The Team
Who is BQG?
Taylor Martin
BQG Anchor & Broadcasting Host
Taylor Martin is a multimedia journalist and television host in Augusta, GA. She joined the Beauty Queens Galore team as a host in 2021.
Taylor is a previous titleholder for USA National Miss and loves to continue being heavily invested in the pageant world as a BQG host, judge, and contestant. In her free time she enjoys working out, trying new recipes, and watching her favorite YouTubers.
Being on the Beauty Queens Galore team is something she holds dear to her heart and she’s elated to be a part such an empowering platform within the pageant industry.
Vera Morris
BQG Anchor & Broadcasting Host
Vera Morris, of Cary, NC, is a Consultant at Yardi Systems and a Professional Model with Marilyn’s Agency and MMG New York. She is also the Host & Spokesperson for Smooth Jazz at the Improv in Raleigh.
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With over 25 years of pageant experience, Vera is a former Miss North Carolina USA 1998, Miss Congeniality at Miss USA, and the reigning Ms. United World 2023, where she now serves as International Queens & Delegates Coordinator.
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Passionate about breast cancer advocacy, she founded Treasure Your Chest Inc. to fund mammograms for uninsured women and shares survivor stories through her blog. Her work has earned her honors including the 2023 Heartfelt Fashion Host of the Year Award, recognition as a CORE 100 Woman of Impact, and a feature on the cover of Glam Week London Magazine.
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Her motto: “Let your faith be bigger than your fears.”
Molly Casey
BQG Anchor & Broadcasting Host
Molly Casey is a public relations professional, interview coach, and lifelong pageant enthusiast. She holds a BFA in Broadcast Journalism and Production from Chapman University and a MA in Communication Management from the University of Denver.
As the owner of MC MEDIA LLC, Molly partners with organizations nationwide to promote community resiliency and support minority-owned and mission-driven businesses.
With 15 years of pageant experience, Molly began competing in 2010 and has since earned multiple high-point interview awards, received over $400,000 in scholarships and offers, and served as an international tourism ambassador. Her titles include Miss Colorado’s Outstanding Teen 2012 and Queen Colleen 2022, among others.
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Her love of interviewing, first sparked by pageantry, guided her career path in journalism and public relations. In her free time, Molly enjoys volunteering across Colorado’s Western Slope and spending time with her family.
ELizabeth Frisk
BQG Anchor & Broadcasting Host
Elizabeth E. Frisk began her pageant journey in 2020 while living abroad in Panama, her mother’s home country. She has proudly represented both the United States and Panama on stage, gaining valuable experience that has strengthened her confidence and communication skills.
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Certified in culinary arts, Elizabeth is currently pursuing a degree in business management while working toward her dream of opening her own restaurant in the hospitality industry.
Beyond pageantry, she is an avid vegetable and flower gardener and a certified artisan in the traditional Panamanian art of Tembleques.
As a BQG host, Elizabeth continues to merge her love for culture, creativity, and community with her growing professional journey.
Kennedy Thomas
Founder & CEO
Kennedy Thomas is the Founder & CEO of Beauty Queens Galore, The Pageant Resource, and BQG Prom & Pageant, a formalwear boutique serving queens, students, and professionals across the U.S.
With 6 years of pageant experience as a competitor, judge, and media professional, Kennedy has proudly held the titles of Miss Earth USA Fire 2021, Miss Grand Georgia USA 2023, and Miss World America Central Georgia 2024, and placed Top 5 at Miss District of Columbia USA 2025.
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A graduate with a Master’s in Biotechnology specializing in Cannabis Theraputics , Kennedy is also pursuing a career in dentistry with a mission to address disparities in oral health care. Her unique background bridges fashion, science, and service, positioning her as a leader dedicated to impact both on stage and in the community.
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Through Beauty Queens Galore, Kennedy strives to celebrate diversity, amplify underrepresented voices, and provide resources that inspire confidence, purpose, and success—on stage and beyond.