Ukrainian legal professional Yuliia Tkachenko is preparing to take to the international stage as she represents her country at the Mrs. Globe 2026 in the United States. Having secured the title of Mrs Central Europe Globe 2026 at the national “Krasa Krainy” competition, Yuliia Tkachenko now steps into one of the most established global platforms for married women aged 25 and over, a pageant widely recognised for celebrating not just beauty, but achievement, advocacy, and personal impact.
Founded in 1996, Mrs. Globe has evolved into a competition that places strong emphasis on social responsibility, charitable work, and the personal journeys of its contestants. Representing a regional title such as Mrs Central Europe highlights both cultural identity and broader European representation, offering contestants like Yuliia Tkachenko the opportunity to amplify their voice on an international scale. In this interview, Yuliia Tkachenko reflects on her journey into pageantry, the challenges she has faced within her legal career, and her perspective on redefining modern stereotypes surrounding women.
Yuliia, what does participating in Mrs Globe 2026 mean to you today?
For me, it’s definitely not only about a beauty pageant or a crown. First of all, it’s about opportunities, personal brand development, and having a platform to speak about important issues.
Mrs Globe is one of the most prestigious international pageants for women 25+, and it is very different from the stereotypical image of beauty contests. Here, people evaluate not only a woman’s appearance, but also her achievements, mission, charity work, and social impact.
How did you first enter the world of beauty pageants?
It all started with the ‘Krasa Krainy’ competition. That’s where I received the title Mrs Central Europe Globe 2026, which gave me the opportunity to represent Ukraine internationally.
For me, it was very unexpected because I had never had this kind of experience before.
So beauty pageants were not really part of your life before?
When I was a child, I attended a modeling agency for some time. But at one point, my father took me out of it because there was a strong stereotype back then: if a girl wanted to become a lawyer, she should stay away from the modeling world.
And it’s actually very symbolic, because today I’m basically breaking that exact stereotype.
Did you often feel forced to choose between ‘beauty’ and a ‘serious career’?
All the time. People would directly tell me: these things don’t go together. Either you are about beauty, or you are about a serious career.
But I never accepted those limits. Today, I live with the belief that a woman can be everything at once. She can be strong, intelligent, beautiful, and feminine while still being highly professional in her field.
How difficult was it to build a career as a young woman in the legal sphere?
Very difficult. My biggest challenge was that at 26 years old, people hardly took me seriously. For years, I had to not only grow professionally but also constantly prove that a young woman could actually be a strong specialist.
It was exhausting, but at the same time, it made me much stronger.
Do you remember the moment when you stopped being afraid of other people’s opinions?
Probably when I started relying more on myself instead of constantly seeking validation from others.
Because if you spend your whole life trying to prove something to everyone, you burn out very quickly. At some point, I realized that I don’t have to apologize for being a woman who enjoys looking beautiful while also building a serious business.
Do you feel strong competition between contestants in beauty pageants?
Honestly? Personally, no. I take it very lightly. I’m a communicative person, and I genuinely enjoy connecting with people.
Although people constantly remind me: ‘Don’t forget, these women are your competitors.’ But I simply cannot live in a constant state of rivalry.
At the same time, I do see that for many contestants the competition is very intense. Some girls barely even talk to each other.
What is actually evaluated at Mrs Globe?
Of course, appearance matters too — grooming, presentation, confidence. But a woman’s mission, her activities, charity work, and social influence are also very important.
Who you are as a person matters here.
Thank you, Yuliia Tkachenko, for answering these questions. As she prepares for Mrs. Globe 2026, Yuliia Tkachenko’s perspective highlights the evolving nature of international pageantry, where personal stories, professional achievements, and social contributions carry just as much weight as physical presentation.
With her background in law and her commitment to challenging long-standing stereotypes, Yuliia Tkachenko represents a modern image of what it means to compete on a global stage. As Mrs. Globe continues to spotlight women who balance career, advocacy, and personal identity, her journey stands as a reflection of the broader shift within the pageant world—one that increasingly values substance alongside style.
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