Amanda Ebokosia at Miss New Jersey USA 2010;
Right after her evening gown competition
Amanda Ebokosia attends Essence Young Women's Leadership Conference
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
PART II: Info on LFM Series Film: "Model Walk" - airs for the rest of the season
PART II: This past summer I was featured in a documentary called, "Model Walk". I did not go through every taping because I was preparing for my exams. It was produced by the Producer G. Stancil of SYGM.
It should air on Monday for the rest of the season under the main series, "Live From Midtown", as The Model Walk Documentary. You may check your local listings at Colourstv.org. It aired yesterday, 11/2/09 at 5:00pm EST.
I'll post some footage later in the Video section of this website.
Lately, I've been a free-lance writer for a few companies. You may view some of my material on Therelationshiptalk.com ( It will link the other sites). I do appreciate the feed-back.
This is what I call the interviewing season for the medical school process, keep me in your thoughts and prayers please! I'm also trying to complete some forms for funding issues for my NPO. "JUST SMILE-- Smiling is the best antidote to heal any pain.It's life's homemade remedy, sent to you in a pretty yellow box. Just figure out what your yellow box may be"
PART:I My time at MISS NJ USA 2010 Pageant & Info about the LFM Series Film: "Model Walk" - airs for the rest of the season
I am going to discuss an event that occurred several days ago. I'm also taking the time to talk about one of the films I had the honor of being featured in earlier this summer.
First I would like to say, "I really should be checking my PO BOX a lot more". I originally bought a PO BOX to separate business mail from my personal mail, but when your PO BOX is in a whole other town, you're less likely to check it as often as you should. Well, shortly before my trip to Alaska I received a letter from Donald Trump. I am sure several young women know what I am talking about. It was a letter to apply to hopefully participate in this year's Miss New Jersey USA 2010 Pageant! This must have been the second time in my entire lifetime that I received such a notice.
The first time was during my freshman year of college when I was pretty much engrossed in my pre-medical classes, I could not find the time to raise sponsorship and get involved in it. Now this time around I was receiving this notice as a college graduate who has already completed her Medical School applications and was hungry for some excitement. I whispered to myself my famous words, "Why NOT?". I could write a novel as to why I wanted to participate in this pageant. It goes far beyond the scope of being just a "beauty pageant". There is beauty beyond the physical layers of what we see. Let me explain.
It is not my job to find out why many don't understand my motives, place, or "the big picture" of all things that I wish to do, see, and conquer. It is my job in becoming the woman who I desired to be at 8, 18, and now 23. The woman who I envisioned to become: powerful, bright, worldly, & articulate. It is my JOB to at least attempt to partake in activities that would foster growth and help me blossom into that woman. I saw it with this pageant.
Do you know what it's like to campaign in less than a few weeks for over $1k, after coming from a trip like Alaska?
It's tough. There are a few barriers that need to be broken for one. You have to let go of all insecurities you may have. The strongest women have them too, this I know for sure. You have to believe you deserve it! You must walk, breathe, talk as if you do. Raising sponsorship is garnering support and believers in everything that you do! I decided to try my best to avoid family & friends for monetary donations. I raised the bulk of it through small businesses.
It changed me.
I don't know what it was really. It could have been going to that famous Thai spot that I often frequented, the doctor offices I often passed, or riding up to cities I rarely visited but soon found hidden treasures.
It changed me.
I suppose what changed me most was needing to raise my last stick of $300 the day before the competition. I called a best friend in a panic. I believe I said to her ," I think I just found my own "Audacity of Hope" moment". Before I get "the eye brow raiser", I will explain it with a question.
Have you ever found yourself in a pretty hopeless situation? While the only thing that is fueling you is your desire to be apart of something so great that you could almost taste it? Well, that's all I felt during the evening on the 15th ( the day before the pageant). I felt that way in my "let's bring it ensemble" 4 inch heels and a knee length gray pleated dress by Calvin Klein's --- in the midst of terenchal rain. YES. It was raining DOGS and ELEPHANTS that night. I just about visited 3 towns in New Jersey and spent about 4 hours campaigning to just come up short with 300 left.
What happened? I regrouped. That's what happened. I repositioned my thoughts and approach. Once I did that I was able to make the phone call.
"Hello?"
Yes, Pageant Headquarters..
"This is Amanda, and I suppose I will be able to make it. Just raised the last bit"
Well, it was something along those lines.
The best thing that I did get from this situation besides meeting amazing people, was a new outlook. I've always knew what it was like to witness compassion directly with my not-for-profit and the funds we helped raised for organizations such as American Cancer Society & Autism Speaks.
It was "refreshing" to see it all again, it was rewarding to find total strangers believe in me and support me in attempting to have my own opportunity.
In the end, it was all about opportunity and a chance--- to live out a dream.
Congrats Cheona Greene: Miss New Jersey USA 2010
I leave you with a short clip. Also, check the link below to READ MORE about a film which aired today and I think runs every other Monday for this season--which I am featured in.
PS:The title for this entry was a phrase from our opening number song by Black Eyed Peas "I Gotta Feeling"
I remember a speech I gave a while back, about passion and the importance of fulfilling the goals you set before yourself. It was a funny speech, I openly asked the crowd if they recalled as a child what they "wished" to be when they grew up?
I responded for them by saying they would have possibly said, " I want to be a teacher, lawyer,fireman, police officer,engineer,writer,artist, and BATMANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!" . I shouted the last one at the top of my lungs. I made sure the last one was known. I love children because they have what we all had but lose as we get older-innocence. It is this quality that often allowed us as children to dream beyond measure.
When one dreams beyond measure, they're not hindered by the "How, I Can't,NOT, and No". They're driven by desire and imagination. These are the elements which motivate individuals to feverishly paint their ideal beginnings or endings--only later should they contemplate the how.
I have a confession-- I am a big kid at heart. When I am around the right people, I smile to the point where my face looks like its a still art portrait display. A few days ago I swung on an actual swing--in the middle of Central Park. OK OK It was at the edge of Central Park.
I've been traveling a lot these days to New York. It has mostly been for business which for me, always leads to pleasure---self-gratification eg.shopping,running,...etc). I am currently working on two films. I will expand on them tomorrow. I never thought I would do a film --like I always say: IT IS THE YEAR OF SAYING YES YES YES.
PHOTO: The two above photos above were taken while on the train to NYC
The production is starting, I will broadcast on DISH Network--meet the cast.
I am pleased with the last two entries I wrote about being bold and power respectively which can be seen (here) and (here). I will never try to trade my hectic and interesting life.I can't stand the thought of being idle which is why I take on every opportunity my way. A few days ago, I found out I was selected to be on this show which will air this October. I received the opportunity about let's say two weeks ago.
I used to model a few years ago consistently and recently I was trying to help out a friend who was interested in getting started with it. There are many scams so I just acted as a mentor and helped her along to receive legit castings. Well, I came across this casting which I submitted her into that was for a documentary filming, which will air on the DISH Network on Colors TV channel 9407. It is a film that will feature New York's most talented youth. It will have a segment about the typical day in the life of a model. The glam and the not so glam.75% of the decision was based on an essay about your life. The remaining 25% was based on your appearance. On the day of the audition my friend asked if I entered. I responded no rather quickly and she encouraged me to try it. Two hours before the audition I wrote my essay and attended it with her and we had all smiles at the end. WE BOTH GOT IT.. which means i have a buddy to go with at the recordings. Luckily we are only required to record 2-3 times a month. This Saturday evening I get to meet with the rest of the cast members so I am very excited about that.
The producer of the show is Gregory Stancil, had such a compelling story about his life that made me even more eager to work with him. Mr. Stancil developed a nonprofit organization geared to help harness the energies of many talented youths in NYC and its neighboring states. I myself have a nonprofit organization called, The Gem Project, located over (here)! We also concentrate our energies on the youth of America by making them aware of various issues that affects them through innovative programs and enriching activities.
I will try to send updates about the program as we start our recordings.I also may even post up my confessionals about my experiences later on Youtube.
TAKE HOME MSG:If you can, try to take on every opportunity that may come your way. You never know the outcome until you try. Opportunities breed new experiences which results in a more fulfilling life.
My morning started out with sweet scents and aching legs.I woke up this morning with my hair smelling like candy because I decided to deep condition it with honey and coconut milk. I immediately washed the gunk out and put on my running shoes.In order to see results I have to be consistent right? I ran around the track near my place and did 8 laps which equates to 2 miles. If you calculate the run between going there and back, you may just add an additional 2 miles. This all resulted in a happy work out of four miles. YES WE CAN ADD :)! This does not include my 400 hundred crunches I did effectively this morning. I made a promise to work out and update daily here and so far it is working. I am such a happier person! I feel lighter,calmer, and not to mention toner. I will try to post entries on my progress with my fitness/beauty journal. I want to see results!
GO OUT TODAY AND TAKE ON YOUR OPPORTUNITY AND ENVISION YOURSELF SUCCEEDING WITH IT!~ Positive energy breeds positive results.
