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www.MOSTmag.com || FITNESS MAG A ZINE || 35make choices based on impulse, whereas I like to critically think before making any decisions- it helps the final decision be the best decision for me.MFM: If you let your guard down, what are a couple of secret things you would be willing to share about multi-dimensional self? KD: I trust too quickly if I let my guard down, I often believe everyone has a better self. I also am very self conscious, which some people are very surprised to find out. I come from %u201cthick%u201d genes and struggled to be %u201cthin%u201d my whole life. It has taken a lot of self control to stay in shape. MFM: Everybody has a playlist. Who%u2019s number one on yours? Favorite track by that artist? KD: I love jazz and soul music, and right now Sam Smith is my favorite. My favorite song would have to be %u201cLatch%u201d. MFM: What is this obsession with sneakers?! What set it off and what are some faves? KD: I have always really loved shoes, however when I was younger it was running shoes. As I got older I started collecting basketball shoes and other sneakers, and it grew as I became an ambassador for Reshoevn8r. There is something about a pair of good sneakers, that outweighs a good pair of heels. My all time favorite shoes are of course my 11%u2019s, which all of my followers know.MFM: Realizing your dreams, in what ways have you grown the most in your accomplishments? KD: I came from a very introvert family, and I was always different and wanted to set these incredibly high goals. I definitely think that I have grown into this crazy, outgoing, funny, social butterfly. I have gained so many skills including being comfortable in my own skin all the way to public speaking at huge events. I went from a dreamer to a do-er and have experienced everything from modeling, to acting, competing in pageants, and traveling around for charity work. I have become someone I never knew I would have the strength to be.MFM: As an MMA Ring Girl, how does it bring out your inner New Mexican-Nacho Libraness? KD: Lol. Any favorite fight?! hahaha I think everything brings out my inner New Mexicanbeing a ring girl is a really fun gig, and defiantly helps me stay in shape. I really love to watch MMA over boxing, especially coming from a town with great fighters like Jon Jones and Holly Holm%u2019s. MFM: Can you offer any advice for those interested in pageantry/modeling, tips on enhancing auditions and applying to agencies? KD: Once you can accept who you are and be comfortable in your own skin, is when you truly love yourself. You have to love yourself before you try asking others to love you. Once you embrace everything about yourself, then others will see your sparkle, and others will believe in you. It%u2019s about confidence, happiness and perseverance.