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Own Your Crown: Embracing Real Life, Real Beauty
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, host Amanda McCombs, aka Mrs. Daybreak, joins Mrs. Maple Mountain, Portia Blanchard, to discuss the profound life lessons learned through motherhood, personal struggles, and the unique experiences of participating in beauty pageants. They delve into embracing imperfections, the importance of showing up authentically, and how Portia's traumatic experience with her youngest child, Abigail, led her to publish an inspirational book and take part in pageantry. Amid humorous anecdotes, real-life parenting moments, and reflections on personal growth, they celebrate the transformative power of vulnerability and community support. This episode encourages everyone to own their stories, take pride in their journey, and shine their light unapologetically.
00:00 Welcome and Introductions
00:16 Funny Anecdote About Portia's Name
01:26 Meet Portia Blanchard
02:30 Abigail's Birth Story
03:56 Life Lessons and Reflections
06:54 Family Dynamics and Blended Families
12:02 The Importance of Self-Care
20:04 Pageantry and Personal Growth
31:33 Owning Your Story and Self-Confidence
34:11 Reflecting on Achievements
34:52 Celebrate Yourself
35:20 Living Out Loud
37:39 Taking Up Space
39:17 Pageant Lessons
42:00 The Power of Pageantry
45:29 Community and Support
59:19 From Letters to Book
01:00:31 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, host Amanda McCombs, aka Mrs. Daybreak, joins Mrs. Maple Mountain, Portia Blanchard, to discuss the profound life lessons learned through motherhood, personal struggles, and the unique experiences of participating in beauty pageants. They delve into embracing imperfections, the importance of showing up authentically, and how Portia's traumatic experience with her youngest child, Abigail, led her to publish an inspirational book and take part in pageantry. Amid humorous anecdotes, real-life parenting moments, and reflections on personal growth, they celebrate the transformative power of vulnerability and community support. This episode encourages everyone to own their stories, take pride in their journey, and shine their light unapologetically.
00:00 Welcome and Introductions
00:16 Funny Anecdote About Portia's Name
01:26 Meet Portia Blanchard
02:30 Abigail's Birth Story
03:56 Life Lessons and Reflections
06:54 Family Dynamics and Blended Families
12:02 The Importance of Self-Care
20:04 Pageantry and Personal Growth
31:33 Owning Your Story and Self-Confidence
34:11 Reflecting on Achievements
34:52 Celebrate Yourself
35:20 Living Out Loud
37:39 Taking Up Space
39:17 Pageant Lessons
42:00 The Power of Pageantry
45:29 Community and Support
59:19 From Letters to Book
01:00:31 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts
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