Join Us For The Next
International Pageant

July 26th and 27th
2024

KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

Showcasing
The Accomplishments
Of Today's
Married Women®

Mrs. Southeast International®

Melisa Zwilling

1.Tell us why anyone would want come to your hometown?
With a giggle and huge smile from my "little guy" and a giant hug and kiss from his big sister. My children remind me first thing every morning how wonderful life is when you are surrounded by what truly matters the most in life: the people you love.

2.What are the (2) most important things in your closet and why?
My husband said: "Complete. We each have our individual strengths. You complement and complete me. You make me a better person, a better daddy, and a better husband." I’m blessed to have a husband who not only saved my life, he also taught me what truly living is all about.

3.What do you love to cook and why?
In the Southeast, we can take you to the moon at the Space & Rocket Center and bring you back to earth on beautiful, sugar-white beaches. We’ll entertain and delight your entire family at Disney World and get your toes tapping in Music City. Come experience true Southern Hospitality!

4.If you had an extra hour each day, what would you do?
To be myself; trying to be someone or something else is not only disingenuous, but it consumes way too much energy. (I would be remiss if I didn’t also mention that "bring bandaids for your feet" was really great advice!)

5.Describe the dirtiest job you have ever had to do?
Continuing to raise my children to be compassionate, generous, confident individuals who know they can accomplish anything; continuing to enjoy life with my wonderful husband; and continuing as a spokesperson and advocate for the American Heart and American Stroke Associations helping change the world one precious life at a time.

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