The Balanced Boss by Autumn-Dawn Perry

Today, we FINALLY remove the long-awaited Post-it note and chat about my time as Ms. Peach State International Ambassador 2020–2021 within the Miss Black International Ambassador pageant system. 👑🍑Pageantry is such a hot-button topic these days, and honestly, for good reason.For two years, I trained, prepped, invested, and participated in a pageant system with the hope of becoming its ambassador for a year and using that platform to promote issues that matter to women globally.But my experience also left me with some questions.Are pageants becoming money grabs?Are pageants really for everyone, or are they designed for a certain demographic?Do women actually gain something meaningful from participating in pageants today?These questions need answers.In Part 1 of my Queen Peach story, I’m giving you a little background on who I am as a pageant girlie, why I entered the pageant world in the first place, and the experience that ultimately changed my life.And yes... we're also going to talk about 32 crowns being stuck in customs. 📦👑So grab your glass, settle in, and let's get into today's episode.Balanced Boss Podcast | Episode 71#BalancedBossPodcast #PageantLife #PageantGirl #QueenPeach #Pageantry #WomenInPageantry #InternationalPageant #LifestylePodcast #AtlantaCreator

Happy 2026 ✨I’m boldly claiming this year as the Year of Celebration, and we’re kicking off the podcast year with our signature episode, P’s Champagne Hour.This annual tradition is all about reflecting on the past year, celebrating our wins, and setting intentional goals for the year ahead. In this episode we’re talking about personal growth, the lessons 2025 taught me, and the mindset I’m bringing into 2026.If you’re in your new year reset era, looking to live more intentionally, or simply want a moment to pause and celebrate how far you’ve come, this episode is for you.So grab your favorite glass and join me for Champagne Hour as we toast to growth, clarity, and becoming the version of ourselves we’ve been working toward. 🥂💛

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Since the age of 3 years old I have shown my personality through pageantry. From humble beginnings in St.Matthews, South Carolina competing in the Miss Black Calhoun Little Miss pageant to my 2 year reign as Ms Black Peach State International Ambassador - this “hobby” has weaved itself into my life and really defined who I am as a woman in this world. 

In 2021, I was a member of the "32 Stuck in Customs" of the MBIA Pageant that took the pageant world by storm.

Today we take down the long awaited “sticky note” of my time as the Miss Peach State contestant of the MBIA brand.

Cue the spotlight please.

Welcome to another episode of the international Balanced Boss Podcast!
This week, I’m back on the mic with one of the most-loved episodes: My Champagne Hour! 🥂

Join me as we toast to an unforgettable 2024! From completing my journey of reading the entire Bible in a year, to marking my first full year in corporate America, and celebrating one incredible year as a mom of two—what a whirlwind it’s been!

Let’s take a moment to reflect, celebrate, and savor the highs and lessons of this incredible year together. Cheers to 2024!

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Happy N-Y-E 2-0-2-3! Welcome to the last (and one of the only) episodes of this year.

Enjoy a candid conversation with me about this year and the complete roller coaster it was for me. I am sure this episode will make you laugh, make you think, and hopefully inspire you.

Cheers to 2024 🥂🍾

xoxo

Autumn

Young, Wild, and Three... Cheers to 3 years of the Balanced Boss Podcast. 

Today, I count down 3 of the "Boss Moments" from the last 3 years of the pod. 

Follow me on IG and find links to other episodes & YouTube below. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast where you listen! Thank you! 

Until next week ✌🏽

xoxo,

Autumn Dawn 

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"Weeping may stay all night, but by morning, joy!" Psalms 30:5CEB

Let the record show, I've been in a night of season. 

2 weeks ago, I felt a little shine through the darkness and I've been running after it ever since. I needed something!

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I am immensely thankful for the support of my podcast and the listenership. I am also thankful that in a season where I would rather bury my hand in the sand and quietly walk through the valleys of God in silence, He won't let me this time. I am thankful for that. 

The spark fueled me with inspiration and I'm happy to create these episodes in full vulnerability. 

I'm not out of the night just yet, but I see the dawn and I have joy. Tomorrow is coming, and I luh tomorrow.

XOXO,

Autumn-Dawn 

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Baptism Episode  

S5E2: UMM, God, I’m Mad.

In today’s episode of the podcast I give a little insight into where this new burst of inspiration has come from.

My “Full Circle” moment last week was the first thing in a long time that WORKED. To quote myself from this episode, “everything I’ve touched lately goes to shit!”.

Your girl has completely felt off her game lately and taking the biggest L’s. In the spirit of vulnerability, I shared a little of what 2022 has looked like for me. As a woman of faith, I speak candidly about processing this feeling of being angry with God and feeling like I am missing his direction in my life.

I’m not out of the woods just yet, however I wanted to share this uncomfortable place for hope for myself & others. Connect with me on social and let me know if you could relate to this week’s episode. Alsoooooo, find a few affirmations and bible scriptures below.

XOXO,

Autumn-Dawn

Affirmations/Scripture for the Week

John 14:27TPT: “ I leave the gift of peace with you - my peace. Not the kind of fragile peace given by the world, but my perfect peace. Don’t yield to fear or be troubled in your hearts - instead, be courageous!

John 11:40NIV: Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?”

Galatians 5:1MSG: Christ has set us free to live a free life. So take your stand! Never again let anyone put a harness of slavery on you.

Romans 5:3-4NIV: Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perserverance, character; and character, hope.

Psalms 37:5TPT: Give God the right to direct your life, and as you trust him along the way, you’ll find he pulled it off perfectly.

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Thanks for clicking on this “special” episode of The Balanced Boss Podcast. If you’re new here, I’m Autumn-Dawn!

Feeling super inspired, today’s impromptu episode is filled with vulnerability and wisdom as I walk listeners through one of the most difficult seasons in my life.

If you can resonate with anything in today’s episode and would like to connect, send me an email to: [email protected]. I would love to connect with you!

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Also, shoutout to the Balanced Boss Podcast "BBP". My podcast is officially a terrible deux.... let's cause some good trouble!

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This week’s Bible Verse: Ephesians 2:22 (CEB)