I love your honesty and candor. It is truly about the experiences and what we choose to make of them. I realized I wasn’t going to sit around and wait for some TV show to make my dreams happen. I got on the phone and the computer and low and behold I have 2 really big accounts expressing interest. Make a wish, make it happen! Thanks Kelly.

Angie-what a pleasure to get to know you with with pageant, thank you for being willing to admit your own challenges and disappointments, I definitely had the “emotional flu” and was so tired and drained this week from it all. I think we’re all learning more post pageant than pre/during!! You’ve been so kind to everyone, thank you for sharing openly here.

Deborah-I always appreciate your amazing support and insights, you remind me of my priorities and help me believe I can fulfill my life goals too. God does know my limitations and my opportunities…I look forward to continuing on this creation path called “life” with you on my side.

Jessica-Thank you for cheering me on in my training, competition, and now. You always made me feel like the journey was possible and my contributions are valued, thank you for that!

I can’t explain how proud I was of you the night I saw you compete in the pageant! I had to stop myself from crying several times because I was just so moved by your courage and what you accomplished with your mind, body, and spirit. You were under such severe pressure and scrutiny, yet you were completely confident, calm and absolutely radiant!!! I know you, and you don’t do ANYTHING half-heartedly. So I understand how you must feel so disappointed. You just have to know, however, that the rest of us are in awe and feel like you did win, with or without an official title.

The way I look at it, you can continue on and promote your “platform” without the title of Mrs. Utah, just as you were doing before the pageant. If Startup Princess is truly your dream, you didn’t need the title of Mrs. Utah to do it. In fact, the title might have actually presented more obstacles to you than you could ever imagine. Think about it, you are still growing your business and spend a ton of time on your conferences, seminars, online mentoring for others, writing a book, etc. Also, what about your family life in general? You have 3 little kids who need so much of “Mommy” and I am sure Matt would like a few minutes with you too. LIke you said, now you can get pregnant. What about recreation and church responsibilities? Wow! Only God knows what is best, but as your friend, I think I can confidently say that you’re in a really good place right now. Life is about timing. Now you can completely focus on family and all the 100′s of us women who need you right here at Startup Princess!