Nia Franklin is the newly crowned Miss America, a classically trained opera singer, an advocate for the arts, and the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals National Goodwill Ambassador. 

Listen to this episode and learn:  

• How Nia overcame losing her first pageant competition to become Miss America. 
• The biggest miracle Nia’s family saw when her dad was diagnosed with cancer and needed a stem cell transplant. 
• Nia’s dream to be a famous singer and hear her perform the first song she wrote as a 5-years-old called “Love.” 
• What Nia hopes to accomplish during her reign as Miss America 2019 including advocating for the arts.  
• The advice Nia would give any young girl who is considering participating in Miss America 2.0.