I am Olivia Jordan, Miss USA 2015

Has Leo DiCaprio reached out to you yet?

LOL!

I once got $10 for coming in second in a beauty contest in my monopoly game.. impressed?

Yes! How could I not be!?

What does your fitness regiment consist of?

Weight lifting, but I love mixing it up with yoga and Pilates!

Recent polls have shown that 1/5 of Americans can't locate America on a world map. Why do you think this is?

I think we need to improve the education system in America. Like, such as...

• What made you decide to do beauty pageants? In your opinion, what are the best/worst aspects about today's pageant industry?
• What was the funniest/most embarrassing experience you had during a pageant?
• How do you feel about the 'pageant girl' stereotype?
• What was your most memorable experience as Miss USA? What are your plans for the future?

Apologies for so many questions. Congrats on Miss USA, & as a fellow Alpha Phi sister, AOE!

Miss USA was always a goal of mine, I feel it's a great opportunity to develop public speaking skills and work on your confidence!

I fell to the floor backstage at finals night at MISS USA last year, right before I went out! I was lucky the bruises didn't show during in my bikini!

Lobby for the Alzheimer's Association in DC has been the most amazing experience. Pursuing acting and modeling in LA while continuing to lobby for that cause is what I hope for my future.

Cats or dogs?

Dogs!

Do you have a dog?

Not yet, but I would love a puppy one day!

When did you realise being beautiful would be a way to earn money through a modellign career?

Modeling was a response to how awkward I felt, I was 5'11 at 13. It was the first time that I felt that being gangly and awkward could be used to my advantage!

Other than zombies,diseases,and nuclear war,what would make for a great Apocalypse/post Apocalypse movie?

Wild pageant girls take over what remains of the planet!

There's some controversy in the modelling world; models who are too thin, young modelling girls who are abused, and more recently the 'curvy' models. What are your thoughts on that?

I think as a culture we need to work on embracing all different body types and looks! There's not one specific way to be beautiful!

Hi Miss USA. With today being National Donut Day what's your favorite donut?

I like strawberry frosted cake donuts!

Aren't most people already aware of breast and ovarian cancer? Is there are large portion of people out there that don't know it's a thing, and so you have to go around telling them, "yes, there is such a thing as breast and ovarian cancer,"?

Isn't cause marketing, particularly surrounding breast cancer, a well known scam? Not saying you are scaming anyone, but my understanding is that it is used to get people to make purchasing/donating decisions based on the premise that the money will be used for RESEARCH, when instead it is used for the very vague notion of AWARENESS, with much of the profit going to pay the salary or expenses of the people raising awareness?

For example: http://thoughtcatalog.com/parker-marie-molloy/2013/10/breast-cancer-awareness-month-is-a-marketing-scam/

First, ovarian cancer is not a well known disease. The reason it's such a deadly disease is because so many women aren't diagnosed until the 4th stage, when there's very little they can do at that point. But with breast and ovarian cancer, early detection is crucial for the most positive results and effective treatments. I'm going to keep working with these diseases until there is a cure, because I believe that is possible. There are many organizations that do effectively fund research, BCRF is one we've worked with this year.

Hi, thanks for doing this aMa. When that Steve Harvey thing happened in December, what did the other girls think of it? Did everyone run and hide from Miss Colombia?

Everyone was shocked, but I was so impressed by the grace and elegance that all of the women involved showed in what was an uncomfortable situation.

what is the most UN-MissUSA like thing you've ever done?

On my way to Miss USA, my sister and I locked out keys in the car and I had to crawl through the trunk into the front seat. Not my most graceful moment! haha

This is going to sound like a loaded question, but I promise it's not. I just want to hear the thoughts of a participant who has obviously gained a lot from them.

Why do you think pageantry is still relevant in today's society?

I personally learned how to be a successful public speaker through training for pageants. I have felt empowered through the opportunities I've had to use my voice to create positive change.

If you went back in time, what would be the most important advice would you give to your 18 year old self?

Don't let fear stand in the way of doing anything you want!

There's a town in Manchester, England, called Marple. If I paid you enough cash would you consider moving there and entering in some sort of pageant to collect the title of said pageant just for the sake of a good pun?

I don't understand the pun, but no.

Who was your biggest competition and why?

I don't see other people as competition. I'm constantly trying to better myself, and I believe we all have greatness inside of us!

what 5 things would u try to experience if u could be the opposite gender for a day?

I think that as a woman, I can do everything a man can do.

Many sees thies "contests" as braindead entertainment filled with hot but stupid girls that wants to save the world.
Why do you think it´s promoted and hosted to that cater that assumption? And what is it realy like?

These competitions have grown to be so much more that that. They truly require intelligence as well as a good heart, which is shown in the interview portion of the competition. Beauty is just a small fraction of what it takes to be a titleholder.

What is it specifically does Miss USA do?

The duties of Miss USA are diverse. This year I lobbied in DC, volunteered in Haiti, and I saw Oprah on a red carpet! Every day was a new challenge and a new blessing!

What are the relationships between contestants like? Is it competitive, friendly or downright bitchy? Or something else entirely?

Friendly! I have made some of my best friends through pageantry! But it is what you make it.

Would you rather fight 100 duck sized horses or 1 horse sized duck?

Large quantities of anything scare me, so definitely the horse sized duck!

Do you have any pets? tell us about them!

I couldn't have any pets for this year, but I hope to one day have a puppy!!

are there rules against Miss USA having pets? or you were just too busy this year

There are rules against it, but it truly is in the best interest in of the pets because of how busy I am!

What phone do you have?

iPhone!

Honest question. How do you feel about some of the questions that get asked to the pageant contestants?

Like compare and contrast how do you feel about the transgender bathroom controversies and the North Korean nuclear program in 30 seconds.

I think 30 seconds is not an adequate amount of time to sufficiently exhibit the speakers awareness on world issues or their intelligence levels.

Are you a Trump supporter?

I am a supporter of equality and rights for everyone. I will vote for a presidential candidate based on those beliefs.

Who's your favorite Ninja Turtle?

Whenever I watched that show growing up it always made me want pizza, so that's definitely my favorite part!

You're really good at answering all these questions diplomatically, like you should be as a pageant star. Are you using this Reddit post as training for potential pageant questions?

haha I'm actually retiring from pageants now, but the training will always stay with me!

Hi Olivia, what's a secret about being a model that no one else would ever think about?

You don't always wake up feeling beautiful. Sometimes you have to fake it until you make it!!

if u had a character in a down and dirty mortal kombat-style fighting game, what fighting moves would you have?

I have strong legs so I would be able round house kick!

What level of education do the contestants for miss America usually have?

I'm not an expert on Miss America, I'm Miss USA. However, many of my fellow contestants have bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and some even pursuing their PhD's.

Where do you go from here? After you pass your crown, what are your next steps and career plans?

I'll move back to LA to pursue acting, modeling, and maybe even hosting!

What was the most rewarding part of being Miss USA?

The people that I've been able to connect with this year!

Want to go on a date to Tender Greens with me?

If we're going on a date, I'd prefer pizza!

what's your very best life advice?

Go after your wildest dreams! You never know what'll happen.

What is your favorite sandwich?

Turkey, bacon, cheese and avocado!

Whats are some funny/silly accidents you've had modelling? like tripping or hitting someone in the balls or something?

Thankfully not many accidents like that have happened yet! Keep your fingers crossed that they don't in the future!

Any chances of you probably being next years Miss USA?

No, it's time for the next woman to represent her state, her causes and her passions!

When did you realise you were extraordinary beautiful, more so than others?

Everyone is beautiful, it's all about embracing your inner beauty. Finding what it is about yourself that makes you feel beautiful and confident and then letting that shine through!

How would you address the situation in venezuela?

I don't want to pretend to be an expert on foreign affairs, I will send prayers that their people are kept safe and that positive leadership prevails.

What happens next for you?

I will move back to LA to pursue, modeling, acting and maybe even hosting!

What's a pickup line that will work on you without fail every time, even for guys you find physically repulsive?

Pick up lines don't really work on me, I like genuine and confident men who are able to strike up a conversation with me!

What is your nationality?

American!

May be a long shot, but would you ever consider saying you're my gf so my friends will see it? Like put "shoutout to my sweetheart /u/terattt for always supporting me. Love you so much, hon! <3 xoxo" as an edit in your main post? Obviously we don't have to even meet or anything but it would just make it so my friends respected me more.

Thanks so much!

I'm sure you don't need a fake girlfriend to impress your friends. You're going to find someone who loves you for who you are and that's all that matters!