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Embracing Authenticity | Defending Truth on my Miss World (Netherlands) journey in 2021, my core values and mission

17/07/2024 | Reageer

Dutch version below – Hello everyone, I would like to share my truth, vision, and story with all of you, including the beliefs I stand for. Why I’ve been blogging for 10 years, using Instagram to share my story, and why I decided to participate in beauty pageants like Miss World for my country. The truths and misconceptions about me and my participation in the pageant and standing up for my personal narrative and story. – Celebrate Your Authenticity: My Core Value, Standing up against Bullying, and Self-empowerment. “I signed a contract that does not allow me to be completely open about my experiences with ‘MWNL’. Nevertheless, I want to tell you who I am, what I stand for and who I am not.” [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Lifestyle, Miss World Netherlands, Modelling, Other/News Tags: miss world, miss world netherlands, the truth

Beauty pageant Diary | Miss Netherlands (Miss World) finale

21/07/2021 | 2 Reacties

After an intensive year, the final of Miss World Netherlands is a fact. I’ve grown a lot as a woman and often stepped out of my comfort zone (I love). I didn’t win myself, but my good friend Dilay Willemstein was allowed to take home the beautiful crown, which Brenda Muste handed over to her. I am grateful that because of something ‘negative’ like corona, I was able to take a chance next to my beautiful, irregular job. Because we were all temporarily on the ground due to the freeze and travel ban, I was able to make this period something else special. Where one door closes, another door opens. This post is to share the last pictures of the final evening and as a short summary.
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Categorie: Events, Lifestyle, Miss World Netherlands, Modelling Tags: beauty pageant, event, finale, miss world, miss world nederland, miss world netherlands

Beauty Pageant Diary | Semi-finalist at Miss World Nederland

21/08/2020 | 1 Reactie

Hi everyone! I made a short post because I want to share something that I am super excited about and kept it a secret for a while. On July 15 I was chosen as a Miss World Nederland semi-finalist! With the last 20 girls I am currently in a super fun journey to become a finalist for Miss World Netherlands 2020/21, The winner go to Miss World next year to represent the Netherlands. Some ladies can still drop in this journey to become a finalist. [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Miss World Netherlands, Modelling Tags: beauty pageant, miss, miss world, miss world nederland, miss world netherlands

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Paris looked exactly the way I remembered it. Not everything else did. ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜‰ #paris #france #trocadero #travelblogger #parisoutfit
Paris looked exactly the way I remembered it. Not everything else did. ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜‰ #paris #france #trocadero #travelblogger #parisoutfit
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Paris looked exactly the way I remembered it. Not everything else did. ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜‰ #paris #france #trocadero #travelblogger #parisoutfit
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Back, but in a different setting ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ“#iykyk 

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Back, but in a different setting ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ“#iykyk #paris #france #parisoutfit #travelblogger
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It changed my life.

Not because of the beaches, the sunsets, or the endless tacos.

Mexico taught me that life can be bigger than the version I was settling for.

It was the first place that showed me freedom doesnโ€™t come from having everything figured out, it comes from trusting yourself enough to take the next step.

It gave me lifelong friendships, unforgettable adventures, confidence I didnโ€™t know I had, and the courage to build a life that feels like mine.

I arrived as someone looking for a holiday.

I left with a completely different perspective on what was possible.

And honestly?

A part of me never really came back. ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝโœจ

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It changed my life. Not because of the beaches, the sunsets, or the endless tacos. Mexico taught me that life can be bigger than the version I was settling for. It was the first place that showed me freedom doesnโ€™t come from having everything figured out, it comes from trusting yourself enough to take the next step. It gave me lifelong friendships, unforgettable adventures, confidence I didnโ€™t know I had, and the courage to build a life that feels like mine. I arrived as someone looking for a holiday. I left with a completely different perspective on what was possible. And honestly? A part of me never really came back. ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝโœจ #MexicoTravel #SoloTravel #TravelChangesYou #TulumMexico #WanderlustLife
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POV: You spent your 20s in beauty competitions.

People see the gowns, the crowns, the photos and the stage.

What they donโ€™t see are the early mornings, the self-doubt, the courage it takes to keep showing up, and the growth that happens long after the spotlight fades.

My twenties taught me that beauty competitions were never really about beauty.

They were about finding my voice.
About learning confidence.
About standing on a stage when I was terrified.
About representing causes I care about.
About inspiring others to embrace who they are.

I had the honor of competing in:

โœจ Miss World
โœจ Miss Universe
โœจ Miss Grand International
โœจ Miss Cosmo
โœจ Miss International (selected to represent the Netherlands internationally, later cancelled due to COVID)

The titles were never the biggest reward.

The friendships, lessons, resilience, opportunities, and the woman I became along the way will always mean more than any crown ever could.

To the younger version of me who dreamed of standing on those stages: we did it. ๐Ÿ’ซ

#PersonalGrowth
#ConfidenceJourney
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#DreamBig
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POV: You spent your 20s in beauty competitions. People see the gowns, the crowns, the photos and the stage. What they donโ€™t see are the early mornings, the self-doubt, the courage it takes to keep showing up, and the growth that happens long after the spotlight fades. My twenties taught me that beauty competitions were never really about beauty. They were about finding my voice. About learning confidence. About standing on a stage when I was terrified. About representing causes I care about. About inspiring others to embrace who they are. I had the honor of competing in: โœจ Miss World โœจ Miss Universe โœจ Miss Grand International โœจ Miss Cosmo โœจ Miss International (selected to represent the Netherlands internationally, later cancelled due to COVID) The titles were never the biggest reward. The friendships, lessons, resilience, opportunities, and the woman I became along the way will always mean more than any crown ever could. To the younger version of me who dreamed of standing on those stages: we did it. ๐Ÿ’ซ #PersonalGrowth #ConfidenceJourney #WomenWhoInspire #DreamBig #EmbraceAuthenticity
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Throwback to Marrakech 3 years ago - a special invitation ๐ŸŒ… Never posted a lot of pictures of this destination on my feed - but swipe to see this cinematic picture diary ๐ŸŽž๏ธ

#marrakech #morroco #nobu #nobumarrakech #influencertrip
Throwback to Marrakech 3 years ago - a special invitation ๐ŸŒ… Never posted a lot of pictures of this destination on my feed - but swipe to see this cinematic picture diary ๐ŸŽž๏ธ

#marrakech #morroco #nobu #nobumarrakech #influencertrip
Throwback to Marrakech 3 years ago - a special invitation ๐ŸŒ… Never posted a lot of pictures of this destination on my feed - but swipe to see this cinematic picture diary ๐ŸŽž๏ธ

#marrakech #morroco #nobu #nobumarrakech #influencertrip
Throwback to Marrakech 3 years ago - a special invitation ๐ŸŒ… Never posted a lot of pictures of this destination on my feed - but swipe to see this cinematic picture diary ๐ŸŽž๏ธ

#marrakech #morroco #nobu #nobumarrakech #influencertrip
Throwback to Marrakech 3 years ago - a special invitation ๐ŸŒ… Never posted a lot of pictures of this destination on my feed - but swipe to see this cinematic picture diary ๐ŸŽž๏ธ

#marrakech #morroco #nobu #nobumarrakech #influencertrip
Throwback to Marrakech 3 years ago - a special invitation ๐ŸŒ… Never posted a lot of pictures of this destination on my feed - but swipe to see this cinematic picture diary ๐ŸŽž๏ธ

#marrakech #morroco #nobu #nobumarrakech #influencertrip
Throwback to Marrakech 3 years ago - a special invitation ๐ŸŒ… Never posted a lot of pictures of this destination on my feed - but swipe to see this cinematic picture diary ๐ŸŽž๏ธ

#marrakech #morroco #nobu #nobumarrakech #influencertrip
Throwback to Marrakech 3 years ago - a special invitation ๐ŸŒ… Never posted a lot of pictures of this destination on my feed - but swipe to see this cinematic picture diary ๐ŸŽž๏ธ

#marrakech #morroco #nobu #nobumarrakech #influencertrip
Throwback to Marrakech 3 years ago - a special invitation ๐ŸŒ… Never posted a lot of pictures of this destination on my feed - but swipe to see this cinematic picture diary ๐ŸŽž๏ธ

#marrakech #morroco #nobu #nobumarrakech #influencertrip
Throwback to Marrakech 3 years ago - a special invitation ๐ŸŒ… Never posted a lot of pictures of this destination on my feed - but swipe to see this cinematic picture diary ๐ŸŽž๏ธ

#marrakech #morroco #nobu #nobumarrakech #influencertrip
Throwback to Marrakech 3 years ago - a special invitation ๐ŸŒ… Never posted a lot of pictures of this destination on my feed - but swipe to see this cinematic picture diary ๐ŸŽž๏ธ

#marrakech #morroco #nobu #nobumarrakech #influencertrip
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Throwback to Marrakech 3 years ago - a special invitation ๐ŸŒ… Never posted a lot of pictures of this destination on my feed - but swipe to see this cinematic picture diary ๐ŸŽž๏ธ #marrakech #morroco #nobu #nobumarrakech #influencertrip
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Gone (solo) travelling ๐Ÿ˜œ

One day theyโ€™ll look for the version of you that was always there.

The version they took for granted.

And by then, youโ€™ll be gone.

Whatโ€™s the hardest lesson something taught you without meaning to?

Beautiful villa @villa_hunab_ku ๐ŸŒด

#selfworth #tulum #growthmindset #feminineenergy #solotravelgirl
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Gone (solo) travelling ๐Ÿ˜œ One day theyโ€™ll look for the version of you that was always there. The version they took for granted. And by then, youโ€™ll be gone. Whatโ€™s the hardest lesson something taught you without meaning to? Beautiful villa @villa_hunab_ku ๐ŸŒด #selfworth #tulum #growthmindset #feminineenergy #solotravelgirl
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One day I realized:

I wasnโ€™t afraid of being and travelling alone.

I was afraid of losing my life while waiting for someone else.

So I booked the flight. โœˆ๏ธ

Whatโ€™s something youโ€™ve been waiting for?

#Solotravel #travelblogger #solofemaletravel #travelsolo #selfgrowth
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One day I realized: I wasnโ€™t afraid of being and travelling alone. I was afraid of losing my life while waiting for someone else. So I booked the flight. โœˆ๏ธ Whatโ€™s something youโ€™ve been waiting for? #Solotravel #travelblogger #solofemaletravel #travelsolo #selfgrowth
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Based on facts ๐ŸŒดโœˆ๏ธ Can you relate?

"What do you like to do for fun?"

Leave the country.

New places, new people, new stories.
Every single time.

At what point does it stop being a hobby and become a personality trait? ๐Ÿ˜‚

Mini cut from last weekend in Marbella

#travel #travelblogger #solotravel #marbella #spain
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Based on facts ๐ŸŒดโœˆ๏ธ Can you relate? "What do you like to do for fun?" Leave the country. New places, new people, new stories. Every single time. At what point does it stop being a hobby and become a personality trait? ๐Ÿ˜‚ Mini cut from last weekend in Marbella #travel #travelblogger #solotravel #marbella #spain
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Not posting a lot of smiling pics, so hi ๐Ÿ“ธ๐ŸŒดโ˜€๏ธ

#marbella #malaga #spain #andalucia #dutchgirl
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Not posting a lot of smiling pics, so hi ๐Ÿ“ธ๐ŸŒดโ˜€๏ธ #marbella #malaga #spain #andalucia #dutchgirl
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5 years of blogging mini video 2015-2020

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Embracing Authenticity | Defending Truth on my Miss World (Netherlands) journey in 2021, my core values and mission

Dutch version below – Hello everyone, I would like to share my truth, vision, and story with all of you, including the beliefs I stand for. Why I’ve been blogging for 10 years, using Instagram to share my story, and why I decided to participate in beauty pageants like Miss World for my country. The truths and misconceptions about me and my participation in the pageant and standing up for my personal narrative and story. – Celebrate Your Authenticity: My Core Value, Standing up against Bullying, and Self-empowerment. “I signed a contract that does not allow me to be completely open about my experiences with ‘MWNL’. Nevertheless, I want to […]

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