What I’ve Learned Traveling Across the World
I have been given some of the most humbling opportunities and experiences traveling outside of the country to do humanitarian work and further my training in ballet. With each trip, …
Service Spotlight: Tabitha’s Way Local Food Pantry
I’ve been very excited to present my first “Service Spotlight” on Tabitha’s Way. This is an organization I have been working with since I was young. Tabitha’s Way is a …
Servesteem: Increasing Self-Esteem One Act at a Time
Now that I’ve shared a few basic details about myself, I wanted to dive into what makes me tick. A big part of my why for participating in the Miss …
Hey, it’s Me! Miss Utah 2019
For my first blog post as Miss Utah, I wanted to give you all a chance to get to know me, who I am, what I do, and what I …
Spanish Fork City Welcomes Dexonna Talbot Home
On June 26, 2019, Spanish Fork city welcomed home their ‘champion’ with a parade and meet and greet for the newly crowned Miss Utah 2019, Dexonna Talbot. Spanish Fork Mayor, …
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 …