A beauty queen’s recent response when asked when she felt the “most empowered” in her life sparked praise and applause across social media. You’ll understand why she’s receiving so many accolades when you hear newly crowned Mrs. American Hannah Neelman’s comments.
When asked for her most significant moment of empowerment, the 33-year-old said, “I have felt this feeling seven times now as I bring these sacred souls to the Earth. After I hold that newborn baby in my arms. The feeling of motherhood and bringing them to the Earth is the most empowering feeling.” The response quickly sparked positive reactions, with Bethany Hamilton of “Soul Surfer” fame praising Neeleman’s statement.
“This is so beautiful!!!” Hamilton commented on Instagram. “I’m crying!!! Congrats. You are so incredible!!!!” Author Audrey Roloff also called Neeleman’s words “incredible,” writing, “Oh, my gosh, congrats, friend! So incredible. And love your answer.” As for Neeleman, in an Instagram caption, she said she’s “humbled beyond words” to be crowned Mrs. American.
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Neeleman is no stranger to making headlines as a social influencer. The mother of seven is a farmer in Kamas, Utah, with millions of Instagram followers. She’s also a former Miss New York City and Mrs. Utah America. The Mrs. American pageant, which has sister competitions known as Mrs. America and Miss for America Strong, cannot be confused with the Miss America competition or other similar pageants.
According to the description, the winner of Mrs. America and Mrs. American go on to compete at Mrs. World. It adds that Mrs. America was the first Mrs. pageant to celebrate married women and their families.