Chosen as Universal Woman São Paulo, Marissol Savagin is preparing to compete in Universal Woman Brazil at a stage marked by maturity, purpose, and personal transformation. A reference in fashion and beauty pageants, the it girl returns to the catwalk with the desire to use her voice to inspire other women, balancing preparation, motherhood, and an international career. In an interview, Marissol talks about beauty with substance, the challenges of public speaking, the importance of consistency, and how motherhood has redefined her way of seeing the world.
You talk about returning to competitions as an “inner calling.” At what point did you realize that this return wasn’t just about competing again, but about starting a new chapter in your life?
This return started to make sense when I understood that it wasn’t about going back to what I had already experienced, but about honoring everything I had become. It was a very internal moment, of silence, of listening. I realized that something bigger was calling me, not to compete, but to take a stand. There I understood that it wasn’t a return, it was a new beginning. A more conscious chapter, more aligned and with much more purpose.
In the past, you participated in this world when you were younger, and now you return with a different awareness. What does the Marissol of today see as different in the woman who entered pageants years ago?
I see a woman with dreams, but still under construction. Back then, I had a lot of ambition, but little awareness of who I really was and the impact I could have. Today, I return with more clarity, more confidence, and, above all, more truth. I no longer need to fit in; I take a stand. That’s the biggest difference: before, I sought approval; today, I represent purpose.
You advocate for “beauty with substance and values,” which adds a much deeper layer to your participation. What kind of message do you most want to convey to women by occupying this space today?
I want to show that beauty can have depth. That being feminine, elegant, and strong are not opposites, but complementary. And that every woman can occupy spaces with authenticity, without needing to diminish herself or adapt to standards that don’t represent who she is. If I can convey one thing, it’s this: you don’t need to be perfect, you need to be true to who you are.
In your preparation, public speaking emerges as one of the main focuses. What motivates you in this quest to communicate with more clarity, truth, and purpose?
The awareness that the voice has power. I understood that it’s not enough to be externally prepared; you need to know how to express yourself truthfully. For me, public speaking isn’t just technique; it’s connection. It’s the ability to transform a message into something that truly touches people. What motivates me is knowing that when I speak truthfully, I can create an impact.
Balancing motherhood, professional life, and preparing for a national exam requires a great deal of equilibrium. What has this process taught you about strength, perseverance, and limits?
It has taught me that strength isn’t about doing everything, it’s about knowing how to prioritize. That consistency isn’t about perfection, but about daily discipline, even on difficult days. And that limits are necessary to preserve what truly matters. Today I understand that balance isn’t about dividing everything equally, it’s about knowing where to intentionally direct my energy.
You say that your children are your greatest daily motivation and that everything you do today has a greater purpose. How has motherhood transformed your relationship with image, with success, and with the very sense of representing other women?
Motherhood has given new meaning to everything. Today, my image is not just aesthetic; it carries an example. Success has ceased to be something external and has become internal, linked to the values I build every day. And representing other women has become a much greater responsibility, because I know that I am, in some way, also influencing how the next generation sees the world. Being a mother has brought me truth. And that has changed everything.
Universal Woman proposes important changes, such as welcoming married women with children, expanding the traditional idea of a pageant. Do you feel that this new format resonates more with the real woman you’ve become?
Absolutely. This format represents a necessary evolution because it recognizes women in all their phases. Today, I feel represented by a contest that values not only the image, but also the history, maturity, and experiences of each woman. This makes everything more real, more human, and much more aligned with who I am today.
Between fashion, positioning, motherhood, and purpose, you’ve built a trajectory that goes far beyond aesthetics. When you think about what happens after this competition, what legacy would you like to leave through your image and your voice?
I want to leave a legacy of awareness. To show that it’s possible to build an image with purpose, where beauty and values go hand in hand. I want to be remembered as a woman who used her voice responsibly, who stood her ground truthfully, and who inspired other women to believe in themselves. Because, in the end, more than titles, what remains is the impact we leave on people.
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