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Pageant gives Langley woman a platform to speak out

Competition gives 25-year-old a jumping off point for her future as philanthropist and entrepreneur.
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Taylor Scott believes in being true to herself, and describes herself as a vibrant soul with a lot of passion and energy. (Special to the langley Advance)

A full-time waitress, part-time entrepreneur with a desire to solve some of the worldB次元官网网址檚 injustices will use the Miss BC Pageant this weekend in Fort Langley as her proverbial soapbox.

The Langley City woman is one of 27 contenders vying for the Miss BC crown during the Miss, Miss Teen, Jr. Miss, and Mrs BC Pageant happening Monday, July 2 at the Chief Sepass Theatre in Fort Langley.

B次元官网网址淚 entered this pageant for many reasons. However, the main reason, is so that I can use my voice. I want to share my thoughts,B次元官网网址 said the Kelowna-born woman.

B次元官网网址淏y participating in Miss BC, I hope to meet new people, share my passions, obtain leadership skills, inspire people and in turn, be inspired,B次元官网网址 she said.

B次元官网网址淚 believe with all my heart that I have something unique to share with the world, and I am ready to do so.B次元官网网址

Describing herself as a individualist and a passionate environmentalist, sheB次元官网网址檚 looking for a chance to step out of her comfort zone and speak to the need to care for the planet.

B次元官网网址淚 absolutely love earth. Since a young age IB次元官网网址檝e been taught to appreciate the environment and all of its beauty. I truly believe it is our duty to nurture our nature just as she has done for us. This is why I chose to go to school for environmental studies,B次元官网网址 Scott said.

Moreover, however, she hopes to use the pageant as a platform to speak out about social justice B次元官网网址 or lack there of, in her view.

Her mother was a recent victim of domestic abuse.

B次元官网网址淓ducating people about the impacts of domestic abuse is a very important to me. Even though it didnB次元官网网址檛 happen to me directly, I almost lost my mom to it, so it is very real to me,B次元官网网址 explained Scott.

B次元官网网址淪eeing her go through what she did has taught me how important it is to use our voices. I want to share my story in hopes that it will inspire strength in other women.B次元官网网址

In fact, believing in the power of speaking out, she wants people to feel comfortable enough to talk about the hardships they are facing, and hopes to inspire such.

B次元官网网址淓verything happens for a reason. IB次元官网网址檇 like to believe that is why IB次元官网网址檝e stumbled upon this amazing opportunity,B次元官网网址 she said of the competition.

As one of the late entries, this 25-year-old wilderness lover admitted she never entered the Miss BC pageant to win.

B次元官网网址淚B次元官网网址檓 entering to gain experience and prospective. All I can say is that I hope my individuality will be embraced,B次元官网网址 she said.

The Miss BC pageant also marks what she calls the beginning of her involvement with the community.

She settled into Langley City three years ago, after growing up nearby in the Clayton Heights area, and has just recently begun contributing and volunteering.

For instance, Scott said, she gives $5 a month to the It Works! Gives Back Foundation and sponsoring a little boy in Africa. But this B次元官网网址渁dventureB次元官网网址 is really her launching pad for engaging in her community.

B次元官网网址淭his is just the beginning of my humanitarian dream,B次元官网网址 she said.

Each year, the contestants in Miss BC must fundraise for the Cops for Cancer, and in the past decade that has translated to more than $350,000 for the cause.

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Scott is looking forward to fostering new friendships with some of the other contestants.

There are actually 45 contestants competing this year, including six in the Mrs. category, 12 in the Miss Teen classification, and the 27 (including Scott and fellow Langleyites Alice Kim and Natasha Chadney) vying for the Miss BC crown.

Training and workshops run June 30 to July 2, with the crowning ceremonies on Monday evening.

ItB次元官网网址檚 not a beauty contest, organizers clarify. ItB次元官网网址檚 a program offering training and workshops aimed at enhancing each contenderB次元官网网址檚 self-esteem and personal development while recognizing their strengths, talents, and accomplishments.

B次元官网网址淭his year, I believe I will bring something different to the stage. Not only as an individual, but as a signal for progressive change,B次元官网网址 Scott said.

Proudly representing her sponsor, Hempyz, she encouraged others to seek out and participate in this event in future: B次元官网网址淭his opportunity would be great for any femaleB次元官网网址 IB次元官网网址檇 say if you feel you have a positive opinion to share then definitely apply next yearB次元官网网址檚 pageant.B次元官网网址

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