Follow Your Dreams

If I lived my life the way everyone else would want then I would be miserably unhappy and indecisive. Thank God I figured out a long time ago that my happiness is dependent on me, my desires dreams and goals, and on the story I create everyday. I take power in that and I am truly grateful. I just wish hope and pray everyone else would realize their potential.

Monthly Columnist for Action Magazine

I was so proud and excited to be featured on Action Magazine's blog. I attended their latest event to kicl of their publication which just went from quarterly to monthly. Therefore, I am now a monthly contributor writing articles pertaining to suicide prevention and intervention. I also write articles about depression. Check out the link where they feature me at their event action-mag.blogspot.com Below is an image of me and editor in chief of Action Magazine, Kenya Nalls. To learn about Action Magazine or to read the latest articles go to http://www.actionmagazine.org/

Never Give Up

Never think it's over because right when everything seems to be crashing down and you just can't breathe and you think its over... Its not. It's simply time to relax and ride the waves..... because you are on the brink to success. If you give up you will be like the many others with wasted potential wishing and wanting. Never give up.

Furthermore, during this time of turmoil never lose sight of your character. It is these very values that will lead you through these tough times. Stay positive, keep perspective, and keep the faith. It is your faith that allows you to liveallows you to look to the future and keep building even when the walls seem to be tumbling down. Never give up.

-Sherrie Gearheart

more than dreaming

If you knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that you would not fail, how big would you dream? Let go of the invisible boundaries that you have created. It is time to wake up and live life... Imagine your world without boundaries you have created, a life without fear you have projected, a world without reason... because living your dreams should be reason enough to go forth with determination and the willpower to succeed.
-Sherrie Gearheart

Supermodel Award

  The above picture is taken from the American Image National Pageant. Sherrie Gearheart won the super model award during high fashion wear, won the highest score in interview among all of the contestants, and took home the National title of American Image National Miss 2010.

PageantCast Interview

I am serious when I say it was a dream come true when I was interviewed on the  PageantCast podcast show with Tim Kretschmann. Ever since I was 17 (yes 5 years ago!) it was my dream to be interviewed on the show. I would listen to the countless interviews of Miss Illinois MAO, other recognized state titleholders, and even national titleholders. I knew I wanted to be on the show one day, and I knew it would take hard work if I wanted to win a title.... but I never knew I would be on the show representing Live Out Loud Charity, our 2nd annual Fashion Show, Tiara Magazine, and my national title of American Image National Miss 2010. I am so glad I took that leap of faith and went for my dreams..... more importantly I am so glad to be helping women across the globe.

This road has been one filled with hurdles, bumps, triumphs, joys, and sadness. I wouldn't trade it for the world. I truly believe in pageantry and what it has to offer women. I started competing when I was 17 and started training younger girls right away. I saw much success with that. I took a year off of college and became a full time pageant coach and I was searching for my life mission (I felt it didn't end there). I was happy with pageant coaching because it allowed me to instill self esteem in young girls (to give them what pageantry was giving me).... It still saddens me that so many of our young girls have such low self esteem. I allow this sadness to fuel me, to work even harder as the editor of Tiara Magazine, and founder of Live Out Loud Charity. I want women to know they are beautiful regardless of size, looks, and stature. Every single woman possesses a unique beauty which she owns. That is why I have all sizes, heights, ages, and ethnicities in our fashion shows. This is about promoting love for oneself and truly owning who you are. This is about breaking the stereotypical image of beauty which is engrained in us by billboards, TV shows, and almost all media outlet. This is about that self love I expressed earlier. Although much more of my work is now heavily involved in suicide awareness and prevention (I established Live Out Loud Charity in 2010) I am still very much involved with our young girls and women through our fashion show, self esteem courses, and pageant coaching. I want all of the women and girls out there to know that YOU CAN do more than follow your dreams... you CAN achieve them. I did it without a support system in the beginning (no one would support my pageant dreams), without much of a financial backing if at all, and with low self esteem. I am here to say, if I did it, so can you. There is never an age where it is too late to start and there are never enough excuses in the world to keep you from your dreams. Take that leap of faith and watch how you take off and fly to new, unconquered heights that will bring you so much happiness you never thought possible.... It starts now, not tomorrow. Believe in yourself, own your unique beauty, and make your dreams come true because no one else will, but you. And remember to enjoy the journey! ---- My PageantCast interview is posted under public appearances at www.sherriegearheart.com

Define Success

To me... Success is doing what you love while helping humanity. Success is not defined by our stature, clothing, or creed. Success is defined by the integrity of our word and good deed.

-Sherrie Gearheart