Pooja Singh
Mrs Universe
West Coast USA
HR Professional
USA
Two things one must possess to reach high magnification and prosperity in life?
} Believe in yourself and set goals that make you stretch and allow youself to grow into them.
} Make your work count, approach your work with intensity, focus, and a sense of purpose and develop wisdom and understanding to engage in lifelong learning.
Two things that inspired you to choose the field of beauty and lifestyle along with your professional career?
} The fact that I am able to directly enhance people’s self-esteem by helping them look and feel their best.
} It allows me to be a constant learner and experiment with new trends and techniques.
Two things you always remember for your initial performances at ramp walk?
} The moment when I first step out onto the runway, all lights and eyes upon me. I was dressed in beautiful clothing complete with beautiful makeup and everything is made to be perfect down to the very last stitch. The audience of fashionistas, other designers, photographers and stylists have come to see a NEW collection that NO-ONE has ever seen before. Seeing everyone so excited and the crowd waits in anticipation was truly a mesmerizing experience.
} Also, I will always remember seeing my family clapping and supporting me was a dream come true.
Two qualities of a successful HR Professional?
} People Management skills
} Empathetic understanding
Two priorities for your social work as an internationally recognized beauty queen?
} It is important to tackle pressing issues that impacts lives and wellbeing of families and individuals. Two major priorities that I support are Domestic violence and children’s right to education.
Two messages for upcoming beauty talents to achieve their goals, facing criticism and not getting support from family and friends?
} My message is your worth isn’t defined by the criticism you face, but by the strength you show in pushing forward despite it. Even when support seems scarce, know that you have the power within to navigate through this.
} Keep your head high, stay true to your values, and know that better days are ahead, You are stronger than you think!.
Two of your favorite personalities in the field of beauty and lifestyle?
} Sushmita Sen
} Priyanka Chopra
Two of your favorite costume designers?
} Manish Malhotra
} Patricia Field
Two colors which attract you the most?
} Yellow
} Black
Two of the challenging years of life?
} The challenging year of life for me has been October 2024, I was in Korea representing Mrs Universe West Coast USA and I get a call from my brother that my mom was taken to the hospital for emergency. The final day of the pageant was next day and the challenge was to decide to choose between staying in Korea for the final day pageant or going back home to be with my Mom. I decided to leave the pageant and be with my mom.
} I was able to be there with my mom just before she passed away. Life is a roller coaster and the death of my mom was unexpected. Life gave me unexpected twists and turns, with moments of great joy and excitement alongside came difficulty, challenge and grief.
Two values of life your parents have given you?
} Deeds and Actions are more powerful than words. Be a good human!
} One small act of kindness can mean the world to someone.
Two decisions of your life you never regret?
} It was a tough decision for me to leave the pageant in the mid-way as my mother was hospitalized, I will never regret my decision as I was able to be with her in her last minutes of her life.
} The second decision I would never regret is pursuing higher education after marriage, it has provided me valuable knowledge, skills, and a network that significantly impacted my career trajectory. It also fostered a lifelong love of learning and critical thinking.
Two things that motivates in your difficult times?
} I believe in a positive mindset to keep going, No matter what happens, you have to keep going!
} My philosophy has always been Learn to rest if you are tired, Not to quit.
Two expectations from your life partner?
} Treating each other with consideration and valuing each other’s individuality.
} Being honest and having an open communication is foundation for a healthy relationship.
Two things you do for your happiness?
} I take time to acknowledge and appreciate the positive aspects of my life, whether big or small, I do think it shifts perspective towards a more optimistic outlook.
} Second, I do think having time to myself and also spending with loves ones allows me to cultivate happiness.
Two things you do for your fitness?
} Limit Unhealthy Foods and Eat Healthy Meals.
} Exercise Regularly and Be Physically Active.
Two of your favorite Quotes?
} I have learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. – Maya Angelou.
} Strength of a character isn’t always about how much you can handle before you break. It’s also about how much you can handle after you have been broken — Rob.
