Did you know that you must be well-read, physically fit, financially creative, artistic and an excellent communicator to succeed as a beauty pageant? Good looks will not get you far enough to excel! Now imagine learning all these skills and more in just a span of four years, especially before joining the corporate world! This is the story of Mercy Malingu, a trained Chemist and former pageant who is now in the service industry. 

Before Magneticah talked to Mercy, we had no idea what was coming! Mercy, who has taken part in multiple pageants, broke down all the stereotypes to do with the work and demonstrated its intensity, rigorous practice and shared how its perfect to build a solid work ethic, character and understanding of navigating work and life. 

This conversation was simply illuminating! Press play already!