How Aly Went from Shy Competitor to Best Interview Winner & Titleholder

If you've ever questioned whether you're "confident enough" to compete or felt like you have so much potential but don't know how to bring it all together this episode is for you.Today, I'm sitting down with one of my incredible Queen Collective clients, Alexandra (Aly) Sanchez Ruiz, fresh off her win as Miss Elko County. We talk about the inner transformation that led to her crowning moment, how she found her voice, and why the biggest victory wasn't the title it was becoming the woman capable of earning it. in this episode, we cover: How Aly transformed from a shy competitor into a confident titleholderThe interview breakthrough that earned her the Best Interview AwardWhy building a platform rooted in your own story changes everythingThe power of mentorship, accountability, and community throughout your pageant journeyWhy your growth doesn't stop after you win the crownMeet Today's GuestAlexandra (Aly) Sanchez Ruiz is the newly crowned Miss Elko County, a social work graduate student, ballet dancer, and founder of Steps of Strength a platform that uses ballet to help build mental resilience and support mental health through movement. Her passion for service, storytelling, and personal growth is helping her make an impact far beyond the pageant stage.✨ Resources + Ways to Work Together:Apply for The Queen Collective:https://www.thepageantgal.com/the-queen-collectiveDM me on Instagram with your biggest takeaway from this episode:https://www.instagram.com/thepageantgal✨ Ascension Retreat | September 25–27, 2026 | Windsor, OntarioFollow Aly: https://www.instagram.com/alexandrasanchezruiz.05/💛 Let's Connect If this episode resonated with you, I'd love to hear about it!Send me a DM on Instagram and let me know your biggest takeaway from today's conversation. I love hearing what speaks to you and cheering you on in your own journey.And remember your greatest transformation doesn't happen after you win the crown. It happens in the woman you become while you're earning it.Keep your chin up, crown on, and I'll see you in the next episode.