Join Us For The Next
International Pageant

July 26th and 27th
2024

KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

Showcasing
The Accomplishments
Of Today's
Married Women®

Mrs. New York International®

Erica Carder

1.Tell us why anyone would want come to your hometown?
Growing up, life wasn’t always easy for me and my family. My family is my constant reminder that each day there isn’t an opportunity to say I can’t or give up. My family is who helps me to remember who I am and who I want to be.

2.What are the (2) most important things in your closet and why?
The perfect day would be to wake up early, brew a cup of coffee and practice some yoga or mediation. Afterwards I would take a walk through Central Park with my husband and puppy. Lastly, I would try to accomplish one or two items on my to-do list and attempt my hand at a new recipe.

3.What do you love to cook and why?
I bring positivity into everything I do. When anyone is upset or if someone says something negative, I always try to turn the situation into a positive one. There is too much negative thinking in the world and it’s important to never let that energy affect your personal quest.

4.If you had an extra hour each day, what would you do?
A photo of my grandfather. He is my daily inspiration that I can be best me and do everything that I’ve set out to do. No matter how hard something is or how bad times may feel, when I look at his picture I know he’s always looking over me.

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