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Passionate writer and speaker who uses words to touch people's hearts. ❤ Living differently by focusing on Heaven. 🙏 Proud Canadian/Italian. 🇨🇦🇮🇹

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Behind every moment on stage, every practice, every fitting, every stressful day, every exciting milestone, and every dream I’ve chased throughout this pageant journey… there has been my support system. 🤍👑

Pageantry may look like one girl standing on a stage, but I know I have never stood there alone.

To the people who have listened to me practice the same interview question over and over, helped me make decisions, calmed my nerves, celebrated the little wins, reminded me who I am when I doubted myself, and believed in this dream right alongside me thank you.

Thank you for loving me through every version of this journey the confident moments, the overwhelmed moments, the tears, the laughter, and everything in between. Your encouragement has given me strength on the days I needed it most.

And to one very special person who I wish could be here to see this journey in person my Nonna. 🤍🕊️

You were always one of my biggest supporters. You believed in me, encouraged me, and loved me in a way that I will carry with me forever. I would give anything to have you here, cheering me on and watching me step onto that stage. But I know that even though I can’t see you in the audience, you’ll still be there just from a little higher up. 🕊️

I’ll carry a piece of you with me when I walk onto that stage, and I hope somewhere in Heaven you have the best seat in the house. This one is for you too, Nonna. 🤍

No matter what happens when I step onto that stage, I already feel incredibly lucky because I get to look out and see the people who helped me get there while knowing I have someone watching over me from above. 🥹❤️

The crown may only fit one head, but this journey belongs to all of us. 👑

I hope I make you as proud as you make me grateful. 🤍

#PageantJourney #MySupportSystem #GratefulHeart #RoadToTheCrown #PageantFamily

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✨ MUC 2026 RECAP ✨

What an incredible experience being part of Miss Universe Canada 2026! 🇨🇦👑 I’m so grateful for the memories, the friendships, the behind-the-scenes moments, and the opportunity to help be part of such an amazing week. 🤍

A HUGE congratulations to my Day 1, Aslihan, on being crowned Miss Universe Canada 2026! 👑🇨🇦 I genuinely couldn’t be happier or more proud of you. Watching you achieve this dream has been so special, and I know you’re going to absolutely ROCK that Miss Universe stage! 🌎✨

And congratulations to Jabili on being crowned Miss Cosmo Canada! 👑✨ I’m beyond excited to watch you shine and represent Canada later this year!

So proud of you both and so excited for everything that’s ahead. The crowns are just the beginning. 🇨🇦❤️

Here’s to two incredible women taking on the world — GO MAKE CANADA PROUD! 👑✨

#MissUniverseCanada #MUC2026 #MissCosmoCanada #PageantFamily #Canada

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Last night was nothing short of incredible. ❤️ From the laughter backstage, to the friendships made, to the excitement of stepping onto that stage, every moment was one I’ll cherish forever.

I am beyond grateful to have been named 2nd Runner-Up. This journey has taught me so much about confidence, growth, and believing in myself, and I couldn’t be prouder of how far I’ve come.

A huge congratulations to Sophia on being crowned Miss Via Italia! 👑 You are beautiful inside and out, and I know you will have an amazing year ahead representing this title.

Thank you to everyone who supported me throughout this journey—my family, friends, sponsors, directors, fellow contestants, and everyone who cheered me on. My heart is so full. ✨

This may be the end of this chapter, but it’s only the beginning of what’s next. ❤️ #MissViaItalia #2ndRunnerUp #PageantJourney #GratefulHeart #newbeginnings❤️

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A day of wellness, connection & community. 🪷

Captured by yours truly, @mstudioarchive

Community Partners & Collaborators
Event organized by @greatpeaceoffreedom & @juliachapman_
Venue: @lungovitabeachretreat
Guest speakers: @mariamccann15 & @manherzcathy
Pilates instructor: @movewithkate.yqg
Yoga instructor: @shixy_krisky
Food: @mercatofresh
Drinks: @mindfully.me

Contributing Partners
@the_boozybarbell
@stylesquad.hairteam
@darylsbars
@macrofoods

Supporting Organizations
• NEDIC
• OPSEU/SEFPO LBED Local 162
• Unifor Local 200
• Mindfully Me

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BLOOM FROM WITHIN ✨

A day dedicated to wellness, connection, healing, and self-love: all while supporting a meaningful cause. 🤍
Join us at Lungovita Beach Retreat for an intimate luxury wellness experience featuring Pilates, guided breathwork, inspiring guest speakers, wellness amenities, lunch by provided, and more.

This event is in support of NEDIC and was created to bring awareness, community, and meaningful conversations surrounding eating disorder recovery and mental wellness.

Only 40 spots available.
✨ Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 10:30 am- 5:00 pm
✨ Lungovita Beach Retreat
✨ Full-day amenities access included

Message me for info and tickets

#bloomfromwithin #yqgevents #womenwellness #mindbodysoul #wellnessretreats

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As this year comes to an end, I can’t help but look back on everything it held with a full heart. It was a year overflowing with laughter, fun, spontaneous adventures, and memories I’ll carry with me for a lifetime. It brought milestones I’ll always be proud of, like buying my first car — a reminder of how far I’ve come and how much I’ve grown.

It was also a year marked by loss, saying goodbye to my Nonna and my uncle, moments that changed me deeply and reminded me just how precious and fragile life is. The grief was heavy, but it taught me strength, patience, and the importance of holding the people I love a little closer.

Through every high and low, I am filled with overwhelming gratitude. Gratitude for the lessons, the growth, the love, and even the challenges that shaped me into who I am today. Thank you to everyone who laughed with me, cried with me, supported me, and stood by my side throughout this year. Your love, guidance, and presence helped me grow in ways I never imagined. I’m ending this year with so much appreciation, so much love, and a heart full of hope for what’s ahead. Always grateful, always growing, and sending so much love to each of you. 🤍

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Sloan’s 2025 🎄

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About last night…👑

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Happy international women’s day to all the strong and resilient women out there! We are the future! Keep being you and never give up on anything ❤️#internationalwomensday

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14 years ago this lady decided to bring me into her home and call me hers. This lady is my mother.
She has been there for me and my family through thick and thin.
I don’t know where I would be today without her. She is my role model, she pushes me to succeed, she is by my side no matter what.
Not only is she my mother, but she is also my best friend. She has watched me grow into the strong successful woman I am today.
She is not only there for me, but for everyone else. She is there in the blink of an eye to help someone, to comfort someone, to go to the store and get something for someone.
The lord had put this blessed lady in my life and I couldn’t be more grateful for that.
Happy Mother’s Day to my mom , my best friend and my role model. Thank you for always being there for me.
I love you lots ❤️❤️

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All of these women in these photos have impacted me in a positive way. They have been there from the beginning and they will be here until the end. Words can not describe how much I love them and all that they do for me. They are always there for me when I need them no matter what time it is. Since it is International Women’s Day, they deserve to be recognized today and every day.
I love you all so much. Thank you for all that you do now and will continue to do for me and the family ❤️❤️. Wishing everyone a happy International Women's Day.

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Saturday was a mother/daughter day at Magic Kingdom.
Had a wonderful day with my mom. The best part of my day was my mom surprising me and taking me to my favourite resteraunt Be Our Guest in Belle and the Beast castle. The food was delicious; especially dessert. It was a macaroon, a dark chocolate truffle and a tea cup made of white chocolate filled with mousse. The tea cup represented Chip and if you looked really closely they made eyes and the nose on the cup. On the bottom of the plate there was a design of the rose which was also edible.
The Beast would walk around the hall once in a while.
In life you should always take the opportunity to be a kid and Magic Kingdom is the best place in the world.
It is amazing to think that all this started with the dreams of one man: Walt Disney. He did fail but what made him great is he believed that failures teach lessons and that as long as we learn from failures and mistakes, we come back stronger.

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