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By Liliana Fogle In December 2019, my life changed forever when I unexpectedly lost my Nanny to a ruptured brain aneurysm. I could not chan... -
By Christa Steiner The road to Miss Connecticut was far from glamorous. It was the culmination of a life's work, in and out of pageantry... -
I did an interview once where I was asked what I would say to my abuser if I had the chance. Whether it be right now, in this time and place... -
By Nazly Zoar Growing up, my story began in a home shaped by resilience. My mother immigrated to the United States in search of a better li... -
If you have been feeling uncomfortable in your own skin lately, this one is for you….. You are not alone. This will pass - it is one of the... -
By Kylie Burgess When people see a crown or sash, they often assume the journey has always been filled with confidence, success, and shining... -
By Jillian Young Hi, I’m Jillian Young the founder of Press for the Best As a first year MAO contestant, I have been challenged to grow and... -
Ime Ekpo is the founder of Walk With Ime, a pageant consulting service. I was flattered that she wanted to visit with us and talk about he... -
By Anistacia Aragon On January 8th, 2020, I lost one of my close friends and classmates to suicide, and my life has never been the same. S... -
By: Ana Quian Numbers are important to me. They always have been. Like so many people, I am deeply interested in what it takes to achieve a ...
