Miss Represented: Miss Grand USA - Victoria Oluwakotanmi [Episode 76]

<p>From serving in the U.S. Navy to earning the title of Miss Grand USA 2026, Victoria Oluwakotanmi shares the discipline, strategy, and determination behind her journey to the crown. In this inspiring conversation, Victoria opens up about her transition into pageantry, the preparation required to compete at the highest level, and the four B’s she believes are essential to success: body, business, brains, and beauty. We also dive into her experience at Miami Swim Week and international competitions, her approach to networking and personal branding, and the role sponsorships, mentorship, and community can play in building a lasting career. Victoria also shares what’s next, from preparing for Miss Grand International to her entrepreneurial plans in the luxury fragrance space. This episode is a powerful look at what happens when ambition meets discipline and why success is built long before you ever step on stage.</p><p>Host: Lisa Opie</p><p>Production: The Code Creatives</p><p>Hair &amp; Makeup: Beauty by LadyCode</p><p>National org: Miss Grand USA</p>