The first words Suzy Bootz shared with me as a pageant coach
were, “I coach from the inside out.” What a simple, yet profound and beautiful
statement. There was no doubt in my mind at that moment that I had made the
right decision to share this chapter of my pageant journey with Suzy.
Even after nearly three decades of pageant experience, I
found her coaching style to be both refreshing and insightful. Suzy knows from
her own success as a pageant competitor how to create a winner, and that credibility
can only be earned.
I will forever be honored to call her my sister as a Mrs.
International, a coach, and a friend.
Sarah C. Bazey
Mrs. International 2012
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Suzy,
It is challenging to put into words all you did for me. After my
first hour with you there was no doubt I could trust you and your abilities to
manage multiple contestants and maintaining confidentiality. To me that means
the world and I thank you. You are a true gem to be treasured not only as a
coach, but also a friend and sister queen.
Thank you for bringing out the
best in me, sharing your skills and knowledge to empower me to clearly organize
my thoughts and vision. You truly had my best interests at heart and were able
to help me share my passion for my platform so others could enjoy it as I do.
Janet Bolin
Mrs International
2011
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Suzy,
It
is so hard to put into words my heartfelt appreciation! You made it possible for
me to achieve my dream of becoming Mrs. International 2010. Combine your sweet
spirit with your promotional expertise and marketing experience, along with your
love for the Mrs. International system and what it stands for, and there’s no
question why you are a WINNING coach! You have a special way of motivating and
inspiring those you touch. You helped me turn my emotions into knowledge that
enabled me to truly develop my platform “Building Families Through The Miracle
Of Adoption”. Knowledge is power and you made certain I possessed the right
amount of power needed to succeed in the interview room and on stage! You’re an
amazing woman and leader with a heart of GOLD! I am overjoyed to have this
opportunity to spread my message of hope and inspire others to NEVER give up on
their dreams of building a family. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! I am
so proud to call you a coach, friend, and my International “sister”.
God
Bless you,
Shannon Devine, Mrs. International
2010
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When
I made the decision to compete for the title of Mrs. International, I insisted
that the preparation tools I put into place were second to none. Interview is
the cornerstone of the International system, and the women who compete for this
title are educated, successful, and articulate. I wanted to work with the best
in order to guarantee that I was properly prepared for the challenge that
awaited me. I found the best in Suzy Bootz. Suzy is more than an interview
coach. She enriches the lives of her clients. She instilled in me a peace and
confidence that were vital to my success at Mrs. International. She is truly
the mirror into your authentic heart. Whether you are preparing for a pageant,
job interview, or if you just have the desire to improve yourself and tap into
your inner strength and passion, Suzy will help you accomplish your goals with
unmatched grace and elegance. I am truly a better version of myself as a result
of my time with Suzy Bootz.
Mary-Marsha Riley
Mrs.
Tennessee International 2011
3rd Runner-up to Mrs. International
2011
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In
life we are often blessed with two sets of people, these individuals consist of
our families and friends. However, there is a little known third set that I like
to refer to as a “cookie person”. These are the individuals in life who
metaphorically speaking give us “milk and cookies”, or more aptly put, the
essential loving support we as humans need. Suzy Bootz is in every sense of the
word my cookie person! Suzy focuses on the personal goals of each of her clients
with specific attention to detail, while having a sharp eye for examining what
is versus what could be.
While many of us as contestants focus on
building physical strength, in hopes of a killer fitness score, Suzy’s
philosophy is to build internal emotional strength. It is through this strength
that I have come to identify my true purpose in life and have been blessed to
express it through an outlet such as pageantry. Truly there aren’t enough words
to describe Suzy Bootz as she is so much more than a coach. She is a mentor,
sister, friend, teacher, and cheerleader. And long after the stage lights have
turned off and the glitz and glamour have faded you can expect Suzy to be in the
background waiting for you with nothing but love, support, and encouragement or
as I often call it … milk and cookies.
Zereana Jess-Huff
Mrs.
Southeast Asia International
4th Runner-Up, Mrs. International Pageant
2010
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Thanks
to Suzy's training I was able to feel confident in every aspect of competition
for the Mrs. International 2010 pageant. Suzy's talents enabled me to let my
personality shine through without changing who I am. Suzy is a friend and
inspiration to all women in addition to being a dynamic life coach!
I
thank you from the bottom of my heart!
With great admiration,
Donna
Brown
Mrs. Florida International 2010
2nd Runner Up to Mrs. International
2010
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Women
and girls of all ages have a tremendous opportunity in pageantry. The glitz and
glamour is certainly exciting but the true reward from pageantry is the
opportunity to discover the crown in your heart. We all have something beautiful
to offer that is uniquely our own. Pageantry offers us the opportunity to
reflect on what that unique beauty is and to celebrate it.
We hear all
the time to “just be yourself” but that isn’t as easy as it sounds. It isn’t
always easy to see that unique beauty in yourself or to not be afraid to express
it when you do. Sometimes it takes that special someone to give you permission
to see that in yourself and to help you feel safe expressing it…someone like
Suzy Bootz.
Suzy’s outward beauty is undeniable but it is her spirit that
I feel is what is most beautiful about her. She is so genuinely kind and sincere
that you instantaneously feel at home with her. Suzy understands the fear that
some of us have of the person we truly are and the hesitancy to readily admit
the vulnerabilities that life experiences have created in us. She has the
extraordinary ability through her coaching style to safely take you there, show
you that each life experience is a jewel on the crown and help you find the
courage to wear the crown in your heart proudly. It isn’t just about the
interview or winning a year-long title for her. It is about helping you find the
crown that you will be able to wear for a lifetime.
Suzy reintroduced me
to myself and to my true crown…and for that, I am eternally
grateful.
Cydney Miller
Mrs. Tennessee International
2010
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Suzy,
You
are absolutely amazing! I feel so blessed to have stumbled upon your website.
You prepared me for the Miss Teen Texas International pageant beyond any
expectation I had of myself. You taught me how to stand for every event of the
pageant and made me feel very confident about speaking on and off stage. You
dealt with my anxious calls and calmed me down more than I thought possible. I
could not have gone through this process without your love and support! You are
such a wonderful human being. Interview was one of the hardest things for me to
go through and you helped me win “Best Interview”. I was so happy when I heard
my named called out and I have never heard my family scream that loud! They were
so shocked, seeing as I am a shy person. The leader ship you led me with has
made me a stronger, better person. I am so thankful to have worked with you. You
are truly one of the best coaches I have ever worked with and cannot wait to
work with you again!
Thank you so much, Suzy!
Meghan Bell
Best
Interview in Teen Texas International 2011
Fourth Runner
Up
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Suzy
Bootz is a confident, wise, articulate communicator and excellent teacher. Her
marketing expertise in combination with her experience as Mrs. International
2006 is instrumentally evident, as she sees the big picture down to the smallest
of details. She is a master at having one focus on using their own natural
talents, while helping one polish and season their self into the masterpiece
they were internally designed.
Suzy’s vision building, words of
motivation and encouragement are now seasoned into my life. Her guidance,
recommendations and fine tuning remain invaluable. At the moment, I’m pondering
the movie, “The Red Violin”. Suzy you are appreciated. Thank you.
Your
protégé,
Melanie DeMure… is giving you a standing ovation.
Mrs. West
Coast International
Top 10 Finalist, Mrs. International Pageant 2010
