Join Us For The Next
International Pageant

July 26th and 27th
2024

KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

Showcasing
The Accomplishments
Of Today's
Married Women®

Mrs. Southern States International®

Melisa Zwilling - Top Ten

1.Tell us why anyone would want come to your hometown?
The Mrs. International® system stands for commitment to family, personal excellence and service to our communities. Those core principles guide my life on a daily basis.

2.What are the (2) most important things in your closet and why?
As an undergraduate, I worked full-time as a manager in the hardware, lawn and garden and paint departments at Sears. I became really good with power tools and can actually build things, including furniture!

3.What do you love to cook and why?
I stay healthy by going on "adventures" with my four-year-old daughter. That usually includes hiking, riding bikes or me jogging after her on her scooter. She also recently learned how to do step aerobics with me, which has made exercise amazingly fun for both of us!

4.If you had an extra hour each day, what would you do?
As a stroke survivor, I’ve learned the importance of making the most of every moment with my family. We spend time together and never take each other for granted. "Family values" also means teaching my daughter to be considerate of others and make a positive contribution to the world.

5.Describe the dirtiest job you have ever had to do?
I like to organize absolutely everything! Choosing to enjoy time with my family instead, I now find the greatest pleasure in "organized chaos."

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