Jessica Haas’s family is “aggressive about their dreams.” It’s one of the first things she tells PEOPLE in a phone interview from her house in Tennessee, fresh off several whirlwind months of travel.

Pageant director Debbie Pruitt taught contestants opening and closing numbers and contestants rehearsed their talent Monday night. Cathy Solarski made sure everyone had tickets for family and friends ...

When an injury prevented 17-year-old Ella Morris from being a part of New Palestine High School’s wrestling team this year — ...

Aashi Bagga, founder of Flying Femme, empowers women in modeling, pageants, and fashion across India.