Tracea has always had a passion for beauty and fashion. Since she was a young girl she would sing, do ballet, tap dancing, and jazz. As Tracea got older she decided to join the United States Navy. Tracea takes pride in her years served to the United States and is inspiring girls and women all around the globe. Tracea proves to them that you can do absolutely anything that you set your mind to. She dominates the pageantry world by bringing her bright shining personality and beauty, she inspires those around her to pursue their dreams no matter what. Over her years she has had 3 amazing sons and a supportive husband that enjoys doing pageantry with her. When you read our interview about Tracea, you can’t help but be in awe of her willpower, drive, and determination.
IPM: How did your military experience affect your life today?
TRACEA: Being in the military was such a great adventure and helped prepare me in being independent and strong.
IPM: What motivated you to join the Navy?
TRACEA: I joined the Navy when I was 18 years old right after Highschool. I was ready to see the world and this was a great avenue to be on my own and have the opportunity to travel.
IPM: Did any experience in getting ready for pageants growing up such as staying fit help prepare you for bootcamp?
TRACEA: I was quite a athletic young lady growing up. I had danced since I was 3 and was a majorette. I also played soccer and ran track as well.
IPM: Does your family enjoy doing pageantry with you?
TRACEA: My family is such a great support to me. Not only do they cheer me on but my husband has actually gotten involved competing and won several national titles as well.
IPM: What’s one special memory you have of your family being involved in pageantry with you?
TRACEA: My husband and I both competed in our first pageant together and both won. He was International Man and I won Ultimate Queen. We then competed again together for Worlds Perfect pageant and we made history as first married couple to both win our titles. He won Worlds Perfect Most Handsome Man and I won Worlds Perfect Woman SuperModel.
IPM: What’s one piece of advice that you would like to give stay at home moms or even working moms?
TRACEA: one of the most important assignments we have is to love our family. As Mother’s, we are the nurturers of our children and I am thankful I have been blessed to be at home to raise them over the years. My advice is if you want to change the world go home and love your family first.
IPM: What made you decide to get back into pageantry after having kids, was it difficult getting back in?
TRACEA: I did pageants before I was married and had my children. I took a break while my children were small and raising them. As they got older and more independent I decided to then compete again. It was incredible to find a way to help me be the best me I could be by preparing for competition.
IPM: What’s your favorite part about being a Certified Miss America Judge?
TRACEA: I really enjoy being able to serve on the selection panel to sit on the other side of the table to help to choose the next reigning queen.
IPM: Do you have any advice for our readers who would like to get into pageantry?
TRACEA: Pageantry is a great way to find your why. It gives a way to express a platform that you are passionate about to others. It helps you take a good look at who you are and what you are doing to be the best version of yourself to make a difference in the world.
IPM: Have you written any books or have any plans to about your life’s experience?
Tracea: I became the coauthor of my first book called Rise Up! Women Who Lead by leaving a Legacy! In my chapter I talk about Living our life choosing Fair over Fear. And by my faith I have overcome.
IPM: Rheumatoid Arthritis is a debilitating condition, how did you work through it and manage to do your daily activities?
Tracea: I had been Diagnosed with RA about 10 years ago. I have had a hip, two knees and wrist replacement already. I also take many medications to help with this auto immune deficiency. Most of all it is my Faith that pulls me through. Greater is He who is in me than he who is in this world.
IPM: You are such an inspiration to all of us out here, being a veteran, mother, wife, and multiple time pageant winner. Can you share any advice about how you still manage to have time for yourself?
Tracea: I believe we make time for what is important to us. I make sure I set apart time every day for self care. For when I do it helps me better take care of everything and everyone else.
IPM: Anything you would like to share with our readers?
Tracea: I am a woman of faith and confident because I understand the divine plan of our Heavenly Father and my role to bless lives around me. The sacrifices I makes are worth something in an eternal sense. I know about sacrifice from knowing of the life of My Savior. I hope to continue to be a bright light of hope and inspiration to everyone around me.
Tracea Lynne Bolin Is a Veteran Woman of the United States Navy, in the field of Intelligence and Foreign War- Desert Storm. She graduated from the United States Naval and Marine Intelligence School. Tracea has served as the Secretary of Naval Personnel at the Pentagon and was chosen as a United States Navy Ceremonial Guard. She is an Advocate for the Arthritis Foundation to raise awareness in fighting for the cure, as herself is battling with Rheumatoid Arthritis which gave her the desire to be a spark of hope and change for others. She has been active as the celebrity hostess and Team Captain at the Virginia Walk 2 Cure Arthritis Event every year in Richmond Virginia. Including training people in suicided and mental help awareness with Runway 2Life.
At the same time the world of Fashion and Beauty became a great passion for her where she graduated from the Barbizon Modeling School and modeled in many Bridal Shows throughout the region for Virginia Bride Magazine, High Fashion Model for Runway2Life, walked the catwalk runway for New York Fashion Week 2018/2019/2020 and on the Billboard of New York Times Square. As an America Ambassador for International Face Magazine, represented the Mid-Atlantic and East Coast regions as well. Tracea was chosen as SuperModels Models Unlimited Most Beautiful Iconic Model, featured in the first ever Moda Models Unlimited Magazine with HiTech Moda, World Class Beauty Queens Magazine, Embrace Beauty Magazine along with many editorials and modeled at several runway events.
She also is a judge/panel/evaluator for the Miss America, Miss VA America Teens in Training pageantry across the USA and have competed locally, statewide, nationally and internationally throughout the world in pageantry and has received awards and won titles as Mrs. Universe Tourism 2021 , Miss Trumbull County 1990, Oahu International 1994, , Miss Island Ilima 1995, Mrs. Moseley 2014, Mrs. Central VA United States 2015, Mrs. Atlantic States 2016, Ms. Queen of Hope 2016, Mrs. Virginia All American Woman 2016, Mrs. All American Woman 2017, Mrs. Virginia TIW 2018, MS Delmarva Veteran 2018, Mrs. Mid Atlantic United States2018, Today’s International Woman 2018, Ultimate Queen TIW 2019, Mrs. Global US 2019, MS Elite Virginia WOA 2019, Lady Diana Award 2020, Mrs. Universe Tourism 2020, Mrs. Universe Tourism 2021, East Coast Perfect Woman SuperModel 2021, and Women Appreciating Women Honorary Award 2021.
As a leader she has been hosted and interviewed on live broadcast sharing her inspirational stories in fashion and beauty to give others hope. She will continue to inspire, overcome and be a very bright light to everyone everywhere she goes.
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