Tell us about the process of preparing for a pageant.
There are similarities in training camp for a fighter, and getting ready for a pageant. You have to train physically, make sure you’re eating well, you’re resting, you’re reading up on all your special events so you’re ready for whatever question they pull out for you. There’s a lot more to it than just flouncing across the stage in that pretty dress.
Tell us about your platform and why it’s important to you.
My platform was StART Strong StART SmART and the art is capitalized, because, arts education is what has brought me to the place where I am today. I had training in the arts that was developed in me as a very young child. I had dance lessons and baton twirling and I was in plays because my family saw the talent in me and supported that. My village made sure that I had the money for lessons, recital fees, costumes, and when the team traveled, I had everything that I needed. Everyone’s not that lucky and that creates a gap in the art world. When you don’t have young artists coming up, what do you have to look forward to in the future? My platform is really focused on making sure that art is available and accessible to all.
