In this episode, Laura and Patty recount the hilarious and unexpected experiences of Patty's journey into the world of beauty pageants. Patty shares her initial hesitations, the challenges of navigating the pageant scene, and the peculiar interactions with former queens. She recounts her experiences from the final days before the pageant and describes the whirlwind of activities. She further focuses on the behind-the-scenes chaos of pageant competition sharing her experiences backstage. She describes the chaotic and sometimes contradictory nature of the pageant environment, where contestants are discouraged from communicating with each other and faced with strict guidelines about attire. Due to the challenges and frustrations, Patty discusses her desire to create a better pageant system focusing on empowerment, sisterhood, and community service. Despite the frustrations, Patty expresses her pride in participating and achieving her dream of being on stage. Join the conversation and get it all! Timestamps [00:36] Patty’s experience participating in a pageant. [05:19] The financial aspects of participating in a beauty pageant [07:59] The pageant circuit and its similarities to the experience of being in a cult [14:00] Frustration due to the mismanagement and preparation for the rehearsals [16:22] Awkward moments due to age differences and varying perspectives at the pageant [19:25] Significance of taking part in the pageant despite the costs and challenges [22:24] Events that transpired before the show on Sunday [29:53] Balancing authenticity with pageant expectations [32:30] Patty's encounter with the drill sergeant and its impact on her interview readiness [37:44] Continuous posing for photographs at the beauty pageant [39:52] Matching bathing suit colors and varied reactions [43:56] Patty's Sunday night pageant preparations, outfit changes, and determined dress choice [51:24] The backstage dynamics, challenges, interactions, and group participation efforts during various pageant segments [54:32] Patty's confident triumph in the bathing suit segment [01:00:04] Patty's emotional journey and togetherness through pageant segments [01:06:51] Surprising outfit rules, director's influence, and discussion dynamics in the pageant [01:09:12] Patty’s Award: The Longevity & Goodwill Ambassador for Positivity Award [01:18:31] Patty's goal: a sincere pageant system aligned with her values [01:26:44] Patty’s next plans Notable Quotes There is something in not just saying yes but doing something that scares you.I get ready as fast as I can, and even if I'm still putting on my shoes or something, I'm ready at, on, on the side, the stage waiting. Yeah. Because I don't want anybody looking for me. I don't want anybody looking. I, that's my worst fear going. Where's Patty? Where's Patty? You know? So I'm sitting there. I would rather be waiting in position. Yes. Yeah. You know, that's me. I'm the one that wants to wait at the airport. Of course. I don't want to be waiting at home. Anybody that knows anything about women, you know what you're getting yourself into. You know what you're getting yourself into when you get into a room full of women, anybody that's been around pageant women or caddy women.With me having the privilege of not being, not having to work. Yeah. I can accomplish almost anything I want to do. Right. And I got to go to every rehearsal, event, or anything they wanted to do. So anytime I was there, Right? I would giggle with the girls and just say, I'm happy to be here. In the beginning, there's always trying to keep you on the hook. That's the thing. Yeah. They'd say one thing, but then you'd see the behind-the-scenes. But they in the front, you know, they say something. Yeah. And then, but you're, you pull the behind the scenes, or they say something to one girl and they, you, you notice it's different for another girl, or they're saying it to you something, but then they don't know that you're friends with this girl because you're not supposed to be talking to each other. Go to remember Sisterhood. Resources Remember to SHARE the laughter and like our page and podcast! Facebook: facebook.com/laughingthroughlifepodcast Instagram: instagram.com/laughingthroughlifepodcast Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/laughing-through-life/id1640193921 Spotify: spotify.com/show/0QKe1IZZyltggobPeMOKh6?si=a1464036057c4757
