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NAM Nationals Fashion Round-Up
I am still feeling incredibly thankful for the opportunity to sit on the judges panel at National American Miss nationals last week. My mom and I both spent Thursday-Sunday meeting remarkable young women from across the country. Ages 4-24, these competitors showcased talent, modeling, public speaking, and onstage presentation skills. Over 600 girls made their way to Orlando, Florida to compete for the national titles in the NAM and All-American divisions. I learned so much about the NAM experience and what it means to be a part of the “NAMily”. Pageantry continues to give back to me with experiences like this and I am so grateful. It is something my…
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Advice for Mrs. Indiana
Originally posted on April 5, 2018 In a few short weeks there will be a new Mrs. Indiana! My year with the red, white, and blue sash was a magical one. I’ll never forget when I heard Nicole call my name on that stage announcing me as Mrs. Indiana 2016. Some lucky woman will experience that feeling for herself soon, so I’m sharing my advice on how to have the best experience possible as a titleholder. Take it from this has-been; it is one wild and fantastic ride! 1. Take pictures- the year flies by. I look through pictures from my reign all the time and it brings back the most incredible memories 2. Say ‘yes” to every…
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Pageant Proud
Originally posted on April 11th, 2017 As a titleholder, volunteer, and director in pageantry, I have a voice to stand up for pageants and the amazingly positive impact they can make on women’s lives. It would be a waste of my time as Mrs. Indiana to NOT share more about pageants, so that those who feel so negatively about them can learn about it from a source outside of a movie or fake reality television show. Because, how can anyone be against building confidence, awarding scholarship money, and promoting talent? Pageantry is too often misunderstood by those who simply do not know what it takes to compete. As someone who has reaped…
