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I didn’t come this far, to only come this far!🙌🏻👑 Who’s ready for @misstxusa finals today? I know I am! #roadtomisstexas #roadtomissusa #roadtomissuniverse #pageant #pageantry #nodreamistoobig

Tonight’s the night! FashionFitnessSwim 2023‼️ June is Men’s Health Month. This month is a great opportunity to encourage the men in your life (including you, men out there!) to take care of their physical and mental health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, men aren’t always the best about getting the health care they need. Men are 33% less likely to visit the doctor than women. And, women are 100% more likely to see their doctors for regular preventive care. Also, this is a time to check in on your mental health. Men it is okay to ask for help, and it doesn’t mean you’re weak! #menshealthmonth #fashionfitnessswim

You can’t hear what I’m saying in the beginning 😭, but that’s okay there’s captions. This was extremely difficult to make and share and I honestly was really nervous sharing this with everyone on here because honestly millions of people could see this and as scary as that is, it’s also a positive thing because I have the opportunity to have even just 500 people hear my story and how often can you get 500 people in one room to listen to your story? Not often at all. Even though it’s hard to share even though I’m extremely afraid of being judged or people looking at me like I’m weak, I’m still sharing my story because that’s the only way I can make an actual impact on many lives. We decide what we do with our pain, and I’ve decided to turn that pain into my purpose to make sure that nobody ever experiences what I experienced that day and that nobody goes through what my two close friends went through in high school. I’m the beacon of hope because I can truthfully say from the bottom of my heart you are not weak for being suicidal you are the strongest there is because you’ve faced those thoughts and you’re still here. Let me repeat that, YOU ARE STILL HERE! And you’re still fighting everyday to be here, and that makes you powerful, not powerless. #suicideprevention #mentalhealth #advocate #suicidepreventionadvocate #yournotalone

A grateful heart is a beginning of greatness. I’m forever grateful for a humble beginning. The videos in the last slides are from when this journey began. I started Jiu Jitsu more than a year ago, but unfortunately due to financial reasons I was forced to take a break from it and focus on school and pageants, but I will always remember Professor Thomas and all that he has taught me at @aonjiujitsu . He taught me all of the fundamentals and self defense techniques and I could never thank him enough. Professor Pierre @ploartejj shared some incredible words of wisdom last night in which he stated we need to find our purpose and our reason as to why we’re training. He is absolutely right and I know my why and I knew it since the first day I stepped on the mat. I wanted to learn how to defend myself because unfortunately I had experiences in high school where I couldn’t and I want to use what I learn to teach others how to defend themselves as well because I don’t care who you are or how untouchable you think you are. You never know when you will be put in a dangerous situation where you feel stuck and defenseless, so everyone could benefit from learning the techniques to defend yourself. Receiving my first stripe last night was a testament of my strength and perseverance in this journey I started. It’s a small step to greatness and I can’t wait for the challenges that come next. Thank you to my family at @ufcgym.theheights . You all have been so kind and welcoming and I will always thank God for having you guys in my life.🙏🏻 #bjj #jiujitsu #selfdefense #ufc

As the Fall 2024 semester comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on some of my favorite highlights. This semester has been one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences for so many of us. Despite the obstacles I faced both personally and academically, it’s been a season of incredible growth and countless blessings. I’m deeply grateful for the amazing people in my life who share the same values and ambitions as I do. Their support has been instrumental in pushing me to pursue my goals and embrace new opportunities. This semester, I fully tapped into my creativity and started turning some of my biggest ideas into reality. I also took my Jiu Jitsu training to the next level, attended numerous events and meetings, and pushed myself out of my comfort zone to excel in every area of my life. While I’m looking forward to a little downtime, the break will still be a busy one. I’m currently working on a book that I hope to publish after the winter break—two chapters in, and I can’t wait to share it with everyone! I’ll also be participating in charity events with @lifelines_outreach and ramping up my preparation for @misstxusa which will be in May 2025. There’s a lot to get ready for, and I’m excited to see what’s ahead. This semester has been all about growth, resilience, and taking steps toward the life I’ve envisioned. I couldn’t be more excited to continue this momentum into the new year!

Win or learn, never lose. Training with @matadorsanchez 🙌🏻 #boxing #boxingtraining #ufc #conditioning

Always in the moment, I love this sport.💙 📸- @duvalinbjj

On Thursdays we wear blue.💙 #bjj #jiujitsu #martialarts #girls #girlsinmartialarts #ufc

The dream only really comes to an end, when the dreamer stops dreaming.💭 #dream #dreamcore #journey #roadtomisstexas #roadtomisstexasusa #roadtomissusa #roadtomissuniverse #boxing #fitness #motivation

@toriblossom._ shows how to do a proper RDL (Romanian dead lift) Save this cos and use this as a guide on proper form and your glutes and hamstrings would thank you 🙏 #rdl #glutes #hamstrings #fitnesstips #models #womenwholift #fitnesstutorial #fitness #houstonstrong

Trust the process. Be proud that you have something to look back on. It’s not a rush to reach your destination—> for the longer you sift in the preparation, the stronger you become, the wiser you become, the more skills you learn to handle the success and new challenges your destination brings. Pain is a privilege. It gives you a new perspective. Pain helps you form a deeper connection with the God you believe in. Pain allows you to have shared experiences with others, making it easier to form meaningful connections. Pain can also motivate us and if we turn that into discipline and our purpose, we become unstoppable! #trusttheprocess #glorytogod #paintopurpose #itwillbeworthit #rememberyourwhy #lifelessons

A visual story. Photo~ @shotbypratik Hair~ @louiscorehair Makeup~ @coriaston39 Style~ @bellakotak #photoahoot #editorial #creativephotography #houston #model #fashion #photoshootideas