Today I was asked to blog about my journey as Mrs. City of Roses. I was inspired as it has been difficult with my schedule to blog on everything I want to!
The truth is the journey started long before the title. I have been long passionate about fashion and charity. It took me years to combine the two and make a career of it. I was a single mother of two for three years. I struggled. I hurt. Desperately trying to find a balance between work and being there for my children. I know what it feels like to have it all and loose it all. And I made a promise to god, that when I succeeded I would make it my mission to give as those in my life gave to me during my single mother years. This is where fashion met charity. Competing in pageants is just icing on the cake! The worlds of pageantry and fashion are not that far apart:) And the most amazing thing I take from all of this is the journey; all the wonderful people I get to meet.
This entire experience stretches my heart and I am able to share my experience, strength and hope. I take being a spokes person for Soles4Souls very seriously. It is simple. Give shoes. Give love. The most simple thing like shoes can change a childs life (and direction)! I also have to say I am deeply blessed to have such amazing support in this journey to become Mrs. Oregon America!
Recently I just recruited another sponsor: Islands Tanning! Jon the owner is incredibly generous and I look forward to working and collaborating with them! I hope to blog more in the future. I just need to recruit more help with my busy schedule! Being a wife, mother of 3, Spokes Person, Producer and model keeps me on my toes daily! Blessings!
Nicola Lewis
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