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When I walked the Miss Universe stage, I wore my pharmacist license as proudly as my sash. Young girls need to see that beauty and brains aren't opposites—they're powerful partners. There's room for us in labs, in classrooms, and on every stage.

— Janine Tugonon

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Not everyone will understand your journey, and that's okay. The same way a prescription isn't one-size-fits-all, success looks different for every woman. Focus on healing, growing, and lifting others up along the way.

People often ask why I didn't stick to pharmacy—but I never left it. My background in science teaches me to be precise and compassionate, whether I'm formulating medicine or speaking up for causes I care about. You don't have to choose one path to make an impact.

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