This multi-tasker successfully juggles three careers and a rigorous fitness regimen.
Born: 2/15/1956Occupation: Entrepreneur/model/registered nurseHometown: Seattle, Washington; New York, New York
Style: "Eclectic -- it ranges from Gap to Prada, depending on my mood as well as the occasion."
Inspiration: "Oprah Winfrey as a woman, as an entrepreneur, spokeswoman, and philanthropist."
Special Skill: "I have the ability to be empathic."
Smartest Move: "Pursuing careers that interest me: nursing, modeling, and creating a retail business from the ground up and running it for 10 years."
Biggest Challenge: Moving to New York after the contest to pursue modeling. I arrived shortly prior to 9/11 yet remained to follow my dream."
Major Change After 40: "Learning to focus on what is really important to me and at the same time maintaining balance in my life."
Beauty Routine: "I get seven to eight hours of sleep each night, a well-balanced diet [and consume] eight to nine glasses of water a day. I start the day with a workout at the gym Monday through Friday, with a combination of yoga, Pilates, weight training, running, cardio, and boxing classes."
Beauty Secret: "Beauty starts on the inside! Beauty starts with the choices you make regarding your lifestyle. Loving yourself leads to self-acceptance and being at peace with yourself."
Best Beauty Habit: "Cleansing twice a day, followed by moisturizing, daily sunscreen use, and staying out of the sun."
Worst Habit: "Treating myself to desserts."
Anti-Aging Must: "Practicing yoga and daily meditation."
