Season 2 Episode 4: "You Don't Need a Crown To Be a Queen"

Happy Friday & Happy Halloween, NYC TEA listeners! 👻

Victoria’s taking you through a magical New York weekend — from the 52nd Annual Village Halloween Parade to reflections on her journey competing in Miss New York USA 2025 and what it taught her about worth, purpose, and finding joy in every “best day ever.”

1️⃣ Opening Tea / Storytime: How not winning Miss New York USA taught her one of the greatest lessons of her 20s/30s2️⃣ The Local Lineup:
 ☕️ Business Highlight — The Morning Table by Meleah: building community one coffee date at a time. Tune on Monday 11/3 for a Local Spotlight Interview with Meleah!
 🎀 Non-Profit Highlight — 5 Under 40 Foundation: supporting women under 40 facing breast cancer & BRCA mutations.
3️⃣ The Tea on the Listing: The Riverie, 18 India Street (Greenpoint) — waterfront views, ferry access, and the best vermouth cocktail nearby at Bar Americano.
4️⃣ Sound of the City: 🎶 “On This New Day” from Fully ReCooperated — music & lyrics by Jackie Collins & Dillan James Smith, book by Billy Swenson.

💖 Victoria’s Weekly Gratitude:

“I’m grateful to live a life where every day feels like a magical adventure.”

@vsummerw @5under40