Angel Simmons is a multi-talented artist from the south side of Chicago. She is an author, actress, advocate, entrepreneur, mentor, podcaster, professional coach, producer, runway and print model, speaker and storyteller. Angel has been featured in books, magazines, the Chicago Tribune, Crain’s Chicago Business, in Christian music, and as a guest on radio and television. She was the 2018-19 Ms. Northern Illinois Royalty for the Illinois Royalty Charity Pageant, the 2019-2020 Ms. Illinois Elite for the United America Pageant, and the 2025-26 Ms. Midwest Revolutionary Purpose. She now serves on the executive team for The Ultimate Universe Pageant System as their National Coordinator for reigning queens, kings, and delegates. Her most recent title is the newly crowned 2026-27 Ms. Revolutionary Purpose World for the Revolutionary Pageant System.

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Angel is the author of Love’s Great Design: Uncovering the Power and Purpose of Human Relationship (a 52-Week Devotional), and TARGET of LOVE: Surviving Narcissistic Abuse. She is the host and producer of the Verses, Vibes & Visions Live Lit Series and the former co-host of the Do Not Submit Storytelling Open Mic show in Englewood. Her message and captivating stories have graced stages and panels at events and conferences throughout the Midwest.

Angel’s screen credits to date include eight films, sixteen television series, one commercial, and an educational training video for the Florida Council Against Sexual Assault (FCASV). She is also the lead actress in the “My Last Party” Stage Production for suicide awareness and prevention sponsored by The REECH Project. Angel's modeling resume includes 3 charity ambassador titles, 7 marketing promotions for local clothing and jewelry designers, 12 international magazine features, over 20 professional photo shoots, and close to 100 runway shows. You can catch Angel on "The Show", "Mentali-Tea", and the "Be the Message" live podcast shows every month.

Angel holds a B.A. from Columbia College Chicago and a diploma in Mental Health Coaching from Light University. Her credentials include over 100 professional certifications in Grief & Loss Coaching, Relationship Coaching, Cognitive Behavior Therapy Life Coaching, Stress Management, Suicide Prevention, Trauma, Wellness and much more. Her company, The Message Media LLC provides Event & Media Services, Professional Coaching, Self-Help Books, and Inspirational Merchandise.

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PHOTO: Carlos Rodolfo Chinchilla

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