10/26/2025
This is long but worth the read❤️
I know so many of you who have supported me through the years miss our events and our time together. Even though Beaus & Pearls is officially closing its doors, I want everyone to know that my inbox will always be open.
Whether you need advice, help with a pageant, or even just someone to talk to — please don’t ever hesitate to reach out. Mental health and confidence have always been our top priorities, and if you’re struggling, need to vent, or just need someone to lift you up, I am here. Always.
••What’s Next for me?
Many of you have asked if I’ll ever offer coaching — and the answer is yes. I’m currently laying out the blueprints to provide beginner-level coaching services soon, including terminology, modeling, interview prep, and mentality training.
I believe it takes a village to succeed in this industry, and I already partner with several top national & international level coaches.
My coaching will focus on building a strong foundation — poise, posture, stage presence — while helping you practice and perfect what your main coach teaches or get you started at beginner level, once you exceed what I can do for you I will not hold you back, I’ll recommend moving to that next level while still being here to support you and prep you for success polishing what you are taught without changing a thing!
It’s designed to be a stepping stone to success, not a replacement. In this industry it takes a village and I’m happy to be part of many and introduce you to my village✨✨
I will tag many coaches in the comments!
Next year I will also begin providing photography services! From events to portfolio and headshots.
I will still highly recommend some top notch professionals but I’d love to provide an affordable service for others in need❤️
**In the meantime, I’m still offering wardrobe consulting, personal introduction writing, ad page design, and custom graphics — all at affordable rates.
••Offering Support & Services
Even though this chapter is closing, my passion for helping others continues:
• Event Support: If a school or community event needs an emcee, judge, or coordinator, I am happy to assist when available.
• Judging: I’m available to serve as a judge for pageants and events when my schedule allows.
• Dress Assistance: I can connect you with trusted designers, affordable rental options, or programs that help ensure no girl misses out due to financial stress — whether it’s for a pageant, prom, homecoming or any special formal event.
• Hair & Makeup: I have many affordable and talented artists across the nation that I can recommend. If you’re local and on a tight budget, I’m happy to help personally for a minimal product-only fee. While I’m not a professional, I’ll make sure you feel beautiful and confident if you can’t afford this… no one should ever feel left out or stressed! — I will tag many artists in the comments so you can have their info some are local to MS some are not but willing to travel or attend many state/national/international events❤️
••Looking for a new good local to attend:
I will comment a list of directors and owners of their own system in the comments on this original post — Many of whom began or have attended as pageant moms here at Beaus and Pearls. And some I fell in love with for my daughter.
This is just my personal recommendations where I personally had extremely positive experiences all around I know there’s more but I’m only highlighting the ones that I have personally had experience with and recommend❤️
••About Universal Miss
Everyone knows I also direct for a national level system and have been with them for several years.
If you’re looking for your next pageant home, I’d love to introduce you to the Universal Miss Pageant System — the program that opened so many doors for me! I actually began my journey here as a pageant mom and contestant myself❤️
I currently serve as the State Director for Alabama Universal Miss, and I also assist with directing 23 states nationwide. I can personally connect you with your local director or guide you through how to join our incredible UM family.
I know I have lots of followers from surrounding states that have attended beaus and pearls as well
I will tag UM directors in the comments for you❤️
If your state isn’t listed reach out I can connect you with your state director!
Our team of directors — are among the most supportive and experienced in the industry. I’ve had the honor of watching so many of our little Pearls and even their moms grace the UM stage, and I can’t wait to see even more of you step into the next level of pageantry.
I am always happy to be your UM Tour guide, give information, advice, etc. if you are interested before you dive in to this!
••Other Next Level Pageants:
While we have not personally attended many pageants I have judged some, I have girls and friends that have competed in some and I watched their journey! I’ve made connections and was felt so welcome with directors getting lots of info when interested (a total green flag).
While we LOVE Universal Miss, as a director I don’t compete my own daughter because my focus is on my huge team and watching them shine. I can’t balance being a pageant mom and director so she’s my “director intern” there where every director and contestant welcomes her with open arms and we cheer all the girls on.
I do have a list for when my daughter is ready to compete BIG again that I’ll post in the comments— for now being on the spectrum comes with challenges like eye contact and some social issues that we are polishing and overcoming before I invest in the next level… and who knows you may even see me on one of these stages one day if I decide to come out of retirement and put my heels back on(:
While I’m saddened to close this chapter, I’m also filled with gratitude and hope. Beaus & Pearls will always hold a special place in my heart, and I am so proud of what we built together.
Please remember — this is not goodbye. It’s simply the start of something new. My story continues in bigger and brighter ways, and I can’t wait to see how each of yours unfolds too.
If you ever need advice, a listening ear, or a little confidence boost — my door and my heart are always open.
—With So Much Love & Gratitude
Tiffany September Cochran ❤️
