My Farewell as Miss Utah 2018
How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard. The moment I was crowned, I felt a surge of different emotions but above everything: gratitude. Gratitude …
The Miss Utah Sponsors of My Dreams
1. Murdock Hyundai What they do: Supply me with a means of transportation for my entire term as Miss Utah. Every 3,000 miles I get to trade in each car …
The 15 Songs that Get Me Pumped Up for Competition
Whether I’m at the gym or about to walk into an interview, there are certain songs that just make me feel pumped up and alive! I believe that what you …
Should You Go Into a Competition Wanting to Make Friends?
Seeing this question, I immediately want to answer with a resounding “yes!” However, it’s a little more complicated than that. Participating in these competitions requires an extreme level of vulnerability …
Five Lessons I’ve Learned About Leadership
I’ve loved learning about leadership over the years and serving in leadership positions both at the high school and college level and through the Miss Utah Organization. I’m by no …
My Favorite Podcasts for Competition Preparation
Whenever anyone asks me about competition preparation, my answer always includes “podcasts.” I love podcasts because you can listen to them in the car, walking across campus, or while getting …
What I’ve Learned from CMN Hospitals Miracle Children
One of my favorite parts of being Miss Utah is fundraising for and promoting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Fundraising means so much more to me when I can put a …
What Elle Woods Taught Us About Women Supporting Women
The other day, I re-watched “Legally Blonde” for something like the hundredth time and one of the movie’s main themes that hit me harder than ever before was the power …
Learning to Love Being an Introvert
On my Miss Utah resume, I included in my “Interesting Facts” section that I was an “extroverted introvert.” Some of my closest friends and family who helped me prepare for …
My Nine Strategies for Local and State Competition Prep
February is here, which means competition prep season is in full swing. It’s a season brimming with paperwork, head shots, mock interviews, talent practice…and stress. But preparation doesn’t have to …