Pageant queen, speaker + educator despite bullying + speech disorder - Samantha's Story

“Samantha turned her own personal journey of pain and living as an outcast into a success story of love and inspiration.”
Born with a speech disorder, and bullied and tormented at school, Samantha Sewell has defied the odds to become a voice for anti-bullying and inclusion. A model, beauty-pageant winner, and early childhood education provider, she uses her platform to spread hope.
Samantha is the Youth Recipient in the 2024 Courage To Come Back Awards