it to you! Learn and develop confidence, God-esteem, manners, personality, grace and how to answer pageant interview questions. By the time, you finish this handbook you will have some idea how to walk, talk, sit, and appear confident, poised, and much more to give you that little extra edge in Pageant Competitions.

This pageant handbook is the closest thing to a pageant coach and it cost a lot less too. It is absolutely essential for anyone who wants to know how to sensibly prepare and participate in pageant competition to get assistance somewhere. I encourage you to use this handbook as a guide and gain some confidence in your journey in the pageantry world. Pageant competitions are a part of the American culture as Football, Basketball and Homecoming Queens. They all teach the participants teamwork, integrity, character, discipline, perseverance, excellence and determination. When you make the decision to enter a pageant competition remember this handbook “Inner Beauty, The Winners' Edge". It's Pageant competition at its best with a Christian’s Perspective, for that little gift from heaven, an edge over the competition.