Ayn Bernos knows all about the dread of addressing a crowd. As a former Miss Universe Philippines 2021 delegate, she knows exactly what it’s like to put your face, body, and mind on display for the world to judge. And judge her they did. Ayn speaks frankly about how the experience affected her body image, with how many things she was told to change about herself, from her weight to the shape of her face and even her teeth.

So trust that she’s walked a mile in your shoes if you’ve ever been nervous or even downright terrified about facing a group of people, whether to share your ideas, talk about your team’s performance, give an inspiring speech, or teach a class.

This vlogger and key opinion leader hasn’t let past experiences get her down, though. She founded Morena the Label, which sells T-shirts and tote bags with empowering designs that celebrate kayumanggi skin with the intention of challenging colorism. She’s also written a children’s book titled My Name Is Morena to teach children to be happy in their own skin.

She continues to practice authenticity in her social media posts, host a podcast to empower “grown-ups in progress” called Camp Confidence Radio, and act as editor-in-chief of a pop culture magazine. She also accepts speaking engagements to inspire young adults to dream big, grab on to their goals, and share their stories with the world.

Let her help you overcome your fear of speaking to an audience.