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Hello, and welcome back to Misrepresented. I'm your host, Lisa Opie, and today we have Keisha Florbel, who is your Miss Miami Beach.
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I'm so excited to be here.
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I'm so excited. It's crazy how things just, like, work.
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B
Out the way they're supposed to. I know. Literally was not expecting to do this today, but I'm so glad that we're here.
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A
I love it. And you're, like, the perfect person for Misrepresented. I got to know you a little bit in Glam, and I was like, wait a minute. Do you have time for a podcast?
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B
And you didn't.
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A
But you made time.
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B
But we made time. Exactly. You make time for what's important.
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A
Exactly. I love that sound so much. So, since this is, like, so last minute, we used our favorite bestie chat. Yes.
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B
Yeah.
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A
And she made all of our talking points, so this will be really fun. I know you said there were some weird ones, and I haven't really seen the talking points yet.
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B
Yeah, we're like, let's just go with it. Like, let it be fun.
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A
Yeah. For 30 minutes.
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B
Yes.
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A
But before we get into the talking points, we want to know more about you, so share with me your whole lifestyle.
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B
Oh, my gosh. The whole thing. Yeah. Less than 30 minutes. Yeah. Well, I want to share some of the parts I. We didn't even talk about, like, while we're doing our makeup. So I feel like all this started when I was seven. So I started my first, like, mentorship group when I was 7 years old in a daycare. Really?
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Okay.
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My mom worked at a daycare at the time because she, like, didn't trust anyone, like, with her kids. And we just really bonded, and I told my mom I wanted to, like, start mentoring my friends and, like, start, like, a Bible study at daycare. So I made her in charge of, like, facilitating bringing the materials, and my dad was in charge of, like, financing it. So, like, on Fridays, because back then, there was no, like, iPads and stuff, so I needed, like, a little CD player to play movies. So, like, Friday nights were movie nights, and, like, that's really where my, like, leadership journey started. But of course, I was only seven, so that was my first business thing that failed. My sister took over, and she was like, keisha's group is not cool. Like, we're gonna go make another group. So, like, I failed, and my business fell apart, even though it was really a nonprofit, but it was seven years old. Yeah. It was so fun. And I remember thinking, like, I can't believe that got shipped away from me. Like, I felt so alive doing it. Even though I was very shy in school. Like, people would have never guessed that. And I just knew I always wanted to do that with the rest of my life. Fast forwarding to Covid was the next time I started something like that. That was my senior year of high school, and I was home, and I had nothing else better to do, really. So I started a blog, and then I started a Zoom support group online. So we had girls from all over the country and even in other countries and Dominican Republic and just so many different girls coming together every single week on Saturdays. And that was for about a year. So I felt really good just learning and, like, developing my leadership skills online. But then everyone stopped using Zoom. It wasn't as cool anymore. So then that fell apart, and I was like, not again. A few years later, I went to college and I met one of my best friends. We went to a concert together, and there was a girl at the college who or at the concert who was like, I know this is crazy, but, like, I think that you should compete for Miss America. And I'm like, I would never do that. Like, I could not see myself doing that. Like, what am I even supposed to say? And then fast forward, I ended up doing it. So my first time ever competing, I placed third runner up. And I was like, that was fun. I'm not going to do it again. But that was a good time. And someone was like, no, you need to do that again. Actually, one of the dress sponsors. So I said, okay. I took a month to just learn what Miss America was, since I'd never watched it or listened to it growing up. And then I competed again. I won. And that's where my Miss Florida journey started. So in the next two months, I will be competing for the job of Miss Florida, which is the preliminary for Miss America. And to think that it all started just completely out of nowhere and humbly, just kind of like this and just so spontaneous. It's just crazy to think about. And I always look back on that, and I'm just like, me three years ago. Would be so proud of where I'm at now.
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A
That's crazy. That happened so fast. You know what I realized about you? I've only known you for, like, a day.
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B
Yeah.
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A
But come to you when you're not looking for that at all. Oh, my God.
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B
We forgot to talk about how I even came. Miss Miami beach, which is a story.
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A
Oh, story time.
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B
So story time. So. So it was Miss Miami beach day. I'm driving down to the competition, and I was about 10 minutes away to the competition, just, like, jamming out to my music, like, I can't wait to compete. And then, boom. I get in a four car collision right before the accident. And of course, I'm not thinking about, like, oh, my gosh, is my car okay? Like, am I injured? Is the other. Yeah, like, is everyone okay? I'm just like, I have a pageant to compete for.
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A
What did the cops say?
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B
The cop was like, shout out to the cop. He's watching this. He was like, oh, my gosh. Like, don't be shaking for your pageant. I was like, is it okay if I leave? Because, like, I need to go compete. So I just, like, put my bumper in the trunk.
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A
Your bumper in the trunk?
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B
Yes. I was like, we're getting out of here. Obviously, it took longer than that. Like, this is the Sparks Notes version. It took, like, an hour and a half for them to, like, come and do all the paperwork and stuff and all that. He was like, oh, my gosh, where are you from? I'm, like, shaking and crying.
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A
Not right now.
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B
Literally. So then we went. I went over there. I was obviously, like, two hours late for the interview, so I was the very last person to do the interview. And the judges are like, oh, my gosh, like, are you okay? And I could just tell in that moment, like, I think that's when I realized, like, how tenacious I am and, like, how much of an overcomer I really am. Because in that moment, I literally did not think about anything else. I did not think about the injuries. No matter how many times people are like, are you okay? Like, you might really feel it tomorrow. I was like, nope, next play. Next play. Yeah. And I ended up getting crowned that night. And of course, the next couple of days were rough, but I really learned from that, that, like, this is just an amazing story in the making, which I don't know why God chose me to have one of those hard stories. I'm on his strongest soldiers list this year. But I'm. I'm just, like, so grateful that I get to be, you know, alive and just living my best life now and preparing for the title of Miss Florida.
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A
Truly living your best life, literally.
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Yeah.
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A
So you just competed, like, no injuries. Were you okay later?
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B
So I did get lost backstage a couple times, and every single girl at the Miss Miami competition shout out to you was a girls girl. One girl was giving me painkillers. Another girl was, like, helping me when I would get lost because I Had brain fog. Like, I had lost my suitcase in the road. Like, it was, like, a couple of different things or like, when I was trying to tie my shoes after fitness, Like, I was, like, getting lost and people were helping me up. So I. I really, like, don't even know how I made it through the interview. I had a ton of brain fog, but I think, like, I got my points across.
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I think there were just, like, 10, because I won.
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B
I won best talent, and I won best, like, social media ambassador. So I wasn't even expecting, like, anything. Like, I really. I had no expectations because, like, I'm just gonna see what happened, and to walk away with three awards was, like, just absolutely insane, the whole thing. Yeah.
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A
Yeah.
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B
So it's crazy.
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A
Oh, my gosh. Okay, that's amazing. So now I want to see what ChatGPT has for us. What do you call your ChatGPT? We always have a name.
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B
ChatGPTIA. Like, she's my best friend.
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We love it. O case. So she says, here are five impactful talking points you can use to tell your story. So number one, from overcomer to title holder, your journey to miss my Mimi Beach. Well, we talked about that.
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B
Yeah, we definitely did.
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I'm the smartest chat gp. You are.
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B
You went off script too.
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A
Is there anything else you wanted to share about that talking point?
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I really think something that comes up for me just right now in this moment is a quote that someone shared with me so long ago and it kept me going through every competition is, don't compare your chapter one to somebody else's chapter 10, because. Yeah, and, like, that's so true, because someone might look at me and be like, wow, like, you know, she gets to compete for Miss Florida and, you know, all of these things not realizing just the obstacles that I've had to overcome to get there. And then it's the same thing, you know, going up from there. I can look at somebody else who is also an entrepreneur who, you know, is maybe making more sales than me, but realizing that they had to overcome so much to get to that point and just trusting and being present in those moments, because this part of the story is truly the best part. Like, being able to have a testimony and share that testimony is really what connects me with different audiences that I get to share with. And I'm also a public speaker, and the fact that I have that relatability to people I've never met is something that you can't buy, and I would never trade for anything in the world.
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A
That was amazing. And I feel Like, I really needed to hear that. You know, especially with social media now, you see everybody, like, getting everything that you want.
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B
Like, why don't I working hard towards that.
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A
Yeah, that's amazing. I need to keep that in mind. I need to hear that.
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B
We're going to just replay this every time we need that in the morning.
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It's definitely going to be, like, a social media clip. Like, it'll be on our Instagram.
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I'm so excited.
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A
Okay, talking point number two, A childhood rooted in purpose. Talk about your upbringing and how growing up shaped your heart for service, leadership, and advocacy.
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B
So we talked a little bit about that when I started. Yeah, like, I was like, way. It's not scripted how I started my first leadership role when I was seven, but it was literally, it was not linear whatsoever for me to become a leader. And now, in so many different ways, I can look at myself as a leader and realize that, like, my life had been training me the whole time to be everything that I am now. And I don't think I shared this with you either, that I'm releasing a book soon, and.
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A
No, you didn't. You're holding back so much from me.
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B
I was like, wait, I'm glad we did the podcast. But in the forward, I talked about how it didn't take me. It didn't take much to really write the book because the book had been writing me my whole life. And I share that in my blog, and I share that through poetry and things like that. But literally every single thing happens for a reason. Like, now I can sit here at 23 and say, when I was 7, like, my failed Bible study, that happened for a reason, or, you know, moving a lot and having moments where I was like, why did that happen to me? Like, why did I lose that friend? You know, why did this happen? And realizing now at this point, like, hindsight's 20 20, and every single part of that made me who I am today. And I could truly say I'm, like, the best version I've ever been in my life because of the hardships in my childhood and things that I've had to overcome.
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A
That's amazing. And I feel like you're just getting started.
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B
Yeah, I think so.
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A
Like, you're like, on chapter three, I can't wait to see your chapter ten.
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I'm so excited.
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A
Like, as I'm watching you talk, I see, like, I'm a step America.
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B
Oh, my gosh. We said. We said that earlier. And I literally both almost started crying.
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I know, I know. We need to Stop crying, because I'll start crying again. But you really. She looked like a Miss America. She was shooting at the Creatives today, and she came out with her gold gown and her crown and sash, and.
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I was like, only because of Lisa, who can make anyone look like Miss America. Stop.
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Okay, number three, Destigmatizing pageantry. Your mission to redefine beauty, brains, and boldness. I can't wait to get into this one.
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B
Oh, my gosh. I feel like you can probably even talk about this so much more. This is literally what we were talking about for, like, 30 minutes doing my makeup. But, like, we. We were joking around saying, like, three out of, like, five days of the week or, like, two out of five days a week we're wearing makeup, and then the rest of the time, we're really just, like, ourselves, like, working on ourselves.
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For me, it's like, one day a week, I'm glam. Today is the day, right?
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B
I hopped on a call, and this girl was like, oh, my God, you look so beautiful. I'm like, girlfriend, I look like an egg. The rest of this week, like, please, no false advertisement. But. But I just, like, I truly love being myself. It's not about that. My makeup slays today because, Elisa, it's not. Any of that stuff is, like, not as important as we think. Of course. It's so fun, and it just. It really makes our day to be able to get glam. But what truly matters is what's inside of you. And my platform that I get to share as a title holder is called Reach from Within. And it really capitalizes on, like, everything that matters. It's what's internal and what's eternal. So whatever is, like, long lasting. This makeup only lasts me for 24 hours or 12 hours. If anything, it's not as important, but realizing, like, who you are and why you're so important to the world and just, like, the value that you carry and why you. Why you are, like, who you are is so, so important. And I would just put that over anything else. So once that's first priority, then all the other things are just, like, extracurricular. It's just, like, a little, like, icing on top. And I just feel like that's when you become the whole package.
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At what point did you realize it wasn't about the surface and more about what's inside? Was that your faith?
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It definitely has to do with my faith and mental health and just bringing those two things together. I realized a couple years ago that, like, I didn't just stumble Upon Miss America because I was at a concert that I was chosen for Miss America, that I was called for Miss America. And I could have never picked that out myself, but God really had a bigger plan for me. I mean, a few years ago, I, like, I'm gonna cry, but I was so insecure and, like, bad friendships, bad relationships, and I really didn't see my self worth, and I almost gave up so many times, and now I can really see that, like, my worth, like, I literally already came that way. I didn't have to win the crown to find that or the crown didn't have to validate me, but it was something that was already inside me. So I started digging a lot, especially after the car accident. And after just a few moments, I just put me at kind of, like, flatlining, where I really had to take time for myself. And I just started digging inside. I'm like, there's a lot of good stuff in here. And I encourage other people to do that because that really was what has changed my life and has made me a more impactful leader speaker, but just has also made me the best version of Keisha that I've ever known.
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A
Do you have any advice for people that are, like, losing themselves and feeling a little insecure? Like, what can bring out that confidence?
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B
Yeah, what we were talking about earlier, going back to your roots. So sometimes we get caught up in the. Oh, my gosh, like, this girl had a better dress than me or had a better onstage question than me or better makeup, better headshots. We get so caught up in that, and we forget the whole point of why we're in it in the first place. It's not for ourselves. This isn't an opportunity to just, like, bring me fame or bring me glory, but it's an opportunity to create opportunities for other people and just remembering, why did you get into it in the first place? So sometimes it really basic and it's so simple, and we get caught up into the, you know, all the extra stuff, and we forget, like, well, I'm actually here because I wanted to put a smile on, you know, children's faces. I'm actually here because I wanted to help someone with their mental health. And just going back to that reason, staying grounded in that, practicing mindfulness, whatever you have to do to really ensure that you're not just here for, like, a season, but you're here for a reason.
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A
Oh, my gosh, that's amazing. I love that. And I feel like one of your reasons, out of many, is bringing representation to Florida because I feel like Florida is not, you know, represented. I'm gonna stop.
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B
Yes. And I. I would definitely be honored to be the first Haitian American Miss Florida, which is so exciting. But I'm also, like, double minority, of course, like, as a Haitian American woman. But then there's also just so many other people who are like me in a lot of different ways. People who are interested in poetry, and they maybe feel weird for that, for being creative. But seeing that representative as mistake Florida and someone who has many quirks, I just. I just would make me so happy to see other people look at me and say, I can see myself in her. And I think that's why I keep going.
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A
I love that. Now I have to ask, what's your talent?
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B
I'm singing, but the song is a surprise.
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A
Oh, my gosh. That's amazing. I feel like singing is, like, the one that gets girls to win. Right. Like, out of all the talents, you know, there's, like, the crazy ones.
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B
And sometimes I feel like dancing. I'm like, God, why didn't you make me a dancer? Yes. Like, but I mean, I'm biased. Like, of course everyone wants what you can't have. Like, if you're a dancer, you want to be a singer and vice versa.
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Yeah, but you couldn't dance after a car accident.
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Imagine that is true. See, everything happens for a reason. That is so true. I love that. Yeah. And I. I'm actually. Right now, I'm a worship leader at my church, and that's all the, like, singing experience that I had. So, yeah, I felt, like, kind of unqualified. Some girls have been doing opera and things like that their whole life, but I'm like, I'm just gonna really be me and see where that goes. And I actually hope to really use that as, like, I'm a newer singer to inspire people to break out of their shell and, you know, to use your gifts and talents to the best of your ability, even if it's something that's new to you.
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A
Oh, my gosh. So I told you right before we started this interview that you're my first reigning Miss America queen to ever be on. And so that comes with, like, the only queen that has done talent in a pageant. Because USA Earth, like, grand. None of them have a talent portion.
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B
My gosh.
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A
I know. So what is it like to be judged on talent? Do you feel like it kind of evens out the playing board a little bit? Does it give people more of an edge if they have talent?
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B
Oh, my gosh. I think it's it's really what sets you apart because everyone has, like, fitness. Like, everyone has a great body, everyone has a beautiful dress, but what really sets you apart is, like, self expression. And I would say that was definitely my weakest point of competition, like, the first couple of years, because I just wasn't confident. So I had to. It wasn't that I needed to do, you know, 20 more vocal lessons. It wasn't that I needed to listen to my track 20 more times. I just needed to find that inner confidence and that inner why. And now I really am sharing not only the message about my faith through my song, which I'm not going to give it away, but I'm also just sharing, like, just the depth of who I am. I would say I'm a very deep person. And most people, you probably wouldn't guess that about someone who does pageants or someone who just has, like, really good Instagram pictures, but I really am deep. I love connecting with people in their soul, and I like, I love to do that through music, and I hope that I get to do that this year, not just at Miss Florida, but at Miss America.
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A
Oh, that's so beautiful. I love it. Okay, let's go back on track. Yeah, like, okay. So, chatgpt.
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B
Yes.
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A
What does Miss Florida mean to you? We're doing really good because I feel like we touched.
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B
You literally are so good.
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A
I literally.
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B
Oh, my gosh. She's taking over the AI brand.
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A
But there is more, like, reach for within 5K. Growing your nonprofit, launching your women's retreat and podcast. Okay, let's get into that. Oh, my God.
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B
I feel like I have so many things that I want to do, and I only have a year to do it. So hopefully the roles will be reversed and you'll be on my podcast in the future about empowering women. And that's just a huge dream of mine. But I'm also later this year hoping to plan a women's retreat for my brand. God is within her. To really help people find their inner confidence, their inner why, and to just bring faith and light to their light. And, like, we all need a little refresh. So that would be right before Miss America, which would be a perfect timing, and right before everyone goes back to school and get into the busyness of work. But in addition to that, I'm also a public speaker for an organization called Minding your Mind. So I do get to share a lot about my story, and I get to impact people every day. It's not something that I take lightly, like having a platform People want to listen to me. I walk into a room and, like, somehow, you know, the mic is put in my hands. Like, I don't see that as a coincidence. So really, as Miss Florida this year, I'm not only just sharing my story, but elevating the story of other people and other causes that I think are so, so important. So I really want to use the crown to the best of my ability to, like, make this a widespread thing where, like, everyone's voice is elevated, not just mine.
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A
Tell me more about the retreats, because I'm interested.
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B
Yeah, I'd love for you to come. So I'm thinking of renting out an Airbnb. It would be on closer to like the Panhandle, Florida or even Clearwater beach. And just having a girls girl bonding weekend. So, like, full of community. Myself and a few of my friends were all like, worship leaders. So bringing like, talent, bringing speakers there, having like a single spa night, a movie night, and just really making it a mastermind event so that we can reset our mind, reset our confidence within one another. And I also just found something that's been really important for my mental health, is getting grounded and rooted in the right community. And there's studies that show that having the right community or relationships around you can improve mental health. So I'm like, I'm going to take that into my own hands and really cultivate a community of high achieving women who want to support each other. And sometimes that feels hard to find through, you know, social media, which is, you know, a community nonetheless. But I. I really want to create that space for people in our state and hopefully it'll grow in the future and it can be like a widespread event in America.
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A
That kind of brings me to, like, the biggest misconception about pageantry, which is, like, women are like, catty and like, they bring each other down and it's literally the opposite. Right. I feel like the more successful, like, women are, the more supportive they are of each other because we're, like, confident. So if we just create more successful women everywhere, we're just gonna have this super empowered community.
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B
Yeah. And it was something that I felt like I couldn't really find as much outside of pageantry. And then I go to orientation or Miss Florida weekend and I'm literally having the best week of my life with other women who are inspiring me. And I'm like, okay, if I can't just have that in every other area of my life, I'm gonna create that. And being around pageant women has truly inspired me to Just sharpen other people and to grow other people, because I wouldn't even say that I got to this point by myself. There were other girls who were helping me backstage at Miss Miami when I was having brain fog. There are other people who have been helping me with my Miss Florida journey. Borrowing dresses, switching off dresses, things like that. And it really is such a strong community. And that's the one thing that's keeping someone from competing in a pageant. Like, literally do it and you're going to find that it was so wrong, those misconceptions, and you're going to make some of the best friends that you've ever had.
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A
Literally all of my friends are from pageants and now they're like my clients.
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B
I love that.
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A
Okay, last talking point. Building a legacy beyond the stage. That's a really good one.
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B
Yeah, I, I think just everything that I was talking about, this is just a launching pad for me and for so many of my clients and people that I talk to, building their confidence. It's to really not put your sustenance and your identity in a title that only lasts a year. Because then what are you going to do after that year? If all your identity is in being Miss Florida, Miss America, Miss usa, then does it, does that not mean that you have worth and value and a message after the title? Like, of course it doesn't mean that. So this is really, like I said, a launching pad, a training ground, getting my foot in the door, opening up my networking opportunities so that in the future I can also help other women who have similar goals and backgrounds just like me, who didn't know where to start, but took a chance on themselves and ended up becoming something great in this world. So afterward, I hope to develop other women and they're confident and launching my own personal brand and really just using all of this as a part of the story, not my whole story. That you. Where you started in life literally does not determine where you're going. And I have a complete like 180 in my life and I hope to help other people find that 180 and where to turn in their life.
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A
I feel like it's something you're already doing because right before we got into this podcast, you're on a coaching call.
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B
Yes.
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A
Talk about that a little bit.
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B
Yeah. I work for Powerhouse Pageantry and one of my mentors, greatest friends and coaches, Coach Megan, and she is, has a faith based brand, podcast and personal brand. And I was like, I just really want to be her when I grow up. And somehow we just became so close. And I have had the opportunity to mentor people even before winning my own state, and I just think what an opportunity. Most people, they have to wait until after they get the crown to coach other women and to help them build confidence. And this is just really what I could see myself doing for the rest of my life, even if I never won another crown. Helping women build confidence is, I think it's a huge reason of, like, why I'm in here and why I was created for a purpose. And just having that call right before this really just hyped me up to encourage you guys, too. So I would have to shout out to the last client that gave me that first round before I got to pour into this podcast.
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A
You were doing so good, because when I came back and I was kind of, like, listening a little bit, and you were like, and this is what the judges are looking for. And I was like, wait. She's actually, like, a really good coach.
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B
Thanks. That's so sweet.
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A
Do you have anything you can, like, share with our audience about coaching Tip? Like, something they need to know.
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B
Okay, so this is something that's completely, like, special to coach Keisha. This is my own personal advice. It's nowhere in my script, but I always tell girls that when you're walking into an interview room, the most important thing is positioning, not positioning yourself lower. Like, oh, my gosh, this title is so much bigger than me. Like, please choose me to, you know, show me that I can be great in life. Like, that's not it at all. You're really, like, eye level with that crown and eye level with the judges, and you're not asking them, am I valuable? Am I good enough for this crown? You are showcasing why you are already valuable. You're not saying, oh, like, if I had this crown, then I would do this, like, with or without this crown. This is my mission. And if I were you, I would hop on the train and I would join this mission, because this is going to go so much greater than just the state of Florida, so much greater than just the state of. Than just our country. And it's more than right now. This is really something that's going to propel in the future and, you know, just shake something in the future. So I'm really shifting atmospheres here, and if I were you, like, I would hop on my bandwagon, and then they're.
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A
Like, yes, that's the best advice. That is so good. Because everyone's like, okay, stay true to yourself. Be yourself. But you're like, okay, but show Them? Why? Yeah, that was amazing. Okay, so hire her coach.
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B
Keisha.
- [25:53]
A
Yes. Love it. Is there anything else you want to share with our audience? Because you said that ChatGPT had some weird talking points, and I think, like.
- [26:00]
B
So we did like, a this or that as chatgpt this or that, and she's just, like, so sassy. I'm like, girl, tone it down a little bit.
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A
Okay, so we're about to get into that part.
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B
Okay.
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A
Is there anything else you want to talk about?
- [26:11]
B
I feel like we covered so much, and, like, we need to let them just, like, marinate in that for a second.
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A
Yeah, definitely. You can always come back, right? Miss Florida.
- [26:20]
B
Oh, my gosh. Let's do it.
- [26:22]
A
Okay, so which this or that do you want to do?
- [26:26]
B
You choose. I didn't really fully read them. I just glazed over it.
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A
I'm like, if you answer fast, I can do all of them.
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B
Okay. Slay.
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A
They might be kind of weird. It's not us. Okay. Win the crown or own the room.
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B
Own the room and then in turn, win the crown.
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A
Red lip or nude sleigh?
- [26:48]
B
Ooh, I feel like I go back and forth in this, but you did, like, this little nude, and I was like, nude sleigh.
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A
I love the new sleigh. Reality TV queen or silent power player?
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B
I'm kind of loving reality tv.
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A
Okay.
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B
Which, like.
- [27:05]
A
Yeah, I'm seeing. Oh, I see you on the Bachelor or the.
- [27:09]
B
The new reality show that I applied for? Which. Stay tuned. I'm not gonna say it if I don't get on to it. Can I tell you about that?
- [27:15]
A
No, but don't tell us.
- [27:15]
B
Okay, I will. I'll tell you.
- [27:16]
A
We'll stay tuned. We'll stay tuned. That's crazy. Public clapback or private power move?
- [27:21]
B
Private power move. Love it, girl.
- [27:25]
A
Booked and busy or soft life luxury?
- [27:29]
B
I like booked and busy, but make it look like soft, like luxury.
- [27:34]
A
Yeah, same. Go viral or stay iconic. What do you mean?
- [27:40]
B
Just like, be iconic without having any followers? I don't know. Probably stay iconic.
- [27:46]
A
Love it. Savage comeback or silence? Okay, we already got.
- [27:50]
B
She's just so sassy today. We're like, what are you on?
- [27:53]
A
All eyes on you or only real ones in your corner?
- [27:56]
B
Ooh, I think only real ones in your corner. Goes back to the community and having a strong community.
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A
Dress to impress or dress to intimidate. That's a good one.
- [28:06]
B
Wow. She's, like, not here to play dress.
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A
She's in a mood tonight. Secure the bag or secure the legacy?
- [28:15]
B
Secure the legacy. Which is going to make you secure the bag.
- [28:20]
A
Yes. Okay, so now here's more. This is the second batch. Run the stage or run the brands?
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B
Ooh. I think run the brand.
- [28:30]
A
I think so too.
- [28:31]
B
100.
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A
Designer dress or custom crown moment? Oh, like a custom dress?
- [28:37]
B
Yeah, probably custom dress. And like, you can make it on a budget too.
- [28:44]
A
So silent grind or loud wind? Both.
- [28:49]
B
Yeah. I'm like chatgpt. These are the same thing.
- [28:52]
A
Sorry, I like, answered that for you. And I'm like both.
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B
Yeah.
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A
Queen energy or boss energy?
- [28:59]
B
Both. But maybe like queen girl boss energy. Yeah.
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A
Keep it feminine.
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B
Yeah. Keep it very cutesy.
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A
Kill him with kindness or kill him with success.
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B
Kill him with success. Yeah. Because success is the best revenge.
- [29:14]
A
I agree. And we've both been bullied at some.
- [29:17]
B
Point and then we're like, here we are. Yeah, I love it.
- [29:26]
A
Full glam or bare faced confidence?
- [29:28]
B
I should say full glam. But I'm always a bare face confidence queen. Unfortunately, like, I look like an egg, like, most of the time, but then once I put that makeup on, it makes a difference. Then people are like, oh, shoot. So I want to, like, keep them on their toes.
- [29:41]
A
It's crazy how people treat you differently, right? Because I'm like, I look bad.
- [29:44]
B
I get like, free stuff when I, like, have makeup on and then I'm not. They're like, total 1926. Yeah. 100%.
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A
Fashion icon or thought leader? Ooh, thought leader with a good sense of style.
- [29:57]
B
Yes.
- [29:58]
A
Power pose or power quote?
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B
Power quote. 100%.
- [30:03]
A
Yeah. I need a good one.
- [30:04]
B
Yeah. To me all day.
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A
Shut it down or level it up.
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B
Ooh, level it up.
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A
Dominate the spotlight or build your empire.
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B
Build your empire and then dominate the spotlight. Your empire. Like your empire full of women who are also going to bring you in the spotlight.
- [30:23]
A
Oh, that's beautiful.
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B
I love it.
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A
And that's it.
- [30:26]
B
Yeah. Oh, my gosh. That would be so fast. I know.
- [30:29]
A
It really did. And that's actually more than 30 minutes, so you did amazing and I love working with you. Where can our audience follow you on social media?
- [30:38]
B
So follow me at Keisha Florville or hopefully in the future it'll be Miss America Florida. But for now, we'll stick to Acacia Florville. K Y S H A F L O R V I L and I loved matcha and yeah.
- [30:50]
A
Oh, I forgot about my matcha.
- [30:52]
B
Yes, you have to. Cheers.
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A
Bye, everyone.