I've been a member of the Miss Philadelphia Pageant committee since 2003 and it's my responsibility to plan the Contestant Workshop. This year's was the best yet! The event took place at the Four Seasons Hotel, which generously sponsored the ballroom space and lunch. Each contestant had the opportunity to hand in all of her paperwork, do two mock interviews, communications coaching with Ronica Licciardello (Miss Philly '05) of Ronica Communications, to work with our Production team, have photos taken with Jean Valentin, talent coaching with Cristina Guzman (Miss Philly '99), Modeling coaching with Brintha Vasagar (Miss Philly '08), attend a presentation by professional makeup artist Alayna Rakes, enjoy What Not to Wear with Chris Saltamacchio, shop with the Red Carpet Pageant Shop, Crowning Around, and Jimmy Crystals, not to mention to get some advice from reigning Miss Philadelphia Ryann Richardson. It was a busy day, but I think everyone enjoyed the experience!
