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my digital diary of life from uk to aus <3
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Okay so maybe this post came a month late but where has time gone?? 🤯

It feels like it was just yesterday that I went solo travelling for 3 months let alone pack my life up and move to Aus. It has been the most beautiful, hard, but fulfilling, chapter of my life yet. I am so excited for all the incredible opportunities that have come my way. To my friends over here that have made the journey a little smoother. To my friends and family at home who have always been a call away for my tears, laughter & never ending stories. I am so grateful.

If you’ve been thinking about moving abroad, whether that be for a month, 3 months or even a year (or more lol), this is YOUR sign to just do it ✨💭

#movingabroadinyour20s #livingabroadlife #uktoaustralia #lifedownunder

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After months of planning, I am so excited to bring to you my series “Get You A Girl Who Can Do Both” 🦺✨👑

As a pageant girl working in a male dominated industry, I believe we need to keep breaking down stereotypes and having conversations to raise awareness and encouragement.

Building onto Strong Women, Strong Futures, we believe confidence and resilience are two key players in being able to redefine what it means to be a woman, alongside achieving your dreams, whatever they may look like.

Platform : @strongwomenstrongfutures 💗

YouTube : Get You A Girl Who Can Do Both - Video
https://youtube.com/@getyouagirlwhocandoboth?si=hBJlisKS-tM1wbaF

Spotify : Get You A Girl Who Can Do Both - Audio
https://open.spotify.com/show/4GMNMUpruPmUlx6KCbc9BH?si=oRzCZuM2TfudYacrY_hlbg&utm_source=copy-link

#pageantqueens #pageantpodcast #womeninstemm #womeninmaledominatedfields #careerspodcast

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Pageant Queen vs Woman in STEM 🧬👑🚧

Even though it is 2026, women still face severe critiques, whether it be not understanding pageantry and the true value it adds to our communities, or whether it be some confusion of seeing a woman succeed in a male dominated industry.

As a distinguished woman in STEM and former pageant queen once said, “Your duality is your strength” 👏🏼 @alma.cooper

With confidence, resilience and a heart full of dreams, you can do whatever you put your mind to, and most importantly, you do not need to fit into a box ✨

#womeninstem #crownofopportunities #ijmcrownofopportunities #womeninmining #womeninconstruction

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I don’t think my brain ever switches off 🫠

#pageantprep #crownofopportunities #internationaljuniormiss #pageantqueens #ijmcrownofopportunities

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Whilst being in Chiang Mai, we had the opportunity to visit @elephantnaturepark ✨🐘🌴

They are an ethical sanctuary who rescue and rehabilitate elephants from many backgrounds. Some from the circus, some from the riding industry and some from disasters. Their no touch, no feeding policy helps to ensure all elephants are protected and free to roam. Although not all sanctuary’s are ethical and protected, the significant decline in tourism parks that facilitate riding is huge and, as a country, Thailand is moving in the right direction to completely stop these places.

Their work is truly incredible and their rehabilitation programmes are so important to ensure each elephant gets the care they deserve.

Even if you are not able to visit, you are able to donate and sponsor to keep this programme up and running 👏🏼

#stopelephantriding #chiangmaithailand #ethicalelephantsanctuary #elephantnatureparkchiangmai

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Reminiscing on competing last year for the crown of opportunities🥹✨

#crownofopportunities #internationaljuniormiss #missaustralia #ijmcrownofopportunities

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Hosted by @wagss_au X @seabeautymullaloo 💅🏼🎀💖

A beautiful evening of PJs and Pamper with cute goodie bags on arrival 😍 we learnt all that Sea Beauty has to offer which is an extensive range of hair, skin and beauty treatments! There are definitely some that I would love to try out in my preparation for finals ✨

If you’re a girl, based in WA, @wagss_au has created an incredible community of like-minded people who all bring fun vibes to her events - they support all local female-owned businesses 💕

#perthsmallbusinesses #perthwesternaustralia #westernaustraliauncovered #femalecommunity #womenownedbusinesses

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For Every Beautiful Body Youtube Series | EP 11 w/ Sophie Chaloner 🌊🎬👑

On the For Every Beautiful Body Youtube Series we speak with Sophie about her journey living with body image struggles and how pageantry has helped reshape her confidence & find her people. She also shares how she is committed to advocating for young people and sharing her own lived experience through her platform, Strong Women, Strong Futures.

Sophie is a 23 year old fashion graduate based in Perth, Western Australia. After developing her platform, Strong Women, Strong Futures, she is deeply committed to inspiring current and future generations to build confidence and resilience. She uses her experience growing up to encourage others to dream big, take up space and to be authentically themselves. Competing in IJM Australia, she hopes to bring her passion to this side of the world and own her story of personal development and growth.

WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/XWbL70iP35E

Instagram: @sophchaloner / @sophmaechaloner

System: @missgalaxypageant
Charity: @batyraus | @magnoliahealth.inc
Platform: @foreverybeautifulbody
#missgalaxypageant
#foreverybeautifulbody

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The emotional rollercoaster that is moving abroad ✨😂

I truly believe moving abroad was always something I was going to do. Growing up with family holidays, I fell in love with travelling and exploring new countries. I am ever so fortunate to have experienced many different cultures and lifestyles.

It’s coming up to one whole year of leaving the UK, leaving my family and friends, and my home. A question that comes up a lot, whether that be from people at home or people I’ve just met or work with, is, “do you miss home?” and I never really know what to say.

I have so many dreams and goals I want to achieve and some of them meant stepping out of my comfort zone and moving my life. It is genuinely one of the best decisions I have ever made and would say to anyone considering, to just do it!

However, it hasn’t been smooth sailing and everyday I miss all the special people in my life, but I know that part will forever be challenging. So thankful that everyone is only a phone call away even if we’re not on the same time zone 🤣

#movingabroadinyour20s #westernaus #uktoaustralia #lifedownunder #livingabroadlife

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Spending last year as a finalist and competing in @internationaljuniormissuk was the most incredible opportunity ever, and to place 3RU was the cherry on top!

Shortly afterwards, I made a huge decision and moved my life to the other side of the world. Although I am no longer living in the UK, my dream of competing for the crown of opportunities has never once faded.

I am so proud to announce that I will be competing for the chance to represent Australia at the @internationaljuniormiss finals 🇦🇺

@ijm.australia National Finals 👑
23rd-26th September 2026
📍Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

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#crownofopportunities #internationaljuniormiss #ijmcrownofopportunities #australianpageants #missaustraliapageants

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Competing in pageantry the past 5 years has been the most incredible, fulfilling journey, one that I will always appreciate. Looking back at when I first competed in 2021, to where I am now, both within my personal life and within pageantry, I have grown in ways that I am so grateful for.

I thought that I would be hanging up my heels for a while as I started my new chapter of life down under, but, I just couldn’t stay away for too long. I truly believe every dream is put in your heart for a reason 🥹✨

#pageantplanet #pageantqueens #westernaus #australianpageants #runwaywalk

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Get to know me as a girlie who moved her life to the other side of the world but is still trying to balance achieving her dreams ✨👑

The FIFO (Fly In Fly Out) lifestyle is something many outside of Australia are unaware of! I work away in a remote place for 2 weeks at a time then come home and have 1 week off. It is a good way to save up and to prioritise quality time away from work 🤍

Although this is not my career, I enjoy this work as I am able to focus and work towards all my goals ✨

#livingabroadlife #westernaus #perthwa #fifolife

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