In 2022, I embarked on my journey into the world of pageantry, a realm unfamiliar to me until I met the stunning Alana. It was she who recommended that I seek Tara's guidance for coaching. Being the type of person who commits wholeheartedly to every endeavor, I wasted no time in contacting Tara. I reached out via email and Instagram, sharing my decision to participate in the Miss West Coast pageant, my first foray into such competitions. With a burning desire to secure victory, I expressed my need for coaching, my hunger to learn, and my determination to triumph.

Tara's response was swift and encouraging. Among the first pieces of advice she imparted was the importance of being coachable—of placing my trust in the process if I truly aimed to succeed. I wholeheartedly embraced her words and commenced my coaching journey. Over the course of three transformative months, Tara guided me through rigorous training sessions. We honed my walk, polished my interview skills, tackled on-stage questions, and meticulously curated my wardrobe. Those months were an exhilarating whirlwind, and I poured my heart and soul into every moment. As fate would have it, the culmination of this endeavor resulted in a resounding victory. Winning the Miss West Coast pageant was a surreal moment—one that left me incredulous and overjoyed. Little did I know, this was just the beginning.