Marlborough Minute - Lily Dobson, Miss Marlborough

In this inspiring episode of Marlborough Minute, host Ryan Malar sits down with Lily Dobson, the newly crowned Miss Marlborough who is taking the pageant world by storm! This incredible young woman is juggling college at Dean College where she's studying sports broadcasting, playing on the golf team, and now preparing to represent Marlborough at nationals in November. What makes Lily's story so remarkable is that this was her very first pageant ever, yet she managed to place in the top 10 at Miss Massachusetts and earned 3rd place in the casual wear competition across all of New England. Lily's journey into pageantry began when she received an unexpected invitation in the mail from National American Miss, leading her to discover that these competitions focus on confidence, character, and poise rather than just appearance. Her athletic background proved invaluable. She started golfing just two years ago to connect with her grandfather who was battling stage four lung cancer, made varsity within her first month, and even earned the Dean College coaches award. But beyond her impressive achievements, Lily is using her platform to share a powerful message of resilience with young women, drawing from her own experiences of overcoming personal challenges to inspire others that roadblocks don't define your future. Looking ahead to the nine-day nationals competition over Thanksgiving week, Lily is also planning community service initiatives including youth sports equipment drives in Marlborough to make sports more accessible for local children. Her authentic approach to pageantry, combined with her passion for sports broadcasting and genuine desire to help others, makes this interview both inspiring and refreshing. Follow Lily's journey on Instagram and Facebook under Lily Dobson for updates on her nationals preparation and community fundraising efforts. #MarlboroughMinute #MissMarlborough #NationalAmericanMiss #DeanCollege #SportsGolf #WomenEmpowerment #MarlboroughMA #LocalNews #Inspiration