Entering beauty pageant was terrifying but it pushed me in ways I never expected... now I want to inspire people to do the same

Jennifer aims to use Miss Great Britain platform to help others

- ROSS THOMSON

A North Lanarkshire woman is encouraging others to take a step out of their comfort zone and try something new, as she prepares to compete for a major national beauty pageant title.

Jennifer Winter, from Motherwell, is hoping to use the Miss Great Britain platform to inspire others to embrace self-growth, overcome personal challenges and build confidence through stepping outside their comfort zones.

The 27-year-old actress and model - who starred as Princess Jasmine in last year's flagship pantomime Aladdin at Ravenscraig Sport Centre - went up against dozens of other hopefuls at the competition's Edinburgh heat last week.

After placing first runner-up in 2024, Jennifer has launched her personal platform, Empower in Every Step, which encourages others to take a leap of faith and step outside their comfort zones.