EP 89. Miss Tausala America: Empowering Tama’ita’i Samoa in the US.

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In this episode, we're joined by Gwendolyn Tuaitanu, the founder of the Nafanua Foundation and Miss Tausala America. Gwendolyn shares her journey from humble beginnings in Salt Lake City, Utah, to becoming a passionate advocate for empowering Samoan women. She discusses the foundation's mission to empower women and the inspiration behind its name, derived from Nafanua, the Samoan goddess of love and war. Exploring the unique aspects of the Miss Tausala America pageant, Gwendolyn highlights its focus on fostering sisterhood and empowering young Samoan women aged 18 to 26. Throughout the conversation, she shares personal anecdotes and insights, inviting participation from Samoan women across the United States. As the episode wraps up, Gwendolyn expresses gratitude for community support and her dedication to providing opportunities for young Samoan women to thrive.

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