Pageant Platform Magazine Nov/Dec 2018 Issue pageant platform magazine novdec | Page 4

The Pageant Exodus Series T he journey of writing for the Pageant Platform Magazine has been such a joy and provided an opportunity for me to share my passion for the industry. As a former leadership transitions coach for women, I was happy to contribute The Pageant Exodus series to add value to those who are planning to make their exit from pageantry soon. The primary objective of this series was to help prepare pageant contestants for life and careers after the platform. Realizing that the future starts in the now and so does their exit plan. I strongly believe in the power of the present moment and there's no better time than the present for contestants to begin focusing on what life could and/or will be like after the pageant industry. The Pageant Exodus series helps contestants begin their transitions process by exploring their next levels of passions, purpose and what the possibilities could be for new career endeavors after competing. The series began with the first article Painting Your Next Canvas where I shared about viewing yourself as the painter of your experience with the power to design a new life on canvas for what's next after pageantry. The second article was on Cherishing the Journey which emphasized the importance of creating a balance to honor both the NOW & NEXT phase of the journey as you start to prepare and exit the pageant arena. The third article was entitled Writing Your Next Chapter where I reminded contestants that they are the authors of their journey and have the creative ability to write a new story for their next levels of lifestyle, career and more. The final article of the series was Exiting to the Next Stage which provided empowerment to start dreaming your life anew and stepping into the role as director of your new adventure for exiting from the pageant stage into a new stage of life. Click the titles below to enjoy The Pageant Exodus Series on page 4. Painting Your New Canvas Cherishing the Journey Writing Your Next Chapter Exiting to the Next Stage 4 Pageant Platform Magazine Nov/Dec 2018 My next phase for serving this industry will be focusing on the overall pageant journey experience. As a result, I launched a promotional ambassador division for the Pageant Platform Magazine called The Pageant Journey and created a journal planner with the same name. The pageant journey is such a beautiful experience that each contestant will continue to reap the benefits throughout their life. There's so much richness that's gained from being a part of the pageant arena that prepares the way for achieving great success in all areas of livelihood. I look forward to sharing more about this incredible experience and the evolution of one's journey in the next article series. Meanwhile, enjoy creating your world anew and be forever transformed by The Pageant Exodus series. Alicia Nicole "WATERS" is the President of WOW! She Does It All Media and a published author of over 150 books for a variety of industries. As a youth, Alicia had the opportunity to compete and placed as first and second runners-up in several Ms. 4-H pageants. After years of competing she later helped to prepare other 4-H pageant contestants with stage presence, talent mentoring, speeches, and record book portfolio development and has judge competitions. She also has a background in modeling, acting and performing arts and still utilizes those talents in unique ways. http://wowshedoesitall.com/