Miss Florida USA 2022... In 2016, at the age of 21, I competed in my first pageant ever. I thought it was going to be a just for fun one and done experience but I was so incredibly wrong. The thrill and empowerment of “having my moment” overcame any assumption that I’d participate in a pageant just to experience it once. Throughout my pageant journey I have embraced my womanhood and became the best possible version of myself. I have met the highest caliber of women that I know will break glass ceilings and positively impact the world. I have learned that I am limitless and can do ALL. I didn’t walk away with the crown but needless to say I walked away with so much more. I believe we learn more from our failures than our successes and I’ve learned a lot. Thank you pageants for everything. #retired