Breaking Barriers: The Real Pageant Journey w/ Mrs. Utah County

Breaking Barriers: The Real Pageant Journey  

Join Amanda McCombs and her guest, Mrs. Utah County, as they dive into the intricacies of participating in beauty pageants and the profound personal growth that accompanies the journey. They discuss their individual experiences, the importance of community, empowering sisterhood, and how the challenges they face shape their resilience. Through candid conversations, they explore topics such as facing personal lows, the significance of genuine connections, and the role of pageantry in self-discovery and personal development. This episode sheds light on the transformative impact these pageants have beyond the glitz and glamour, focusing on authenticity, support systems, and building lasting legacies.  

00:00 Introduction to Amanda McCombs

00:12 Meet Mrs. Utah County

00:29 The Power of Sisterhood

01:26 Amanda's Personal Journey

03:06 The Pageant Experience

04:20 Community and Empowerment

05:56 Finding Genuine Connections

07:56 Overcoming Personal Struggles

10:29 The Pageant System's Impact

14:41 Starting the Pageant Journey

19:17 The First Pageant Experience

25:25 The Importance of Platforms

27:21 Struggles and Changes

28:53 Hiding Pain and Seeking Help

30:55 Legacy and Life Choices

32:29 Pageantry and Personal Growth

35:02 The Importance of Authenticity

47:44 Mentorship and Giving Back

54:31 Reflections and Future Plans