Maria Thattil Miss Universe, Modeling, TV Presenting, Confidence & Her Career in Entertainment | Nick Egan Times

Maria Thattil joins Nick Egan Times for an inspiring conversation about resilience, representation, personal growth, and her remarkable journey from Miss Universe Australia to becoming one of Australia’s most influential voices.After being crowned Miss Universe Australia 2020, Maria represented Australia on the global stage at the 2021 Miss Universe competition, where she placed in the Top 10 and became only the third woman of colour in the pageant’s history to represent Australia. Since then, she has built a powerful platform as an author, television presenter, speaker, activist, and creator, using her voice to advocate for diversity, inclusion, mental health, and self-acceptance.In this episode, Maria discusses her Miss Universe experience, the challenges and opportunities that came with life in the public eye, and how she transformed her platform into a vehicle for meaningful change. She also shares insights into her bestselling book Unbounded, overcoming adversity, embracing authenticity, and empowering others to live confidently and unapologetically.The conversation explores personal development, leadership, representation in media, body image, confidence, social impact, pageantry, and the importance of creating opportunities for future generations.An uplifting and thoughtful discussion with one of Australia’s most respected young leaders, whose story continues to inspire people around the world.