We want to offer you the title of…

“Yes!!! Thank you! I am excited and terrified at the same time!” I could hardly believe it. After two years of diligently (ok, more like obsessively) following the International Pageant System, it was my turn.

My turn to accept the title of my dreams, Mrs. Louisiana International 2020. To have the opportunity to be the woman I knew was down inside of me. The woman I was too scared to be on my own.

Mary Richardson is a gentle and confident leader. She made me feel such love and support and we only had two phone conversations. From her leadership, I could really believe in myself. I knew I could make her and my state proud.

But I couldn’t do it alone! I may have been more excited to schedule a coaching session with Suzy Bootz than I was to get my crown and sash. I have had her book and workbook ever since I discovered she was the official coach for Mrs. International. Trust me, if you are looking for a life coach or pageant coach, give her a call. She has a gift. She is a gentle but bold spirit that sees the true you. You can find her books on Amazon or http://www.suzybootz.com.

Like I said earlier, this dream has been on my heart for two years. But really, God started the journey long before then…

Way back in 2013, I was judging a local preliminary pageant. I was 9 months pregnant with our third child; big brother was 3 and big sister was 1.5. Life was BUSY! The beautiful Mrs. Louisiana International 2013 was chatting with me and vivaciously explained the International System. “It is platform based and each contestant is required to find a organization to support throughout the year. There is an emphasis on interview and on-stage question.”

My eyes nearly popped out of my head. You choose to do that?! Yeah right!!! That is intense; I would never be interested in that!

Suzy’s perspective: “God laughed when you said that!” (See what I mean? She has a gift!)

Fast forward to 2020. What started as a small seed turned into a burning desire and now I am living out my dream. I will go on to compete for Mrs. International at the end of July. I have been working diligently on platform development, interview skills, and fitness. Keep checking back for detailed blogs on each of those categories.

I am consumed on this pageant journey, in a good way. Joyfully and purposefully consumed. What about my poor friends? I just can’t find time to engage with anyone. But, thanks be to God, because my friends support me no matter what.

Wherever you are and whatever journey you are on, remember the words of my soul sister Whitney, “I think it’s okay to be consumed with your thoughts and your own family. You are doing the right things. God will guide us all forward. Shine on girl!”

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