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Through these unprecedented times, everyone- including pageant girls- are needing to adapt. I don’t think I have ever been more thankful for social media and our online capabilities! Below I discuss some thoughts for advocacy and platform development even while staying at home.
Social Media Presence. Want to be an advocate for a cause? Make a social media presence. Start an instagram, facebook page, website, blog about what you care about. If it were me, I would start with instagram. Post why you care about this cause, post facts, post further links, etc. Garner followers and voila! You have become an advocate through your social media presence! You never know who you could effect by a simple post! For instance, let’s say my platform/cause is about promoting the importance of mental health. I could start by making an instagram with my platform title, ie. “Mind over Matter”. My first few posts would introduce myself and why I care about this cause. In further days, I could post mental health resources, cheerful videos, facts about mental health, vlogs about my experiences, tips for positive thinking, etc. As I develop this further, I could even start special weekly posts. Ie. Tip Tuesdays or Manic Mondays… maybe posting a picture of a meditation or something peaceful to “calm the manic Monday”. Use strategic hashtags and tag interested people to engage more potential followers. Back in my pageant day, girls would create blogs and websites. Though I still think that is great- social media gives you the opportunity to share info in a quick, accessible, and fun way! Get creative and get to work! A lot can be done from the comfort of your couch :)
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9/5/2020 09:24:42 pm
This is not something hard to do, but it is big. If you can be an advocate from your couch, then you should try to do it. We do not have a lot of things that we can do alone, which is why we are asking for everyone who can help. If you want to join our cause, then do not hesitate to contact me. I am always here to answer people's questions, and I love what you are doing here 1/8/2026 05:38:44 pm
This is such a powerful reminder that advocacy doesn’t stop just because our circumstances change. Love how you break this down into simple, doable steps, especially showing how social media can be a real tool for impact when it’s used with intention. So many people underestimate how far one thoughtful post can reach. 3/3/2026 12:16:48 am
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This is such a practical and encouraging guide for anyone looking to make a difference without needing a huge stage to start. I love the idea of turning a platform like Instagram into a real tool for advocacy, it makes the whole process feel so much more approachable. It is true that you never know who you might reach with just one well timed post. I recently saw a community feature on england derbyshire that highlighted how people are using digital spaces to support local causes, and it really mirrors what you are saying about adapting to the times. It is a great reminder that being an advocate is more about the message and consistency than where you are sitting. Leave a Reply. |
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