I am currently surrounded by so many beautiful and talented young ladies as I compete in the DreamGirlsUSA National Pageant. It is amazing to see the differences in us all and how unique and special each girl is. I've been sharing my new buttons to promote the idea that we can't let society tell us our worth, we need to be strong in who we are and be a light to others.  Pageants have helped me find some of this strength by teaching me how to publicly speak and be confident in who I am, but I admit, I often compare myself and think I fall short of these amazing girls with whom I compete. I have to remind myself that I AM worthy and special just the way I am and if I don't win, that is ok. I am making so many friends and learning more about myself at every competition.

So be a light, trust who you are and know that no matter who you are, we ALL have insecurities and fears. Stay strong, focus on your positive qualities and share that with the world. We need someone just like you!

Let's be honest, we'll all have something about ourselves that were really insecure about. For me it was my freckles all over my face, and how pale I am. I used to try to cover my freckles with makeup and wear jeans so people wouldn't see my white legs haha. But overtime I realized.... These things don't make me ugly or any less beautiful than anyone else. I've began to embrace these things because I can't change them.. I have to be happy with who I am and so should you. Don't hide away things that make you unique because they make you who you are :)

Hope you have an amazing day ~ Hailey

 overtime I have learned the importance of confidence. I used to be quiet and shy, I was afraid of what others thought of me. But I came to the realization that I have nothing tho be afraid of! They are people, just like you and me and that I shouldn't be afraid of them or what they thought. Since then, I have not been afraid to hide the real me, and you shouldn't hide the real you either. "Always wear your invisible crown" 
~Hailey