The Official Home of Mrs. Universe® · Kellie Lightbourn, Mrs. Universe® 2026Every Woman.Endless Impact.
One international stage for women of every country, continent and culture — and for the purpose each one carries home.
Speak.Serve.Lead.
A crown built for the podium.
Mrs. Universe® is a speaking and community outreach organization. The crown goes where it can do the most good: keynotes and workshops, community outreach seminars, nonprofit visits, school and youth empowerment talks, corporate and conference stages, and the UNLIMITED empowerment program.
- Keynotes
- Workshops
- Panels
- Conferences
- Corporate events
- Community outreach seminars
- Nonprofit visits
- School & youth empowerment talks
“I believe every woman has the power to rise, lead, and create a legacy that changes lives.”
Some wear the crown.Others put it to work.
“A title may open a door. What matters is who you bring through it with you.”
Kellie Lightbourn, Esq. · Mrs. Universe® 2026
Portraits of a reign.
Kellie Lightbourn, Mrs. Universe® 2026, in the official portrait series.
Mrs. Universe® exists to bring women together — from every country, continent and culture — in the spirit of competition, so that each may share her passion and promote her platform on an international stage.
The Pageant
Four phases of individual competition, showcasing each delegate’s unique beauty, modeling ability and camera appeal.
The Film
A filmed event from arrival to farewell: red-carpet entrances, individual photo shoots and action video throughout the week.
The Sisterhood
Group excursions and glamorous shoots in and around the host city — friendships first, never hours of choreographed rehearsal.
KellieLightbourn
Kellie Lightbourn is a Florida attorney, former ABC legal anchor and host of Designing Spaces on Lifetime Television. After stepping away from television to raise her twins, her experience advocating for her son Niko, who lives with autism and Cornelia de Lange Syndrome, sparked a much greater purpose. What began as one mother fighting for her child grew into advocacy for the proposed Niko’s Law, focused on protecting children and families.
As Mrs. Universe® 2026, Kellie puts her platform to work through service and advocacy.
Every child seen.
Every family heard.
As the mother of Niko, who lives with autism and Cornelia de Lange Syndrome, Kellie speaks from lived experience, not from a script. Her platform places special needs advocacy and the protection of children and families at the center of the crown’s work.
In the community.
Monthly — and often weekly — the reigning Mrs. Universe® is out in the community. Every appearance, recorded here.
All Community Events
- 16 August 2026International Judge: The International Glamour Project Interview Round
- 12 August 2026 · 9:00 AMUNLIMITED: The Mrs. Universe® Empowerment Program
- Summer 20262nd Annual Cops & Kids Summer Splash
- 9 June 2026Mrs. Universe® Kellie Lightbourn at The Arc of the Treasure Coast: Mini Workshop & Meet and Greet
Honoring excellence. Celebrating service. Strengthening our community.
The Leadership & Community Service Awards
The Mrs. Universe® Leadership & Community Service Awards: ten award categories honoring exceptional men, women and organizations. The program launches in November 2026, Mrs. Universe® Leadership & Community Service Month, and the first honoree will be announced in December 2026. Nominations are now open.
Releases & announcements.
Press releases coming soon.
Media inquiries: [email protected]
The Diplomat, Miami, 2027.
Women from every nation and state are invited to apply. Finalists arrive camera-ready — and from the moment they step off their flights, they are the stars of the week.
The next Mrs. Universe® competition: The Diplomat, Miami, 2027 · Dates TBA
With pleasure.
Speaking bookings, outreach seminars, press, partnerships and entry inquiries are all welcome.