Most people reinvent themselves once. Renée Landers has done it four times.

-At 74, Renée entered her very first pageant—and walked away wearing the crown as Classic Universe Woman 2026–2027.

That unexpected victory was simply the latest chapter in a life defined by resilience, reinvention, and refusing to accept society’s expectations about aging.

-A proud second-generation Houstonian whose grandparents immigrated from Sicily, Renée built a successful commercial building permit expediting company over 4 decades while raising her young son as a single mother.

-Today, her son, Garrett, manages the day-to-day operations while Renée continues as President, giving her the freedom to pursue an entirely new chapter.

-At age 58, after a lower lumbar fusion, Renée chose not to slow down, but instead walked into a gym at 60 and began building a stronger body—and a stronger future.

At 69, she stepped onto a bodybuilding stage for the first time, eventually earning her GBO Pro Card, becoming a sponsored athlete with Angel Competition Bikinis, and competing in 14 bodybuilding shows. She never imagined herself competing on any stage! But her trainer kept encouraging her, and she finally said YES!

-Today, Renée combines her love of fitness, solo world travel, adventure, (and now Pageantry representing Classic Universe) with a growing social media community, inspiring people around the world to believe their best chapter may still be ahead.

-Her message is simple:

Strength has no expiration date.

-Renée tries hard to respond to all genuine inquiries.

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Chaplain Sonja Frazier-Koenig is the Founder and Executive Director of the End-of-Life Care Institute (EOLCI), a certified chaplain, end-of-life care educator, author, course creator, and international speaker with more than 30 years of experience serving individuals and families through some of life's most meaningful transitions. She combines her background in healthcare management, estate planning, ministry, and end-of-life care to help people prepare with confidence, compassion, and peace of mind. She started off as TX Doula Movement in 2020 and then leveled up to End-of-Life Care Institute in 2024.

Sonja founded the End-of-Life Care Institute to equip individuals, churches, organizations, and businesses with the education, tools, and resources needed to provide holistic support to those facing serious illness, end-of-life, grief, and loss. Through EOLCI's signature 4E teaching model—Educate, Empower, Engage, and Evaluate—she trains pastors, church leaders, chaplains, caregivers, and end-of-life professionals to serve with excellence while helping families navigate difficult conversations before a crisis occurs.

She is also the creator of the "Are You Ready? Preparing With Purpose®" program, a practical and compassionate five-week educational experience that helps individuals organize their end-of-life affairs, communicate their wishes, and reduce the emotional and logistical burden often placed on loved ones. Sonja believes that preparation is one of the greatest expressions of love and that every family deserves the peace that comes from having important conversations before they become urgent.

As host of the Caring Beyond the Pew podcast, Sonja is passionate about helping churches move from reactive care to intentional, compassionate care ministries. Her mission is simple: to help people Prepare Today, Protect Tomorrow, and Leave a Legacy of Love.

Whitney Walker is a wife, mother and passionate advocate for suicide awareness and mental health. After the devastating loss of her 21-year-old son, Connor, to suicide in 2024, she made the decision to use her family's story to bring hope, understanding, and compassion to others walking a similar path.

Through her faith, vulnerability, and unwavering love for Connor, Whitney speaks openly about grief, mental illness, and the importance of recognizing that every person has immeasurable worth. Her mission is to help break the stigma surrounding suicide, encourage honest conversations about mental health, and remind those who are struggling that they are never alone.

Whitney hopes Connor's life and story will inspire greater empathy, deeper connection, and a commitment to reaching those who may be silently suffering through hope.

Melissa Locke is a Philanthropist, Community Advocate, and Former Mrs. California United States 2025. Widely recognized for her dedicated community service, Melissa balances a multifaceted career as an Actress, Host, and Dancer as well. Driven by a prolonged calling towards Humanitarian work, Melissa is founding member and Head of PR and Media for Tree of New America, a 501 (c)(3) non profit organization dedicating to combating food insecurity by Feeding 15K individuals monthly. Whether Hosting Red Carpets, Speaking at Platform Development Workshops or Distributing Meals on the Streets of Orange County, Melissa uses her voice to uplift communities with love,dignity, and purpose. She resides in Southern California with her husband Celebrity Plastic Surgeon, T.Y. Steven Ip and her rescue dog Sammy

Jay Joseph has performed on both coasts in musical theater,
nightclubs, in Las Vegas as Principal Singer of several production
shows, as an Emcee for many Casinos & Pageants, and around the
world headlining on cruise lines.
Favorite roles include Sweeny in Sweeny Todd, Archibald Craven
in Secret Garden, Rump in GREASE & Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd in
Whorehouse at The Plaza Las Vegas, and as Billy Flynn in a
National Tour of CHICAGO.
In addition to performing, Jay owns and operates A Touch of
Mystery & More Entertainment, an interactive event &
entertainment company.

Galit Ventura-Rozen – Leadership & Business Speaker | Commercial Real Estate Broker | Everyday Woman Publishing

Galit Ventura-Rozen is an award-winning speaker, entrepreneur, and expert in leadership, business success, and effective communication. With over 30 years of experience in commercial real estate, she has personally sold over $700 million in Las Vegas properties and leads multimillion-dollar developments through her family’s commercial construction company.

She is known for her high-energy presentations, actionable insights, and ability to inspire teams to elevate their performance.

As co-founder of Everyday Woman Publishing, Galit is on a mission to get women's stories into print. Her signature 30 Days to Published program does something no one else does — it interviews the book right out of you.

Galit holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, which uniquely positions her to bridge psychology with business success—helping leaders develop stronger communication, negotiation, and leadership skills. As the author of The Successful Woman’s Mindset, she is recognized as a top thought leader in women’s leadership and empowerment.

Her impact has earned her numerous accolades, including:
Woman of Impact – The Shade Tree
Vegas Inc. 2025 C-Suite Executive
Entrepreneur of the Year – Silver State Awards

Beyond her business achievements, Galit is deeply committed to philanthropy and community leadership. She has volunteered for The Shade Tree Women’s Shelter for 20+ years.

Erin Phillips is the Co-Founder and CEO of Power2Parent, one of Nevada's leading parent advocacy organizations. Since helping launch the organization in 2014, she has worked to empower families, defend parental rights, expand educational freedom, and promote civic engagement. Under her leadership, Power2Parent has developed programs including the EmpowerED Choice Scholarship, Patriot Camp, the Spark of 1776 initiative, and the Fatherhood Project.

In addition to her nonprofit leadership, Erin serves as Chair of Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy Nevada and was appointed by Governor Joe Lombardo to Nevada's Statewide Coordinating Council for the Regional Professional Development Program. Erin is a frequent speaker, media guest, and advocate on issues affecting families, education, and parental involvement. She and her husband Matt live in Las Vegas and are raising five children.

Jenedy Paige never planned to become a professional oil painter or a 6-time American Ninja Warrior competitor, but that is where God has led her. A proud BYU-Idaho alum, she credits her alma mater with giving her a solid creative foundation.

Jenedy considers her greatest masterpieces her four children — three here on earth and one in Heaven. She and her husband, Victor, share a love for adventure and travel, often exploring rock climbing crags around the world.

When she’s not painting or training, Jenedy enjoys jump-roping, playing the piano, and singing songs from musicals. She also loves eating dinner for breakfast, and watching a good rom-com. After a decade in Utah, their family is starting a new chapter in Chicago. Through her art and her voice, Jenedy empowers others to live boldly, create bravely, and follow God faithfully.

Kelly Albright is a Las Vegas real estate broker, performer, wife, and mom of three whose life has been shaped by creativity, resilience, and family. A BYU Musical Theatre graduate, Kelly toured and performed professionally before meeting her real-life Prince Charming, Brandon Albright, while starring together in the musical Cinderella.

Today, she is the Broker/Owner of Vision Realty Group in Las Vegas, helping families navigate life’s big transitions while balancing motherhood, business, and community involvement.

After facing breast cancer twice, Kelly gained a deeper perspective on strength, faith, vulnerability, and what it truly means to leave a legacy. She shares her story hoping to encourage other women to keep showing up with courage through every season of life.

Chet Buchanan recently wrapped up a 25-year run as the host and creator of 98.5 KLUC Las Vegas’ “Chet Buchanan Show.” Many know him from his work hosting and auctioneering innumerable charity, corporate, and civic events nationwide. The two-time Emmy Award winner is also highly regarded as the
Public Address Announcer for the NHL’s Seattle Kraken, The Two Time WNBA World Champion Las Vegas Aces, USA Basketball, the NCAA Basketball “Sweet 16 and Elite 8,” The “Voice of NASCAR” for Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Events and Gameday Host for the Las Vegas Bowl, and for serving almost two decades
as UNLV Basketball and Football Gameday Host. He may be best known for his annual Toy Drive where he lived and broadcast on radio, television and online on top of a 30-foot scaffold for 12 days straight every holiday season, for a total of 300 days of his life! The 2025 Toy Drive saw astounding totals yet again as another record setting 40 53-foot semi-trailers were filled, 6792 bicycles were collected, along with an incredible $792,430 in cash and gift card donations, bringing the 27-year total of toys, bikes, and gift cards and cash collected to an estimated value of over 60 million dollars. The City of Las Vegas has twice declared a “Chet Buchanan Day.” He has also received numerous State of Nevada and Clark County
commendations and recognitions, been named “Best of The City” by Vegas Seven, “Best of Las Vegas” by the Review-Journal and received the Silver State Humanitarian Award.