Megan Vincetta-Clarke, a 34-year-old entrepreneur from Liverpool, is set to compete in the Miss Universe Great Britain final on July 7, 2026. A victory would make her the first mother to win the title, as the competition lifted its ban on married or mothers in 2023.
A Challenging Childhood
Megan's early years were marked by instability. After periods of homelessness due to domestic violence, she and her mother stayed with extended family across Walton, Speke, Croxteth, and Waterloo. Determined to help, Megan began "hustling" from a young age.
She recalled: "I always had a little side hustle going, I would skip school, everyone thought I had a secret boyfriend, but actually I had a secret job so I could go and earn money and just help support my household." From age seven, she sold chocolate bars taped to water bottles outside a corner shop near Everton's ground, even offering to sing for extra money. By 12, she had her first proper job at a fish and chip shop.
Building a Career
As a teenager, Megan worked on Liverpool's markets, where she was scouted as a model. When modeling proved unstable, she became the youngest multi-site manager for Kurt Geiger. She was later headhunted for Christian Dior and worked with Hugo Boss. Recently, she founded Namaste and Slay, a wellness business that empowers women through pilates and meditation.
Making History
Megan sees the Miss Universe competition as a chance to break barriers. "Prior to 2023, Miss Universe's rules stated that the women entering the competition must not be married or have children," she noted. Winning would make her the first mother to hold the title.
She said: "It would mean the world to me because the world that we live in now needs to see that women are so multifaceted and we don't depreciate because we've stepped into the next era of our lives." She aims to represent women who have put their dreams aside for motherhood, proving that "it might take longer it might be harder but you can still pursue your own dreams and goals as well as being a full and present mother."
Reflecting on the Journey
As the final approaches, Megan reflects on her journey from homelessness to homeownership. "I think if my younger self could see me today, she would be bursting with pride. I don't think she would be able to believe the things that I've achieved, to come from living on a council estate to being homeless to actually owning my own home," she said.
