I Competed In A Beauty Pageant For The First Time (PART 2) 

I've been so blown away by y'all's reaction to this :') I love you so much. Thank you for 900K and thank you for believing in me. ..What challenge should I take on next for an extended period of time? You guys have me sooo amped to get going on another multi-part series :) catch part 1 here in case you missed it!! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_1AcKrbIYGI.html

0:49 “well you could fall on your face... but the thing about that is you’d lose, but you’ll get a lot of views from it” Lmaooo Olivia is a true optimist, i love her

The part when she said that she wanted to be the first female Indian superhero, I died. I need this to happen

"The contestants make it empowering but within a sexist system." Best explanation.

Normal kids: I wanna be an astronaut I wanna be a firefighter I wanna be a soldier I wanna be a princess Michelle: I wanna be everything. I mean everything

When Michelle did the interview her voice sounded so different 😂😅

Ok... This was Michelle’s FIRST pageant and she did great. She does not have the typical body for pageants (short and muscular) she doesn’t know how to walk in heels, and yet she made fourth place. She she be proud of herself. So I was confused at the end when she was speaking on how “in-feminine” and unworthy she felt.

she SLAYED that interview. i don’t think she said “um” once!!!

she's kinda like barbie in a way considering how many things she has done, maybe even more... she's definitely gonna have a ton of stories to tell her kids lmao

Tall dark girl with the afro is GORGEOUS 😍

My God she is sooo good at the questions and she nailed that 2 min interview. Yes gurl !!!!!!

What I love is the fact that Michelle really shows that healthy looking doesn’t mean skinny skinny. Makes me more confident about my body.

Michelle's smile is so ridiculously contagious! When she was walking down the runway I was smiling like an idiot for and with her XD

As an ex pageant girl (from another lifetime!) she KILLED her first interview and that is the HARDEST part of pageants! She played off her trip fantastically. It happens a lot. And swimsuit section. It’s not just about flaunting a body. It’s about highlighting and showing love for your body and taking care of it. It’s all about your perception of what you are doing. When you are walking out in that swim suit you are showing that you take eat great, exercise, and keep your body and mind healthy. Her beauty dress was so pretty. Her on stage answer was great. She made eye contact with both judges and the woman asking questions. She should feel hella proud. It’s takes some woman YEARS to even make top 5! Bravo! Also, Savannah looks like a vet. Just hearing her voice answer that on stage question, she has been around this life a while!

Next challenge, try giving a TED talk.

She got 4th place?!??? AMAZING!!! Those other contestants prepared probably multiple months for this and she did this in wayyy less time She is smart and funny and absolutely gorgeous!! She inspired me so much to have a more open mind to not only pageants but also to step out of your comfortzone, Thank you Michelle!!

As someone who took part in the Miss Vietnam beauty pageant, I was so thankful that the bikini section was not part of the pageant and was replaced with an ao dai (Vietnamese traditional dress) section. We previously had a plus size 1st princess as well. For us, it was very empowering and I found confidence in myself as well as became close friends with the other 9 pageant sisters. Yes, we called each other pageant sisters instead of contestants because something that was drilled into our minds was the pageant was not a competition with each other but with ourselves.

Can I first just say that Olivia is the best "pageant mom" ever? Michelle, you really outdid yourself in this video. Thanks for taking such an even-handed look at the pros and the cons of the beauty pageant machine.

Okay but what happened to your credit card?

Her final question was sooo much harder than the others'. Theirs were essentially yes or no questions "Should we control guns?" "Should we make kids orphans?" hers is just an open ended "how do we do this incredibly complicated thing?"

I really liked Michelle's friends' analysis and opinions at the end

I just love how she’s technically a marine, a police officer and a beauty queen like we need more of this

"This is a competition to give people a platform and a voice, but only attractive people can get that position"

she totally would of won if her walk wasn’t so awkward but everyone there has so much experience so it was amazing she got 3rd anyway

21:58 "You don't have to win a crown, to feel like you are on top of the world" Reminds me of the barbie movie "Barbie princess Charm's School"; They really talked about this topic of confidence and crowns and everything when blair was being tutored by the principal. And the funny thing about it is that the song used when she was being tutored was "On top of the world" xd

Savannah Wix... went to school with her, played soccer with her, and got to know her. She is beautiful inside and out. Her whole family in fact are just amazing; smart, gorgeous, and just genuinely nice.

So we’re just not gonna talk about the girl wearing the same dress as her

I feel like if she continued doing pageants maybe even 2 more she would definitely win. Her answers are so insightful and she has that it factor.

As a pageant girl, you did amazing for the first time! Your walk was good and your answers were one of the best things that you could have said. Michelle, you were awesome!

omg she did so good on the first interview like yesss I was so proud !

7:40 okay so y'all just gonna ignore the fact that the girl behind her has the same dress

she really just learnt how to be a model in a couple of weeks while some have been practicing for years and she still beat them. She really should be proud.

i couldn't stop noticing her fingers after the first part lolol

She did amazing but her little pointing nervous fingers, in my opinion is what gave her away. I also believe she is a bit sore about losing, which is normal, but I believe it is affecting the results. You should be proud over all you did great!

For me actually i actually 'glad' that Michelle doesn't win. Why? if michelle win and a lot of people will tell her she became the winner because she was filming it and Michelle who already have a large group of follower, someone could mistake it by saying Michelle win because her 'fame'. That's my opinion and sorry if this bother anyone

It was comforting to know that someone as beautiful and feminine as you are could ever feel "less feminine". Proving my femininity has been something I have felt I had to do my entire life. Your reaction to this whole experience has really inspired me to just embrace who I am without letting someone else define it for me. Thank you Michelle!

I love how Michelle takes challenges to the next level she tries her hardest and she never gives up no matter how bruised her she gets she keeps on going cuz she never lets her fans down and I really like that she tries her hardest.

I don't know how ANY of these girls can come up with great answers on the spot like that. That is a ton of pressure, let alone the physicality they are judged on. WOW! Michelle you did us proud and give us shorties some goals to look as incredible as you did!

This was horribly stressful just watching it, I can't imagine actually being there on stage!! You did so well!

You have so much arm muscle, your arms are going to move differently than some other women. There’s a flexibility women tend to have because we have less upper body musculature - and if you ever did something like this again- work on flexibility of upper body/shoulders to help you move less stiffly. You do walk like a superhero though- which is very badass.

You looked beautiful on the stage. If I was judging you in my professional opinion .. In Gown- Relaxing your index fingers and hands, also more of a sultry face as opposed to bubbly ...I wanted you to show how confidently beautiful. You can take the persona of a stunt double and add that in the walk. On stage QA & Interview YOU ROCKED THE ANSWERS AND IT WAS SO COMFORTABLE... I also do broadcaster hands so we both have to watch it when when we talk... SWIMSUIT I wanted a bit more modeling a hair flip or stronger snap turn...you have a fantastic body and maybe a ponytail for swim and some fun earrings could help the walk be even stronger Final Question, You KILLED THAT loved how you related the previous contestant in yours, your articulation is beyond impressive you should consider doing another Pageant and in your 1st pageant slayage.. I was 3rd runner up in my 1st Pageant and placed 2nd ru in my 1st professional Pageant so you did a great job. I as a man struggle with swimsuit competition due to my body. I win Interview and QA regularly and am brought up in ranks for it. Pageantry is a SPORT and the preparation is vital... Pageantry is sexiest because Male Beauty Pageantry isn't known, viewed, or understood...Were held to same standards you ladies do... Pageantry is an investment, a gamble, but a challenge.... I do fundly, gain donor's, drain my funds for it but it's my dream coming from the projects of Manhattan. I am not the typical male beauty pageant guy but with 16 crowns, 25 Nationals, published articles in 2 online magazines, and defying odds for African Americans it's made my 14 yrs in the world valued. I compete for myself, my esteem, and to prove you can do more when you're told you can't.. I will always advocate for Pageantry. I met the best ppl and seen half of our country thanks to Pageantry. to hold your own with Samantha Neyland and Savannah Wix who are stunning is an accomplishment. Plus you needed to speak with Miss World 1994- Aishwarya Rai, Miss Universe 1996- Sushmita Sen, Miss Universe 2000-Lara Dutta, & Miss America 2015- Nina Davuluri... I also wanted to shout out Miss Pennsylvania 1988, as the 1st and Reigning Mr Gay Pennsylvania America 2018-2019 @gromance0804 on IG & FB @THREENAMEDWONDER0804 on FB

Her walk needs work but she did an amazing job with her speaking portions

I think the political question they gave you was actually very nice and probably well intended. During the interview and the first question on stage, you continuously brought up "girl power" and how in your videos you wanted to show girls what they can accomplish if they set their mind to it. So, how to motivate them to go out there and vote fitted right into the picture you painted all along.

She stood out so muchhhhhh, like, not in a bad way. SHE'S SO CUTEEEE! SHE'S LIKE SMOL WITTLE POWER HOUSEEEE ♡♡♡♡♡

I really loved that ‘round table’ conversation you had towards the end of the video. I think that was the most enlightening part of information in this video. Well done again Michelle. (And you whole team)

Hi Michelle, I was actually Miss Illinois-USA 1980, it was my very first beauty pageant ever and one year earlier I had been bullied by some senior boys, stood up by my prom date and had VERY LOW self-esteem which is something I have unfortunately fought a good part of my 57 years on this planet. My experience was JUST as you also found, conflicted, but I wouldn’t change the experience for anything in the world. It is/still is to this day even now, empowering!

Oh no her fingers 😂

When the woman asked how to pronounce Dartmouth I died

y’all that clip of the other girls fixing her hair for the photograph was absolutely so sweet and compassionate of those girls 😍🤩

Of course the tall blonde got first place. She was absolutely beautiful. You could see her confidence and she did dominate the room with her presence. But you totally smashed the interviews! She must have been training for so many years to gain that confidence and natural grace. You had only been doing this for a few weeks, and you placed in the top three! So proud of you!

I really enjoyed the reflection portion of you & your friends swapping opinions, instead of just telling the camera. Idk it just had a cool vibe! LOVE your content Michelle, you go girl!!!!

Teacher: What do you want to be when you grow up? Michelle: Yes.

she did this two years ago but i watched it for the first time now but i'm still gonna say how amazing she did. She was absolutely STUNNING. Everyone is saying how AMAZING she did on the questions and interview and yes she did absolutely an awesome job on that. She is so good at engaging everyone's attention when she is passionate about what she is talking about. But I would also like to mention how her facial expressions and full on the the way she looked walking down the runway. Her facial expressions showed her personality but also she genuinely looked like she was having the time of her life and it was all just very alluring. She totally rocked the runway and looked absolutely breath taking.

“The contestants make it empowering, but within a sexist system.” Wow

Michelle seriously KILLED IT oh my gosh😱I’m so proud of her!

Michelle is so pretty and brave. I am so insecure of myself and I would never be that brave to enter a pageant. She looked great when she was in the pageant, but I understand that all people have their insecurities.

i found it hilarious that the people in the audience were just fanning them selves with the pamphlets

This has been such a raw video series. I’m so used to see Michelle take on physical challenges where results are very literal. Having followed her journey to getting in touch with her femininity with fashion and makeup and now watching her take on a very feminine competition made the video stand out as a very interesting documentary about our morals as a society and what we value from women. So happy that you’ve made this Michelle! So proud!

*DAMN I FELT THE TENSION AND NERVOUSNESS WHILE WATCHING THIS*

I love the honesty and the uncertainty of this video. It shows that not everything is obvious and straightforward. I believe that most things are multifaceted and sit in grey areas and this video demonstrates this perfectly. I love what you do. Keep it up! Much love!!

The round-table at the end was my favorite part of this two-parter. I appreciate that you guys included it.

She was super tense walking it was a very strange walk but overall she still did awesome!

You did such a great job Michelle! You should try American Ninja Warrior next!

I really appreciate your work, Michelle. While taking on beauty challenges like this, you give a well-rounded, transparent perspective that doesn’t shy away from the ugly side of beauty. At the same time, you give these women the credit they deserve for the amount of work, time, and money they put into this. You rock! 🙌🏻

Extremely proud of what you did. Watching you receive the third runner up prize, I got teary-eyed. What an inspiration. Not just for what you did in this challenge but what you do overall on your youtube channel. You honestly break barriers. Props to you with all you do and I hope the best for you in your life to come.

Michelle is so well spoken. That is the reason that she made it to the top five. I would go to a gathering of smart women expressing their opinions but I would never go to a beauty pagent because it is so limiting. Also the whole idea of having to wear bathing suits for education is toxic.

She was doing the hand thing again while walking AHHHHHHHH😫😫!!!

I love this! as a person with a lot of experience in pageantry and a current title holder, I loved hearing the different perspectives and watching your experience firsthand. It has taken years for me to accomplish what I have and I do have to add that being in these contests, takes a lot of time and definitely a lot of money. Making pageantry more inclusive is a step that these organizations will need to take in order to keep pageantry alive.

Girl! It is truly amazing what you made yourself go through because it takes MUCH devotion and discipline. I think becoming third is HUGE especially considering that you had only 2 months to prepare yourself. Also, the way you answered all of the judges' questions were stunning! You are an AMAZING woman to look up to!

These videos totally made me change my perspective on the profoundness and meaning of Michelle's work. I believe she is getting to a stage of her career in which she is really digging deeper into more raw humanity and into the things that really matter in life. Having set the intention for the video totally brought a whole meaning. I love that she focused on people´s vulnerability, and talked about what nobody is willing to talk but paradoxically need to hear the most. Challenging and talking about controversial topics totally made me gain so much respect for Michelle and her work. Also, I loved that at the end of the video they made a reflection about the project´s intention (Are pageants sexist or empowering?), debated and shared their opinions, talked about their truths. Wow, absolutely awesome, really, very meaningful. I am absolutely into this type of content I´ll love to see more videos like these in her channel.. I´ve been waiting for this moment. Good jobs guys!

You killed it! Good for you, girl. But during the evening gown walk I was screaming, "FINGERS!! Relax your fingers!" lol

you inspire me so much! ever since I ran across your channel, I've been more confident in myself, and just in general feel like I CAN do things others say I can't! I'm so happy that you take up all of these different tasks while making these videos! it takes a lot, but you're an amazing role model!

Aaahhhh, Michelle, I love your ambitions! I actually wrote a fantasy-action novel where the superpowered protagonist was inspired by you (and in my head she looks pretty much exactly like you) and I honestly swear if, as like the eight wonder of the world, I ever make it far enough to sell movie rights, you will be the first call to audition for her role.

I've competed in Miss Universe Australia twice. I loved the people I met, the experience and how it made me feel confident on stage. I personally found it so empowering but I know some people have very different experiences and opinions about pageants. Your videos have bundled up all my feelings towards these competitions perfectly! I love your content, you're so thorough and I love that you try to have a comprehensive understanding from all points of view. I can see a lot of work went into these videos and I appreciate that so so much x

Congratulations on being in top 5 in your FIRST pageant and only training for a month. One of the biggest things I like about you is your learning agility.

I am so glad to find out so many diverse women can be a part of a beauty pageant. The important part is not the victory but the part which is left with you after the contest is over. It's the journey of transformation from a self limiting person to a unbounded one. Thank you for sharing this video. It is too encouraging. 😎

MICHELLE! I AM SO PROUD OF YOU! YOU’RE SO BEAUTIFUL AND INTELLIGENT! Also, thank you so much to your team and yourself for giving your honest opinion about this topic!

I feel like you didn’t give yourself enough credit for getting 3rd runner up. This was your absolute 1st pageant! You went up against ladies who have probably been doing pageants since they could walk, or even before. I was really impressed that you were able to hold your own. I don’t think I would ever try a pageant because I am plus sized, and even though they can remove certain categories to make it less superficial, it’s called a beauty pageant for a reason. But getting a look inside at what actually happens at a pageant was very interesting.

you literally nailed that interview oml, you’re so charismatic and your ideas ran in such a smooth manner, i could never 🤧

This was really insightful... you hit the nail on the head with your analysis of pageants and what components are empowering and what aspects are demeaning.

I have huge anxiety just watching it lol

I laughed so hard when she was like “you shouldn’t do drugs” 😂

You go girl! I think that you were so amazing and beautiful. You are truly an awesome woman. It was not fair how they judged you on the outside. It is only the inside that matters. Keep up the good work! XOXO

🚨🚨 PLEASE READ🚨🚨I do a pageant called NAM (national american miss) it’s different, it’s not a beauty pageant, u get judged on 4 things 1-community service 2-personal introduction 3-interviews 4- formal wear. (you get judged on the confidence that you walk not the look) the girls are so nice and so many people that look so different have won (ex- latinex, plus sized, very skinny, African American, Indian, Vietnamese are some i’ve seen) makeup is not allowed or tall heels and neither is swimsuits. they make it very clear that it is not a beauty pageant and u can even look on the judging rubric and see none of it has to do with looks, it all centers sound confidence

Wait the slimmest, super tall, blond girl won? Anyone surprised? I’m not

The girl at 13:12 was READY. like whether you agree or not she gave the answer so smoothly and calmly and was able to clearly express her thoughts in a mannerly way.

There is something in your way of speaking that is so emotional that I'm always trying to hold back my tears 😂😭 so weird but this happens to me a lot when I'm watching your videos

There so much self reassurance and confidence in your smile Michelle. You have such a precious smile. I love it😄💕

I do strongly believe that the Spider-Man answer let you down a lot. I know that you should always be yourself because it even got you that far with such an amazing aura you have. But I feel as though you could have talked about where you walked to get water or another one of your very impactful videos. It would’ve went with your theme of female empowerment really well. Overall you were gorgeous and you should be proud of yourself because I don’t think anyone would have gotten as far as you did with it being your first pageant.

I'm so glad the discussion at the end was put at the video! This is worthy of being played in classes at schools and inspiring discussions about gender rolls and objectification

I just sat here smiling at how well Michelle handled this and how great she is!!❤❤❤

Thank you so much for doing this. I really like that you have a discussion session with your team after everything. Thank you!

You're so empowering and inspirational I love you

I ♥️ how confident you were when you tripped

I couldn’t stop looking at her hands the whole time she was on the runway 😂

You will always be gorgeous in our eyes Michelle! You don’t have to try impress anyone! You already have us blown away by everything you do I mean ur so strong u literally trained as a firefighter,police,swat,secret sumn sumn (lol), 911 dispatch and so much more! You are truly my icon and I think u are all of our icons! Thank you for everything you do for us! Lots of love! Be safe and have fun

I tried so hard not to read the comments to avoid spoilers. Hahaha who else?

Brilliant video 👍🏻 loved the discussion at the end

I stumbled upon your video and it was a great watch! I have competed in pageants my whole life and I am 31 years old. There are many different pageant systems that allow women that have been married and have children. There is also systems that do a fitness or athletic wear instead of swimwear to demonstrate a healthy lifestyle. I personally love participating in pageants I love the girls I meet the platforms I stand for and the change I can make within my communities. Growing up doing pageants has made noticeable changes throughout my life, I have gained more confidence within myself and a I am not afraid to have a strong foot to stand on when I have an opinion. I thought that you did great in your very first pageant! It takes time, practice and happiness! I have been a judge many times and I have seen girls win that have fell (It happens more than you know) We as judges look for a woman who is strong, goal oriented and will provide a role model for the organization. Best of luck to you girl! You rocked it and your amazing!

Dear Michelle, I've stumbled over your "butler" and "etiquette" videos first; these two beauty pageant videos were next. You are doing great in each and every one of them and I am so happy I am going to see more of your challenges. You are a beautiful woman inside and out. I have seen you in your full warpaint and gear. Let me tell you: you are far more beautiful without heavy make-up. You are smart, energetic, adventurous and wonderfully articulate. That makes you a real queen, even if without a rhinestone crown. Greetings from Russia