Carla Mc Geer Marais Mrs Africa 2024

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine pageant interview with an incredible Carla Mc Geer Marais Mrs Africa 2024

Full Name: Carla Mc Geer Marais

Title/Year: Mrs Africa 2024 and Mrs Global Universe South Africa 2024

Pageant System: My Director is Carolyn Baldwin Botha of Pageants SA and African pageants

Age: 33 years old

Education Level: TERTIARY

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Hobbies: I love arts and crafts, shooting, fishing

Platform: I support cancer foundation, purpaws for life, children safety and also I feed the homeless

Years Competed: 2021,2023,2024

Countries Visited: Malaysia and Singapore

Likes and Dislikes: I love spending time with people and helping others, I dislike dishonesty

Current Status: Married

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine: Can you share a bit about who you are? Like, what are your passions outside of the pageant world?

My name is Carla Marais I am a pageant queen but also wife and mother of 3 beautiful children. My occupation is firearm training and sales. My passion in life is to always seek the beauty in everything and everyone around me, I love hunting and fishing and spending time with my family.

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine: I’m curious about your education journey. What's it been like for you, any particular highlights or challenges?

I studied hair and beauty when I finished school, I am a makeup artist and hairdresser although I don't work in that industry, I used to be a teacher for 8 years and I left the industry when I was pregnant with my middle child. Currently I am working with firearms and ammunition and having a blast. In my part time I coached regional Hockey and I also played action hockey. Challenges for me I would have to say time management as we don't always have enough time in the day to do what we planned and wanted to do.

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine: Women's empowerment is such a key topic. What does it mean to you personally?

To me the topic Women's empowerment hits close to the heart, my aim in life is to lift other women up to be the best version of themselves letting them know they are good enough, no matter race or size. The motto "We rise by lifting others" is something so true.

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine: How did you get into pageants? What sparked your interest initially?

I got into pageantry for myself to test myself and chasing my goals, I cannot explain to you how I have grown as a person since participating in Pageants, I got to know myself better in so many ways, but I do have to give a lot of credits to my director Carolyn Baldwin Botha her leadership and her pageants are amazing she lifts others she truly takes care of her contestants and title holders and she is just amazing.

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine: What motivated you to participate in your first pageant? Was there a defining moment?

My family motivated me a lot, mostly my son. The best moment was finding out you are a finalist and getting to show them what you did in your journey.

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine: Why did you choose to compete for your current title? What made it stand out for you?

Firstly because it's hosted by African Pageants the best in Africa and secondly, to be the best you have to compete at the best against the best. And if you win then the recognition is so much better. I proved to myself al lots of followers set your aim on a dream and chase it, hard work always pays off. I will motivate anyone to join the African pageant family and the pageants SA family.

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine: I'd love to know more about your pageant system. Could you explain what it’s all about?

As for any system their is always ups and downs but with African pageants and Pageants SA we encourage each other and support each other, we have lots of titles and title holders each unique and special in their own way, we all have different kinds of charity that we do and different causes and we try to support and uplift each other.

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine: What do you think sets your pageant director apart from others?

Her amazing ability to be herself, she is passionate, she is kind, she is amazing at what she does, she is such an inspiration to everyone. SHE IS AFRICA her name is Carolyn Baldwin Botha

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine: During competitions, what are the key things you're judged on?

The main aspects : confidence, neatness, personality, over all look, stage presence, public speaking etc.

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine: What’s your competition experience been like? Any memorable moments or learnings?

There are so much memorable moments each moment during pageant week is memorable we learn a lot about each other from each other. But obviously the most memorable is the crowning moment.

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine: Would you recommend your pageant system to others? If so, why?

Yes! Yes! Yes! African Pageants and Pageants SA are the absolute best!

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine: Tell me about your advocacy or volunteer work. What causes are you passionate about?

Dkms- Is in international non-profit organization dedicated ti fight blood cancer and blood disorders.

Cansa Cancer association

Purpows- to stop domestication of wild cats

Children's place of safety

Etc.

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine: With your title, what kinds of appearances or activities have you been involved in?

I judged Mr & miss Transvalia pre-lims

I judged 3 other competitions

I was Vip at Jnr South Africa and Universal South Africa crowning etc.

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine: Can you share some of your achievements, both in and outside of pageantry?

I won Mrs Africa 2024 and got to represent South Africa on an international stage in Malaysia and Singapore. I came back winning the bravery award Mrs Brve Global Universe South Africa 2024

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine: In such a competitive field, what do you think makes you stand out?

Just being myself, staying humble and doing my absolute best giving it my all.

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine: I can only imagine how it feels to win. What was going through your mind when your name was announced as the winner?

This is AMAZING best feeling in the world... I don't think there is words on the dictionary to describe that feeling or the moment.

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine: What does being a Beauty Queen mean to you?

It means I am worthy, I am a girl on a mission and my hard work is being recognized.

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine: How have pageants impacted your life?

A lot! I learned a lot about myself I found myself the true Carla Marais

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine: How have pageants influenced your self-esteem and body image?

A lot you gain so much confidence, self love, self respect.

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine: You’re an inspiration to many. How does that feel, and what message do you want to share with others?

Always be yourself, always chase your dreams and always keep your eyes on God he will lead your way!

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine: What’s your strategy for captivating the judges on stage?

Eye contact, never break eye contact.

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine: How do you prepare for competitions? Any specific routines or practices?

No I just pray and go... That's the best routine

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine: Got any tips for nailing the perfect pageant walk?

Wear the correct shoes, don't over balance and always smile.

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine: Choosing the right pageant dress can be crucial. What are your tips for making the best choice?

I always try to wear a dress that compliments my skin tone and figure.

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine: Interview rounds can be tricky. What are your strategies for a winning interview?

Be honest speak from the heart.

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine: Looking back, is there a moment in a competition you wish you could redo?

No I wont redo anything at all...

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine: What common mistakes do you see others making in contests?

We all stumble from time to time, it's not my place to judge others on their mistakes rather to learn from them

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine: Do you have any experience in modeling or acting?

No, just a little bit

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine: What are your plans or goals for the upcoming year as a Queen?

To help so many more people, impacting lives, and lifting other people to reach their potential.

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine: Finally, what kind of legacy do you hope to leave behind?

No matter who you are, where you are from, rich or poor, race, size, just do you, be yourself and follow your dreams you were born to shine. Born to lead and born to inspire.

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine would like to say thank you for this wonderful interview.

Carla Mc Geer Marais Mrs Africa 2024, World Class Beauty Queens Magazine

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