My first International guest!!! Maéva Da Prato is a devoted honor roll student, athlete and advocate. She created Crownedcalm and #YouGotThis to share her platform nationwide. Her platform is about stress and anxiety awareness. She shares her platform by volunteering in numerous community organizations and being a guest at various podcasts and events. Maéva grew up traveling all over Canada and encountered many unique experiences that helped her create her platform. She wants to raise understanding to her advocacy and bring encouragement to others! She is currently a delegate for Miss Teenage Canada, one of the biggest pageants in the country.

Madi Coffman was crowned Miss South Carolina Volunteer in July of last year and has spent her time advocating for her S.E.R.V.E Initiative: the #LoveThyNeighborInitiative, which focuses on education and kindness despite differences in beliefs or backgrounds. She will compete for the title of Miss Volunteer America June 18-21 in Jackson, TN.

A 2022 graduate of the University of South Carolina, she graduated Magna Cum Laude with her Bachelor’s of Arts in Elementary Education. Madi now teaches 3rd grade in Blythewood, SC.

Carly Moran, a University of Houston student, full time bridal stylist, community leader and the reigning Miss Texas Collegiate America, is a passionate advocate for seatbelt safety and community involvement. As a longtime volunteer and the “Volunteer of the Year” for the Kailee Mills Foundation, Carly has dedicated herself to raising awareness about the importance of seatbelt use by presenting to hundreds of Texas high school students. Committed to literacy and community service, she just installed her first “Little Free Library” to leave a legacy of literacy. Through leadership, service, and creative outreach, she continues to make a meaningful impact across her community and beyond.

Charlie Texidor is a 4th grader at West Elementary . She is an honor roll student and passionate community advocate. Charlie’s favorite subject is reading and she is even in the process of publishing her very own children’s book through BRAVE platform. At 9 years old, Charlie is the founder of The Big Brave Tour, a powerful movement dedicated to spreading kindness, respect, and courage. Through this tour, she travels to meet everyday heroes- strangers, professionals, and peers alike- highlighting their stories and inspiring others to be brave and kind in their own lives. Charlie always strives to change the world for the better. 

The sweetest and the sassiest episode with my princess Lynnley Brown, your Miss South Carolina Jr Elementary . She is 7 years old in the 1st grade at Carver Elementary. 

Kamille Tacub is your Miss Hawaii Collegiate America 2025. Some fun facts about Kamille is that she can speak little bit of Japanese and a little bit of American sign language. Some amazing community service events that Kamille has gone to be a part of are The Family programs of Hawaii Christmas Breakfast , Salvation Army Angel Tree of Hawaii and Denim and diamonds charity gala. Kamille is so excited to compete at this year Miss collegiate America pageant . 

Olivia Burchfield is an upcoming senior at the University of Alabama at Birmingham pursuing both of her bachelors and masters degrees in Public Health. After graduation, she hopes to attend law school to one day work as legal counsel for hospitals. Her passion for early literacy began at 12 years old, which has since developed into her platform PROTECT- Providing Resources and Opportunities to Empower Children Together. As Miss Alabama Collegiate America, she has promoted BRAVE and read with hundreds of kids, donated over fifty formal gowns for low-income girls to be able to attend prom through her “Glamour for Good” dress drive, and helped get Z-Pouches into the largest high school in Birmingham.

Abbie Lee is the current Miss Coastal Carolina Jr High School America. Abbie will be a rising freshman at South Johnston High School. She has created her non-profit platform, ‘Stronger With a Smile’ in order to advocate for kindness and anti-bullying, where she hopes to be the change and inspire younger generations by staying active in her school and community.

Kamiyah Wells is  honored to serve as the reigning USA National Miss Ohio Jr. Teen 2025. At 14 years old, she is pursuing her education at the University of Rio Grande. Each day, she dedicates herself with purpose and passion to advancing her personal platform, “Be Real, Not Perfect- Inspiring Kindness,”  with encourages authenticity and compassion in our daily lives. Kamiyah is spending every last second during her state reign to make a difference in today’s society .

Leah Scarmeas is the current Miss Heart of the South High School America 2025! Leah, currently finishing out her Junior year, has been involved in the high school america system since 2022 when she competed in her first prelim for SC HSA as a Freshman. 

Leah’s platform “Rooted in Service” empowers Military Children to thrive! Her mission is To support, empower, and celebrate military children by advocating for their unique challenges, fostering resilience, and building a community of support through education, service, and recognition.

As a military child herself, Leah understands the frequent relocations, deployments, and the challenge of rebuilding their lives in new environments. She hopes to provide them with stability, support, and a sense of community-giving them “strong roots” no matter where they go!