Moira Lewis from Australia was crowned the winner of Mrs. India 2025 (MS) title at the grand finale of the competition held on October 13, 2025 in Jaipur. She hails from Hubli in Karnataka and now resides in Adelaide, South Australia. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, majoring in Business Finance, Accounting, Economics, and Marketing, she holds over 19 years of versatile experience across corporate, banking, healthcare, and community sectors, having worked with renowned organizations like Dell, Infosys, Accenture, and HSBC Bank. Her journey to the Mrs. India crown is a story of transformation, courage, and compassion.
As a mental health survivor, first aid health worker and advocate for women’s empowerment, Moira has turned her challenges into a mission to uplift and inspire others. Beyond her professional achievements, she has successfully led community projects, volunteered extensively for local causes, and continues to serve as a voice for inclusivity and mental wellness.Winning the title of Mrs. India 2025 (MS) is more than a personal milestone for Moira - it symbolizes her unwavering belief that true beauty lies in empathy, strength and the courage to rise after every fall. She now strives to use her platform to promote awareness around mental health, women’s empowerment and community connection, inspiring others to embrace self-love and resilience.
Here's an exclusive interview with her.
Q1. Congratulations on winning the title of Mrs. India 2025. How did it feel when your name was announced as the new Mrs. India? What was the first thought that crossed your mind?
Answer: When my name was announced, I felt a wave of gratitude mixed with disbelief. The journey to this moment hasn’t been easy, but it belongs to every woman who has ever doubted herself yet found the courage to rise again. It’s for those overcoming mental health challenges and turning their pain into purpose by helping others heal. To me, this crown isn’t just recognition - it’s a responsibility. It represents the strength and spirit of every woman who stood tall after falling, and I’m deeply honoured to carry their stories with mine.
Q2. What has been the most challenging part of your journey leading up to the crown, and how did you overcome it?
Answer: The greatest challenge was transforming personal struggles into sources of strength, I’ve faced days when resilience felt out of reach but I learned that healing isn’t weakness; it’s power in progress. This platform helped me grow through self-work, rebuild confidence, and serve my community. It showed me that my role as a first aid health worker is compassion in action. Every obstacle reaffirmed my purpose - to normalize conversations on mental wellness and remind women that survival itself is victory.
Q3. What inspired you to participate in Mrs. India and what message did you hope to convey through your journey?
Answer: I joined Mrs. India to show that women are capable of redefining strength at every stage of life. I wanted to represent those who’ve endured silently domestic violence survivors, single mothers, women rebuilding from loss and remind them that their stories matter. My message is one of empowerment through education, self-reliance, and emotional healing. I also hope to advocate for accessible first aid and mental health training, so communities can care better for one another. Above all, I wanted to stand as living proof that resilience is beautiful.
Q4. What had been the most memorable moment in your journey and why?
Answer: The most memorable part of my journey was listening to the stories of the incredible women who stood beside me.
Each new conversation with them revealed strength, vulnerability, and resilience in its purest form. Those shared moments of laughter, tears, and encouragement created a beautiful sisterhood that I know will last a lifetime. It reminded me that this journey was never about competition, it was about connection. The friendships and stories I carry from this platform will always inspire me to keep empowering others.
Q5. How has this experience changed you?
Answer: This experience has expanded my understanding of leadership and service. It’s reminded me that these titles may fade, but the impact we create through empathy always remains.
I’ve grown more determined to build programs for mental health awareness, financial literacy for single mothers, and first aid accessibility in local communities.
The journey taught me that empowerment begins with opportunity - and when we uplift one woman, we strengthen an entire generation. Personally, I’ve learned to lead with compassion, not competition.
Q6. What’s something surprising or unexpected about pageant life that most people don’t know?
Answer: Many think pageants are about appearances, but in truth, they’re about purpose. You’re constantly challenged to reflect, to find clarity in your “why.” Behind the lights, there’s mentorship, learning, and sisterhood - women supporting women through vulnerability and strength. I was surprised by how many contestants shared stories of resilience, and how deeply that bonded us. It reminded me that pageantry, at its best, becomes a platform for healing, courage, and social change.
Q7. What’s next for you after the crown?
Answer: The crown is my compass toward deeper purpose. I plan to expand community-based programs in India that train women in mental health, first aid and equip girls with education and leadership skills.
I also want to focus on creating financial opportunities for single mothers and survivors of domestic abuse, helping them regain confidence and independence. My vision is to turn this title into a tool for empowerment, awareness, and accessibility. The next chapter is about lifting others until they too find their light.
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