Liza Gundowry, is the second ever Miss Mauritius, to have placed among the Top 12 contestants at Miss World 2024. She shares incredible journey as a Miss World finalist from intense preparations to unforgettable moments but also her truth behind the Miss Mauritius journey. ⌚️TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 02:03 - Who is Liza? 04:20 - Pre Miss-Mauritius 05:10 - Top 12 at Miss World 07:47 - Behind the scenes of Miss Mauritius/Miss World 10:25 - I knew I had the potential 11:34 - Resilience 12:28 - Mauritian were worried about me 13:40 - A test of faith 14:50 - Prep: Makeup, rehearsals, piano practice 17:00 - Liza's message to aspiring Miss Mauritius 18:36 - Lack of support from the organisation 21:30 - We spent Rs 1mn of our own money 23:47 - Attempt of control 24:27 - Lack of transparency 25:51 - Threatened to be dethroned 28:00 - The journalist from MBC 30:55 - Impact on my mental health 33:35 - They wouldn't allow my mum to join 34:14 - What was the reaction from the organisation? 35:23 - "What chances? The girl hasn't won anything" 38:13 - I didn't hear from them ever again 39:30 - Why voice it now? 41:55 - What's next? 🔗 CONNECT WITH ME 🎙Spotify ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5P3BPjurTTMKSRAwFLAPpz?si=8b835a5f86734ba⁠1 📲 Apple Podcast ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/figuring-out/id1677026977⁠ 🌍Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_jemma_p 🔗 CONNECT WITH LIZA https://www.instagram.com/liza.gundowry/ https://www.instagram.com/noulater_noulafors/ Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the guest and the content is based on personal experiences. It aims to provide insights into the 'Behind the scenes' of the organisation discussed. This content is intended for informational only. We encourage viewers to form their own opinion and consider multiple perspectives on the topics discussed.