122. MISS ILLINOIS USA 2024: Prep, Proud Moments, & How I #DoBoth (Special Episode!! Ft. Guest-Host Jackie Barnum)

IT'S HERE! I leave for MISS IL USA in just under 48 hours &
I'm celebrating with a pre-pageant podcast. I asked my Instagram
audience what questions they had about MISS IL USA: You asked, I
answered! In this episode, I have guest-host & best friend,
Jackie Barnum, to dig into what my journey has been liked as I
prepped for my very last state competition for Miss USA. It has
been 8 years since I entered my first state competition at MISS
OHIO USA 2017, it's been 4.5 years since I placed runner-up at
MISS CA USA 2020, & 9 months since the Miss Universe
organization changed its rules, allowing married women &
women of all ages to compete. Clearly, this has been a long
journey but also one of the greatest and life-altering
experiences for me.


In this episode, Jackie & I dive into my journey leading up
to MISS IL USA. What am I most nervous about? How did I find my
coaches? How did I get approval from the Navy to compete? What
was that process like? I tell ALL!


Thank you ALL so much for the love & support as I head into
competition and for sending so many good vibes my way! Regardless
of the outcome, I'm so grateful for this experience and the
change to compete again, WHAT A DREAM!


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