Feeling so blessed to celebrate my birthday in Japan this year as I get ready to check in for @missinternationalofficial . ✨
A dream over 10 years in the making begins this week, and my heart is overflowing with gratitude for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. 心から感謝 (grateful from the heart).
Every ‘no’, every almost, every setback - God used them all to help shape me. After 11 years of not giving up, I’m stepping into the honor of Miss US International 2025. I’m grateful for the journey that refined me and the faith that kept me going.
“...At the right time, I, the Lord, will make it happen.”
Yet what gives this crown its deepest meaning are the people who stood behind the dream.
To my family & friends: your faith in me has been the quiet engine behind this whole journey. Every detail you helped refine, every moment you showed up - I saw it. I felt it. I’m here because of you, thank you!
To my sponsors & team: your expertise, your time, and your unwavering belief helped me show up as my best self. Every check-in text during pageant week reminded me how lucky I am to have you in my corner. I’m grateful beyond words.
Thank you @directorlauraclark and the national staff for the uplifting and positive space you created. You balanced our days, protected our mental health, and reminded us to be present.
To my sister queens, it was an honor to stand beside you. Your light is undeniable, and I can’t wait to see what’s ahead for each of you. You made this week unforgettable.
A special thank you to….(continued in the comments)
Nicky Kandola (@nickykandi ) is the newly crowned Miss US International. 💫 Congratulations and welcome to the sisterhood! 🇺🇸✨
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Pages, People, Perspective 📖✨
Such an inspirational and refreshing night listening to @emmagrede speak about Start With Yourself. So much of her message resonated with me and reflected a lot of what this past year has looked like for me…growth, self-reflection, and learning to start with myself 🤍
Highly recommend adding this one to your reading list 💌
Before she was Miss US International 🇺🇸 she was Miss District of Columbia 🤩
The pride of representing your state or region will last long beyond one pageant season 👑
Early enrollment offers are ending this month! See link in bio or visit MissUSI.com > Candidates
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Grateful for the opportunity to be part of Healthy Kids Day at @ymcareston ! An event that celebrates helping kids and families stay active, healthy, and connected through fun community activities.
This event meant even more to me because I was standing in the very place that helped shape me growing up. The YMCA in Reston is where I got my first gym membership, learned how to weight train, and even practiced my pageant walks in their studio.
To come back now as a Miss US International and share my children’s book in that same space felt incredibly full circle. It’s hard to put into words what that meant to me. This is the very place that helped shape so many parts of who I am today, and being back there was truly special 🩵
a few moments I’m still not over 🏀✨
thank you @washwizards for an unforgettable evening!
photo credits: @majormynor
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