According to Victoria, "Character education for children and teens goes far beyond telling them to 'Just Say No.' Now don't get me wrong, the Just Say No campaign is fabulous, as well as many others, but the children and youth in today's society are dealing with issues much deeper than we could ever imagine. To help our youth prosper as they head toward the future, we must provide them with the necessary skills to make that happen. Academics is great, but what happened to having self-esteem and believing in one's self? That is where I come into play. I don't believe in a "pump you up for the moment then you crash" type type of speech. From me, our children and youth will listen, learn, and actively practice necessary life skills to prepare them for tomorrow with the confidence they need to know it can and will be done!"

What are you waiting for? Let's get to work in the lives of our youth right now! 

Victoria has competed in pageantry from the time she was 9 months old when her mother entered her in her first beauty pageant. Victoria started taking lessons from Donna Butts with Donna's Studio when she was seven, and didn't win her first pageant until she was 14 years old. Victoria learned that before you get a 'yes,' you will likely get many, many 'no;s.'  that is a lesson that Victoria tries to instill in each and every one of her clients, from 2 years to 82 years. Whether it is in a pageant, in auditions for a show, or on your way to achieving your health goals, being told "no" can sometimes lead to a "yes" in the best way possible!

Victoria began training to coach when she was 14 and worked with her first client at only 15 years old. Now, with over 10 years experience as a coach and judge, and 25 years as a competitor, Victoria understands what it takes to win. 

"Winning doesn't mean you take home the crown," says Victoria. "It means you have worked hard to actively compete for it and you have gained a knowledge that will help you succeed in the future."