My Big Break - Candice Michelle, former WWE Divas Champion

“My Big Break” gives your favorite wrestling personalities a chance to tell the unique, challenging and always-entertaining stories leading up to their rise to stardom. This week, former WWE Women’s Champion Candice Michelle tells all about her journey from Milwaukee to Hollywood, fighting for respect in and out of the locker room, and the REAL legacy of the “WWE Diva Search.” :02 Her unlikely break in a Roller Skating Rink that launched her journey into the Entertainment world :08 Seeking success in LA while working as a waitress :10 How she came to audition for the 2004 Diva Search :12 What kind of role did she see herself in when considering a WWE Career? :16 Why she is happier NOT to have won the Diva Search :19 Her struggle to understand WWE backstage etiquette : 21 How she was able to survive and earn respect from critics and her WWE peers :25 How she feels about the term “WWE Divas” and the rebranding of the division away from that term over the years? :28 What she learned from her WWE career that has helped her earn success beyond the squared circle? :30 Why failure is a key factor in anyone’s path to success VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes of your favorite moments in pro wrestling history. Notable show hosts include legendary pro wrestling journalist Bill Apter, former WWE/TNA star Shelly Martinez, former WWE and AWA broadcaster Ken Resnick, former WCW performer The Maestro, former TNA Impact talent Wes Brisco, Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Brady Hicks, independent pro wrestling and Fireball Run star Sassy Stephie, and more! Since 2010, VOC Nation has brought listeners into the minds of the biggest stars in pro wrestling and entertainment. Subscribe to the podcasts for free on most major directories, and visit vocnation.com for live programming. Subscribe on YouTube for the video version of the show: https://www.youtube.com/vocnationradionetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices