Kursten Long

In 2023, I founded "Coaching with Kursten", a business dedicated to empowering young girls through the world of pageantry. Through personalized coaching sessions, I assist clients with wardrobe selection, walking techniques, interview preparation, and building overall confidence. I also offer hair and makeup services, leveraging my experience from professional makeup classes and years of practice in hairstyling. As my skill set has grown, I have become a trusted resource for hair and makeup in my local community and frequently travel to support clients in various events.

In addition, I have built a thriving spray tanning business over the past three years, providing professional spray tanning services for a variety of events. My clients consistently express satisfaction with my services, and many recommend me to others. I take great pride in the positive impact I've made in the lives of young girls, guiding them to enjoy and excel in pageantry while boosting their self-esteem and confidence.

• All A Principal’s Honor Roll
• 5.1 GPA
• Member of the National Beta Club for 5 consecutive years
• Class Rank in the Top 8
• Dual Enrollment College Student

• Created an Anti-Bullying Read-Aloud Program reaching over 1000 students
• Established three Buddy Benches at Pomaria-Garmany Elementary School
• Seven-Time Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award Recipient
• 15 consecutive years of dance training
• Three-time Awesome Author Award Recipient

• Fellowship of Christian Athletes Leader
• Founder of 'Kursten Kares- Empowering Others with Joy'
• New Hope United Methodist Sunday School Teacher
• Mid-Carolina High School Varsity Cheerleader Captain
• Mid-Carolina High School Beta Leadership and Student Council Member

• Pride Center Volunteer
• Local Nursing Home Volunteer
• Collected Donations for the Animal Shelter
• Collected Donations for the Food Bank
• Provides encouragement and treats to Cancer Centers
• Mid-Carolina High School Kiddie Cheer Camp Volunteer