Miss Sierra Leone USA Wants You To Carry Yourself Like Royalty

Hello world!!!

Over the past month that I have served as Miss Sierra Leone USA I have been asked several interesting questions, I may share some of them in a future blog post so all can laugh as well. Some have been funny, weird, outrageous, and wacky. A common question I get sometimes when I attend events with my crown on is, "are you wearing a crown because it's your birthday?" The first time I heard that I found it to be odd, but then I quickly remembered that I have seen several people wear tiaras for their birthdays; for my 21st birthday last September, my friend bought me a tiara which read "21" and I wore it for all my birthday festivities throughout the weekend. Whenever people ask me the birthday question, I quickly respond that it isn't my birthday but this crown comes with a title that represents a wonderful group of people and powerful nations, Sierra Leone and USA!

21st Birthday Queen

Today, the tiara I wear as Miss Sierra Leone USA comes with great honor and a big responsibility, and I'm grateful to the Almighty for that. However, one can make positive changes and impact their community with or without a crown. We are all born with crowns created by the Lord, we may not see it physically, but we must perform our royal duties regardless. When opportunities do not come our way, we must create opportunities. One of the many things that I absolutely love about my university is written in our logo, it says "Invent The Future." It is something that is always emphasized to us Hokies since our first year, and that our life and the future is really how we make it. I strongly believe in those three words.

My university's logo

In my personal platform, SHERO, O is for opportunities. As a community, we must create and make use of opportunities. For instance, girls and women must not limit themselves in no way but utilize the best of their ability and networks. In today's society, there's a higher demand for opportunities and I truly believe that we have the resources to create a brighter future. In 2010 at the age of 20, I started an organization dedicated to the empowerment of girls and women called When You Believe Foundation, Inc. The idea started with a passion, and with perseverance and willingness to ask for help, I was able to see my dream come true in working with many girls and women in various communities.

At WYBF's WINTERFEST 2012 in January

In conclusion, I want everyone to know that they are born royalty. The everyday titles that we carry in life are honorable as well. For me, I carry the title of daughter, sister, friend, girlfriend, cousin, aunt, mining engineering student, CEO, mentee, niece, neighbor, mentor, and of course Miss Sierra Leone USA. I honor each title with no preference over another and wear them well with prestige. Remember always that a crown does not define you, you define you. Carry yourself like royalty and feel like it always while inventing your future!!!

P.S.: I challenge you this week to do something innovative in your life or others', or work towards a dream of yours. Feel free to share it with me when you do. Good luck!!!

Ruby B. Johnson,
Your Miss Sierra Leone USA


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