#252 - I'm Training for Miss USA… But I Might Not Compete — The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture

Okay, I've got a little secret for y'all. I've been training for Miss USA!

But there's a plot twist!

So why am I taking walking classes, interview coaching, hitting the gym, and preparing like I'm about to walk onto that stage?

Because I've learned something about myself over the years. Preparing for a pageant brings out a level of discipline, confidence, and focus that carries over into EVERY part of my life.

And in this episode, I'm sharing why.

I'm also telling you about a recent photoshoot where I walked into a room full of gorgeous beauty queens, immediately started questioning myself, and had to remind myself that I belonged there too.

We're talking about:

Why I'm preparing for Miss USA even though I might not compete
How pageant training helps me stay ready for Broadway and other opportunities
Why confidence takes practice
How to stop comparing yourself to other women
What I tell myself when insecurity starts creeping in
Why kindness and genuine relationships matter more than winning every competition

Because another woman's beauty, talent, or success doesn't take anything away from yours.

And sometimes the biggest win isn't walking away with a crown. It's walking away knowing exactly who you are.

Have you ever walked into a room and immediately felt like you didn't belong?

CHAPTERS:
01:33 I'm Training for Miss USA… Maybe
02:43 Why Pageants Bring Out My Best
04:29 Training My Body, Voice, and Interview Skills
05:57 My Secret to Staying Ready for Broadway
07:39 Confidence Around Other Beautiful Women
08:38 The Photoshoot That Almost Made Me Walk Out
10:42 Reminding Myself That I Belong
11:17 Why Kindness Matters More Than the Crown

Episode Recorded at: Gotham Production Studios, Midtown Manhattan

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