Momarazzi

My mother means the world to me. She’s my best friend and confidant. She travels with me everywhere and documents my travels. 

We call her mom, but she is better known as the Momarazzi! From the day I was a local titleholder, she has been my Public Relations person and personal photographer. Not to mention an awesome makeup artist and stylist as well as wardrobe critic!

Everyone says we look like twins!

She says, "How awesome is it that I get to travel around with Miss Teen International and be her personal photographer too?!?!"

As a way to say thank you and Happy Mother’s Day, I booked a surprise photo shoot for my mother with the famous Clay Spann at the Trunk Show in Dothan, Alabama! My mom is always the one doing my makeup and taking my photos, so I thought it was her turn to switch roles and be behind the camera!

Getting some tips from the expert!

She did such a fabulous job and we had a blast with Clay and Terri! I can’t wait to see the final photos!

Jurnee Carr

Mother's Day Weekend

I have a fabulous Mother.  She’s a high school art teacher who loves teaching and inspiring the creativity in each student who participates in her class.  She also continues to be one of the most kind, caring, considerate, trustworthy and motivational people in my life.

Cheryl (Corder) Risner when she competed in pageants.

As we head into Mother’s Day Weekend, I share with you a little piece of inspiration I received from my mother as I was preparing for the Mrs. International Pageant.   She reminded that just like in my younger years competing in pageants and dance competitions, I should treasure the friendships I develop in my journey.  She couldn’t have been more right.  She also said to be the same person on-stage as you are off-stage and don’t hold back from sharing your enthusiasm and passion for your platform.   Right again.  Thanks, Mom.

Happy Mother’s Day to you all.

Janet Bolin