Sidorova Tatiana

About

For Tatiana Sidorova, beauty pageants are an opportunity to learn from other women while advocating for causes important to her. As a global ambassador for Love is Kind, a non-profit organization that provides financial and emotional support to less fortunate children abroad, she takes the stage to share her passion for helping children. Sidorova began her journey in the world of pageantry just last year. She won the first pageant she entered – the local "Most Beautiful Woman in the World" competition. Shortly after, she was contacted by the directors of Mrs. World, who wanted her to represent her home country, the Republic of Moldova. She traveled to South Korea to compete and placed second. "It was fun to be surrounded by different cultures and hear all the different languages," she says. "There were very nice women from all over the world." Pediatric Primary Care Services from Nemours Children's Health In January, loved ones encouraged her to try the Mrs. Florida America pageant again. After all, she had gained valuable pageant experience from her first attempt. "I was prepared and focused on my purpose – not just the beauty, but the meaning behind the glitz," she says. This time, she won. On August 26, she joined 50 other delegates on stage in Las Vegas to compete in the 2018 Mrs. America pageant, with the goal of showing the judges that her passion for her cause is real. Along the way, she met other mothers just like her, who had similar goals. "All of these women are incredible," she says. "They are mothers with a purpose, who give their hearts to their community. We all learn from each other, admire each other, and support each other." Sidorova says that pageants have taught her not to judge others, but rather to learn their story. Her work in pageants has completely changed her perspective on how women should treat each other in everyday life. "We all have our own journey, and we've all been through something," she says. "Being a woman isn't easy, so supporting each other is a beautiful act, and I've learned to empower others." A single pageant involves a lot: working for special events, finding sponsors, staying in shape, and rehearsing. All of this happens even before the show begins. During pageant week, long days are spent with the contestants, and Sidorova observes that the atmosphere is simply positive.