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From Ukraine to the Crown: Nadiia's Journey to Mrs. Universe TCP 2026
Episode 156
Published 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Description
In this episode, we sit down with Nadiia, a teacher, mother, and North Bay community member who recently earned the title of Mrs. Universe TCP 2026. But her story is about much more than a crown.
Originally from Ukraine, Nadiia shares her journey of immigrating to Canada, adapting to a new culture, and building a life rooted in service, strength, and self-discovery.
We talk about her career in education, the meaning behind her pageant win, and how she balances parenting, public speaking, and personal growth.
0:00 – Intro
5:00 – From Ukraine to Canada
12:00 – How she got invited to join the pageant
20:30 – Multilingual life and raising bilingual kids
25:00 – Using her crown to create impact
28:30 – Real talk on social media, beauty, and authenticity
Originally from Ukraine, Nadiia shares her journey of immigrating to Canada, adapting to a new culture, and building a life rooted in service, strength, and self-discovery.
We talk about her career in education, the meaning behind her pageant win, and how she balances parenting, public speaking, and personal growth.
0:00 – Intro
5:00 – From Ukraine to Canada
12:00 – How she got invited to join the pageant
20:30 – Multilingual life and raising bilingual kids
25:00 – Using her crown to create impact
28:30 – Real talk on social media, beauty, and authenticity