Own Your Crown: Embracing Real Life, Real Beauty w/ Portia Blanchard

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Inner Workings of the Not So Genius Mind

Ride The Wave Media

21 episodes

3 days ago

Host: Amanda McCombs Prepare to be inspired, amused, and comforted as we candidly discuss our personal journeys, the highs, the lows, and the comedy that life often presents. No topic is off limits in ”Inner Workings of the Not So Genius Mind”. Each episode, we’ll dive into personal stories, professional insights, and the many facets of mental health and self care, all wrapped up with a sense of humor. Our goal is to bring light to the shadows, laughter to the tears, and a sense of community to all those who tune in. ”Inner Workings of the Not So Genius Mind” is a warm and inviting podcast brought to you by Amanda McCombs, a resilient trauma survivor, nurturing teacher, and the beloved Mrs. Daybreak. Amanda shares her personal journeys with a sprinkle of humor and thoughtful insights, offering listeners a fresh and unique perspective on healing and rediscovering life.

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Own Your Crown: Embracing Real Life, Real Beauty w/ Portia Blanchard

Inner Workings of the Not So Genius Mind

1 hour 4 minutes 15 seconds

6 months ago

Own Your Crown: Embracing Real Life, Real Beauty w/ Portia Blanchard

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