TAKEAWAYS

• Live within your means and avoid spending beyond your income.
• Do not compare your life to what you see on social media because many appearances are supported through collaborations.
• Learn practical skills that can help you save money and become more independent.

Current Miss Uganda Muhoza Elle Trivia has encouraged young women to embrace financial discipline and avoid the pressure of trying to keep up with lifestyles they see online.

Speaking candidly about life as Miss Uganda, Muhoza revealed that many people assume beauty queens earn huge amounts of money and can afford luxurious lifestyles. However, she explained that this is often not the reality.

“I always like to say live within your means. If you can’t afford a hairstyle of Shs200,000, why are you doing a hairstyle of Shs200,000? Do a hairstyle of Shs80,000 because that’s within your range,” she said.

Muhoza noted that many of the glamorous looks people see from beauty queens come through partnerships and collaborations rather than personal spending.

“Most things you get them for free. You go for a hairstyle and then you just collaborate with them. You do your nails and you collaborate with them, but people outside don’t know these things,” she explained.

She also advised young women against spending all their income on appearances while neglecting their future needs.

“I have to think financially because there is life after Miss Uganda. Next year there is going to be a new Miss Uganda,” she said.

According to Muhoza, it is important to build a personal brand and acquire practical skills that reduce expenses. She revealed that she learned how to do her own makeup instead of constantly paying professional makeup artists.

“Learning a skill or two is very important for a girl. I learned how to do my own makeup,” she said.

Muhoza emphasized that everyone is on a different journey and that comparing oneself to public figures can lead to unnecessary financial pressure.

At a time when there’s a lot of bad advice from female influencers out there, this advice from Muhoza has been applauded by the public.