Mikayla Pusatier
Founder | Chairwoman | Creative Director | Psychic Medium
www.missalternativefoundation.com
| missalternativefoundation@gmail.com | 716-432-8838 |
[Instagram @_beautythatremains_]
ABOUT MIKAYLA
Mikayla is the visionary founder and trademark holder of the Miss Alternative Buffalo Beauty Pageant and the Founder, President, & CEO of The Miss Alternative Foundation—an organization dedicated to creating trauma-informed community events that empower, uplift, and heal through creative expression. With a vision rooted in healing, empowerment, and creative expression, Mikayla has built a platform that champions trauma-informed community engagement, inclusivity, and personal transformation. With a decade of experience in cosmetology and a diverse professional background, Mikayla fosters a culture of integrity, accountability, and inclusivity in every endeavor she leads.
CREDENTIALS & EXPERTISE
- Business & Beauty: Degree in Business Administration & Management, NYS Licensed Cosmetologist (10 years)
- Creative Arts: Special Effects Makeup Artist (published), On Set Makeup Artist (IMDb-credited), Photographer/Editor, Haunted Set Design Assistant, Former Owner of Anguished Allure Magazine
- Entrepreneurship: Founder of 501 (c)(3) The Miss Alternative Foundation & DBA Buffalo Alternative Bridal, Social Media Brand Collaborator (Sugar Bear Hair, Ryze Mushroom Coffee, Lovehoney)
- Media Recognition: Featured in 90+ publications and local commercial, print
- Product Development: Creator of sold-out “Wiccan Palette (2022)” and assisted in development for sold out indie lipstick brand “Angel Baby Cosmetics”.
- Spiritual Work: Verified Psychic Medium & Teacher of “The Millennial Spiritual Awakening” at Lily Dale Assembly online platform (age 26).
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
- Miss Alternative Buffalo Beauty Pageant: A pageant for healing, diversity, and alternative beauty, redefining pageantry with purpose
- Cosmetology Services: Available at Bellezza Salon—specializing in hair loss solutions for women experiencing chemotherapy or autoimmune conditions
- Metaphysical Offerings: Tarot readings, past life regression, aura readings, chakra balancing, spiritual coaching, witchcraft
- Creative Services: Website design, social media branding, business development for creatives and spiritual entrepreneurs
BRANDS & PARTNERSHIPS
- Previous personal brand collaborations: Sugar Bear Hair, Ryze Mushroom Coffee, Lovehoney, Shilajit Resin, QRX Labs, Biome IQ, and more.
- Seeks alignment with ethical, alternative, inclusive, and community-centered brands
- Miss Alternative Foundation’s corporate sponsors and donation recognition from large enterprises in Buffalo and further is growing and expanding every day, please visit website or social medias to view.