Miss Universe Canada

Emmanuella-darline Forges


Hometown:
 Terrebonne, PQ 

Occupation: Aesthetic Clinic Owner, Mental Wellness Coach, Naturopath 

Emmanuella-Darline Forges is a wellness entrepreneur, holistic coach, naturopath, and founder of Riche en Mélanine, a beauty, wellness, and medical aesthetics clinic, and Ethnoskin, an educational platform and training center specializing in ethnic skin expertise and advanced aesthetic education. Passionate about beauty, wellness, feminine evolution, and personal growth, she has dedicated her career to helping women reconnect with themselves and feel confident from the inside out. Through her journey, lifestyle, and accomplishments, she hopes to inspire women to believe that a beautiful, aligned, and fulfilling life is possible for them too.

After spending many years in survival mode emotionally, mentally, and physically, Emmanuella made the decision to rebuild her life from the inside out. Today, her mission is to help women leave survival mode behind and reconnect with the woman they once dreamed of becoming. Through faith, wellness, feminine energy, beauty, confidence, joy, and purpose, she hopes to inspire women to dream bigger, evolve, and create lives they truly love.

She is the founder of Ethnoskin, one of the first educational platforms and conferences in Quebec and Canada dedicated to ethnic skin education and advanced aesthetic training. She also created one of the first professional educational training manuals in this field to help elevate expertise, representation, and education within the beauty industry.

Emmanuella is also the creator of the 90-day transformation program Say Yes to Happiness, designed to help women reconnect with themselves, rebuild their confidence, and transform their lives from the inside out. As a Miss Universe Canada delegate, she hopes to use her platform to inspire women through elegance, wellness, faith, feminine power, and transformation.


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Q&A

 

What are your interests and what do you enjoy doing the most?

I am passionate about self-development, wellness, fashion, and inspiring others to become the best version of themselves. I enjoy learning, personal growth, beauty, fitness, and creating meaningful connections with people.

In what sports, if any, have you participated?

None professionally, but I am currently focusing on wellness, fitness, and personal growth as part of my Miss Universe Canada journey.

Name one person, other than your parents, who has had the most influence on your life. Why?

My life coach has had one of the biggest influences on my life because she saw greatness in me when I couldn’t see it in myself. She helped me believe in who I am and become a stronger, more confident woman.

What is your proudest personal accomplishment (other than participating in this pageant)?

My proudest accomplishment has been creating Ethnoskin, the first educational conference in Quebec focused on ethnic skin for estheticians and nurses, as well as being the first to create an educational training manual in this field in Quebec and Canada. Being a pioneer in creating education and awareness for ethnic skin in the beauty industry is something I am very proud of. I also created my 90-day program, Say Yes to Happiness, to help women break free from survival mode and reconnect with themselves.

What is the most interesting or unique thing that has ever happened to you and/or what is the most interesting thing about you?

The most interesting thing about me is that I turned my personal struggles into a purpose. Through wellness, beauty, and self-development, I created programs and educational platforms to help others heal, grow, and feel confident in themselves. I believe my ability to inspire and empower women through both inner and outer transformation is what makes my journey unique.

What is your career ambition and what are you doing or plan to do to accomplish that goal?

My career ambition is to become a global leader in wellness, beauty, and education by helping women feel confident both inside and out. Through Ethnoskin, my clinic, and my wellness programs, I am creating educational platforms, conferences, and transformative experiences that empower women and professionals around the world. I continue to grow by expanding my knowledge, building my businesses, and using my voice to inspire others.

What would be your “dream job” in life?

My dream job would be to inspire and empower people globally through wellness, education, beauty, and public speaking while building impactful businesses that create confidence and positive change.

Describe where you were raised and what your childhood was like.

I was raised in Montreal in a Haitian family. My childhood taught me resilience, compassion, and the importance of hard work. Growing up, I always dreamed big and wanted to make a positive impact on others, even through challenges. Those experiences shaped the strong, empathetic, and determined woman I am today.

List any interesting or unusual jobs you may have had.

I have worked in the beauty makeup artist, medical esthetician, naturopath, and entrepreneur. One of the most unique parts of my career has been educating professionals about ethnic skin and creating conferences and training programs in this field.

List any volunteering you have done.

I have dedicated my time to helping and mentoring women through wellness, self-development, and confidence-building. Through my programs, coaching, and educational events, I aim to empower women to heal, grow, and believe in themselves.

What is your most unusual talent?

My most unusual talent is my ability to deeply connect with people and help them see their potential, even when they cannot see it themselves.

Where is the most interesting place you have been to?

Barcelona was one of the most interesting places I have been to because it opened my mind to different cultures, art, fashion, and ways of living. The city’s energy, architecture, and creativity inspired me deeply and reminded me how beautiful it is to experience diversity and human connection through travel.

What do you hope to be doing in ten years?

In ten years, I hope to be leading global wellness and beauty initiatives, expanding Ethnoskin internationally, and continuing to empower women through education, self-development, and confidence-building. I also hope to use my voice and experiences to inspire positive change and create a lasting impact in people’s lives.