Beauty Pageants & Faith: How to Let Your Crown Reflect Jesus | Mrs. Universe Heidi Scheer (2023)

From an overweight middle school child to holding 24 state, national, and international beauty pageant titles, Heidi Scheer's story will inspire you to go after your dreams! Join Influence Women Global Director Kathleen Cooke https://influencewomen.org in this conversation with Heidi Scheer, Mrs. Universe TCP 2023. In a world where crowns are won through competition, image, and outward beauty, Heidi's story reflects a deeper radiance as she uses her platform to serve and help others. If God is calling you to a public platform or a greater role in media and the arts, you'll discover how to carry influence with humility, walk with confidence rooted in your identity in Christ, and let your crown point others to the Crown of Jesus.   👉 Plus, you'll find out how she applied her faith in raising a son diagnosed with autism to becoming an advocate for International Autism Health, offering hope and help for parents with autistic children.   🌟  Connect with other women of faith and purpose as you pursue your creative career! Sign up for a FREE MEMBERSHIP to Influence Women here: https://influencewomen.org/membership/ 🌟 Subscribe to the Influence Women YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-yLGpj1BJaG47cBZU2Dbuw?Sub_Confirmation=1 Influence WomenFounded by media executive Kathleen Cooke, IW will help you grow in your faith, your relationships, and your professional career in film, television, the arts, and leadership. You'll find Influence Women in the major film hubs across the nation.  Find out more at Influence Women at https://influencewomen.org Follow Influence Women Global Twitter https://x.com/InfluenceWomenG Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558179922051 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/influencewomenglobal/ Connect with Kathleen Cooke, Influence Women Global Director: https://kathleencooke.com  The Influence Lab - Redefining Global Mission Strategy in Today's Digital AgeFounded by media experts Phil and Kathleen Cooke, The Influence Lab mobilizes a powerful strategy to teach the global Church how to use media to share the gospel in today's digital age, with Influence Women creating a pathway for Christian influence in entertainment and media.  Find out more about The Influence Lab at https://influencelab.com  **More About this Episode** Beauty Pageants & Faith: How to Let Your Crown Reflect Jesus | Mrs. Universe Heidi Scheer (2023)Heidi Scheer has been involved in the pageantry industry for over 30 years and has held 24 state, national, and international pageant titles. Her most recent and most prestigious title was the coveted Mrs. Universe TCP title in 2023.  Heidi serves on the advisory board for She Leads Michigan and is a member and ambassador for She Leads America. Additionally, she is an International Autism Health Advocate and official spokesperson for The Pledge Campaign against Domestic Violence and Abuse. She has shared her platform in 27 states and 23 countries, and has volunteered for Autism Organizations in the Netherlands and Hong Kong.   In 2024, Heidi set her sights on new goals as a fitness competitor in a bodybuilding competition where she received four medals in the Masters Bikini Division. She currently works as a Confidence Coach for CPG Leadership, and also works alongside her husband Doug performing educational shows in elementary schools across the United States.  Follow Heidi: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeidiAnnScheer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidi_scheer/ ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ 00:00 Intro by Kathleen Cooke, founder and global director of Influence Women00:31 Beauty pageants and faith: meet Heidi Scheer, Mrs. Universe TCP 202302:55 Heidi shares her story from overweight child to competing in a beauty pageant13:57 Heidi shares the spiritual warfare she faced in preparing for a competition.14:58 The crowning moment of Mrs. Universe 2023 – pointing to Jesus!16:50 Balancing the competition in the pageant world and using the platform as an opportunity.21:28 Heidi's story in parenting her autistic son.26:28 Heidi's use of the beauty pageant platform to advocate and help others.29:00 Connect with Heidi Scheer on Facebook and Instagram @HeidiScheer30:15 Kathleen closes by encouraging viewers to join Influence Women.