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Mrs. United States

Episode Segments

Gariane Gunter - Part One

Gariane talks to Valerie about her pageant background, her prep for both the Mrs. South Carolina and Mrs. USA Pageants, and why she thinks it's better to compete as an adult, rather than a teen. She also talks about her platform of mental health awareness, and her personal experience in that field.

Gariane Gunter - Part Two

Gariane discusses her experiences in the Mrs. South Carolina and the Mrs. USA Pageants, and the thrill of being crowned. She shares advice on getting in shape and working with a trainer, selecting the right gown, having a winning interview, and also gives the three main things you should focus on at your next pageant.

Ask Valerie!

Catching a cold isn't exactly a fun experience, but according to Valerie, it is something you can learn from. Plus, get answers on hairstyle changes during the pageant, and prepping for your first pageant.

Guest(s) Appearing on this Episode

Gariane Gunter

Dr. Gariane Gunter was crowned Mrs. United States in Las Vegas on July 24, 2008. This pageant honors married women for their beauty and intelligence. Dr. Gunter says the Mrs. USA pageant is a \"celebration of today\'s modern married woman.\" Her agenda as Mrs. United States 2008 is to speak out against the negative stigma associated with mental health. On her pageant web page it says \"She is helping to bring mental illness into the light and people\'s lives are changing.\" Dr. Gunter received her MD degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Gunter initially studied to be a pediatrician, but during a counseling session at Hall Institute, a child said to her, \"Dr. Gunter, your purpose in life is to help children like me.\" She said it was a pivotal moment in her life. As Mrs. USA, she feels this gives her an opportunity to spread her message.

Friday • March 20

CST 9:11 | EST 10:11 | MST 8:11 | PST 7:11 | GMT 6:11

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