Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Wendi Russo: Mrs. Minnesota America 2008






As with any winner, it takes a team to help coach a winner, and here was my team:

* Best in Gown: My gown is a Claire's Collection from Michael's Pageant Shop in New Brighton--What an amazing gown! Thank you Sarah Moses!

* I was coached by the best Pageant Coach: Sparkle with Holly Ernst --she has a gift in helping bring out your personality in your stage performance and interview and is always honest!!! Thank you Holly! I couldn't have won without your guidance!

* Hair and Makeup were beautifully done by Jamie and Emily from the Hair District in Edina--Great job in making me feel and look like a Goddess!

* Swimsuit Winner: Nutrition advice provided by Jason & Melissa Hall of Youngquest Fitness in Eden Prairie --Thank you for surprising even me with how good 41 can look!

*Most Photogenic: Photos by Kevin Hoehne at See What Develops in TX & makeup & styling by Gaspar Cruz --You two are incredibly gifted at getting the most beautiful shots and quickly too!!

* #1 in Interview: Justin Rudd-Interview skills--Thank you, you are amazingly talented!!

* Motivation, tenacity, positive attitude & discipline provided by Wendi Russo

* Alterations by Bunny in New Brighton--fit is everything!!

If you contact any of them, please let them know where you heard of them and good luck acheiving your dreams!!

2 comments:

Debbie said...

Dear Mrs. Minnesota:

Just remember to stop to smell the roses and never pass on a good cupcake!

Debbie Stevens
Playa del Rey, CA

Anonymous said...

Tenacity is something Wendi has never been short on ... I should know. She is the poster girl for making your dreams come true, and she's not afraid of the work it takes to realize them. Helping children realize their dreams is the motivation behind her mentoring platform. Good Luck in Tuscon Wendi...
I love you
mom

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