Key insights

• Resignation and Call for Change

  • 🌟 Faced harassment and manipulation leading to resignation from Miss Grand International.
  • 🌟 Expresses that the organization does not care for its queens, using them for profit.
  • 🌟 Encourages fans to reconsider their support to prevent future exploitation.

• Frustration with Treatment of Contestants

  • 😔 Clarifies travel difficulties stem from lack of opportunities, not passport issues.
  • 😔 Frustrated with harsh treatment and derogatory comments from the organization.
  • 😔 Believes the organization focuses on appearance over meaningful support.

• Homecoming Challenges

  • 😔 Describes a frustrating homecoming experience with little support from the organizers.
  • 😔 Missed opportunities due to lack of permission from the organizing body.
  • 😔 Frustration with unmet expectations regarding travel and representation.

• Critique of Pageantry System

  • 🤨 Critiques the pageantry system for prioritizing entertainment over genuine advocacy.
  • 🤨 Denied opportunities to engage in charitable work despite willingness.
  • 🤨 Contracts favor the organization's interests and pressure titleholders immediately after victory.
  • 🤨 Financial support promised was largely unmet, increasing personal expenses.
  • 🤨 Issues with the national director further complicated their experience.

• Lack of Support and Exploitation

  • 😔 Expresses feelings of betrayal and lack of support from the organization.
  • 😔 Highlights dismissive attitudes towards harassment allegations.
  • 😔 Feels exploited for financial gain, having to sell low-quality products.
  • 😔 Desires meaningful advocacy overshadowed by commercial interests.

• Financial and Emotional Struggles

  • 😔 Reflects on financial struggles and feeling trapped after winning the competition.
  • 😔 Relies on family for support due to the organization's payment structure.
  • 😔 Addresses a troubling incident of stolen money with a dismissive organizational response.

• Living Conditions Post-Competition

  • 😞 Describes poor living conditions post-competition, highlighting inadequate housing.
  • 😞 Mentions lack of basic amenities, such as transportation, food, and communication.
  • 😞 Shares feelings of isolation and depression due to neglect from the organization.
  • 😞 Requests for basic necessities were ignored, worsening the situation.
  • 😞 Experience of body shaming and pressure to maintain fitness without proper support.

• Struggles and Reasons for Stepping Down

  • 🥺 Miss Grand International titleholder reveals personal struggles and systemic issues within the organization.
  • 🥺 Emphasizes the pressure of competition and the lack of support for contestants.
  • 🥺 Highlights the practice of countries paying for votes to influence outcomes.
  • 🥺 Stresses the importance of transparency for future contestants.

Q&A

• What message does the titleholder want to convey after resigning? 🌟

  The titleholder emphasized the importance of integrity and truth, highlighting the lack of care from the organization for the queens. They expressed gratitude for the support received after their resignation and encouraged fans to reconsider their support for the organization to prevent further exploitation.

• What are the misconceptions regarding travel opportunities for contestants? ✈️

  The titleholder clarified that their lack of travel opportunities was not due to passport issues, but rather a deficiency in support and opportunities from the organization. Despite possessing valid visas, they felt overlooked and criticized by the organization's treatment toward contestants.

• What was the titleholder's experience during their homecoming event? 🏠

  During their homecoming in Delhi, the titleholder faced last-minute complications, such as needing permission from the organizing body. Their father had to intervene to secure the necessary approvals, highlighting the lack of organizational support and unfulfilled promises leading to feelings of isolation.

• How did the organization's practices affect contestants? 🌍

  The organization was noted for systemically prioritizing entertainment over genuine advocacy. Contestants felt restricted by one-sided contracts and faced pressure to sign agreements that did not protect their interests, limiting their ability to engage in meaningful charitable work.

• Was the treatment of contestants fair within the organization? 😞

  Many contestants reported feeling neglected and unsupported. The organization was criticized for prioritizing profits over the well-being and advocacy efforts of the queens, often dismissing serious concerns and complaints raised by titleholders.

• What challenges did the titleholder face during their reign? 😥

  The titleholder faced numerous challenges including cramped living conditions, feelings of isolation, financial struggles, and lack of support from the organization. They also experienced body shaming and pressure to maintain their fitness without adequate resources.

• What led the Miss Grand International titleholder to resign? 🤔

  The titleholder decided to step down after enduring systemic issues and mistreatment within the organization. Over the past seven months, they faced poor living conditions, a lack of basic support, emotional distress, and a toxic competitive environment.

• 00:01 Miss Grand International titleholder shares her struggles and reasons for stepping down, revealing systemic issues within the organization and the pressure of competition. 🥺
• 07:55 The speaker shares their unfortunate experience after winning a competition in Thailand, highlighting poor living conditions, lack of support from the organization, and feelings of isolation and neglect. Despite the external portrayal of success, the reality was filled with challenges and distress. 😞
• 14:49 The speaker reflects on a difficult experience following a competition win, highlighting feelings of isolation, financial struggles, and a lack of support from the organization. They also recount a troubling incident involving stolen money and the organization's dismissive response. 😔
• 22:15 The speaker expresses feelings of betrayal and lack of support from their organization, highlighting issues of responsibility, belief in victims, and the superficiality of their roles as queens. They emphasize a desire for meaningful advocacy over sales-driven tasks. 😔
• 28:57 The speaker expresses frustration with the pageantry system, highlighting how it prioritizes entertainment over genuine advocacy and personal responsibilities. Despite being crowned, they faced limitations on their ability to engage in charitable work and were pressured into signing contracts that lacked protection for them. The difficulties experienced, particularly with their national director and lack of support from the international organization, exacerbated their experience as a titleholder. 🤨
• 36:13 The speaker describes a frustrating experience during their homecoming in Delhi, highlighting a lack of support from the organizing body, missed opportunities, and feeling isolated within their role. They express disappointment over unfulfilled promises of travel and support from Miss Grand International. 😔
• 42:29 Rachel clarifies that her lack of travel isn't due to passport issues but a lack of opportunities, expressing frustration over the treatment of contestants by their organization and how they prioritize appearance over meaningful support. 😔
• 48:45 After experiencing harassment and manipulation within the Miss Grand International organization, the speaker resigns, emphasizing the lack of support for queens and the importance of integrity and truth. 🌟