In this episode of Miss Represented, host Lisa Opie interviews Kennedy Thomas, the owner of Beauty Queen's Galore and reigning Miss World America Central Georgia. They discuss the importance of the BQG Resource, balancing business and education, advocacy in oral health, the significance of curiosity and lifelong learning, and the challenges of networking and community building in the pageant industry. Kennedy shares her personal journey, emphasizing the need for self-advocacy and the importance of creating opportunities in the face of rejection. She emphasizes the importance of support within the pageant community, the relevance of pageants in today's society, and her passion for dentistry and alternative medicine. Kennedy also shares insights on personal growth through pageantry and the significance of staying neutral in a competitive environment, all while maintaining a lighthearted and fun atmosphere.

Follow Kennedy: @therealkennedysimone @beauty.queensgaloreHost: @Lisa_Opie @missrepresentedtalksWardrobe: @Pinkapple_DressesProduction: @thecodecreatives Hair and Makeup: @beautybyladycode