Freddy is joined by his longtime friend Cortney Cole-Hall.

Cortney's a former corporate executive turned real estate agent. They met through Pink Door Nonprofit, which she founded in honor of her mother, who passed from bone cancer.

Now, Courtney is running for Miss Texas USA. They talk about why she's running, who she's running for, what she's learned about herself and how you, the listener, can learn from the experience.

Key Takeaways

1.) The Miss Texas USA pageant has opened its doors to women of all ages.

2.) Cortney emphasizes the importance of self-care, not just physical but also mental and emotional. 

3.) Cortney's journey in preparing for the pageant involved rigorous physical training and meticulous attention to nutrition. 

4.) Through her pageant journey, Cortney has also committed to philanthropy by donating part of her sponsorship funds to various organizations like The Rose, Texas Center for the Missing, and Dress for Success.

5.) Cortney learned and rediscovered her inner strength and resilience through the pageant process, which helped her push through challenges and self-doubt. 

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Miss Texas USA pageant open to everyone.
04:31 Often forget self-care in daily routines.
06:51 Overcoming self doubt and staying focused on goals.
11:52 Utilize bands for different muscle training; nutrition crucial.
14:35 Donating funds raised for sponsorships to charity.
16:50 Parisian catwalk coach brings laughter and improvement.
22:38 Categories include interview, swimsuit, and evening gown.
23:58 Want to win in honor of mother.