Today we’d like to introduce you to Nic Blaize.
Hi Nic, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I’ve been in the beauty and pageantry business for over 30 years. I was scouted in NYC when I was ten years old and started modeling for companies like Dark and Lovely and Fashion Fair when I was a teenager. My pageantry journey began when I won several local pageants. At the age of 17, I competed for Miss Guyana and became the youngest contestant to win that title. From there I won several other beauty or talent-based competitions. I took several years off to get married and raise a family returning to the stage as a Mrs contestant and won my next title Mrs. Georgia America. I went on to place top 5 at Mrs. America. Since hanging up my competition hat, I’ve successfully launched a coaching and consulting company.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
While I love pageantry it can sometimes have its fair share of bumps in the road. I try my best to maintain a level of integrity, honesty and produce a product that I can be proud of. Some of the biggest challenges is differentiating my business from others in the industry and getting women to understand that this isn’t the same old same old when it comes to pageantry. What my team and I do is truly highlight that winning is a mindset that goes beyond a crown and sash.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I wear many hats. In my day-to-day life, I am proud to serve the public in the healthcare field working as a Lead Human Capital Advisor at the CDC. In my personal life, I balance owning a cosmetics company and life and competition coaching company that is 100% female-owned. I am most proud of seeing all of the amazing and inspiring women who our program or business have played a role on assisting them to achieve their goals. This arena is so much more than glitz and glam, it allows women to express themselves while shining a light on the causes that mean the most to them.
How do you think about luck?
To be honest I don’t believe in luck. I believe in being prepared to seize an opportunity. “Bad luck” as some may call it comes down to a missed opportunity that may not have been a part of your story or journey. I believe that God has truly written our story he just allows us to live it. I try my best to live in the moment but be prepared to seize the day! I love to call myself a dream snatcher not a dream chaser.
Contact Info:
- Website: Inspiregravityconsulting.com
- Instagram: Nic Blaize
- Facebook: Onica Blaize
Image Credits:
Quadir
