My messaging is not just to empower women, it's actually more directed at men because I think it's important for the men on college campuses to hear a women's perspective on how you shouldn't behave in the workplace.

I believe every child is born with a gift from God - big or small - and that we should all make the most of our talents.

I'm a person who likes to give 100 percent to everything I do. I want to be the best at my job and as a mother.

There are no guarantees in life, but I believe faith provides all of us with a foundation to live the best lives possible - knowing that there is a higher being who loves us and will never leave us.

I never had becoming Miss America on my radar screen. But when I was 17, I decided to quit the violin and my parents were devastated.

Being REAL means showing people who you are underneath all the TV make up too.

Self esteem is built from the inside out and that is my inspiring message to all people.