Why I Chose to Run as Mrs. Janesville

More Than a Crown—A Mission of Beauty, Strength, and Spirit

Janesville is more than just my hometown—it’s a place of resilience, community, and unwavering spirit. I chose to run as Mrs. Janesville not for the title, but for the opportunity to uplift and inspire. My mission is simple: to bring beauty from the inside out to this beautiful town, to show that true beauty is not just what we see in the mirror, but the strength we carry within us, the kindness we share, and the battles we fight and overcome.

People say, “Beauty comes from within.” But I used to think that was just something people said to make themselves feel better.

Then I lost my hair. I lost my eyelashes, my eyebrows. I lost the face I had always known, the woman I saw in the mirror. And I had to ask myself: Where does beauty really live?

And I found my answer.

True beauty isn’t about how the world sees you. It’s about who you are, what you endure, and how you rise from the ashes. It’s about the strength that builds in the deepest parts of your soul when life tries to break you. It’s in the way you choose to keep going when you don’t know how. It’s in the way you hold on to hope when everything seems dark. It’s in the fire that refuses to burn out, even in the harshest storms.

And I need you to hear this—loud and clear:

You are not beautiful because of your age.
You are not beautiful because of your weight.
You are not beautiful because of your skin, your hair, your past, or anyone else’s opinion.
You are not beautiful someday.

You are beautiful. Right now. In this moment. In every moment. You always have been. You always will be.

And that beauty? It’s more powerful than you know. It is the light that shines in the darkest places. It is the undeniable truth that no illness, no hardship, no struggle can take away from you.

Why Mrs. Janesville?

This is why I chose to run as Mrs. Janesville. Not because I needed a stage, but because I needed a way to share this truth. To show women in this community that beauty is not a standard—it’s a spirit. To remind every person who has faced a hardship that their strength is what makes them radiant.

I want to use this platform to bring confidence, healing, and empowerment to Janesville. I want to celebrate the resilience of every woman who has ever looked in the mirror and questioned her worth. I want to uplift this community, one person at a time, by spreading a message that is bigger than just me—it is about all of us.

BELLEZA—A Movement, A Promise, A Legacy

I created BELLEZA not just for me, but for you. For every woman who has ever doubted her worth. For every fighter who has stepped into the ring, trembling but determined. For every soul who has faced life’s hardest moments and refused to be defeated.

BELLEZA is not about looking a certain way. It is not about fitting into a mold. It is about owning the truth of who you are—boldly, fiercely, unapologetically. It’s about stepping into your power. It’s about standing tall, even when life tries to make you small. It’s about loving yourself—not just when you feel strong, but even when you feel weak.

You Are BELLEZA. Own It. Live It. Believe It.

You are beautiful.
You are strong.
You are a champion.

And when you believe that—when you own that—everything changes. The way you walk, the way you speak, the way you love yourself and others. You don’t just change how you see yourself. You change the world around you.

So I dare you—stand tall. Walk boldly. Love fearlessly. Fight with everything inside of you.

Because you are BELLEZA. And I see you. I honor you. I believe in you.

Thank you, Janesville, for allowing me to step into this journey. Together, we will redefine beauty. Not just for ourselves, but for generations to come.