What’s your most memorable Halloween experience?

In high school, my boyfriend's family built a massive yard haunt. Being petite, I realized I could fit inside their homemade vampire coffin. I climbed in wearing a full gothic outfit, high heels, and fangs. When trick-or-treaters approached, I popped out hissing! I accidentally scared a little girl to tears. I felt awful, but her dad high-fived me and laughed! He said it was the best scare of the night. Pulling off a perfect jump scare cemented my love for Halloween forever.

Tell us why you would make it to the end of a horror movie.

Because adaptability is my superpower. I've spent my life studying human behavior, reading people, and recognizing threats before they become dangerous. Long before my Ehlers-Danlos diagnosis, adapting to my surroundings was just part of me. My body can be unpredictable. I may not always sprint from danger, but I'll outsmart it by exposing loopholes and assessing threats. Plus, navigating an invisible illness makes me an expert at "masking" (pun intended). I don't panic. I'll adapt, outmaneuver

What would you do with the unlucky $13,000?

First, let's clear the air: 13 isn't unlucky! As someone into "witchy woo" who reads tarot and collects crystals, I know 13 is an auspicious number of transformation. With my lucky $13,000, I'd secure the best care for my son Aden and myself as we navigate Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome together. I'd use the rest to finally marry my amazing boyfriend, Neal. Winning would help us celebrate the family we've already become and finally make our commitment official.

Who is your real-life hero who you would want to survive a horror movie with?

My hero is my boyfriend, Neal. After my son and I lost my late fiancé in 2020, we survived very dark days. Three years later, we met Neal. He had never dated a single mother, yet flawlessly stepped in as the perfect stepparent. He's never judged me and provides for us both with zero hesitation. If I had to face a horror villain, I'd want him by my side! The hilarious irony? He HATES horror movies! But he loves us so much, I know he'd grab a weapon and fight the monsters with me anyway.