Nia Sanchez Booko

Nia Sanchez made history when she won the title of Miss USA 2014, becoming the first Miss Nevada to capture the coveted crown. Seven months later, she represented the USA at the 63rd Annual Miss Universe Pageant, where she finished as first runner-up. An avid traveler and fourth degree black belt in Taekwondo, Nia has lived all over the world, from her former Nevada residence just minutes off the famed Las Vegas Strip to countries as diverse as Germany and Hong Kong. As Miss USA, Nia was honored to work with a host of organizations including Project Sunshine, Best Buddies, and the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. After giving up her Miss USA title in Baton Rouge, Nia took on a new title as Mrs. Daniel Booko at the couple’s beautiful wedding in October 2015. Nia is currently hosting food and travel show, and producing her own Universal Confidence workshops across the US and abroad. To keep up with Nia follow her on Instagram (@realniasanchez) and Youtube

Ricardo Laguna

Born and raised in La Paz, Mexico, Ricardo Laguna moved to Las Vegas at the age of 13. Growing up in a rough neighborhood, Ricardo’s passion for BMX riding was fostered during his high school years. He signed on as a professional athlete at the age of 18 and won the “King of Dirt” competition, making him the #1 Latin and South American Dirt Jumper in the world. Ricardo is a frequent competitor in major tournaments, including: The Dew Action Sports Tour, Gravity Games, Nokia Fise, and BMX Masters among others. Laguna has performed in shows worldwide and has hosted his own Action Sports and Music Festival in Las Vegas for the past 12 years called “The Ricardo Laguna BMX Dirt Challenge” at Extreme Thing.

Outside of his BMX career, Ricardo has been recognized as an accomplished sportscaster, including being the first Spanish-speaking announcer at the X-Games. He has been featured in numerous magazines and television shows and in March 2012, Ricardo premiered in The Ricardo Laguna Project, on MTV Tr3s and MTV Latin America – a reality series that offers a glimpse into Ricardo’s multifaceted life.

Ricardo is active in the Las Vegas community through his work with numerous charitable organizations with a special emphasis on promoting bike helmet safety. He is also the co-founder of Celebrando HispanicFest, an annual cultural event held in Las Vegas.