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When I first started out modeling, I was 20, driving a 1996 Honda Accord, and had $400 to my name
I moved to Vegas and in between shoots I picked up odd jobs. I started off at a Mexican cantina, later moved on to bartending at a nightclub, and then moved my way to bottle service there (which pays significantly more). I learned a lot watching women just like me aspire towards modeling. There are thousands of beautiful girls that come from literally all over the world to chase the same dream, and I saw the same story play out over and over again.
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I woke up last Monday unable to get out of bed.
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Starting your own business can be exciting but also daunting, especially when you're a mother. But you can't let that stop you. As a matter of fact, you could use the skills you've learned managing your household in your business.
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We all know that sleep is vital to our health and wellbeing for many reasons. However, despite knowing the importance of getting proper sleep, many of us still fail to get enough of it. Lack of sleep can have a profound impact on your life, as it can have a negative effect on your mental wellbeing and your mood, it can increase the risk of various physical health problems, and it can also affect your appearance.
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Andreia Gibau is the reigning Miss New York USA 2020 and works as a public speaker, writer, and philanthropist. Gibau considers philanthropy being the core of who she is due to being an immigrant from Cape Verde and being born into poverty. Gibau immigrated to the United States at the age of 7 and faced many challenges living in an inner city and not speaking English.
Through her initiative “More Than Enough," she serves as an advocate for inner city and underprivileged youth by instilling confidence and empowering them to live to their full potential despite their circumstances.
Andreia is a graduate of St. John's University with a degree in public relations. She was named Phoenix magazine's 30 under 30 for philanthropy and speaks 4 languages which has been a great asset since she's an avid traveler. Gibau is a former Miss Teen United States 2015 and Miss Earth USA 2017 where she placed in the top 16 at Miss Earth in the Philippines.
Dr. Candace Steele Flippin is a nationally recognized communications executive, multigenerational workplace scholar, TEDx speaker, and author. Her goal is to build a bridge across generation gaps so that everyone can get the most out of their careers.
Victoria Elise is a model turned business woman who has earned a degree in Business Administration/Economics at University of Nevada Las Vegas. She is working on her MBA in Healthcare Administration and does day trading to support herself through school. Victoria has worked with magazines the likes of Esquire, Sports Illustrated, and Maxim and most recently with Forbes Magazine.
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