Guest: Mariah Larocque (pronounced “La Rock”) — Miss Revolutionary World, award-winning filmmaker, and advocate.
Introduction
In this powerful episode of the Crowning Connections Podcast, we welcome Mariah Larocque (La Rock) — the inaugural Miss Revolutionary World, an award-winning filmmaker, and a dedicated advocate. A survivor of child sexual exploitation, Mariah shares her courageous story of survival, resilience, and advocacy. Through her voice, her crown, and her art, she is shedding light on exploitation and inspiring survivors everywhere.
Who Is Mariah Larocque?
Mariah Larocque is the first Miss Revolutionary World, a title she uses to amplify awareness around human trafficking and child sexual exploitation. She is also an award-winning filmmaker, merging art and advocacy to create projects that spark conversation and change.
In 2023, Mariah wrote, produced, and directed Good Morning Sunshine, a proof-of-concept film based on her own story. The film has been used to raise awareness, start community conversations, and drive fundraising for the feature version.
Beyond her creative work, Mariah serves on the Board of Directors for Thrive New England, a grassroots nonprofit in Maine focused on prevention education, mentorship, and survivor restoration.
Mariah’s Platform: A Survivor’s Purpose
Through her platform, “A Survivor’s Purpose: End Human Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation”, Mariah educates communities, advocates for survivors, and champions resilience. Her mission is clear: to ensure no survivor ever feels alone.
Watch or Listen to the Episode
Click here to watch or listen to the full episode.https://youtu.be/gLPo4ZiUJx0
Connect with Mariah Larocque
- 👑 Miss Revolutionary World Instagram: @missrevolutionaryworld
- 🌍 Revolutionary Pageants Instagram: @revolutionarypageants
- 💜 Personal Instagram: @mariahlarocque
- 🌱 Thrive New England Instagram: @thrivenewengland
- 🎬 Good Morning Sunshine (via Thrive NE): Good Morning Sunshine
- 🌐 Thrive New England Website: thrivenewengland.org
- 🌐 Revolutionary Pageants Website: revolutionarypageants.com
Why This Episode Matters
Mariah’s story is not just about survival — it’s about transformation. By sharing her journey publicly, she is helping to break the silence around child exploitation, encourage prevention education, and offer hope to survivors.
This episode of Crowning Connections is a reminder of the power of resilience, advocacy, and art in creating change.Home › Podcast Blog › Mariah Larocque — Survivor & Filmmaker
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