FAVORITES:
Dallas Cowboys: CeeDee Lamb, Micah Parsons, and Deuce Vaughn
Season of the Year: Fall and Spring
High School Teacher: My government teacher, Mr.Nelson. The sweetest yet funniest soul! He cared more about his students well being just as much as their intelligence. I will always admire him for that.
Food: Salads from “Salad and Go”, Mexican, and Italian!
Color: Light Pink
TV Show: Dance Moms & The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Holiday: Christmas / Memorial Day
Sweet or Salty: Sweet!
Workout: Cardio & Weight Training
WHAT INSPIRES YOU? People who persevere and continue to do the right thing regardless of the situation that is put in front of them. I admire people who remain positive, continue to be the bigger person, and keep working extremely hard to be the best version of themselves after life throws them a curveball or even when they are at their peak! I am a firm believer that if you work hard, remain humble, are kind and giving to those around you, and always do what’s right…you will be blessed and rewarded in return.
WHAT IS ONE THING YOU CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT? Jesus Christ, coffee, and chocolate!
DO YOU HAVE ANY REGRETS? I choose to live a life with no regrets. I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason and at perfect timing!
BIGGEST MOTIVATION? My future. When I think of the family I will have one day, it reminds me to work hard for them and the life I see myself living. My dream is to one day be a wife, a mother and a business owner and I will strive to provide a happy, healthy life for them and myself.
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS (IF SO LIST NAMES)? Yes! My fiancé and I bought a precious little girl named Tinley in the spring! She is an apricot toy golden doodle. She is my pride and joy! My family, back at home, has a Maltese named Buddy and we had a rescued lab mix named Paceleigh who passed the day after Christmas. I can still feel her sweet presence with us daily.
BEACH OR MOUNTAIN VACATION? Beach all the way!
DESCRIBE A PERFECT DAY IN YOUR LIFE: A perfect day for me would start with coffee and morning snuggles with my puppy, Tinley. Then, I would go to a workout class and brunch after. I would head to the beach with my family and closest friends and spend the day by the water, riding the golf cart, letting Tinley play with her toys in the sand, and simply relaxing. To finish it off, we would make a nice dinner and eat while we watch the sunset. After we eat, we would play games and there would be lots of laughter! I’m a sucker for fun, relaxing time with family and friends at the beach!
HOW DO OTHERS DESCRIBE YOU? Determined, Driven, Loyal, Genuine, Passionate, Detailed, and Caring
DO YOU HAVE ANY HIDDEN TALENTS? No, I wish!
DO YOU HAVE ANY NICKNAMES? “Karl” & “Kar-Kar”
NAME 5 GUESTS AT YOUR DINNER PARTY: My Papa who passed away when I was 12, Priscilla Presley, Dolly Parton, Alan Jackson, and I will ALWAYS save a seat for Jesus!
WHAT IS THE THEME SONG OF YOUR LIFE? “Humble and Kind” by Tim McGraw
WHAT IS YOUR DANCING BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE? I started dancing at the age of 2. I have trained in the studio my entire life and started competing at the age of 5. I began touring with a convention and competition at the age of 13 and toured with them for 5 years! I assisted several professional dancers/choreographers from all over the country. I began teaching and choreographing for my mom’s dance studio at a young age and still have a burning passion for teaching the art of dance. I now choreograph for several middle schools, high schools, and studios. I have even choreographed for college dance team auditions. *FUN FACT – The first ever dance competition I attended was hosted by the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at Texas Stadium. This is when I knew I wanted to be a DCC one day!
WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO AUDITION FOR DCC? I met the DCC when I was 5 years old. As soon as I interacted with them, I knew that’s what I wanted to be when I grew up. I truly believe that the DCC embody everything a woman should be. They are strong, intelligent, confident, talented, humble, hard-working woman that have made a huge impact not only in the Dallas or dance community but all over the world! They inspire people of all ages every single day. I am a firm believer that God gives everyone a gift and we are called to serve through our talents. What better way to use the gift God gave me than to become a DCC and serve and inspire people all over the world? This is a sisterhood I have always been eager to become a part of!!
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT BEING A PART OF DCC? This past year, I had the honor of attending several appearances that involved community interaction. While I love game days, nothing can compare to the impact we can make on people’s lives when we take the time to speak to someone on a personal level. I love that we have such a powerful platform that can inspire, encourage, and positively impact people from all over the world and of all ages.
PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: Making the team! I had to overcome several obstacles, trials, and errors to get to this point. I had people doubt and strive to distract me along the way. I stayed focused on the main goal and made it happen! I am proud of myself for remaining strong, focused, and committed no matter what!!
IN 10 YEARS FROM NOW I WILL…Be married, have a family of my own, and will be running my own business! Being a mom while working in a career that the Lord crafted me to be in is a huge dream of mine. I hope to live in a beautiful home with a healthy, happy family and, of course, a dog or two!