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After 20 years as an international model in New York & Paris, she produced titlists for Miss CA USA & Miss FL USA. Her Experience creates Winners!
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KiKi Shepard's 8th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic was a HUGE success! We're still unpacking all of the emotions, the new memories created, and just about everything that happened at this year's tournament. We are so grateful to our amazing Host Byron Scott, and to every golfer, guest, sponsor, vendor, volunteer and media outlet for your love and support of this special event that honored the legacy and impact of @thekikishepard and raised awareness about Sickle Cell Disease. THANK YOU! #KiKiShepard #ByronScott @officialbyronscott #CelebrityGolf #charityevent #SickleCell
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A little look behind the scenes with Miss Montana USA 2026, Lisbeth Fernandez, and her national costume, Bitterroot Sunrise 🌸☀️ The amazing team: Photographer: Carlos Rodriguez Hair & Makeup: Juan Bautista Video Editor: Rem Dela Vega Studio: @energyfilmstudio #MissUSA2026 #StateCostume #MissMontanaUSA
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MISS USA — THE RAW TRUTH 👇 I said yes to this challenge with only 3 weeks to prepare, knowing that many of the women standing beside me had been preparing for this moment for years. I could have let that intimidate me but instead, I competed, & as a result: -I won the Westgate Brand Ambassador Award and Contract - I won the 7th Judge Fan Vote, with votes from USA, Argentina, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Singapore, and many other nations which I have served - I made history, taking Montana to qualify Top 20 after 68 YEARS! - I was the first foreign-born woman representing Montana to place at Miss USA I am beyond grateful, because I felt love and support from every direction, and that makes me feel like a true winner. This experience challenged me, matured me, and brought me closer to the woman I am called to become 🤍 I thank God for carrying me through this process with grace and for all the sister queens I made that were a crucial part of this journey 🥹✨🪽 And to my team, my advisors, my family, my community, and the Miss USA leadership, THANK YOU! 🙏🏼 We made history!
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This experience would not have been possible without my village. First, all glory to God for opening doors, ordering my steps and making this part of my plan. To my husband, thank you for believing in my dreams, pouring into me and being my biggest fan. To my family, thank you for ALWAYS showing up. Especially Mom for pestering the entire world to vote 😂 and Brooke for the BEST videos! To Alonzo, thank you for the mindset work that kept me centered and grounded from start to finish. To my coaches, Toay and Von, thank you for pouring into me physically, mentally and beyond, then flying across the country to support me in person. My fairy godmothers and family for life! To Britni, THE GOAT! 20 pounds and 4 inches off my waist naturally in six weeks. You helped me walk into Miss USA feeling my absolute best. To Kim, thank you for the last-minute video magic that helped bring my vision, platform and brand to life. To Ali and the Glam Collective, thank you for keeping me gorgeous all week! To GVBeauty, thank you for keeping my tan Miss USA ready! To Jessica Angel, thank you for the gorgeous gowns and interview looks that made me feel incredible. To my community and my new internet family, THANK YOU. You voted, shared, encouraged me and believed in me from Open Casting all the way to the Miss USA stage. I felt your love every step of the way. To the Miss USA Organization, thank you for 75 years of excellence and for creating a stage worth dreaming about. To Elise and Laura, thank you for your dedication to empowering and celebrating women. To Thom, thank you for your vision, courage and commitment to women’s excellence and our futures. And to Kentucky, thank you for adopting me and allowing me to represent you with pride. I came to you as an outsider and leave feeling like I found another home. I can’t wait to spend more time with you. There is no Miss Kentucky USA 2026 without all of you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. I hope I made you proud. This isn’t the end. It’s a sweet beginning. 💛 Love, Brijet Miss Kentucky USA 2026 #missusa #missusa2026 #mosskentuckyusa #mosskentuckyusa2026 #roadtomiami
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This week I had the incredible honor of experiencing the Miss USA 75th Diamond Anniversary, a celebration filled with beauty, history, sisterhood, and unforgettable moments. Being surrounded by so many inspiring women, directors, industry professionals, and friends brought me back to where my own journey began, as a local preliminary director with the Miss Florida USA organization. Today, I'm grateful to continue living my passion for pageantry as the national director of Miss Earth Cuba along with other franchises for Cuba. From my first steps in the world of pageantry to building my own path and representing Cuba on an international stage, every step has brought lessons, memories, and amazing people into my life. The journey continues. And I'm so grateful for how far it's taken me. 👑✨👑✨👑 Esta semana tuve el increíble honor de vivir la experiencia del 75.º Aniversario de Diamante de Miss USA, una celebración llena de belleza, historia, hermandad y momentos inolvidables. Estar rodeada de tantas mujeres inspiradoras, directores, profesionales de la industria y amigos me hizo recordar dónde comenzó mi propio camino: como directora de una competencia preliminar local con la organización Miss Florida USA. Hoy, me siento profundamente agradecida de poder continuar viviendo mi pasión por el mundo de los certámenes de belleza como Directora Nacional de Miss Earth Cuba, además de otras franquicias para Cuba. Desde mis primeros pasos en el mundo de los certámenes hasta construir mi propio camino y representar a Cuba en el escenario internacional, cada etapa me ha dejado grandes enseñanzas, recuerdos y personas maravillosas que han formado parte de este recorrido. El camino continúa… y estoy profundamente agradecida por todo lo que me ha permitido vivir y por todo lo que aún está por venir. ✨👑
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A light moment amidst the intense preparation. During Miss Montana’s photoshoot as she tried on her State Costume made by @kirstenregalado, no music was playing yet, so it was a good time to bust out the rusty pipes. Her smile and the crew’s reaction made the moment. The Miss USA 2026 Diamond Anniversary Finals are tonight. Let’s give @officiallisbeth our support!
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Presenting the Bitterroot Sunrise! My design for Miss Montana USA 2026 was inspired by the state flower and the colors of a sunrise over the mountains, an ethereal beauty that blossoms for only a fleeting moment each spring. The bitterroot has deep roots in Montana’s history, valued for generations before being documented during the Lewis and Clark expedition. Working with Lisbeth to bring this story to the Miss USA stage was such a beautiful experience. She truly brought the design to life! Wishing her the best of luck at the Miss USA finals tonight. #missusa2026 #statecostume
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BELIEVE IN THE WOMAN BENEATH THE CROWN. 👑✨ Miss Wyoming USA, trust your preparation, own your moment, and let your confidence shine. Lead with grace, stay true to YOU, and enjoy every second. 💙 Wyoming and your 2 Queens Legacy family are cheering you on! 👑✨ @missusa #MissWyomingUSA #MissUSA #MissUSA2026 #2QueensLegacy #WyomingProud RoadToMissUSA QueenEnergy BelieveInYourself CrownReady
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✨ 2 QUEENS LEGACY HAS ARRIVED! 👑👑 Miami, the queens are officially HERE! 🌴✨ We are thrilled to celebrate our 2 Queens Legacy titleholders as they arrive in Miami ready for Miss USA and Miss Teen USA! Representing Kentucky, Tennessee, Montana, and Wyoming, these incredible women and teens have prepared for this moment with confidence, discipline, grace, and purpose. Now it is time to enjoy every moment, create memories, build friendships, and represent their states with pride. The Road to Miss USA and Miss Teen USA starts NOW. 💜🩵💗 Kentucky. Tennessee. Montana. Wyoming. 8 titleholders. 4 states. ONE 2 QUEENS LEGACY FAMILY. 👑 Miami is calling, and our queens have answered! 🌴🔥 @missusa @missteenusa #2QueensLegacy #MissUSA #MissTeenUSA #RoadToMissUSA #RoadToMissTeenUSA MissUSA2026 MissTeenUSA2026 MissKentuckyUSA MissKentuckyTeenUSA MissTennesseeUSA MissTennesseeTeenUSA MissMontanaUSA MissMontanaTeenUSA MissWyomingUSA MissWyomingTeenUSA KentuckyUSA TennesseeUSA MontanaUSA WyomingUSA PageantLife PageantQueens PageantSisters Sisterhood WomenSupportingWomen ConfidentlyBeautiful QueenEnergy MiamiVibes Miami RoadToTheCrown USAQueens StateTitleholder PageantSeason CrownReady QueensSupportingQueens
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TheConnectorLiveTV - The Influencers Behind the scenes - featuring Pageant Dance Choregrapher/Model/Singer Yvette Jones. Yvette described her journey and gives insight to young regarding persevere and commitment to potential pageant contestants. #wwwmissblackamerica #theconnectorlivetv #michaelricespeaks #yvettejones
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THIS JUNE ON THECONNECTORLIVETV – THE INFLUENCERS Join us for a powerful and inspiring conversation featuring Brianna Suggs, the 2026 Miss Black America, and Aleta Anderson, Executive Producer of the historic Miss Black America Pageant! Hosted by Michael Rice, this special episode takes viewers behind the crown to explore leadership, perseverance, purpose, and the legacy of one of America's most celebrated cultural institutions. 🎤 Meet the woman who captured the crown. 🌟 Hear the vision behind the Miss Black America organization. 👑 Discover the journey, challenges, and triumphs that led Brianna Suggs to become Miss Black America 2026. 💫 Learn how Aleta Anderson continues to preserve and expand a legacy that has empowered Black women for generations. 📺 AIRS EVERY TUESDAY IN JUNE AT 1:00 PM 📡 Verizon Fios Channels 29/30 📡 Xfinity & Comcast Channels 66/966HD 📱 Apple TV 📱 Roku TV ▶️ On Demand via PhillyCAM TV TheConnectorLiveTV – The Influencers reaches more than 1.5 million cable subscribers and showcases the leaders, innovators, authors, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who are making a difference in our communities and beyond. 👍 Like 📣 Share 💬 Comment 🔔 Follow Help us spread the word and celebrate excellence, leadership, and legacy! #TheConnectorLiveTV #TheInfluencers #MissBlackAmerica #BriannaSuggs #AletaAnderson #Leadership #BlackExcellence #WomenOfInfluence #MichaelRice #TheConnectorMedia #PhillyCAM #AppleTV #RokuTV
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