The crown represents far more than a title or a competition. Within the Miss America Organization, the four points of the crown symbolize the core values every candidate strives to embody: Style, Service, Scholarship, and Success. These pillars create a foundation that empowers women to lead with confidence, purpose, and authenticity both on and off the stage. Style Style is about much more than appearance. True style reflects confidence, individuality, and the ability to car

My time at the University of Kentucky has been one of the most challenging and rewarding chapters of my life. When I first began my college journey, I knew I wanted to push myself academically, personally, and professionally — but I could not have predicted just how much I would grow along the way. Through dedication, discipline, and a strong sense of purpose, I am proud to share that I will be graduating in just three years. Completing my degree ahead of schedule has require

Last year’s Miss Maine competition was one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. Standing on that stage, I had the opportunity to share my story, advocate for Functional Neurological Disorder awareness, and grow in ways I never imagined. Every rehearsal, interview, and moment on stage pushed me to become more confident and purposeful. When I was named First Runner-Up, I felt incredibly proud and grateful. I also had the honor of walking away with the Talent Award, a

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is often called an invisible illness, because many of the symptoms cannot be seen from the outside. Someone may look completely fine, while internally they are managing tremors, fatigue, weakness, brain fog, or other neurological challenges. This invisibility can make FND difficult not only to live with, but also to explain. One of the hardest parts of living with an invisible illness is feeling misunderstood. People may not realize the

Supporting someone with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) can make a meaningful difference in their daily life. Because FND is often misunderstood and symptoms can be unpredictable, compassion and understanding go a long way. Whether it’s a friend, family member, or loved one, here are five ways you can offer support. 1. Believe Their Symptoms Are Real One of the most important things you can do is believe them. FND symptoms are real and can affect movement, speech, ener

April is Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) Awareness Month — a time dedicated to education, compassion, and amplifying the voices of those living with FND. For many, FND is an invisible condition that affects movement, speech, sensation, and daily functioning. Yet despite how common it is, awareness and understanding are still growing. This month is about changing that. Living with FND has shaped my life in ways I never expected. It has challenged me, slowed me down, and

I’ve been working on this for a while, and I’m so excited to finally introduce the Courage Beneath the Crown Journal. This journal was inspired by my personal journey living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and the strength I discovered through reflection, growth, and learning to navigate an invisible illness. Writing became a safe space for me a place to process emotions, celebrate small victories, and remind myself that my story still mattered. I created this jou

It’s been a little while since my last update, so I wanted to share what’s going on in my life and what is coming soon. I’m now officially a senior in college at the University of Kentucky, which is both exciting and a little surreal! Balancing school, life, and advocacy has been a journey, but it has made me more determined than ever to continue spreading awareness for Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). I’m so excited to share that Courage Beneath the Crown is back up a

I competed with Madison at the Miss Maine pageant this year! She was such a sweet kind girl who really stood out to me. She is such a...

A lot has happened over the last month and I wanted to give myself time to reflect on the past 4 years. On May 20th I officially...

About a month ago I was given the opportunity to walk for two amazing designers in New York Fashion Week (NYFW). It was such a surreal...

Happy Wednesday beautiful people! I have some very exciting things coming up! Next week I will be walking in New York Fashion week and I...

This week I recently announced my new title on social media- I am officially your American Ideal Miss Teen Maine. What does this mean? I...

It is that time of year again when we start a new year! I can’t believe we are officially in 2023. Today I wanted to share with you some...

On November 19-20th I competed for the title of Miss Teen Maine. Pageant weekend was filled with lots of fun and fond memories that will...

Happy Late Thanksgiving everyone! I hope everyone had a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. This week I wanted to talk about gratitude. What...

This weekend is my pageant and I am so excited to walk across the Miss Teen Maine stage! This week I wanted to talk about the preparation...

Last week I turned 18! I definitely have had many emotions as I officially turn into an “adult”. These past few years I haven’t had some...

A few years ago I couldn’t wait to be a senior! I felt like it was supposed to be one of the best years. I always thought senior year...

I competed with Jacquelyn In the 2022 Miss Teen Maine competition. She represented Brunswick; she was also named Miss congeniality....