61. Why Authenticity will Always Win: How I Won Miss America (ft. Camille Schrier)

The LITERAL queen is on the podcast this week: reigning Miss America 2020, Camille Schrier. She’s unique, smart, authentic, sassy, + not afraid to stay true to herself. When I watched Camille win Miss America back in December 2019, she truly stuck out to me because of her ingenious science demonstration on stage — something that had never been done before in pageant history. Since, I’ve followed her on social media in awe of her relatability + drive. Tune in to hear how she won (on her first try ever !!), who has supported her, how she’s stays authentic, + why being a queen is not really about the crown. // (bio provided by MissAmerica.Org) Camille Schrier, 24, grew up In Bucks County, Pennsylvania, before moving to Virginia to pursue her undergraduate degrees. In 2018, Camille graduated with honors from Virginia Tech with dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Biochemistry and Systems Biology, and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy at Virginia Commonwealth University. In June of 2019, Camille was named Miss Virginia after breaking from tradition to perform the “catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide” as her onstage talent. Her unique talent performance and focus on women in STEM has sparked a positive reaction of inclusivity for the program as a whole. Camille’s story has been shared with hundreds of children and viewed by millions. She can be seen on national and international media outlets including The Today Show, Talk Stoop, CNN, BBC, The Kelly Clarkson Show, CBS This Morning, Inside Edition, The Weather Channel, Southern Living, Canada’s CTV, Germany’s RTL, and many more. On December 19, 2019, Camille earned the job of Miss America 2020 after competing live on NBC from Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut.