Lidia Szczepanowski Named Ms. Global Universe 2025
In 2025, I had the honor of being named Ms. Global Universe. For me, the experience represented more than a title. It brought together many parts of my life, including pageantry, public speaking, confidence, reinvention and the willingness to keep taking on new challenges. I decided to make the whole experience a birthday present to myself for my 60th birthday. I figured, why not? It was a good reminder that there really is no age...
Confidence, Awareness & Personal Safety: What Every Woman Should Know
Personal safety starts long before anything goes wrong. It begins with awareness, confidence and learning to trust your instincts. Over the years, I’ve taught women that being prepared does not mean being afraid—it means paying attention, recognizing potential problems early and knowing you have options if something does happen. One of the biggest mistakes people make is assuming personal safety is only about physical self-defense. It...
You Don’t Have to Be Just One Thing
For most of my life, I’ve never fit neatly into one box. I’ve been an attorney, entrepreneur, speaker, personal safety expert, fashion designer, pageant competitor and more—and I’ve learned that there is no reason we have to limit ourselves to a single identity, career or chapter. I think a lot of people feel pressure to choose one lane and stay there. But interests change, opportunities come along, and sometimes the most interesting...
SCULPTURA® – the first-ever [sculpt-it-your-way] shapewear clothing line
What’s the Secret? Our patented [do-it all] body shaper that’s built-in for ultra contouring…it’s a first! SCULPTURA® combines fashion with built-in body-sculpting technology designed to smooth, shape and enhance the silhouette. SCULPTURA® was created as a new approach to shapewear—combining fashion, structure and body-sculpting technology directly into the clothing itself. Each of our five dress styles...
