{Keep Calm & Welcome June} June brings some pretty cool things... the first month of summer, the birthday of Meryl Streep, an entire day dedicated to doughnuts, AND the crowning of the 81st Miss North Carolina! #keepcalm #MissNC #MissMetrolina #doughnuts #MerylStreep #JUNE

Thankful for my people ❤️ #MissNC #MissMetrolina #sisterhood

A quiet source of confidence she has been to me this year as Miss Metrolina, I wish to thank the courageous Brenda Wells for all she has done and continues to do for many through her volunteer work with #MAO and #BreastCancerAwareness ! #MissNC #MissMetrolina

TUNE IN ALERT- Tuesday, June 5, 2018, ABC Good Morning America at 7:30 AM ET to see @MissAmericaOrg Board of Trustees Chair Gretchen Carlson. Gretchen will be making announcements about the 2019 Miss America Competition which will air live on ABC on September 9, 2018. #MissAmerica

Hello summertime and HELLO inflated energy bill... check out #MoneyTalksMonday for some tips on avoiding costs associated with the hot NC summer lmatraz.wixsite.com/lifeaccording2…

#TipTuesday The ingredients for success: Drive, determination, and passion. Do you have that fire within you?

One of the most motivational songs for me as I prepare for the Miss North Carolina Competition is "Happy" by Pharrell Williams. It reminds me of my goal as Miss North Carolina; to bring happiness and wonderful memories to the people I serve across the Tarheel State! #MissNC

waking up thankful and excited for another day ✨

Shanice Street Appreciation Retweet! Miss Henderson and Miss Metrolina go together like tilapia and asparagus 💚 #MissNC #sisterhoodstrong x.com/misshendersonn…

#DidYouKnow that #MissMetrolina is the #1 sweet potato fan in all of North Carolina? #MissNC x.com/ncmuseumhistor…

{My day is not complete without...} journaling is a terrific way of centering one's self and is something I thoroughly enjoy as it keeps me in touch with my innermost thoughts and aware of my history, my now, and my future! #MissNC #MissMetrolina

Wardrobe Showing is DONE! Next stop, Raleigh ✨ #MissNC #MissMetrolina #happydance

I am endlessly thankful and proud my entire competition wardrobe for the Miss NC Competition came from the talents of women in the small business world! I will proudly model the art of Jill Rowland, Jamye Shaw, Donna Sachon, and Marie Rudolph on the stage next week! #MissNC

{#MoneyTalksMonday} + Wardrobe Recap = NEW BLOG POST! #WomeninBusiness #MissNC #MissMetrolina #LadyBoss lmatraz.wixsite.com/lifeaccording2…

#missNC #missMetrolina

After readying myself for this job for 2 years and excited about the very recent rebranding of the Miss America Organization, I am thrilled to check-in to the Miss North Carolina Competition and show all those who made this dream tangible my appreciation! #MissNC #MissMetrolina

BIG shoutout to Cousin Couture for selecting the perfect opening number jumpsuit 😍 Night 1 of Preliminary Competition ✅ #MissNC #MissMetrolina

Talk about ending on a high note... I am humbled to be the recipient of the Wells Fargo Community Service Scholarship and the #SpiritofMissNC Scholarship! #WOW

The Miss NC Scholarship Golf Tournament was hole in one! #MissNC #MissMetrolina #scholarship

Epic #MNCOTeen crowning moment shots!! Thanks PageantPics!