Nicole Napiwocki - Miss MN Teen USA 2008, Top 15
Sarah ~ I can't start to tell you how thankful I am. Without your help and encouragement I wouldn't have even stepped a foot on that stage. It was an experience I will never forget. Everything about the pageant was extraordinary! From the back combing of hair to the feeling of being on stage. I loved every part of it and don't regret a thing. I hope to do another soon. Thankyou again for everything! Your time, your patience, your wisdom, your tips, everything!
P.S. ~ My dad still cries at the short footage he took of me on stage.
Megan Retzlaff - Miss MN Teen USA 2008, Top 15; Miss MN Teen Int'l 2008, 1st Runner Up
Sarah,
You are not only my coach, but my friend. We have grown to know each other on many different levels. You have helped me push past my fears. You will always be my pageant mom! I truly don't think I would have been able to get on stage and sing that song without your guidance! You are always there for me when I need someone to talk to, just to tell you about my day. I thank you for all of your help and inspiration. You changed my life the first time I met with you. I grew into a woman with confidence and poise. Words can't explain how thankful I am that my mom was standing next to you at the USA pageant. You saw something in me, and I thank you for that. I also thank you for helping me get that muscle that was hiding! You know what one I'm talking about. :)
Love,
Megan Retzlaff
Kelsie Kiekow - Miss Teen MN Int'l 2009, 2nd Runner Up
For the most AMAZING lady I know!!
Sarah,
Wow I don’t know where to start about you. You weren’t only my pageant coach but my sister if I needed someone to talk to about problems or just about how completely nervous I was. You were also my best friend. We laughed, giggled, and made jokes even when both of us were a little on edge because of everything that was going on. Plus you always made me feel confident and beautiful even in the beginning when my interview questions were looking a little rough or the first time we met and everything I had was completely wrong. J You helped me learn so much about who I am where I want to be in my future and help me set more goals and dreams for myself. I don’t know what I would’ve have done without you there to help and guide me through this whole crazy experience. I never thought a day in my life I would be doing a pageant. But you made this a reality for me and a very fun one at that! So I am so happy I met you and I can’t wait to see what happens in the future!
Love You Super Much
Kelsie Kiekow J
Corinne Jensen - Mrs Wright County MN Intl 2009
Sarah, Thank you so much for all of your help! Having never participated in a platform-based system, I was really nervous about competing in the Mrs. Minnesota International pageant. You helped me more than I could have ever expected or hoped for! Because of you, I had more confidence both on-stage and off and especially with my interview. I am already looking forward to next year! Thanks again for giving me that extra bit of help I needed to make it through the pageant!
With much love and gratitude,
Corinne Jensen - Mrs. Wright County International 2009
Sonja Fisher - Mrs. Corporate America 2009
Thanks Sarah so much for your advice and time regarding my wardrobe for the Mrs. Corporate America Pageant. Your advice was very useful and I am so excited to say that I won the National Title - Mrs. Corporate America 2009!! In addition, I won the evening gown competition, fitness competition, interview, photogenic and the pageant spirit award!
Again thanks for you help!!
Sonja Fisher
Mrs. Corporate America 2009
Chelsea Rutz - Miss Teen Morrison County MN Int'l 2009
“It was an incredible first pageant experience for me. Whether it was while learning to communicate on so many different levels, becoming educated on my platform, or acquiring skills to present myself well, Sarah was always there to inspire me throughout my journey. With her guidance, I have become a confident young woman and have forever been changed. I believe that I have accomplished great things so far with her continued support and motivation. I learned to always DREAM BIG and never give up! For one day, all of my dreams will become a reality. Sarah, you are so phenomenal and you will forever remain my pageant Mom!"
I love you, Sarah!
Chelsea Rutz