Why i chose pageantry
I entered the world of pageantry as part of my self-love journey following a difficult period in my life. After years of struggling with low confidence and self-worth, I challenge myself to change my life for the better by doing one small, positive action a day. I called it my This Time Next Year Challenge. As my confidence grew, I pushed myself further and further out of my comfort zone until I found pageantry and a whole new world opened up for me.
Pageantry gave me a platform to dream big, live boldly, and prove to myself that I am capable of more than I ever thought possible. Not only that, but it’s given me the opportunity to empower other women too.
It’s not just about wearing a crown; it’s about what you do with it.
Representing Port Talbot
I’m so proud to represent Port Talbot, a town on the south coast of Wales known for its strong sense of community and industrial heritage. It’s a town built on resilience, hard work, and heart, which are qualities that have shaped who I am today.
Growing up in Port Talbot has taught me the importance of community spirit and supporting one another through both challenges and successes. It is a town filled with passionate, hardworking people who take pride in where they come from, and I feel honoured to represent that spirit on the pageant stage.
As someone passionate about empowering women and girls through my work with Unbreakable Shine, I hope to inspire others from small, working-class towns like mine to believe that there is no limit to what they can achieve. It means the world to bring the story of my town and my community into spaces where we’re often overlooked.
Unbreakable Shine
Alongside pageantry, I’m the founder of Unbreakable Shine, a foundation that supports women and girls through confidence-building, emotional abuse awareness, and self-esteem education.
As Ms Pageant Girl Port Talbot, I use my platform to deliver workshops, create resources, and run campaigns that remind every woman she is enough, just as she is.
As part of my work with Unbreakable Shine, I’m an ambassador for Thrive Domestic Abuse Services and run fundraisers and events to raise money for the incredible work they do.
Follow My Journey 📸
Want to follow along as I prepare for the national stage and grow Unbreakable Shine? Come and connect with me on social media. I’d love to have you there.
Photography copyright: Jason Wade Photography, Brain Hayes