
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Empowering Through Resilience: A Conversation with Kimberly Wirfs
Empowering Through Resilience: A Conversation with Kimberly Wirfs
Amanda McCombs hosts a conversation with Kimberly Wirfs, a business owner, widow, and mother of three, currently Miss Bountiful for the upcoming Mrs. Utah American Pageant. They discuss pageant experiences, resilience, preparedness, and personal stories, including the impact of life's unexpected events and the creation of Kimberly's 'Life's Essential Binder' to help people organize important documents. They also explore their shared experiences with tattoos and life as military spouses. The episode highlights the importance of living fully and being prepared for life-changing moments.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:40 Pageant Experiences and Expectations
02:12 Pageant Preparations and Challenges
06:59 Life's Essential Binder and Personal Stories
16:27 Tattoos and Their Meanings
21:57 Introduction to Douglas and Oregon Connection
23:11 Tattoo Stories and Personal Meanings
25:16 Military Life and Personal Resilience
29:03 Favorite Places and Future Plans
33:22 Pageant Experiences and Sisterhood
40:13 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell