Bianca Golden

America's Next Top Model All-Stars' Episode 4 Recap

2011-10-06T17:01:00.000-04:00

Antm Cycle 17 Recap episode 3

2011-09-29T11:26:00.000-04:00

ANTM CYCLE 17 EPISODE 2 RECAP

2011-09-22T19:33:00.000-04:00

Bianca Goldens Blog on ANTM ALL STARS episode 1

2011-09-16T15:22:00.000-04:00

Antm ALL STARS EPISODE 1

2011-09-15T15:16:00.000-04:00

The Night before the premier of ANTM "ALL STARS"

2011-09-13T18:02:00.000-04:00

Sneak Peak

2011-09-13T17:36:00.002-04:00

http://www.usmagazine.com/moviestvmusic/news/go-inside-the-americas-next-top-model-all-stars-first-photo-shoots-2011139

Were BACK !!!!!!!!!!!

2011-08-19T07:58:00.000-04:00

My official promo for antm cycle 17

2011-08-19T07:57:00.002-04:00

My Trip to the bahamas with the miss teen bahamas contestants

2011-08-16T23:08:00.000-04:00

My first video Blog

2011-04-12T15:21:00.000-04:00

I switched up my look and WENT NATURAL

2011-01-03T16:37:00.001-05:00

Raise Your Hand If Your Focused.

2011-01-01T12:34:00.000-05:00

I could feel myself about to rant on my twitter page when it hit me that I have a blog where I can do it and not be limited to 140 characters. It is January 1, 2011 and all I could think about when I woke up was let’s get to business. I went to greet my followers and friends on twitter when I was saddened and disappointed to see that everyone was talking about hangovers, partying and drunken stories. I am not judging nor am I in a position to do that but I will say that it’s a big disappointment. How do we expect or resolutions to become a reality if we don’t put action behind our words? We can’t just rest on the “universe” to make our dreams come true. Mistakes are inevitable so today must past but while nursing these hangovers I hope you remember those promises you made to yourself and not just forget it and become comfortable. Being comfortable is only ok when it comes to furniture it should not be a descriptive word you apply to your life and your position in it. I made promises to myself that I wont allow anyone or anything to influence me to break I hope you follow suit.

(Thanks Chey for the inspiration)

Reflecting on 2010

2010-12-29T00:08:00.004-05:00

Dear 2011

2010-12-28T23:20:00.001-05:00

So 2010 is coming to an end but lets not cry for what were losing or even reflect on what’s happened. I believe Mignon McLaughlin said it best “ The past is strapped to our backs. We do not have to see it; we can always feel it.” With that being said it’s time to take 2011 by the horns and ride the bull of life mercilessly. I have not written a blog in a very long time with no excuse other than I was not inspired. So many experiences have transpired lately and I have no choice but to force myself to sit down at my computer Carrie Bradshaw style and just write. I promised myself I would carry out this particular blog a bit differently than the past entries where I edited them profusely. I refused to delete a thought no matter how weird or outlandish it may seem. I will not correct my grammatical errors so please excuse me but I just want to be heard and not judged on my punctuations.

I have amazing people in my life and I would love to dedicate 2011 to them and start by thanking them for being who they are because they have all shaped who I am in many different ways. I want to tell them to please go after their dreams and achieve every goal possible. We are all so blessed and so talented that it would be a shame and hurt me so much to see all of your gifts wasted. Find religion again guys and know that he is worthy and has given us the world. Be the best at everything you do. Be the best Mommies, daddies, siblings, children… you get the idea. I love you more than I could express and know that I couldn’t thank you guys enough for just being who you are. It wouldn’t be right for me to pull individuals out because everyone has given me so much and I’d be here naming people the whole blog. I have a very dear friend of mine who I love very much and cant wait to see how they can change the world with what God has blessed them with but this person taught me something that I’ll always remember and I can pass on and its that you can make a difference no matter how big or how small you think you are the world can use more of you in it. So for making me feel so special and that I actually make a difference I want to say thank you. There are so many people that daily don’t feel like anyone else understands them or what their going through and sometimes I may fall victim to those same feelings but in 2011 I challenge you to write or sing or dance your emotions out so that you can express to others why you feel the way you do so that maybe just maybe someone might actually understand and can help.

I know what heartache feels like but I also know what happiness feels like and I feel as though happiness is a choice and one that you have to fight for. I fight for my happiness everyday the best way I know how and that’s by opening up my heart to love and the kindness of everyone even strangers. In 2011 I challenge you all to open yourself up to LOVE in all shapes and forms and not to judge those who may love differently than you. Judgment is a disgusting trait along with jealousy so lets try to eliminate those ugly traits from our vocabulary and our lifestyles.

I challenge you to see the beauty in life. I challenge you to be the best friend to all of your friends. I challenge you to be kind to everyone because you never know what someone is going through. I challenge you to encourage our youth because so many of them are confused and need us. I must admit I’m more than a little emotional while writing this but for good reason. I only want them best for everyone and though I may not know everyone personally who may come across this blog I know what I want from my community and my society so I know I only want the best from and for everyone.

I know my entry is scattered but please bear with me. I met a beautiful soul who I have know prior to 2010 but never got to know them this deep. I have one simple message for that person and anyone out there who has locked their heart up from everyone and swallowed the key. Find the spare and destroy the cage. The world isn’t as mean as it seems. It’s all bark and no bite. A wise person once told me life isn’t that hard we just make it that hard.

I was told to write down my dreams and my goals and watch them unfold and though right now I would like to keep all the details of what I have written down private I would like to say that 2011 I plan on being the best that I can be and exhausting my body in the best possible way until I am happy with my progress. I challenge you to do the same.
Jay-z says “EVERYBODY LOOKING STRANGE, SAYING, 'YOU CHANGED;' LIKE YOU WORK THAT HARD SO YOU CAN STAY THE SAME.” So ladies and gentlemen lets please make a change and for the best.

When I find myself having a great time I find myself looking around and trying to soak up the moment because like drake says in one of his songs I feel like I never know when I am going to get another moment like that with the same people. So if I don’t get another chance to say it…. Thank you and I love you.

Thank you for doing nothing more than listening to me.

I challenge you to make people listen to you in 2011.

See you guys next year

Bianca L. Golden

Thin Line Between Boss and Bitch

2010-07-30T15:24:00.003-04:00

In the first lines of Kelis’ 2006 Hit song “Bossy” she states;

You don't have to love me
You don't even have to like me
But you will respect me
You know why?
‘Cuz I'm a boss!

Granted these are just the lyrics to Kelis’s song but to many women in our society and in my industry this is their reality.

We are no longer living in the stone age when a man brings home the bacon and the woman cooks it, in today’s society I can go out buy the farm to have all the bacon my heart desires rather than pay someone to cook it for me. This is what our female ancestors have fought for, so we should be able to live in and absorb all the fruits of their labor. The problem with that is when we walk into a board meeting or when we are aggressive about the way we want our careers to go or something as simple as demanding your child’s teacher actually follows the curriculum we get labeled as a bitch! So why is it that in 2010 we still have to walk that thin line between bold and bitch?

There are many double standards in life between men and women; the most obvious in the entertainment and fashion industry is being too strong and assertive. Why is it that a man could give an emotional speech and everyone listens to what he says but if the roles are switched and the woman does the same she is described as a bitch and domineering? Don’t believe me look at society’s examples, Hillary Clinton was called a bitch and made fun of for acting like a man with some articles entitled“ Hillary Clinton is the right man for the job.” One of Reality television’s favorite villains is another example of the double standards in our society, Omarosa. She was most noted for her stint on the hit television show “The Apprentice” where she was labeled the bitch instead of the hero for speaking up and taking charge of situations.

Ladies is it our fault that society hasn’t changed? Do we allow them to continue to label us something as demining as the dictionary’s description of a female dog? Should we change who we are or should we fight even harder? I say no matter what we do there will always be something said whether it was I’m a bitch for being an aggressive, strong woman or I’m an angry black woman because I don’t smile enough to make people feel comfortable. If that wasn’t a problem then it would be something else and I say that to explain Be Proud and Be as Bold as you can. I walk that fine line everyday and I hope that more women respectfully, will stand up because that’s the only way change will happen. Conquer all obstacles in your path and don’t be afraid to be who you are, take hold of your career, your surroundings and your life!

Bianca's 10 Summer Must Haves!

2010-07-12T10:07:00.016-04:00

FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2010

[Guest Blogger] Top Model, Bianca Golden
: Top 10 must haves for Summer '10 for Oloriswank.com

Calling all fashionistas!!!!!! Our season is finally here. Time to get out of the gym and show the results of your winter workouts! Now that the hard work is done let’s get to my favorite part: the shopping

Here are my favorite trends for Summer 2010:

The best way to stand out in a crowd is to demand attention and the best way to do that is being as bright as you can be! My favorite way to do it without taking it overboard is:

1. Bright Nail Polish and Bright Lip Stick.
Nothing says look at me better than Shirelle on your nails and Morange on your lips and you can find both at Mac.

I know change is sometimes scary but here is a way to bring it back to that classic look that we have grown to love:

2. A pair of classic sunglasses… nothing compliments your face and shows how much of a fashionista you truly are like a pair of Rayban Classic Aviators.

I know how beautiful our skin looks when its sun kissed but we should also be aware of the dangers of the sun and how we can avoid it but still get the look we want. I recommend:

3. A good bottle of sun block for your skin type when your out in the sun, during your down time you can use a self tanner to achieve that radiant glow.

Moving on to the must have clothing of the summer… I’m always in support of a cool summer trend. My favorite this summer is the;

4. Cropped t-shirt. They are reasonably priced (well they should be considering your only purchasing half a shirt. LOL) and you can find them at American Apparel, H&M, Forever 21 or you can find some of your old t-shirts and crop them to achieve the same look for less.

5. Romper = outfit of the summer. It can take you from lunch with your girlfriends to a date at night with that new guy you’ve been eyeing. [click here for 11 rompers under $100]

6. Sun dress. You can never go wrong with a beautiful fitted sundress or a classic Maxi dress ladies.

Now what have we been in the gym working so hard to fit into?

7. Bathing suits!! I’m going to opt out of a typical bathing suit and suggest mixing and matching. Take a solid top and mix it with patterned bikini bottoms. Summer fashion is about having fun and why not do it at the beach to show off that body you’ve been working so hard to keep in shape. GO FOR IT LADIES !!!!!! And nothing is sexier than self-confidence to boot!

There used to be a time when we could once only use these for the beach but I’m a big fan of;

8. BIG bags! You should always have a fun bag that can transition from one situation to the next.

While we’re on the topic of bags, you should definitely have the must have accessory of the summer to put in it.

9. The iPhone 4 is the hottest phone and has everyone in a frenzy. Staying hip to all the latest trends definitely gives you fashionista points in my book.

Now that you know all the trends and have everything ready to go, don’t allow me to hold you up from a fun night on the town. Have a great summer and on your way out the door don’t forget to splash on a dab of;

10) Chloe perfume. It will have every guy attracted to your scent and every woman dying to ask you what you are wearing! Have fun, stay cool and be sure to look and feel fabulous!

xoxo,
Bianca

Special thanks to Olori at oloriswank.com
http://www.oloriswank.com/2010/07/guest-blogger-top-model-bianca-golden.html

I Got into a Fight at the Airport!!

2010-06-25T08:30:00.003-04:00

The headlines read ‘Diva Brawl in TCI Airports,’ but those words could not have been further from the truth.

Turks and Caicos is a vacation to some but it’s also where I call “home”. Growing up there surrounded by family friends and nothing but love was my reality. Sandy beaches beautiful water and culture that stretches longer than the island and everyone seems to be related so you are always feel like you are surrounded by family.

Recently, I was invited by Courtney Robinson, a known face in the Turks island media to be a judge for the Turks and Caicos Next Top Model contest. It was the first time I would return since the scandal occurred 2 short years ago. I was very apprehensive to accept at first because I didn’t know how I would be perceived or if I would be accepted. I called my aunt still living on the island and who played a huge part in raising me while I was living in Turks. She and my uncle are very influential in Grand Turks, which is the largest island in Turks and Caicos, and I figured if I should ask anyone it should be them. They ensured me it was my home and everyone would be very excited to see me. That’s all I needed to hear, my bags were packed and I had two great friends along for the trip. Bre Scullark was a fan favorite on America’s Next Top Model Cycle 5 and Hayden David is a known stylist in the industry and also one of my best friends.

Prior to the trip I had been working non-stop so this trip was beyond needed and welcomed into my life. We were greeted at the airport by Courtney and a team of people including Laissa, one of my friends that I’ve grown up with and the driver who was to take us to paradise. I was so nervous to be back but it was something about the lovely smell of the sea and the heat mixed with the beautiful accents that made me relax a bit more. There are not enough beautiful words in the dictionary to describe how beautiful the Somerset Resort was and we spent the day enjoying paradise and soaking up God’s gift to us at that very moment.

The following day I was able to meet my fellow judges along with the models in the competition for the preliminary round. The girls seemed a little nervous at first but I ensured them I was probably way more anxious than them. The competition opened with a walk from Bre in a stunning gown and a fresh island tan. The girls followed after and looked absolutely amazing but, the show was stolen by Mr. Robinson with a dance number he put on that made the whole crowd erupt with excitement. The contest was fantastic and all the girls looked like winners at the end of the night. I was very humbled at the fact that they welcomed me as a judge.

We celebrated and danced all night at the Gansevoort hotel where everything was so beautiful I completely forgot about any anxious feelings I previously had. Time had come when we had to leave, and I promised myself I would make more frequent trips home because I never want anything to keep me away from paradise again.

Dorothy Can Have My Ticket Home!!

2010-06-12T16:07:00.003-04:00

I travel more than I’d like to admit and it can be draining yet very peaceful at the same time. On one of those recent trips I was able to watch episodes of Vh1’s Behind the Music presents T.I and 50 cent. Both episodes collectively gave me a great insight into the rappers lives and watching the show confirmed that I am not the only one suffering with this problem I’ve been personally battling with on a daily basis. After accumulating a certain amount of success ‘Is it ok to go home and voluntarily put yourself under scrutiny of your peers’ or ‘Is it better to move far away and develop a new life with people who have accumulated the same amount if not more success as you?’

It’s no secret that I am an “around the way girl”, when saying that I only mean I’m very down to earth no matter where I am or who I am dealing with at the moment. I am the same girl that was first introduced to the world on Americas Next Top Model, the only difference is now I have grown into a woman and have had more life experiences in the past 3 years than most people get in a lifetime. I grew up in Queens NY and remember as little girl being excited to watch rapper Ja Rule tape his videos in our neighborhood and loved watching everyone hug him, wish him well and saying how “real” he was for always coming home and not forgetting where his roots. Time would go on as I grew up and I would hear those same well-wishers say very nasty things about him because he stopped filming his videos in Queens, and because he didn’t come around as much. I didn’t understand the situation much but I remembered that feeling I first got watching everyone so excited to see him and I hold onto that feeling even today in my adult life.

I traveled to South Africa and met up with a celebrity stylist from my neighborhood and life is funny like that; you can travel halfway around the world and meet up with someone you should have come in contact with a long time ago. She asked me where I stayed when I came home and when I told her she was shocked, she told me it won’t work out and to move on fast. Her reason was simple, all the people you grew up with will not want to see you win because they can’t understand what you’re experiencing and why you are changing so fast because they are still in the same place. I didn’t believe her then but life would soon prove that she was completely right.

There is nothing like the love you get from your own community when you do well and when I would walk the streets of New York City I’d get stopped constantly by well wishers. I would hear stories of how I was someone’s favorite and they wanted my picture and my autograph. That feeling I held onto for so many years would resurface and I didn’t want to let it go. I promised myself I wouldn’t let my well-wishers go sour over time like I had previously saw with Ja Rule for example. Time would go on and it seemed like the inevitable was bound to happen as I would soon travel and come home to share my stories, what I’ve learned to those I thought were my friends. Unfortunately they would turn and ask me if I thought I was better than them? I didn’t want to lose my friends or well-wishers so I began to dumb myself down and try to act even more ‘anti’ everything just to fit in. I realize now I was sabotaging myself and risking my jobs by hanging out late and with the wrong people to prove I was still the same Bianca and had not become “Hollywood” as they once called me. While watching 50 cent’s and T.I’s life stories I realize I am not the only one guilty of this and now know it’s very hard for anyone in any position of success to leave their comfort zone and to hear people you trust say you’ve changed, is like daggers to your soul.

One day I looked around at the crowd I was keeping and the image I was trying to keep up with and realized I was turning into Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. I shouldn’t have to portray I’m something that I’m not anymore. Since my stint on Americas Next Top Model 3 years ago, I have lost more friends than I can count. I don’t have the answers to every question or the perfect advice but my life experience has allowed me to share this with anyone who is struggling with fitting in when you don’t fit in anymore. It’s ok to move on and change friends, surroundings or normal behaviors and not feel guilty. People come in your life for a reason, a season and a lifetime. When someone approaches you and states that you’ve changed thank them because that’s what life is about and it simply means that you are on the right track. Those who truly want the best for you will support you and your new lease on life. So let some people go and make room in your life for the next season of friends.

I Feel So Ugly....

2010-06-09T16:29:00.002-04:00

There have been many times on set when I have heard a photographer say “give me sexy” and I think to myself “how can I give you sexy when I just learned what being beautiful is?”

I get questions everyday on my social sites from young women asking me for advice or just wanting to tell someone their struggle with feeling awkward or just trying to learn to love themselves. For a very long time I was unable to provide any guidance because I was struggling with the same issues myself. I grew up always being the tallest girl amongst my peers, being the skinniest, not having the best clothing and always wanting to feel accepted but never feeling beautiful. Never missing a beat, I maintained a false believable display of confidence because I never wanted to be perceived as being low in confidence. This was my reality and still is for a lot of young women today.

I work among the most strikingly beautiful women in the world but on the inside they’re the same girl I was and putting up the same façade. Why is it that the women society deems as the epitome and blueprint for beauty also question their looks and claim to have more flaws than the average woman? I don’t have the answers but I do know that all women want to be ‘beautiful’, no one wants to be considered ‘ugly’. Maybe that’s why reality TV star Heidi Montag underwent 10 surgical procedures in one day to become what ‘beautiful’ is to her. Is that why so many young women are getting backyard procedures such as nose jobs, breast implants and the new craze of butt enhancements?

Perhaps singer Jessica Simpson had the same questions and decided to do her show The Price of Beauty where she examined the definition of beauty all over the world. What she came to realized with her study is what we all know, that beauty is different to all of us and measured on different scales. To me as cliché as it sounds beauty is real confidence, truly believing that you look good on the outside and are a good person on the inside. At 21 I have just washed away all of my flaws and took a page from my mentor Ms. Tyra Bank’s book. I put the energy I use to use for picking at my image into helping young girls realizing that everyone is beautiful in their own way and its just a matter of owning your confidence and knowing just how beautiful you are.

I am writing a column for Kontrol Magazine where I accepted questions at DearBiancamag@gmail.com and answer young girls questions about different topics especially self esteem issues. This is another way for me to give back and help young girls to become more confident women.

Is Anyone Born to Win?

2010-06-04T17:11:00.007-04:00

Some people just aren't born to win and a good example of that is the Oscar nominated movie "Precious". The main character "Precious" played by the remarkable Gabourey Sidibe was not born to win because she never had a chance to dream due to her circumstances. Some kids are born into families where they are taught from birth to dream and that you’re a winner, while others are born into families where jail and death are what they see everyday. Take me for example and my cycle of America's Next Top Model, one can argue that I was not born to win not in life but just my time on the show.

I remember everything so vividly from the day I stood in line in my home of NYC waiting to make the cut for the show to Tyra hugging me and telling me that my time was over but not to give up. After being eliminated, I over analyze and over thought everything about my experience on the show. I would ask myself why didn't I practice more, why didn’t I watch every episode on YouTube twice before I went on, so I would know what the judges were looking for. After the over analyzing I came to the conclusion for a long time that I just wasn't born to win on the show.

I came in sassy and with a NY state of mind to win and only win but I wasn’t fully prepared. I had everything but practice and experience. While writing this I laugh because I can still remember the butterflies I would get at every panel and never was I ever so confident on the inside did I ever believe I wasn’t going to go home. Now at 21, a professional working model I can say honestly that though I may not always be 100% confident I make sure I come prepared and ready to put in as much work as needed. That is a valuable lesson I learned from being on America’s Next Top Model and from working with Tyra.

I visit schools to speak with the kids because some feel like they weren’t born to win so they give up because of their situations. I let them know that everything in life is a lesson learned, even the negative. It's hard to tell kids who have seen and experienced more than they should have at a young age. I believe in the show and prove method to tell them and show them that anything is possible. I grew up in a similar place as some of the kids and sometimes I believe that I was not born to win but I fight the odds everyday. Maybe you won’t win the coveted title of America’s Next Top Model, but you will be able to still succeed on a different level. My level of winning that I have been blessed with is to have been signed to Internationally renowned Ford Models. Being able to book major campaigns such as Macys, Sears, Ipod and CiCi's Pizza to name a few, I have seen the world and I can't thank God enough because though it may seem small to some I know people who have never been able to leave their hometown.

Coming back to my neighborhood and neighborhoods alike I share my stories, my lessons learned and what fuels me to continue my march towards to future. I can’t reach every neighborhood, or every kid that could use an encouraging word but through my blog I will be able to tell my stories, and my struggles and how I overcome them. I'm BACKKKKKK!! It's your favorite red haired girl from Queens, now a dark haired woman that’s world traveled. There’s so much that I've been through since we left off on Top Model so sit back and enjoy the ride.