Chontell Lucas is the CEO/Founder of Sparkle Nation, LLC. Sparkle Nation has been dedicated in helping women of all ages find their internal sparkle, and to persevere through life’s transitions.  Sparkle Nation was founded after her mother passed away in 2012 from Sarcoidosis. Her life’s journey was birthed the moment her mother died. In that moment she had to make a decision, to die as well, or to live and create a legacy she would be proud of.  Chontell, made the choice to sparkle. The essence of Sparkle Nation, LLC. can be embodied in her personal quote. “You SPARKLE your brightest, in the face of adversity, when you choose to shine in the dark, your light becomes contagious.”

 

Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that gets little recognition. It can affect any organ in the body, but it’s most prevalent in the lungs. There is no cure, or accurate cause of this silent disease. Sparkle Nation has been active from 2013 into the present inspiring events in honor of Sarcoidosis Awareness including:

• Hosted a Sparkle Day Launch Party (2013) empowering women to define and live on purpose.

• Christian CD Release (2014) honoring Sarcoidosis Warriors and Fallen Snowflakes. The proceeds were donated to the FSR (Foundation of Sarcoidosis Research).

• Traveled to several states (Manhattan, New York; Orlando, Florida; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Atlanta, Georgia; Texarkana, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina, Los Angeles California, Las Vegas, Nevada,and Manchester, London.) as a motivational speaker inspiring individuals about my platform, and speaking about my personal journey of defeating the odds.

• Advocacy at The Today Show, and Good Morning America. We actually received coverage which raised the bar on a national level.

• Participation in 25 Sarcoidosis Groups on social media and over 15 States.

• Active member of the Sarcoidosis of South Carolina Care Group. 

• Sparkle Nation has also established an annual pageant for girls ages: 0-18. The Miss Pure Sparkle Pageant is a huge accomplishment and Awareness piece to shed light on Sarcoidosis, Outreach, and Self-Esteem.

 

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The Miss Pure Sparkle National Pageant is marking its 6th year in serving and empowering

our young ladies in the state of South Carolina. We are officially a National

Pageant serving 14 cities across the USA. This unique pageant includes Pre/Post

opportunities for community service, and inspiration for all ages. The pageant

categories are a cut above the rest with a Christian foundation, empowering every individual in the audience.

The Miss Pure Sparkle Pageant also host self-esteem sessions leading up to the

main event. The proceeds from this event will help the Sparkle Charms Mentoring Program fund

projects for the community, and provide needed materials for the girls that are

enrolled.  Partial proceeds will be donated to the Sarcoidosis Foundation of South

Carolina. The Miss Pure Sparkle Pageant was founded in April in honor of

Sarcoidosis Awareness Month. Chontell Lucas, the CEO of Sparkle Nation, LLC.

cared for her mother as she suffered with Sarcoidosis. Chontell’s mother passed

away in 2012 leaving a legacy of promise and perseverance to sound the alarm on

this silent disease. The Miss Pure Sparkle Pageant is an evening that reflects on

the lives that has suffered and survived Sarcoidosis. This pageant also honors the

accomplishments of the dedicated and committed volunteers, board members,

staff, and community partners who helped Sarcoidosis Survivors throughout the

state of South Carolina. This event also takes the time to honor children in the community as National Ambassadors. These young ladies often suffer from low self-esteem,  severe bullying, or life altering circumstances. We  also offer scholarships for the young ladies in our

community that participate. Participating in this pageant insures that everyone is

a winner. We take pride in making everyone’s sparkling dreams come true.

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The Sparkle Nation umbrella covers a multitude of empowerment including: Workshops, Teacups & Tiaras Self-Esteem Sessions, Membership, Sarcoidosis Advocacy, and a mentoring  program (Sparkle Charms) for little ladies, ages 4-17. Serving two locations: Columbia, SC and Greenwood, SC.  This organization is for women ages 1-101, igniting their internal Sparkle for the Nations to see. Education is her first love, she has a background in Elementary Education for over 10+years, and is a proud Cum Laude Graduate of Benedict College.

 

Born in Comanche, Oklahoma her passion for music was nurtured from a young age by her involvement in church, gospel music, creative writing, and local background artistry as a vocalist and writer. Chontell, has had the privilege to sing background for many local and well renowned Christian artist across the globe. Not only does Chontell possess the gift of song, but she definitely gives back to her community.

 

Chontell, is definitely a young lady who has conquered many adversities. She was involved in a life threatening accident in October 2014, which left her on life support and other serious injuries. These injuries has also affected her vocal ability, leaving her vocal chords partially paralyzed. She continues to trust and believe in total restoration. 

 

She is the former Ms. South Carolina Plus America 2016. She firmly believes that life is more than breathing, it’s the motion of growth, learning, and truly becoming what you were created for. She won several awards on her pageant journey: The Miss Community Service Award, The Director’s Award, People’s Choice Award, Ms. Congeniality Award, and Talent Award. She also traveled to Dallas, Texas to participate in the Miss Plus America Pageant System, where she received The Smile Award for Positive Social Media Influence and Best Overall Interview Score. Chontell was also crowned Ms. Yellow Jessamine Plus America 2017. During this particular reign, she received several awards and placed 4th in the National Plus America Pageant System. In the year of 2018 she was crowned the Essence Queen of the Miss Plus America Pageant. This is a very sacred award that's presented to queens who truly embody the essence of the Plus America System.

 

Chontell was recently awarded the 2018 Woman of Influence Award by ACHI Magazine.  The ACHI Award is granted to women who through consistency and longevity have achieved success in a chosen profession. Honorees are viewed not for what they’ve achieved but also the achievement they inspire in others. Chontell also was named among the South Carolina Top 20 Under 40 for her achievements in the community in 2018. She has received a prestigious nomination for the 2019 Dream Catchers Award for outstanding achievement in her community along with the 2019 Life Changer Award.

 

Chontell’s passion is simply LIFE. She wants every individual to leave her presence feeling empowered, informed, and inspired. It is an unforgettable feeling knowing what it’s like to fight for your last breath. The memories of survival is the force that drives her to encourage others to simply live.  Chontell is very passionate about infusing purpose in every individual she encounters, enabling them to use every gift that’s placed inside. The goal is to leave this earth empty and to encourage others to do the same.

 

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