Interviews with "Extra-Ordinary" People, He's Mr. America, an Entrepreneur, Athlete, Author, Entertainer & TV Host
Val Vasilef receiving the Mr. America trophy
Name: Val Vasilef
Occupation: Entrepreneur, Athlete,winner of Mr. America title, Author,Television Producer & Host, Owner of Vitol Products (health & strength vitamin supplements)
Age: Ageless
Place you were born: New York, NY
Place you live: Florida
Your Hidden Talent: I'm secretly very Romantic, I hold a talent in sweeping a woman off her feet...
Random Fact about You: My Single “What You Got Baby” topped the charts when it was released.
Your Motto: Live Each Day with Happiness
Your Favorite Book: The first book I wrote, Journey to Mr. America, holds a very special place in my heart.
A recent act of random kindness: I believe in being kind and giving as much as I can, as often as possible, but I do not believe in having bragging rights about such things.
If you could “switch lives” with one person (living or deceased), who would it be and why? Linus Pauling, the two time Nobel Prize winning scientist whom I had the great fortune of spending time with and learning from.
I highly admire his contribution to mankind, driven from purely unselfish reasons.
Largest Challenge You’ve Encountered in life and How did you overcome it?
My upbringing- After a turn of events, we became extremely poor- as a kid, I was shunned for this, Parents told their children not to befriend me. I was even ridiculed for not having a bicycle like the other kids.
I overcame this by believing in myself, working very hard to build my success and for me, building my lavish Bella Vista mansion was symbolic and rewarding. It is my proof (to myself and others) that Anyone, even a kid with No Bike, can Overcome anything and Their Dreams Can be a Reality.
What is your personal belief about life in general? I'd say that in general, anyone can achieve their goals, but especially in America, we are blessed with the opportunity to make something of ourselves. If you are a good person, you make healthy choices and you work hard, Anyone can become wealthy!
What is your ultimate future goal? I'd like to see all of my literary efforts successfully come to fruition.
Your favorite charity? And why? I contribute to The Florida Sheriff Youth Ranch, because every boy should have a chance to become a better person through the guidance of positive role models. The mentors there can teach them how to be good boys and to achieve good things in life.