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Mrs International Pageant
July 23rd and 24th , 2026
IN Chicago (Skokie), Illinois
Laurie Long
1. Which celebrity do you think you look like?
I am a mother to six children, four of which are teenagers. I know that they are watching what I do, listening to what I say, and following the example I set. I lead—and teach—my children by example. I expect my children to grow daily, to move “Onward and Upward.” I cannot expect them to do what I will not, so I am driven to work harder and improve myself every day.
2. Which do your prefer? Talking on the phone or texting?
I have made a point of raising an active, adventurous family, so spending a day enjoying the beauty of nature, disconnecting from electronics and outside distractions, and crossing another item off our bucket lists would be an ideal day for me. We like to challenge one another, so supporting each other in tackling new—even frightening—experiences would be incredibly fulfilling for me and my whole family.
3. What’s something you only do when you get bored?
I never fail to find an opportunity to teach my children—much to their chagrin. Whenever I find an opportunity to teach a lesson, whether about science, nature, communication, or even proper cleaning techniques, I take ahold of it with both hands and a bullhorn! Because I am raising my children to be the leaders of tomorrow, I know every lesson I teach will make a bigger difference than I can possibly fathom.
4. Are you overly loyal to any clothing brands?
I do not to put much stock in objects. I have moved so many times in my life—and lost so many material things along the way—that I have learned to treasure memories and people, not objects. The one item I do treasure is my WillowTree nativity set. I have had it for 16 years and I enjoy setting it up every Christmas. It reminds me of the greatest gift ever given: Redemption.
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