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About Mattie Grace
Mattie Grace Morris is a recent Ole Miss graduate and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism. She is now competing for the title of Miss Mississippi Volunteer. A classically trained ballerina since age 3, Mattie Grace is the founder of Mind Over Mirror, a movement focused on building confidence through movement, physical strength, and mental wellness. She was Miss Mississippi Teen USA 2021 and a semifinalist at Miss Teen USA. She's passionate about using her platform to empower women to lead with purpose and break barriers.https://www.instagram.com/mattie.grace/
Timestamps
* 5:53 – How Ballet Became a Lifelong Passion
* 6:27 – Overcoming Injury & Returning to Pointe for Miss Mississippi Volunteer
* 29:38 – Getting Into Pageantry & Overcoming Fear of Interview
* 35:39 – Grammar Pet Peeves & Life as a Perfectionist
* 37:54 – From Nursing to Broadcast Journalism: Finding Her Voice
* 46:00 – Introducing Her SERVE Initiative: "Mind Over Mirror"
* 47:38 – The Ballet Moment That Inspired Her Confidence Mission
* 51:30 – Pickleball Wipeouts & Being a Clumsy Ballerina
* 27:26 – Ballet Discipline and How It Carries Into Pageants & Life
* 56:52 – Final 10 Questions: Fun, Favorites & Honest Reflections
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