93: Stories of Hope: From Loss to Legacy: BreAnna Smith's Journey Through Miscarriage, IVF, and Motherhood

Episode Overview In this deeply moving episode, I'm joined by my longtime friend and fellow titleholder BreAnna Smith, USOA Mrs. Texas, for an honest conversation about grief, resilience, faith, and the many roads to motherhood. BreAnna opens up about her early days in childhood acting, how she met her husband Jared, and what life looked like as an NFL wife during his time with the Seattle Seahawks and Dallas Cowboys. While their story includes exciting public moments, it also holds profound private loss — including four miscarriages that reshaped her path to becoming a mother. We talk about the emotional and physical journey of IVF, the joy of welcoming their two daughters, and how sharing our stories transforms silent suffering into powerful connection. BreAnna also shares how community — both online and in person — became a lifeline during infertility and loss. From modeling in a charity event alongside Tony Romo and his wife, to leading in business as Vice President of an architectural firm and owner of two coffee shops, BreAnna embodies what it means to build the community you want to be part of. This episode is also a full-circle moment as we reflect on meeting back in Miss Washington USA 2012 and why we both love the mission, growth, and sisterhood of the United States of America Pageants. This conversation is for every woman navigating loss, fertility, IVF, or alternative paths to motherhood — you are not alone. About Our Guest BreAnna Smith is the reigning USOA Mrs. Texas, married to her husband Jared for 10 years and mother to two beautiful daughters. She serves as Vice President of an architectural firm and is a small business owner of two coffee shops. BreAnna is passionate about building strong, supportive communities and creating spaces where everyone feels they belong. What We Cover Childhood acting and early life experiences Meeting her husband and navigating life connected to the NFL The emotional reality of four miscarriages Choosing IVF as an alternative pathway to motherhood Finding purpose through sharing our stories The power of infertility and loss communities Modeling in a charity fundraiser with Tony Romo Women in leadership and entrepreneurship Why the USOA sisterhood matters Who This Episode Is For This episode will speak to you if you are: ✨ Experiencing infertility or pregnancy loss ✨ Considering IVF or other alternative paths to motherhood ✨ Searching for faith-filled encouragement ✨ Looking for authentic female connection ✨ A pageant woman who believes in using her voice for impact Connect with BreAnna Facebook: @Breannasmith  USOA Mrs. Texas: @usoamrstexas Resources & Links 🤍 The Map to Motherhood youtube.com/@stylebydeidra  Instagram: @stylebydeidra Facebook: @stylebydeidra  👑 United States of America Pageants www.unitedstatesofamericapageants.com 💌 Private support community for women navigating alternative paths to motherhood DM @stylebydeidra for access Share This Episode If this conversation encouraged you, please share it with a woman who needs to hear that her story is not over and her path to motherhood still matters 💕