Pageants, Parenting, And The Power Of Strong Family Connections | Kilie Tomadakis | #170

We share Kilie Tomadakis’s journey from early instability to adoption, entrepreneurship, and advocacy, and why strong families are the foundation for healthy communities. We explore her pageant platform, modern dating, communication skills, and practical steps to reduce distraction and deepen connection.• early childhood instability, adoption, and faith shaping values• lessons from farm work on grit and follow-through• meeting her husband young and building a marriage• choosing cosmetology, launching Alora Hair Co• becoming a certified matchmaker and dating insights• Mrs. Utah America: interview, swimsuit, evening gown, purpose over prizes• founding Family Stability Alliance with free tools for families• health journey with Hashimoto’s and redefining wellness• concrete advice for young daters and long-term planning• key to stronger marriage: increase connection, decrease distractionHappy Hacks: 101 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Happiness, Reduce Stress, and Build a More Meaningful Life.Available now starting at 99¢ on Amazon and Dave's Book StoreWritten by Dr. Dave Schramm, this practical and uplifting new book offers simple, research-based strategies to help you build greater happiness, strengthen resilience, reduceThe opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Utah Marriage Commission.Visit our site for FREE relationship resources and regular giveaways: Strongermarriage.org  Podcast.stongermarriage.orgYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrongerMarriageLifeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@strongermarriagelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/strongermarriagelife/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongermarriage/Facebook Marriage Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/770019130329579Dr. Dave Schramm: http://drdaveschramm.comhttp://drdavespeaks.com Dr. Liz Hale: http://www.drlizhale.com/