I have been involved in the Miss America Organization for four consecutive years, and have always despised the grueling interview that takes place before the on-stage competition…until I met Ronica. Ronica’s professionalism, expertise, and intelligence brought me to where I needed to be in my preparations. Instead of being nervous for interviews, I was excited! And Ronica worked with me to get me to that point. We began working together in March 2010, and on June 19th I was crowned Miss Pennsylvania. Not only has she been a wonderful teacher, she has become a great friend! Thank you, Ronica!

- Courtney Thomas, Miss Pennsylvania 2010

Thank you so much for having the current events sample interview questions available for pageant contestants. I do keep up with current events as much as possible, but your sample questions help me to recognize the different sides of every issue. This year’s months of current events will travel with me to Vegas for the Miss USA pageant. It will be a great way to refresh my memory of all the issues our country is facing today before my panel interview. I truly find your articles, questions and newsletters beyond helpful! Thanks so much!

- Gina Cerilli, Miss Pennsylvania USA 2010
Miss USA 2010 Top 15 Semi-Finalist

Thank you so much for your advice, wisdom and encouragement. Aside from being knowledgeable on politics and controversial issues, you are so approachable and down to earth. After working with you I felt empowered and ready for competition.

- Andrea Helfrich, Miss Philadelphia 2010

I LOVE YOUR WORKBOOK! It is such a great and comprehensive starting point for a smooth and natural interview. The format is so easy to use and the worksheets are invaluable. After studying it, I feel like it helps to make the user the best, most well informed, confident version of one's self - not just for a pageant, but for any interview. I would absolutely recommend it!

-Michael Kelly, Mr. Garden State 2010

Competing in pageants can be very draining and difficult, especially the interview portion. I realized that I needed to focus my skills, as well as work on my technique. Ronica was the perfect solution! With her experience and expertise, she helped me to become a confident and strong interviewer, as well as master all aspects of competition. Not only that, her support and encouraging attitude kept me motivated and allowed me to follow my dream to the Miss New Jersey crown. Ronica is truly a master at communications, and a very intelligent woman.

Ronica's workbook is also a great tool and was an essential part of my preparation for the state pageant. It allowed me to work on questions and issues to keep my mind fresh and ready to handle anything that could have been thrown at me in the interview room. Her practice techniques were just what I needed to hone in on some of my bad habits and help me eliminate "filler" words. I highly recommend this book as an excellent practice tool for any girl looking to improve her interview!

- Ashley Shaffer, Miss New Jersey 2009

Interview is a significant part of the competition. It is the judges’ chance to get to know the contestants. Interview training helped me a great deal. In the beginning I was having trouble getting across my views and opinions with conviction and at the end of our session I felt like we had solved that issue and I felt fully prepared for my interview.

- Julia Rae Schlucter, Miss Pennsylvania’s Outstanding Teen 2008
1st Runner-Up to America’s Outstanding Teen 2008

A++ the whole way! After using Ronica’s workbook, you will see an immediate improvement with your ability to provide knowledgeable, articulate and intellectual answers in your next pageant interview. Her method of teaching is powerful, commanding, credible and yet fun! I am a much better communicator now and I know you will be too!

- Heather Cunningham, Mrs. New Jersey International 2010

All I have to say is WOW! And THANK YOU! The workbook that you have put together is phenomenal! I found the political section to be a wonderful aid, and the exercises allowed me to see a variety of political issues from a different perspective. Your interview practice worksheet helped me to pick out some habits that I was unaware of. Thank you again for this little gem! It has definitely helped me on my journey to become Miss America!

- Christina Keegan, Miss Nevada 2009

I could not have done this without Ronica's help, especially because I went into this with very limited experience. She gave me amazing assistance when picking out my wardrobe and helped me take my current speaking skills and hone them to display during the very crucial interview. The most important thing she gave me though was the confidence I needed to compete. Her expertise made me feel like I was going into the competition with an extra layer of preparation that I couldn't have gotten anywhere else.

- Samantha Greene, 4th Runner-Up to Miss Philadelphia 2009

Thank you for being our guest speaker for our orientation session. We were taken by your poise and eloquence, and are grateful for the valuable advice you shared based on your personal experiences and success. You are a most-eloquent speaker, a wonderful listener, and you truly covered everything in a concise and enjoyable fashion. "Thank you" doesn't even begin to express how much I appreciate your doing this. We look forward to welcoming you back next year!

- Elizabeth Borowsky, Chairman, Greater Baltimore's Regional Junior Miss Scholarship Program, Baltimore, MD

With Whitney Merrifield after judging Miss Utah 2009-2010.

With Christine Kozlowski after judging Miss Mississippi 2008-2009.

With Julia Rae Schlucter after judging Miss Pennsylvania's Outstanding Teen 2008-2009.

With Carly Economos and Kayla Martell after judging Miss Wilmington, DE and Miss Newark, DE for the 2008-2009 competition season.

With Bret Skuby, after judging the Miss Wilmington, DE Outstanding Teen Pageant for the 2009-2010 competition season.

With Katie Stam, Miss America 2009.

"Confidence in its basic form is loving who you are." Miss America 2009, Katie Stam

With Shannon Beam, Miss National Sweetheart 2009, who competed as Miss Virginia.

With several former Miss Philadelphia titleholders - myself included!