My name is Michelle McKay and I am 24 years old from Sarnia, Ontario Canada. I have graduated with an Honours degree in Family and Social Relations with a minor in French and a Bachelor’s degree in Education. I have always been motivated to work hard and follow my dreams. I am a firm believer in positive thinking and relish the opportunity to inspire others to achieve their potential. A positive attitude and determination is my strategy for success. I believe the secret to happiness is found in the acceptance of self. Life is about finding yourself and your passion. My true passion is modeling. I love how it enables me to express my individuality and personality.

Q: How did you hear about the Planet Beach Cover Model Competition? What inspired you to participate?

A: I heard about the Planet Beach Cover Model Competition in 2011 when I was asked to compete in a bikini contest. I was fortunate enough to win and then ultimately be chosen as the 2011 Cover Model. Since my previous experience as a Cover Model, I have been truly missing everything Planet Beach has to offer. Planet Beach changed my life for the better, which has inspired me to once again participate. It is an amazing feeling to represent a brand that truly inspires individuals to live a happier life style. The Planet Beach Cover Model Competition has forever changed my life and I am truly grateful.

Q: What is your favorite Planet Beach spa service and why?

A: Even though I absolutely love all the spa services Planet Beach has to offer, I would have to say my favorite is the HydroMassage. I have spent the last year teaching young students and by the end of the week, I was in desperate need of some relaxation. The HydroMassage not only relieved pain and stress, it reduced fatigue so I could start the next week of teaching on a positive note. There is nothing better than enjoying traditional massage therapy in a fraction of the time.

Q: What is your favorite Planet Beach product and why?

A: I would honestly have to say that my favourite Planet Beach product is the pbGLOW Instant Sunless Spray. I was using this product while competing for Miss Universe Canada and it worked wonders. I was competing for ten days and had no way to maintain my glow. The Instant Sunless Spray provided a rich bronze glow that enabled me to feel my most confident on stage. I will continue to use this sunless product to ensure I am feeling and looking my best.

Q: What are your goals as a Planet Beach Cover Model?

A: As a Planet Beach Cover Model, I have set many goals for myself. Firstly, my initial goal is to share my love for Planet Beach with the world. When you truly believe in a brand, it fosters an inner positivity that I would like the world to experience. I want people to grasp everything Planet Beach has to offer and love it as much as I do. Secondly, I would love the chance to own my own Planet Beach Contempo Spa. I definitely inherited my business aspirations from my mother and would love the opportunity to open my own spa as a mother daughter team. The Planet Beach Spa would convey family love that would ensure all customers are appreciated and welcomed.

Q: Describe the Planet Beach company in three words.

A: When I think of the Planet Beach company, these three words come to mind instantly: Inner Outer Beauty. The Planet Beach products and services make me feel beautiful inside and out. They truly capture the essence of my inner and outer beauty by providing different ways to feel and look your best.

Q: What is your most embarrassing moment? We all have one! (at least!)

A: It truly is hard picking my most embarrassing moment because I could make a long list of embarrassing situations that would make everyone giggle. However, I would have the say my most embarrassing moment was during high school and this hockey player that I had an enormous crush on FINALLY talked to me. I had always dreamed of the moment he say a few words to me. As my crush approached me, I was walking up the stairs and was so distracted by his smile; I fell completely on my face and rolled down a few stairs. I was mortified! However, in life when we fall down, we need to just pick ourselves up and move on, and that is what I did. Even though I was embarrassed, I will never forget that particular moment because I realized that not everything happens how I imagined it, but you make the best of it.

Q: What is your career aspiration?

A: My career aspiration includes taking modeling as far as I can go. I want to be a successful model and take each opportunity as an experience of a lifetime. I am truly honoured for all my past experiences and look forward to future endeavors. Additionally, I aspire to be the best educator I can be! Through education, I want to make a difference and provide a safe and positive environment for all.

Q: If you could have dinner with one figure in history and ask them any one question, who and what would it be?

A: If I could have dinner with one figure in history, I would most definitely choose Elizabeth Taylor.  She exuded elegance and style.  I would want to know what her inner thoughts were with respect to self-image.  She always portrayed herself with self-confidence and class but knowing how she saw herself would be so enlightening.

Stay tuned to learn more about our 2015 Cover Models!