How a Simple Compliment Sparked a Movement—My Conversation with Megz West

Have you ever wondered if one small act of kindness could change a life—or maybe even start a movement? That’s exactly what happened when my guest, Megz West, began shouting, “I like your bow!” at a youth cheer competition. What followed was bigger than either of us ever expected.In this episode, I sit down with Megz—also known as Miss Executive East Coast 2026 and founder of the nonprofit "I Like Your Bow"—to talk about how a single moment of encouragement became a powerful movement. We dive deep into her inspiring story, from supporting her son through alopecia and going viral for shaving her own head, to overcoming mental health struggles, losing over 180 pounds, and deciding she would never again shrink herself for someone else’s comfort.We also chat about what the Miss Executive pageant is really about (hint: more merit, less beauty), and Megs shares her bold vision to empower girls everywhere to dream as big as possible—even if it means storming Congress in D.C. or leading Fortune 500 companies!Key TakeawaysKindness takes zero effort. Sometimes, all it takes is saying, “I like your bow.”True empowerment is about refusing to make yourself small for someone else’s comfort.You don’t have to see every step ahead to start pursuing your dream—you just have to walk through the first open door.Community support, whether in youth sports or from other women leaders, is life-changing.Authenticity and vulnerability are strengths that open doors and inspire others.Ready for Your Own Epic Move?If this conversation sparked something in you—a dream, an idea, or the urge to encourage someone—don’t hold it back! Say your dream out loud. Give someone unexpected encouragement today. Share this episode, and join the movement with #ILikeYourBow.Want help uncovering or pursuing your own dreams? Connect with me at epiclivingwithjean.com and check out my Dream Manager program. Follow Megz West on social (@OhMyMegz) and join the kindness revolution. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode of Epic Stories—where every story is worth telling, and every life is worth living epic!Mentioned in this episode:Epic Stories is Part of the eWomenPodcastNetworkeWomenPodcastNetwork