4 months ago she had major surgery for an extremely rare Brain and Neck tumor; paraganglioma. If she wins Miss North Carolina USA 2018 the beautiful Victoria Vesce would like to advocate her platform of brain tumor awareness into a much larger audience. 

She underwent 6 weeks worth of Radiation at Duke Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, USA. This was a life or death situation - "I came out Victorious! I had determination I would fight. I had to teach myself this summer how to walk, talk, eat, and eventually walk in heels again! Now I am back, better than ever! Four days after my last radiation treatment, I started law school. This experience has humbled me beyond belief and has made me a stronger human being!" she explained

Victoria has been a NHL cheerleader, and the past 3 years she was a NBA dancer. She traveled and danced at the 2016 Olympics in Rio and Shanghai Global Games. Currently, she is a Juris Doctorate Candidate at Charleston School of Law, along with being a model and spokeswoman for NASCAR. 

I had the opportunity to interview her on her preparation for the next Miss North Carolina USA Pageant. If she wins she will have the opportunity to compete at Miss USA 2018. The state won the Miss USA Pageant two times; in 2005 with Chelsea Cooley and in 2009 with Kristen Dalton.

Depression and suicidal thoughts are two of the most frightening things a person can face in their lifetime. Unfortunately, acting on those suicidal thoughts is a far too common scenario for many across the world, including young people. In fact, suicide is the second-leading cause of death for those between the ages of 15 and 24.

Each year, more than 41,000 individuals die by suicide, leaving behind their friends and family members to navigate the tragedy of loss. In many cases, friends and families affected by a suicide loss (often called “suicide loss survivors”) are left in the dark. Too often the feelings of shame and stigma prevent them from talking openly.

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—a time to share resources and stories in an effort to shed light on this highly taboo and stigmatized topic. Alana Morgan, who'll be competing for the title of Miss California Teen USA later this year, closely works in teen suicide prevention and saving lives through mental health advocacy. She volunteers regularly in her school and with the Matthew Silverman Memorial Foundation - "I was chosen to be  on a suicide prevention nonprofit as a teen board member for The weRpossible Project. There we battle teen suicide with the most powerful teenager thing there is-there phones. We work on YouTube and Instagram and other platforms. We recently partnered with Ainsley Hutto, owner of Teen Music Insider, so we can interview teen influencers and help teens everywhere know that everyone is battling something." she explained

I had the opportunity to interview the beautiful Alana a few weeks before the Miss California Teen USA Pageant. Check it below!

Did you know ? The Miss California Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of California in the Miss Teen USA pageant. This pageant is part of the Miss Universe Organization, owned by William Morris Endeavor (also known as WME).

The state won the Miss Teen USA Pageant two times : In 1994 with Shauna Gambill and in 2013 with Cassidy Wolf.

Pageantry has taught her to be respectful and represent herself as a young, confident, and strong woman. The gorgeous Danielle Bosley will have the opportunity to walk the Miss Texas USA stage in a few days. "After competing in pageants for 6 years I’m more confident in my self than I have ever been. My confidence grows every year because pageants allow me to push my self mentally and physically and I realize what I’m capable of." she explained.

Danielle leads a pretty busy lifestyle. She is a full time graduate student at Lamar University where she is studying business. She is also a business owner. She owns Bronze Method, it’s a mobile airbrush tanning company. "I travel to my client’s homes and provide them with a tanning service. They do have the option however of coming to my home, but for the most part I travel to them."

Here we bring you the untold facts about Danielle’s life and also her ideas, objectives and opinions… Have a look!

In the last 3 years only three girls with Albanian roots took part in the Miss USA Pageant. Will she be the next ? The gorgeous Jasmina Cunmulaj will compete in Miss Michigan USA later this year and she's proud to be able to call herself an American-Albanian. "I am extremely proud because of the perseverance, support, and grit that our community has. I was raised in a culture that is extremely uplifting to one another, despite where we live or what religion we are, since we, as a community, have been tested with many years of oppression, discrimination, and war, but we still continue to rise and stay true to who we are." she explained.

The U.S.-Albanian relationship dates back to the early years of the 20th century, when President Woodrow Wilson extended American support for the young Albanian state. Since rejoining the international community, Albania has made many valuable contributions to promote international peace and security. 

Jasmina is currently a full time student at the University of Detroit Mercy, studying Neuropsychology. Since her first year of university, she has taken part of research and just recently was published into a medical journal. Aside from school, she is also a model. She just signed her first contract recently at the start of 2017. She was living in Chicago to model for her agency after her second year of University was completed.

She made the Top 15 at Miss Michigan Teen USA 2016 and competed for Miss Earth United States in Washington D.C, July 31-August 2, 2016. Lets know a little more about this beautiful and inspiring woman through this interview!

Regina Gray of Milwaukee won the prestigious title of Miss Wisconsin USA 2018 on September 10, 2017. She will have the opportunity to compete at Miss USA 2018.

Last year Regina was named 1st Runner Up and Miss Congeniality!