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Building Crowns & Legacies: The Woman Behind Positive Pageantry
05/19/2025
Building Crowns & Legacies: The Woman Behind Positive Pageantry
In this episode of Spark Sessions with Sonya Locke, Sonya welcomes Jackie Watson, the founder and CEO of USA National Miss, for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation. Jackie is a woman who did not inherit a legacy. She built one. What began as a mother’s love for her daughter turned into a national platform now known as Positive Pageantry, which has helped thousands of young women step into their confidence, purpose, and leadership. Sonya and Jackie discuss the early spark that ignited Jackie’s mission to transform the pageant world, and the bold steps she took to launch a new kind of pageant system. One rooted in mentorship, service, and sisterhood. Jackie shares the risks she faced, the resistance she encountered, and the resilience it took to lead with heart through every season. Together, they explore the evolving role of pageantry in today’s culture, especially at a time when young women are facing increasing pressures around self-image and confidence. Jackie offers powerful insights into how USA National Miss is challenging stereotypes, celebrating diversity, and preparing its titleholders to lead far beyond the stage. From her leadership philosophy to the stories that have stayed with her, Jackie reflects on what it means to build a legacy that lifts others. She also opens up about what fuels her fire, how she stays grounded, and what she hopes every girl knows about her worth and her voice. This is a conversation about more than crowns. It's about courage, calling, and creating space for the next generation to rise.
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