Pageants- exploring the good and the bad~~~~memories by Janel Smietana

As a previous pageant competitor, I can see both sides of the issue. I do think when used with the right demographic and purpose there are many benefits. There can be downsides. You win some and you lose some, but you do learn achievement and disappointment. I had the honor of judging a few pageants after winning which wasn't always easy as all the young women were great. Ahh the memories, me as Miss Friendship Festival (pageant queen 2003- memories memories ;))...One of the few things salvaged from our house fire...

Janel Smietana, Miss Friendship Pageant

A few articles I was asked to weight in on:

Beauty Pageants Have Positive Effects On Young Girls Says Janel Smietana

Janel Smietana Says Not All Beauty Pageants Deserve a Bad Reputation


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~Janel Smietana