#technically trained dance

Kaylani Paliotta

Age: 33 Hometown: Las Vegas Connection to your teammate: Friend Current occupation: Cocktail waitress­ Describe what you do: I’m a VIP cocktail waitress and pilates instructor. How will these skills help you win The Race? I am used to working under pressure. I am also a technically trained dancer, so I am very agile and flexible. I am used to pushing myself beyond my limits. I am not a quitter. Three words to describe you: Fearless, competitive andoutgoing. Favorite hobbies: Spending time with my daughter, surfing, dancing and scrapbooking. What famous person reminds you of yourself? Demi Moore What famous person reminds you of your teammate? Kim Kardashian

What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? My daughter, Seneca. She is just simply amazing.

What scares you most about traveling? Right now, the world is hostile in so many places, and that can be scary going into a territory that your country has no jurisdiction over to help should something happen. What excites you most about traveling? Seeing other cultures and seeing the world. I love to travel! Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on The Race together: Being open to the other person’s point of view when we have our mind set on what we want to do. Pet peeve about your teammate: Sometimes when you talk to her and she doesn’t agree, Lisa will stare at you with this blank stare and start shaking her head. And, if you are talking, you can be certain that Lisa will cut you off and she will twist anything to make herself right. Should you disagree with her she throws a fit. What country and place would you most like to visit and why? I want to go to Italy. Specifically, a little town called Ponta Corva because that is where my father’s side of the family is originally from. What do you hope to accomplish by running The Race (other then winning one million bucks)? I want to have an amazing experience, travel the world, have new adventures, explore new cultures and build a stronger bond of friendship with Lisa. It's a once in a lifetime time chance, and I want to take it all in. I really hope to be able to look back at the experience and be able to say to myself and my daughter, "You can do anything!"