I got the great opportunity to interview Kristen Dalton, Miss USA 2009. The purpose of the interview was to give you some insight into the opportunities and lifestyle that is awarded the girl whom is crowned as Miss USA.

Why is an interview regarding lifestyle important for your pageant training? Pageant training is tough both mentally and physically and sometimes you need the added inspiration in order to motivate you to keep on pushing when you feel like giving up or slacking off. My hope is that this interview will do just that.

Just Another Day as Miss USA

Steven: What does a typical day look like for you?

Kristen: There really isn’t a typical day. However my days usually include training sessions with a trainer at the gym, time at the Miss Universe office to write thank you notes, filming video blogs, meeting with the bosses, or fitting for the week with our stylist. I also frequently visit and speak at schools or hospitals and volunteer at Gilda’s Club and Project Sunshine. In the evening I have events like a red carpet movie premieres or fundraising galas. Sometimes I will do media interviews or appearances on shows like “Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader?” or “The Jay Leno Show.”  There a ton of things I am leaving out, but this is a pretty normal week

Steven: Who are the 3 most interesting people whom you have met as Miss USA?

Kristen: Matt Lauer, Jay Leno, and Yue Sai Kan!

3 “WOW” Experiences

Steven: What are 3 things mind blowing experiences that you have had as Miss USA?

Kristen: I have always wanted to learn how to salsa so I was able to take lessons with the Baila Society and ultimately perform in the World Salsa Congress in NYC where 45 countries from all over the world came together to perform for thousands of people. I was honored to be the closing performance with the best dance partner in the world! It was the biggest adrenaline rush!

The second was the Viennese Opera Ball because it was something like I have never experienced before. It was quite an international and royal feeling event. Ambassadors from the UN were there as well as the debutantes that came from Europe and NYC. I got to wear a beautiful gown and long white gloves and I learned how to waltz. It truly was a Ball like you see in movies. I felt like Cinderella and it was quite magical, not to mention my escort looked like Prince Charming!

Lastly, I had the wonderful opportunity to host a show that celebrated the 30-year anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the United States. It was my first big TV hosting gig and was an excellent experience considering this is the career I want to pursue. The show will be available to 1 billion viewers!! I hope I did okay!

Only as Miss USA Can You…

Steven: So, what are a couple of the unique perks that you get to enjoy as Miss USA besides hosting a show that will be available to more than 1 billion people?

Kristen: Well, I get to live in a luxurious apartment in Manhattan with Stefania Fernandez, Miss Universe. Everything from furniture to electronics and linens are provided including our groceries every week that are delivered to our doorstep! How cool is that?!

I also am lucky enough to have a stylist pull dresses and accessories from designers to help me put together looks so I never have to stress about looking like Miss USA at an event. I also have an amazing web team that is extremely talented and helps the three of us highlight our personalities and work as titleholders, and to become more relatable. Not to mention, our amazing sponsors like Farouk and Diamond Nexus Labs! Gotta love shiny hair and bling!*

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