About Us:
The Mrs./Miss/Teen Essence Pageant system's goal is to celebrate the “Essence” of Today’s Modern Woman
Some pageants will not accept delegates if they have had a child, have been divorced, or are over a certain age. In the spirit of "Celebrating the Essence of Today's Modern Woman," we realize life may have taken you down some of these paths and others that do not allow one to participate in other pageants with some of these arguably outdated requirements. We believe that women in their 30's/ 40's/ 50's and up, women who are mothers, or who have been divorced in the past have valuable insight to offer to the modern day women that they would be speaking to and interacting with during their reign. Women with or without these experiences are equally qualified to be role models to today's women, offering guidance and advice from personal experience or otherwise. We are open to ALL women, allowing ALL women the opportunity to compete for the experience of a lifetime!!
Our goal is INCLUSION for women from all walks of life. We are open to women of all ethnic backgrounds, races, religions, and sizes. We encourage women to embrace their unique beauty. It is OK to show off your natural curves and healthy body images. One does NOT have to be a size 0 to score well in our swimsuit competition! (although if you are and that is appropriate for your body type, that's ok too!) We want to promote a healthy body image for each delegates' respective frame, height, build and overall makeup. There is no ideal image we are looking for; we believe all women possess their own unique beauty, and that uniqueness is what the Essence Pageant System wants to highlight and showcase to the public.
Inquire about our Ms. Florida Essence and Classic Florida Essence titles.
DR. JANA D. MURRELL PT, DPT, BSHS
Executive Director
Jana earned a full academic scholarship to Creighton University in Omaha, NE, where she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy and Bachelors of Health Science degrees. She is currently employed as a traveling physical therapist working in a variety of practice settings across the country.
While attending professional school, Jana worked as a traffic reporter on Omaha’s most watched morning newscast, KETV Channel 7. Though she enjoyed her time in the media, Jana stayed focused and continued to direct her efforts towards health and wellness. She is an aerobics and group fitness instructor, as well as a Power to End Stroke Advocate.
Jana won the title of Miss Nebraska USA in 2005 and competed in the nationally televised Miss USA Pageant in Baltimore, Maryland. Jana was also Miss Earth USA 2008 and had the distinguished honor of representing her country at the internationally televised Miss Earth pageant in the Philippines where among eighty five delegates she was a semi-finalist. In 2010 Jana won the 20's division for Florida's Beauties of America Pageant. She went on to compete in Myrtle Beach, S.C. and won the National title of America's 20's.
Jana is on the National Essence Pageant staff working as Vice President, Director of Operations/Quality Control and Emcee.
It is Jana’s wish that God will shine His light through her in her endeavors to be a positive role model, and as she attempts to do her part in improving the world in which she lives.
Angelica Spicer
Princess Coordinator
Angelica won the title of Miss Florida Essence 2010 and competed in the National Essence Pageant in Kansas City, MO. She is a student at FIU and a very active member of her community logging hundreds of volunteer and service hours. Due to her commitment to a life of service and representing all of the positive characteristics the Florida Essence Pageant strives to promote, the Angelica Spicer Miss Florida Essence Scholarship is given out annually to a deserving delegate.
JOSE TORRES
Choreographer
Jose was born in New York city, the youngest of six children. Since he was a child Jose has loved to dance. He had plenty of opportunities to dance in the city and Jose took advantage of it. When Jose and his family moved to Florida, thats when his dancing really took off. Jose has been dancing since he was six years old and hasn't looked back since. He is the choreographer for two Latin beauty pageants in Palm Beach County and has worked with pageants for the last seven years. Jose has been dancing for the last 32 years and doesn't plan on stopping any time soon. He loves what he does, especially when it all comes together.
Alma T. Filer
Development Coordinator
Alma is an independent beauty consultant with Mary Kay Cosmetics. She assists with pageant preps, a beauty/skincare seminar on pageant day, and helps with contestant coordination.
CONTACT INFO
Pageant Headquarters:
PO Box 172785
Hialeah, FL 33017
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