Lipstick & Legacy

Kristi Wischnack — Author, Entrepreneur, Advocate & International Pageant Titleholder Kristi Wischnack is an entrepreneur, published author, national speaker, advocate, and seven time international pageant winner whose life is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and turning pain into purpose. As the founder and owner of Glamour Girl Boutique, Kristi has spent years in the fashion, page...

As the Executive Vice President of Business Development for a Tech Company, Darlene Quinn is a leader in the Defense, Aerospace, and Homeland Security sector. Giving nearly 800 hours annually to philanthropy and community service, Darlene has received Congressional and Senate acknowledgment, as well as the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award from the White House. Darlene is a four-time pageant...

Heather Almager is the reigning Mrs. Classic Universe 2026–2027, a Breast Cancer Survivor, Passionate Advocate, and Community Leader dedicated to making a difference. She serves as the Congressional District 1 Lead for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in Indiana, where she works with legislators at both the Indiana Statehouse and in Washington, D.C., advocating for polic...

Morgan Goodwin is an author, former professional track and field athlete, philanthropist, wife, mother, and the reigning 2026 Contemporary Woman Classic Universe . A former University of Texas hurdler and two-time gold medalist at the 2012 U20 World Championships, Morgan has spent much of her life learning what it means to persevere, both on and off the track. After experiencing infertility, pregn...

Candace Edwards is a wife, mom of two, entrepreneur, and the President of The Posh Mama Club Las Vegas. Originally from Thousand Oaks, California, Candace’s journey to Las Vegas started with a literal flip of a coin. When she and her best friend were deciding between San Diego and Las Vegas, Vegas won—and it ultimately became home. Candace has never followed a traditional career path. She majored...

Melissa’s life is a blend of bold adventure and deep purpose. She is a professional pet stylist, an over-the-road truck driver, and a thrill-seeker whose hobbies include skydiving, hang gliding, white-water rafting, scuba diving, hiking, fishing, and riding motorcycles. She lives boldly—and she serves boldly. Melissa’s greatest journey, however, is the one she has fought through personally: overco...

Laura Kutryb graduated with her master’s degree from Florida international University, in Miami, Florida, in special education (varying exceptionalities). She is a wife to ophthalmologist Michael Kutryb in Titusville, Florida. She has three daughters all in college in the state of Florida.  Laura Kutryb practiced Real Estate for a few years. She has been serving her community for over 25 years.  S...

Most people reinvent themselves once. Renée Landers has done it four times. -At 74, Renée entered her very first pageant—and walked away wearing the crown as Classic Universe Woman 2026–2027. That unexpected victory was simply the latest chapter in a life defined by resilience, reinvention, and refusing to accept society’s expectations about aging. -A proud second-generation Houstonian whose grand...

Chaplain Sonja Frazier-Koenig is the Founder and Executive Director of the End-of-Life Care Institute (EOLCI) , a certified chaplain, end-of-life care educator, author, course creator, and international speaker with more than 30 years of experience serving individuals and families through some of life's most meaningful transitions. She combines her background in healthcare management, estate...

Whitney Walker is a wife, mother and passionate advocate for suicide awareness and mental health. After the devastating loss of her 21-year-old son, Connor, to suicide in 2024, she made the decision to use her family's story to bring hope, understanding, and compassion to others walking a similar path. Through her faith, vulnerability, and unwavering love for Connor, Whitney speaks openly abo...

Melissa Locke is a Philanthropist, Community Advocate, and Former Mrs. California United States 2025. Widely recognized for her dedicated community service, Melissa balances a multifaceted career as an Actress, Host, and Dancer as well. Driven by a prolonged calling towards Humanitarian work, Melissa is founding member and Head of PR and Media for Tree of New America, a 501 (c)(3) non profit organ...

Jay Joseph has performed on both coasts in musical theater, nightclubs, in Las Vegas as Principal Singer of several production shows, as an Emcee for many Casinos & Pageants, and around the world headlining on cruise lines. Favorite roles include Sweeny in Sweeny Todd, Archibald Craven in Secret Garden, Rump in GREASE & Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd in Whorehouse at The Plaza Las Vegas, and as Bill...

Galit Ventura-Rozen – Leadership & Business Speaker | Commercial Real Estate Broker | Everyday Woman Publishing Galit Ventura-Rozen is an award-winning speaker, entrepreneur, and expert in leadership, business success, and effective communication. With over 30 years of experience in commercial real estate , she has personally sold over $700 million in Las Vegas properties and leads multimillio...

Erin Phillips is the Co-Founder and CEO of Power2Parent, one of Nevada's leading parent advocacy organizations. Since helping launch the organization in 2014, she has worked to empower families, defend parental rights, expand educational freedom, and promote civic engagement. Under her leadership, Power2Parent has developed programs including the EmpowerED Choice Scholarship, Patriot Camp, th...

Jenedy Paige never planned to become a professional oil painter or a 6-time American Ninja Warrior competitor, but that is where God has led her. A proud BYU-Idaho alum, she credits her alma mater with giving her a solid creative foundation. Jenedy considers her greatest masterpieces her four children — three here on earth and one in Heaven. She and her husband, Victor, share a love for adventure...

Kelly Albright is a Las Vegas real estate broker, performer, wife, and mom of three whose life has been shaped by creativity, resilience, and family. A BYU Musical Theatre graduate, Kelly toured and performed professionally before meeting her real-life Prince Charming, Brandon Albright, while starring together in the musical Cinderella . Today, she is the Broker/Owner of Vision Realty Group in Las...

Chet Buchanan recently wrapped up a 25-year run as the host and creator of 98.5 KLUC Las Vegas’ “Chet Buchanan Show.” Many know him from his work hosting and auctioneering innumerable charity, corporate, and civic events nationwide. The two-time Emmy Award winner is also highly regarded as the Public Address Announcer for the NHL’s Seattle Kraken, The Two Time WNBA World Champion Las Vegas Aces, U...

Alicia Bush is a survivor, musician, advocate, and proud mother whose life is a testament to resilience, faith, and purpose. After surviving human trafficking, domestic violence, cancer, a stroke, and numerous chronic and rare health conditions, Alicia has dedicated her life to helping others find hope in their darkest moments. For more than two decades, she has served the Nevada community through...

Alexis Meek grew up in Lehi, Utah. During her junior and senior years of high school, her life changed dramatically when she was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer. At a time when her faith was not yet firmly rooted in the gospel, the challenges of battling cancer led her to develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and discover a deeper sense of purpose. After overcoming cancer, Alexis felt a...

Joe Herrera is a nationally recognized real estate leader, coach, and digital marketing expert who has redefined what it means to scale and succeed in today's market. He brings both passion and a deep sense of responsibility to every role he takes on, from Broker and lead generation strategist to mentor and podcast host. As the co-founder of the Joe Taylor Group, one of the top 1% ranked team...

Angela Cring is an internationally recognized event producer and strategist with more than two decades of experience creating transformational experiences for elite coaches, bestselling authors, major nonprofits, and world-class performers. She specializes in turning visionary ideas into seamless, high-impact live, virtual, and hybrid events that inspire audiences and drive measurable results. Kno...

Dr. Richard M. Samuels is a licensed psychologist in Arizona and New Jersey with nearly five decades of experience in clinical and forensic psychology. He holds a Ph. D. in Biopsychology from the City University of New York (1973), an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Hofstra University (1967), and a B.A. in Psychology from Hofstra (1965). He completed a post-doctoral fellowship in Human Sexuality...

Zach WalkerLieb is a fourth-generation Las Vegas native, nationally recognized real estate leader, and one of the top-producing agents in the region. As Owner and Managing Partner of Willow Manor at Keller Williams The Marketplace, he leads one of the highest-performing luxury teams in Las Vegas, with hundreds of homes sold and hundreds of millions in career volume. Zach has been named a Top 30 Un...

Jennifer Lynn Robinson, Esquire is a lifestyle & communications expert, TEDx speaker, and media contributor. Jennifer has been featured on media outlets including Cheddar, CBS, NBC, FOX, PHL17, Forbes, The Huffington Post, Thrive Global, Chicago Tribune, Main Line Today, and Philadelphia Magazine. She is a contributor for Entrepreneur Magazine and former Lecturer in Business Communication at T...