About

Meet Queen Questa

Hi there! I'm Shaquesta, also known as 'Queen Questa'. I’m a mom, a cruise content creator, a designer, entrepreneur, HR professional, and CRUISE ADDICT. There are so many other hats that I wear, but we'll stick with those for now. If I had to describe myself, I’d say I’m ambitious, empowering, and adventurous. And the kind of woman and mother I’m working to be is simple: I just want to be happy. Because when you’re truly happy, everything else starts to flow around you.

Why Did You Create Pretty Planned Life?

I created Pretty Planned Life from a real place (definitely not a perfect one). There was a time in my life where I was going through personal challenges, and I needed something to shift my focus. I needed something that would help me think, process, and move differently. So I started planning & creating right on a cruise in my suite cabin. Even though there was a lot of creativity behind this, it is mainly derived from lived experiences. A lot of the journals and planners you see here were born from moments in my life where I felt overwhelmed, stuck, or just trying to figure things out. I knew I couldn’t be the only one feeling that way, so instead of staying in it- a light bulb sparked on and I started creating and designing my way through it.

Where'd The Name 'Queen Questa' Come From

You'll see this name on my planners more than any other one that I am addressed by. Those dark moments are where 'Queen Questa' came from. Queen Questa is more than just a made up name that people may think - it’s my identity... my ALTER EGO. It’s the version of me I tap into when I feel lost, when I feel off, when I feel beside myself. It’s my reminder that I can always elevate, no matter what I’m going through. I realized early on that sometimes the world form opinions about you without truly knowing you. My name, my story, and my experiences did not always open the doors I felt I deserved. So I elevated as a Queen would. Queen Questa isn’t just a name, it’s a mindset. It’s the version of me that keeps going, keeps growing, and refuses to stay small.

Let's Talk About My Products!

My products are for anyone who can look at them, read the title, and say, “I need this.” While a lot of what I’ve created is styled for women who love pretty, creative things like me, I’m also expanding to create more for everyone, including men. Because growth, healing, and getting your life together isn’t limited to one type of person. They just really take a lot of time to bring to life.

Everything you see on my site is created with intention, time, and care. Some of these planners take me days to design and produce because I’m thinking about how it will actually help you, how it will make you feel, and how it can guide you back to yourself and/or make your life easier. Every planner is thoughtfully designed with real value in mind. Starting at a minimum of 14 pages to a maximum of 30+ pages, each on is filled with purposeful content created to actually guide and support you. My Ultimate Cruise Planner is over 30 pages long and built from my real cruise experience. There was a time during one year where I took 9 cruises and visited 14 different countries. A lot of what I learned is poured directly into this planner... the tips, insights, thorough planning and details will help you plan smarter. This is one of those products that I poured my heart and soul into because cruising has always been my escape - my way to reset, breathe, and step away from whatever I'm going through so I can reach my tranquil state. 

Beyond my cruise planner are many other thoughtful planners and guides that I've created and truly poured my time and heart into. One thing that I am big on is mental health. I will cut just about anything off to protect my peace - that's how significant mental health is for me. And that's exactly why many of my journals are designed to help you reset, reflect, and take care of yourself in a realistic way. 

What makes my planners different is that they’re not just products that you see on my site - they’re a piece of me. I’ve taken real time, real effort, and real thought into creating something that actually works. Furthermore, this space was created for you to feel seen, supported, and inspired. You don’t have to go through anything alone. But.. I’ll be honest with you…

They only work if you stay consistent, even if it's just once a week. 

The goal is simple:
To help you get your life together… and to help you be happy. Because at the end of the day, that’s what we’re all really looking for: peace, freedom, self-love, and happiness to name a few. If everything we wanted could just fall out of the sky, that would be amazing, but we know that's not how life works. We all want something... more money, more love, more peace of mind, more stability... But the truth is : it all starts with YOU. You have to begin somewhere and I hope I can be your starting point or your checkpoint. 

Plan beautifully. Live Confidently. Pour into YOU.

XoXo, Queen Questa