#197 LYDIA HARLAND INTERVIEW: MISS GRAND AUSTRALIA FINALIST

My name is Lydia Caisley Harland and I am so excited to be representing the Australian Capital Territory in the Miss Grand Australia 2022 National Finals.  As the ACT is a small territory we are often forgotten about and not typically represented in Australian events. I am therefore very honoured and privileged to be representing my territory to the rest of Australia.I was born in Northampton, United Kingdom and have also lived in the United States of America. I moved to Brisbane, Australia at the age of thirteen before residing in Canberra, Australia.  In December 2021 I graduated from the University of Canberra with a Bachelors of Physiotherapy. I have since worked in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and have just started my second rotation in rehabilitation and neurological physiotherapy. I absolutely love my job as everyday I get to leave work feeling exceptionally grateful to have helped someone through a difficult time in their life. This is something that is very important to me.Once I have gained more experience, I hope to volunteer in a developing country that does not have equitable or safe access to quality healthcare. I am also wanting to study my masters in Veterinary Physiotherapy as I love animals.I initially fell into physiotherapy as I used to train intensively as a classical ballet dancer. I believe that the dedication, devotion and discipline required through my training as a ballet dancer has helped me enormously and translated over to my pageant journey and preparation.I only competed in my first pageant last year by sheer chance. I loved every single moment of the experience and fell in love with pageantry, especially the sisterhood aspect of it. I believe that working towards competing in a pageant has really pushed me to become a strong and confident woman. This is something that I will value and carry with me my whole life.---⠀⠀Be more than just a queen. Make an IMPACT. Join our sorority:⠀⬇️⬇️⬇️⠀http://thepageantsorority.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thepageantproject.com/subscribe