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Our Story.

When the pageant ends, no one really talks about what comes next.
The silence. The loss of structure. The shift in confidence.
The question you’re left asking… "Who am I now?"

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I’ve seen it time and time again. Girls and women who have poured so much into their pageant journey, grown in ways they never expected and then suddenly find themselves navigating a space that feels uncertain, unfamiliar, and at times, a little lonely.

As a former delegate, national and international titleholder, as well as a national pageant director, I’ve had the privilege of watching incredible girls and women grow, learn and boldly step into their confidence through pageants. But what stood out to me most wasn’t just who they became during the process…it was what happened after. The quiet moments. The questions. The pressure to hold onto a version of themselves that was built for the stage.

I started to notice a gap, one that wasn’t being spoken about but was deeply felt.

There’s so much focus on how to win but very little support for who you become, or how you move forward once the glitter has settled.

​That’s why I created The Next Chapter. A space designed to support girls and women through the transition, strengthen their confidence from within and help them step into their next chapter with clarity and purpose.

Through my work, I have provided over 250 girls and women a platform to develop their confidence, presence and purpose in my role as a national pageant director, creating environments where participants feel seen, supported and empowered to grow beyond external expectations. I have had the honour of supporting 20 Queens at an international level, and I have worked within the mental health space, supporting over 100 young people to share their lived experience stories in a safe and impactful way. 

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This work means so much to me because I’ve seen the impact pageants can have and have experienced it first-hand. But I’ve also seen, and felt, how important it is to support what comes after. There is so much more to gain than a crown and sash, and growth shouldn’t stop when the competition does. I believe every woman deserves support, not just in the moments where she’s seen, but in the ones where she’s finding her way again.

This is not your traditional pageant or mindset coaching. This is for women who are ready to reconnect with who they are, rebuild their confidence beyond the stage and step into what’s next with intention.

Welcome to The Next Chapter.

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Meet Shikye Alyce Smith.
Performer, Pageant Director, former Pageant Queen & founder of The Next Chapter.

Welcome to The Next Chapter

By Shikye Alyce Smith

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