- Welcome to Miss Europe Continental! You’re officially one of the contestants. Could youintroduce yourself — your name, where you’re from, and the country you’ll be representing?
-My name is Skye Galvin. I am originally from the UK, and I moved to Australia, where I now have the honour of representing this beautiful country.
- If you had to describe yourself in just three words, which ones would you choose?
– Three words I would use to describe myself are resilient, empathetic, and determined.
- What motivated you to join Miss Europe Continental, and how does it feel to stand on this
stage representing Australia?
–There are reasons I joined Miss Continental that may differ from what you would expect.
I have a condition called POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), and it completely took over my life. I would collapse frequently, spend days bedridden, and live in and out of hospitals — my quality of life disappeared.
Then I met an amazing doctor, Dr. Maggie Yu, who taught me how to heal what are known to be “incurable” autoimmune diseases. Since then, many people struggling with POTS and other autoimmune conditions have reached out to me.
I’m standing on this stage today to show them that no matter how many odds are stacked against you, don’t give up. I once couldn’t walk or stand for long periods of time — and now, here I am, standing before all of you.
I am truly delighted to be on this stage representing Australia and proving to those watching that anything is possible.
- After the competition, what would you like people to remember most about you?
– After this competition, the one thing I would like people to remember about me is my resilience — in the hope that I can remind others that when you feel you’ve reached your lowest point, the only way is up, and you will rise.
- How did your family and friends react when they found out about your participation? Are
they supportive?
–My friends have been incredibly supportive of me being a model and representing Australia. My family, on the other hand, weren’t always on board. They told me, “You can’t do it.” So, do you know what I said? “Watch me.”
Safe to say, they’re now proud of everything I’ve achieved — especially being part of Miss Continental. Sometimes, when people don’t support you, you have two options: you can either listen to them, or use their doubt as fuel. I chose the latter.
- In your opinion, how can beauty pageants contribute to empowering women across the world?
–In my opinion, beauty pageants empower women all over the world — not just because of their beauty, but because they provide a platform. A platform for women to express confidence, to make a difference, and to highlight issues that truly matter.
The most empowering thing you can give a woman is her voice.
- What advice would you give to young girls who dream of entering a pageant one day?
– The advice I would give to young girls who dream of entering a pageant one day is this: you CAN do it. You might be thinking, “But I don’t look like that,” or “I don’t have this yet.” Well — thank goodness you don’t. Thank goodness you are different and unique.Pageants aren’t about everyone looking the same. Your uniqueness, your life experiences, and your passions are what set you apart. You already hold all the power — just as you are. All you have to do is believe in it.
- Do you have a secret dream or wish you’d love to see come true?
– A secret dream of mine is to create my own swimwear line here in Australia.
- Is there a personal motto or favorite quote that truly reflects who you are?
– A motto I live by is:
“You are so much more than all the bad things that have happened to you.”
It’s something I remind myself of when I feel down about my past experiences. Just because things happen to you doesn’t mean they define you. You have the power to define who you are and who you become.
- Where do you envision yourself ten years from now?
– In ten years, I envision myself living in my own home in Sydney — surrounded by dogs… many dogs — and a house filled with laughter, friends, and loved ones. I see myself continuing to model, fulfilling my passions, and running my own clothing line.
- Finally, if you could share one message with all the women watching you on stage, what would it be?
– Finally, one message I’d like to share with the women watching me today is this:
You are the story you tell yourself. Growing up, I experienced abuse, stalking, and struggled with low self-esteem. I was depressed, sick, and hopeless. If you had told that little girl that one day she’d be standing on a stage like this, she wouldn’t have believed you.
What changed? My story.
I stopped seeing myself as a victim and began seeing myself as a survivor. Knowing I had the strength to survive gave me purpose — to use my voice to raise awareness about stalking, domestic violence, and other important issues.
My story became one of power — of transforming pain into purpose, and realizing that I am so much more than the bad things that happened to me. So, if you have to start somewhere, start by rewriting your story. Ask yourself: Who do you want to be?
