Head over to https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Mrs-Essence-International-2011/230259670328120 and "like' my Mrs. Essence International 2011 page. Keep up with my appearances and happenings!
Also, check out these 2 Youtube videos!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQMABkXNj7g&feature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwlqQs4UBlU
Brandi Lea Nash
Ms. Essence 2010-2011 to book for an appearance email me at msessencequeen@yahoo.com
Monday, July 11, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Mrs. Essence International 2011
June 25, 2011
Great News!! While at the 2011 National Essence Pageant in Kansas City, MO I was crowned Mrs. Essence International! The coveted Queen of Queens title is awarded to the one National Essence Queen that has accomplished the most appearances, pageant promotions and sponosrship/contestant recruitment through-out her reign. I am honored to be Mrs. Essence International and I fore see an exciting year of appearances ahead. Thank you all for your support. Winning this title is something I worked hard for all year.
Also, Juliana did wonderful in the Princess program! Though she did not win her title she had a wonderful time and made great friends!
More pics to come soon!
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Great News!! While at the 2011 National Essence Pageant in Kansas City, MO I was crowned Mrs. Essence International! The coveted Queen of Queens title is awarded to the one National Essence Queen that has accomplished the most appearances, pageant promotions and sponosrship/contestant recruitment through-out her reign. I am honored to be Mrs. Essence International and I fore see an exciting year of appearances ahead. Thank you all for your support. Winning this title is something I worked hard for all year.
Also, Juliana did wonderful in the Princess program! Though she did not win her title she had a wonderful time and made great friends!
More pics to come soon!
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Farewell
My time as Ms. Essence 2010 is coming to an end. It has been such an amazing journey. I have enjoyed every second of traveling, making appearances, speaking on my platform and meeting incredible people. It is not with sadness that I say goodbye- but with joy that I say thank you for the opportunity. I will treasure these experiences, photos and memories for the rest of my life. Thank you to everyone that has followed me through out the year on this blog. Your love and support means everything! Farewell.
Your Ms. Essence 2010,
Brandi Lea Nash
Your Ms. Essence 2010,
Brandi Lea Nash
Monday, May 2, 2011
In Pageantry Magazine!
5-2-2011
A picture of my husband and I with comedienne Margaret Cho is in the Celebrity Spotlight section of the Summer 2011 edition of Pageantry Magazine! Just select "pages" and then click on page 18! Here is the link http://www.pageantry-digital.com/pageantry/summer2011/?fm=2&u1=texterity
A picture of my husband and I with comedienne Margaret Cho is in the Celebrity Spotlight section of the Summer 2011 edition of Pageantry Magazine! Just select "pages" and then click on page 18! Here is the link http://www.pageantry-digital.com/pageantry/summer2011/?fm=2&u1=texterity
Queen of the Month!
5-2-2011
I am excited to announce that I am the Featured Queen of The Month on Pageants Universe!
http://www.pageantsuniverse.com/
I am excited to announce that I am the Featured Queen of The Month on Pageants Universe!
http://www.pageantsuniverse.com/
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Saturday, April 30, 2011
At The Plato's Closet Fashion Show
4-29-2011
I attended the Plato's Closet Fashion Show Fundraiser at the Atlas Theater in Cheyenne, WY. As part of the VIP section I got a goody bag filled with all kinds of great items and of course one of the best seats in the house. This fundraiser benefitted the Cheyenne Little Theater, a non-profit cummunity based theater whose mission is to consistently bring high quality communtiy based theatrical entertainment and education to people of all ages in the tri-state region of Wyoming, Northern Colorado and Western Nebraska. The show was produced by Plato's Closet and all clothing featured was from Plato's Closet. The Fashion Gives film that was part of the show was also filmed at the Historic Atlas Theatre. The four amazing scenes were: Bohemian Summer, Rocking Fall, Wilting Winter and Kooky Spring (that was my favorite!) This show was fabulous! From the music by DJ RJ-BEATZ, the gorgeous models to the fashionable ensembles created by the Plato's staff....I had a ball!! There were 45 models and live mannequins. I am pictured with some of the models in the show: Rosa, Rebekah and Christine.
Here is a link to a sneak peek of the show. http://www.kgwn.tv/story/14538301/atlas-theatre-hosting-fashion-show
I attended the Plato's Closet Fashion Show Fundraiser at the Atlas Theater in Cheyenne, WY. As part of the VIP section I got a goody bag filled with all kinds of great items and of course one of the best seats in the house. This fundraiser benefitted the Cheyenne Little Theater, a non-profit cummunity based theater whose mission is to consistently bring high quality communtiy based theatrical entertainment and education to people of all ages in the tri-state region of Wyoming, Northern Colorado and Western Nebraska. The show was produced by Plato's Closet and all clothing featured was from Plato's Closet. The Fashion Gives film that was part of the show was also filmed at the Historic Atlas Theatre. The four amazing scenes were: Bohemian Summer, Rocking Fall, Wilting Winter and Kooky Spring (that was my favorite!) This show was fabulous! From the music by DJ RJ-BEATZ, the gorgeous models to the fashionable ensembles created by the Plato's staff....I had a ball!! There were 45 models and live mannequins. I am pictured with some of the models in the show: Rosa, Rebekah and Christine.
Here is a link to a sneak peek of the show. http://www.kgwn.tv/story/14538301/atlas-theatre-hosting-fashion-show
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Meeting the Great-Granddaughter of "The Unsinkable Molly Brown."
April 23, 2011
I had the honor of meeting Helen Benziger McKinney today. It was a step back in time! The Historical Plains Hotel of Cheyenne, WY hosted full tea where Helen spoke on Tea Etiquette, the History of hosting low, high and formal teas and of course interesting stories about her great grandmother, Margaret "Molly" Brown. This was my first Tea and it was incredible in every sense. Helen is a warm, spirited, fun woman and I enjoyed her so much. She asked me about my Ms. Essence title and I was excited to tell her all about it. She introduced me to the guests and I had an opportunity to say a few words to everyone before the event began. Helen Benziger McKinney has spoken to numerous groups across the country about her remarkable great grandmother, the colorful Titanic survivor who was the inspiration behind the hit musical, "The Unsinkable Molly Brown." She shared the inspirational stories of her great grandmother's journey through life, as she was little known for her involvement in the women's suffrage movement, foster care, her run for senate and silent funding of numeorus special interest groups. The featured Molly Brown Tea is a private label tea created in Partnership with Providence Hospitality Partners and McKinney for sale within their Historical Hotels. It was served with Devonshire Cream and scones with private label preserves, savory tea sandwiches and a delightful array of classic tea pastries and Chocolate Decadence. I am pictured with Helen. Also, I took a photo of our wonderful servers: Maurece and Alicia.
I had the honor of meeting Helen Benziger McKinney today. It was a step back in time! The Historical Plains Hotel of Cheyenne, WY hosted full tea where Helen spoke on Tea Etiquette, the History of hosting low, high and formal teas and of course interesting stories about her great grandmother, Margaret "Molly" Brown. This was my first Tea and it was incredible in every sense. Helen is a warm, spirited, fun woman and I enjoyed her so much. She asked me about my Ms. Essence title and I was excited to tell her all about it. She introduced me to the guests and I had an opportunity to say a few words to everyone before the event began. Helen Benziger McKinney has spoken to numerous groups across the country about her remarkable great grandmother, the colorful Titanic survivor who was the inspiration behind the hit musical, "The Unsinkable Molly Brown." She shared the inspirational stories of her great grandmother's journey through life, as she was little known for her involvement in the women's suffrage movement, foster care, her run for senate and silent funding of numeorus special interest groups. The featured Molly Brown Tea is a private label tea created in Partnership with Providence Hospitality Partners and McKinney for sale within their Historical Hotels. It was served with Devonshire Cream and scones with private label preserves, savory tea sandwiches and a delightful array of classic tea pastries and Chocolate Decadence. I am pictured with Helen. Also, I took a photo of our wonderful servers: Maurece and Alicia.
Hoppy Easter!
4-23-2011
It was a brisk April morning at the 33rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Holliday Park in Cheyenne, WY. Kids ages 2-6 ran at the word, "GO!" to retrieve as many Easter Eggs and candy as they could. I am pictured with the Easter bunny herself and with my little jelly bean- Juliana.
It was a brisk April morning at the 33rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Holliday Park in Cheyenne, WY. Kids ages 2-6 ran at the word, "GO!" to retrieve as many Easter Eggs and candy as they could. I am pictured with the Easter bunny herself and with my little jelly bean- Juliana.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Casa Bonita in Denver, CO
4-18-2011
I spent the day at one of the nations top 10 roadside attractions: Casa Bonita Restaurant near Denver, CO. Casa Bonita has been serving Mexican food, fun and entertainment for over 30 years. I am pictured in front of one of the waterfalls, with one of my favorite people at Casa Bonita's....Madame Estrella the fortune teller, and in front of the restaurant.
Here are some interesting facts about this unique place.
Casa Bonita opened at 6715 West Colfax Avenue in the Denver suburb of Lakewood, Colorado in 1974.
It took approximately one year to create Casa Bonita.
The famous pink tower facade is 85 feet fall.
The dome is covered with 22-karat gold leaf and features a statue of the last Aztec emperor - Quahuatomec.
The fountain in front of the restaurant was shipped in pieces from Mexico.
The restaurant boasts over 52,000 square feet and seats over 1,000 guests.
The waterfall, designed to resemble the cliffs of Acapulco, is 30 feet high and the pool is 14 feet deep.
Check out www.casabonitadenver.com
I spent the day at one of the nations top 10 roadside attractions: Casa Bonita Restaurant near Denver, CO. Casa Bonita has been serving Mexican food, fun and entertainment for over 30 years. I am pictured in front of one of the waterfalls, with one of my favorite people at Casa Bonita's....Madame Estrella the fortune teller, and in front of the restaurant.
Here are some interesting facts about this unique place.
Casa Bonita opened at 6715 West Colfax Avenue in the Denver suburb of Lakewood, Colorado in 1974.
It took approximately one year to create Casa Bonita.
The famous pink tower facade is 85 feet fall.
The dome is covered with 22-karat gold leaf and features a statue of the last Aztec emperor - Quahuatomec.
The fountain in front of the restaurant was shipped in pieces from Mexico.
The restaurant boasts over 52,000 square feet and seats over 1,000 guests.
The waterfall, designed to resemble the cliffs of Acapulco, is 30 feet high and the pool is 14 feet deep.
Check out www.casabonitadenver.com
Florida Essence Pageant
April 8-10, 2011
The Florida Essence Pageant was held in Plantation, FL at the Renaissance Plantation Hotel. Ladies from all over the sate of Florida competed for the 2011 titles of Miss TEEN Florida Essence, Miss Florida Essence, and Mrs. Florida Essence. Also, one in each of those divisions also were awarded with People's Choice awards. All six crowned will compete at the National Essence Pageant in June. There was also a princess program where young girls participated in modeling their pageant dresses and wearing outfits that represented what they want to be when they grow up.
I had so much fun talking to the contestants at lunch before the pageant about my story of overcoming obstacles and promoting my plaform. I also had a great time having a professional photoshoot with photographer Baron Deparre! I loved hanging out with my sister queens: Adera Preston, Miss North American TEEN Essence, Angelica Spicer, Miss North American Essence and Sheila Vitiello, Mrs. Classic Essence. Sheila and I went to the beach and had some amazing seafood which I don't usually get to have in my home state of Wyoming!
I was honored to Emcee at the Florida Essence Pageant as well as interview the contestants for videos that will promote the pageant. I am excited that the newly crowned Florida state royalty will compete at the National Essence Pageant in June. See you all there!
I only wish I could have stayed a little longer!! Thank you to Sue Drakefored, National Essence Pageant President, and Jana Murrell, Florida Essence Pageant Executive Director, for inviting me to be part of pageant weekend. Also a big thank you to Greg and Sheila Vitiello for opening their home to me for the weekend. I adore the hard working Florida Essence Pageant staff: Dr. Jana Murrell, Every Etienne, Jose Torres, Gina spicer, Alma T. Filer and Gwen Murrell.
Please visit www.essencepageant.com and www.floridaessencepageant.com for soon to come photos of the FL winners.
The Florida Essence Pageant was held in Plantation, FL at the Renaissance Plantation Hotel. Ladies from all over the sate of Florida competed for the 2011 titles of Miss TEEN Florida Essence, Miss Florida Essence, and Mrs. Florida Essence. Also, one in each of those divisions also were awarded with People's Choice awards. All six crowned will compete at the National Essence Pageant in June. There was also a princess program where young girls participated in modeling their pageant dresses and wearing outfits that represented what they want to be when they grow up.
I had so much fun talking to the contestants at lunch before the pageant about my story of overcoming obstacles and promoting my plaform. I also had a great time having a professional photoshoot with photographer Baron Deparre! I loved hanging out with my sister queens: Adera Preston, Miss North American TEEN Essence, Angelica Spicer, Miss North American Essence and Sheila Vitiello, Mrs. Classic Essence. Sheila and I went to the beach and had some amazing seafood which I don't usually get to have in my home state of Wyoming!
I was honored to Emcee at the Florida Essence Pageant as well as interview the contestants for videos that will promote the pageant. I am excited that the newly crowned Florida state royalty will compete at the National Essence Pageant in June. See you all there!
I only wish I could have stayed a little longer!! Thank you to Sue Drakefored, National Essence Pageant President, and Jana Murrell, Florida Essence Pageant Executive Director, for inviting me to be part of pageant weekend. Also a big thank you to Greg and Sheila Vitiello for opening their home to me for the weekend. I adore the hard working Florida Essence Pageant staff: Dr. Jana Murrell, Every Etienne, Jose Torres, Gina spicer, Alma T. Filer and Gwen Murrell.
Please visit www.essencepageant.com and www.floridaessencepageant.com for soon to come photos of the FL winners.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Emcee At The WY/CO Galaxy Pageant
March 26, 2011
I was honored to co-emcee the WY/CO Galaxy Pageant, the state preliminary to the Galaxy International Pageant. The event was held at Central High School in Cheyenne, WY. I emceed along with Chris Yates, meterologist with CBS Channel 5 in Cheyenne. It was a great evening filled with live entertainment, beauties from all over Wyoming and Colorado and special guests. In attendance was Yolanda Makle, Ms. Galaxy 2010 along with many former Wyoming and Colorado Galaxy Queens. At the end of the evening, 7 ladies were crowned. Ms. Colorado Galaxy, Mrs. Colorado Galaxy, Miss Colorado Galaxy, Ms. Wyoming Galaxy, Mrs. Wyoming Galaxy, Miss Wyoming Galaxy and Miss Teen Wyoming Galaxy. They will head to the Galaxy International Pageant this summer in Chicago, IL. I am pictured with Chris Yates, Yolanda Makle and some of the 2011 Galaxy Queens.
I was honored to co-emcee the WY/CO Galaxy Pageant, the state preliminary to the Galaxy International Pageant. The event was held at Central High School in Cheyenne, WY. I emceed along with Chris Yates, meterologist with CBS Channel 5 in Cheyenne. It was a great evening filled with live entertainment, beauties from all over Wyoming and Colorado and special guests. In attendance was Yolanda Makle, Ms. Galaxy 2010 along with many former Wyoming and Colorado Galaxy Queens. At the end of the evening, 7 ladies were crowned. Ms. Colorado Galaxy, Mrs. Colorado Galaxy, Miss Colorado Galaxy, Ms. Wyoming Galaxy, Mrs. Wyoming Galaxy, Miss Wyoming Galaxy and Miss Teen Wyoming Galaxy. They will head to the Galaxy International Pageant this summer in Chicago, IL. I am pictured with Chris Yates, Yolanda Makle and some of the 2011 Galaxy Queens.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Radio Ads!
March 21, 2011
Today I recorded three radio advertisements promoting Totally Tan! One of them features the following, "Totally Tan is the official tanning salon to the National Pageant winner, Brandi Lea Nash, Ms. Essence 2011." These ads will air next month on 92.9 FM The Boss. http://www.929theboss.com/
Today I recorded three radio advertisements promoting Totally Tan! One of them features the following, "Totally Tan is the official tanning salon to the National Pageant winner, Brandi Lea Nash, Ms. Essence 2011." These ads will air next month on 92.9 FM The Boss. http://www.929theboss.com/
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Totally Tan Re-Grand Opening
March 12, 2011
I was at the Totally Tan Re-Grand Opening! Totally Tan in Cheyenne is under new ownership and management (me!) and we had a BIG re-grand opening to celebrate. Tortilla Factory sponsored chips and salsa, Mondello's sponsored pizza, we had free bed tanning all day and special tanning package deals! Additionally, there was 10% off all product, a spray tan special of only $20 and lots of give-aways. The big prize of the day was a 1 year unlimited high pressure tanning package worth $800!!! We also had a red carpet celebrity spray tanning event with Julie from South Seas. Julie is a Celebrity Spray tanner out of Northern Colorado. She travels all over the country to apply spray tans to celebrities on movie sets and photo shoots. Check out http://www.southseasskincare.com/ to read more. South Seas is the BEST. 96.1 KISS FM out of Northern Colorado was also there doing a live remote. I was interviewed by Big Rob. Big Rob hosts the night show, "Big Rob on The Radio." He is also the Imaging Director at KISS FM (the stuff you hear in between the songs!) Big Rob is a very well known and popular radio personality in the Northern Colorado and Southern Wyoming area. Check out http://www.kissfmcolorado.com/ to see some of the celebrities Big Rob has interviewed! I hope to get the sound bite soon of my interview and I'll post it. Also, go to Totally Tan's Facebook page to see all the photos from the event. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Totally-Tan/180152165360472
I was at the Totally Tan Re-Grand Opening! Totally Tan in Cheyenne is under new ownership and management (me!) and we had a BIG re-grand opening to celebrate. Tortilla Factory sponsored chips and salsa, Mondello's sponsored pizza, we had free bed tanning all day and special tanning package deals! Additionally, there was 10% off all product, a spray tan special of only $20 and lots of give-aways. The big prize of the day was a 1 year unlimited high pressure tanning package worth $800!!! We also had a red carpet celebrity spray tanning event with Julie from South Seas. Julie is a Celebrity Spray tanner out of Northern Colorado. She travels all over the country to apply spray tans to celebrities on movie sets and photo shoots. Check out http://www.southseasskincare.com/ to read more. South Seas is the BEST. 96.1 KISS FM out of Northern Colorado was also there doing a live remote. I was interviewed by Big Rob. Big Rob hosts the night show, "Big Rob on The Radio." He is also the Imaging Director at KISS FM (the stuff you hear in between the songs!) Big Rob is a very well known and popular radio personality in the Northern Colorado and Southern Wyoming area. Check out http://www.kissfmcolorado.com/ to see some of the celebrities Big Rob has interviewed! I hope to get the sound bite soon of my interview and I'll post it. Also, go to Totally Tan's Facebook page to see all the photos from the event. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Totally-Tan/180152165360472
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Attending the Mrs. Colorado America 2011 Pageant
March 5, 2011
Tonight I watched the Mrs. Colorado America pageant at the Temple Hoyne Buell Theater in Denver, CO. 46 ladies competed for the title, the newly crowned Mrs. CO America will compete at Mrs. America. It was very exciting to see one of my friends, Erin Feltes, make top 15 and another friend, Kim Perez, make top 5!!! A highlight for me was listening to the a cappella group, the CU Buffoons (from the Colorado University of Boulder.) I am a big fan of a cappella and these guys were great! I attended the pageant with Holley Nicholson, Mrs. Wyoming Galaxy 2010 and Melissa Nobi, Mrs. Colorado Galaxy 2010.
Pictures- With Holley and Melissa, holding the Mrs. CO America Program book and with Erin Feltes.
Tonight I watched the Mrs. Colorado America pageant at the Temple Hoyne Buell Theater in Denver, CO. 46 ladies competed for the title, the newly crowned Mrs. CO America will compete at Mrs. America. It was very exciting to see one of my friends, Erin Feltes, make top 15 and another friend, Kim Perez, make top 5!!! A highlight for me was listening to the a cappella group, the CU Buffoons (from the Colorado University of Boulder.) I am a big fan of a cappella and these guys were great! I attended the pageant with Holley Nicholson, Mrs. Wyoming Galaxy 2010 and Melissa Nobi, Mrs. Colorado Galaxy 2010.
Pictures- With Holley and Melissa, holding the Mrs. CO America Program book and with Erin Feltes.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Speaking at the MOMS Club of Cheyenne
March 1, 2011
Today I spoke at the MOMS Club of Cheyenne. Check out their website at http://www.momsclubofcheyenne.org/index.php I love connecting with other moms and inspiring them to go for their goals in life. I had a great time with the group this morning and I spoke on my platform, Showtime! Life Is Not A Dress Rehearsal. I also talked about my Essence Pageant experience, my weightloss, shared pictures of it all and of course made time for some Q & A! Thank you MOMS club for having me as your guest speaker today.
Today I spoke at the MOMS Club of Cheyenne. Check out their website at http://www.momsclubofcheyenne.org/index.php I love connecting with other moms and inspiring them to go for their goals in life. I had a great time with the group this morning and I spoke on my platform, Showtime! Life Is Not A Dress Rehearsal. I also talked about my Essence Pageant experience, my weightloss, shared pictures of it all and of course made time for some Q & A! Thank you MOMS club for having me as your guest speaker today.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Lunar Studios Photoshoot
I recently had a photoshoot at Lunar Studios with Tanya Brown. Here are a few of my favorite shots.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Princess Party!
Feb. 13, 2011
Princess Party At Act Two Dance Studios
It was so much fun being part of the Act Two Dance Studios Princess Party! The party was a fundraiser for the Act Two Studios Relay For Life Team- asking only for donations to participate. Each little princess there individually introduced themselves to me and curtsied. The princesses particiapted in games, cookie decorating and a dance party! What a fun way to spend the afternoon and raise money for a great cause.
Princess Party At Act Two Dance Studios
It was so much fun being part of the Act Two Dance Studios Princess Party! The party was a fundraiser for the Act Two Studios Relay For Life Team- asking only for donations to participate. Each little princess there individually introduced themselves to me and curtsied. The princesses particiapted in games, cookie decorating and a dance party! What a fun way to spend the afternoon and raise money for a great cause.
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