393. Women Who Did: Competed in Mrs. America, featuring Brenda

Brenda Ridgley never imagined herself competing in a pageant, but a chance conversation in 2020 led her to enter Mrs. America and step far outside her comfort zone.In this episode of the To Your Health podcast, Brenda shares what it looked like to go from an immediate “no” to fully committing, including six months of preparation, hiring a coach, and navigating the vulnerability of putting herself out there in a completely new way.We also talk about what surprised her most about the experience, the supportive community she found, and how the process ultimately inspired her to write a book and build a platform centered around connection and women’s friendships. Brenda Ridgley is the Connection Connoisseur. A Mindvalley certified life coach, author, speaker, and girlfriend guru, Brenda loves helping women who seek clarity, find success, and discover joy through connection. Her mission is to support women who have lost themselves in their roles as wife, mother and professional and help them connect to their passions, purpose and people. Through her retreats, workshops, coaching, and podcast ~ Find Your Lady Tribe, Brenda helps women connect and communicate with respect, love, and trust.https://www.wholeyou-niverse.com/https://www.facebook.com/brendaridgleyconnectionshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/savetheworldsisterTune in each week for practical, relatable advice that helps you feel your best and unlock your full potential. If you’re ready to prioritize your health and level up every area of your life, you’ll find the tools, insights, and inspiration right here. Check out Esther’s website for more about her speaking, coaching, book, and more: http://estheravant.com/Buy Esther’s Book: To Your Health: https://a.co/d/iDG68qUEsther’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esther.avantEsther’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/estheravant/Learn more about 1:1 health & weight loss coaching: https://madebymecoaching.com/coaching