How to Find Your Inner Queen - Thoughts from a Senior Beauty Pageant Star | Ep 061

Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest Challenges

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➡️ In this episode, we sit down with Beth Leska, who brings an extraordinary perspective from her journey as an Army Military Police officer to becoming Mrs. New Jersey United States 2004, and now Ms. Idaho Senior America. Beth shares intimate details about the world of pageantry, breaking down stereotypes and revealing how these competitions build confidence, public speaking skills, and personal development.
From her groundbreaking service in the Army MP Corps in the 1980s to her current advocacy for long-term care reform, Beth exemplifies resilience and continuous personal growth. She provides unique insights into:
💃🏻 The reality of pageant competition preparation
💃🏻 Challenges faced as a woman in military police
💃🏻 The hidden crisis in America's long-term care system
💃🏻 Practical solutions for funding future healthcare needs
➡️ Episode Highlights
- Won Mrs. New Jersey United States in 2004
- Recently competed as Ms. Idaho Senior America 2024
- Served as Military Police in 1986 when female-to-male ratio was 1:3
- Reveals perspective on pageant preparation, including specialized coaching
- Discusses national crisis in long-term care and dementia support
- Proposes innovative solution for long-term care funding through Social Security
➡️ Chapters
00:01 - Hosts' Opening Discussion about Pageants
03:08 - Meet Beth Leska: Ms. Idaho Senior America 2024
04:07 - First Pageant Experience (Mrs. New Jersey 2003)
08:50 - The Sport of Pageantry: Behind the Scenes
11:20 - Pageant Secrets: Special Jewelry & Coaching
12:53 - Military Career: Breaking Barriers as Female MP in 1986
15:10 - Platform: The Long-Term Care Crisis in America
18:30 - Solutions: Proposed Changes to Social Security
20:18 - Episode Wrap-up
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Hair, Makeup, Styling: Constantine James Lupu-Haritos @Constantine_James
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Photography: Matty Jacobsen
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