Shaylyn Ford is a professional makeup artist who has worked in every setting from movie stars to Make A Wish projects. Her love for helping others feel beautiful and valued extends to every part of her life; she also serves as a liaison with the Tim Tebow Foundation and One Church to bring services to special needs individuals and their families in Ohio. As a mother of three and “autism mama” of two, she understands the critical need of these families firsthand.

She competed at Mrs America in 2014 and placed Top 15 pregnant. After years spent on personal growth, she decided it was time try again for her biggest goals. This time, she went all the way and won the national title in November 2021 and then won Mrs World in January 2022.

Shaylyn believes in the quote “if it is both terrifying and amazing, you should definitely do it”, and is committed to showing women that their best life is just on the other side of their fear.

Time Stamps:

(0:40) Shaylyn’s Background

(5:07) Pageantry and Finding Her Voice

(11:50) The Pageantry Community

(21:48) Challenging Church Stereotypes

(29:15) “What Is Mine To Do?”

(33:10) Faith and Feminism

(41:25) Being Put Into A Box

(51:35) Greg and Shaylyn’s Relationship

(1:03:30) Leaving A Legacy

(1:05:32) Shifting A Christian Woman Narrative

(1:08:56) Where To Find Shaylyn

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Connect with Shaylyn!

Instagram: @shaylynsford

Website (coming soon): shaylynford.com

Shaylyn’s Church Community: @onedotchurch

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