Becoming a Broncos cheerleader a
pretty difficult task in and of itself.
Well, it didn't stop there
for the newest captain.
She became a businesswoman in
the tech industry as well.
And that's not all. She is
now a top 12 finalist for the
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Modl
search. So let's
welcome Berkeley, right with
us in studio this morning.
Berkeley, congratulations
first and foremost.
Thank you so much. And this is
such a fun way to start my week.
So I appreciate you guys having.
That was quite the intro.
OK, So talk to us. About the
process and how this all happen,
yeah, well, I've been following
the contest for quite some time.
It became a virtual casting back when
COVID happened, so it really opd
up a lot of doors for people all over.
It used to be in person castingd
now it's virtual, which is grea.
It gets opportunities to people everywhere.
It's a global contest,
so you'll see women from all over the world,
which has been incredible,
people from all different backgrounds.
They encourage everybody to go for it.
And you know, my background with the Broncos,
they've been so supportive and
really encouraged me to go for
it and they helped me submit.
So back in November,
I submitted a one minute video just kind
of explaining who I am and why I wanted to
be a part of the Sports Illustrated family.
And then, you know,
now we're here today and I'm a part of top
12 and there's still some more rounds to go.
But this experience in general s
already been incredible and I've met.
So many amazing people.
So I'm really,
I feel really lucky and honored.
You should. What was
your answer Whenever you whenevr
they asked why you want to be at
of the Sports Illustrated famil.
Would you take what you say? Ye.
I mean so many reasons.
I think that they celebrate everybody's
differences and imperfections ad
that's what makes them beautifu.
And I've I mean there's people
from all over the world there's
women from all over the world a.
They want humans with depth.
They don't just want models, you know?
And so it's been really cool
getting to know these people,
the powerhouses of women that
I'm amongst in the top 12,
I kind of feel like an impostor,
like, what am I doing here
with these amazing people?
But.
Again, it's just been so increde
getting to know them and sharing their
stories and sharing mine as wel.
Yeah, no, you're so deserving.
Top 12 out of thousands.
So seriously, you should be pro.
You just said yesterday you just found
out you're captain of the season as well,
so that is really exciting.
What's the response been from
your teammates and the whole
Broncos family with this honor?
I mean, you're really close.
I'm so close that it continues.t
yeah, the Broncos have been.
I mean, the support from
them has been unmatched.
I would not be where I'm at tody
in the contest without them.
They helped me submit my video,
get footage, put the video toge,
compile all of it to make it lok
so professional and neat and cl.
So I cannot thank them enough.
And then obviously, my teammates have
just been my biggest support sy.
So thank you guys.
You're watching. Yeah,
y'all really are a family.
We have to mention because whenu
first learned you were a finali,
the first person you called was your mom.
Yes, she's been my biggest fan.
And she's my best friend.
So I called her bawling
immediately because it just,
it felt so surreal.
Like what is this?
Because when I submitted back in November,
I had 0 expectations.
Like I said, there's.
Thousands of submissions from
incredible people all over the world.
So again, I just,
I didn't expect to make it this.
I feel so honored.
But yeah,
she was head over heels for
me and she's been super
supportive and encouraging.
Well, my friend, you should never feel
like an impostor because, I mean, you're
making us feel like it with your resume.
Well, thank you. I appreciate i.
And you said next week we
find out the official news.
So tell us when and how can we, you know,
stay in touch with you and peope
connect with you on social medid
all that. You can follow me on social media.
It's just Berkeley, right?
On Instagram is where I kind of
have my biggest platform. But y,
I find out on this upcoming Fri,
I'll actually be in Scottsdale
for a girlfriend's birthday.
So I'll be surrounded by friends
and hopefully with good news
with the celebration even bigge.
That's the perfect thing to bece
your party. Actually, once,
you know, knock on wood, if I
make the top six, then those are
top six that'll have the honor d
opportunity to walk in Miami Swim week
with Sports Illustrated and then it'll.
Go to a fan vote.
So that's when elderly encourage
everybody to step in and help.
Yes. But I mean again,
the support up until now has been unmatched.
So make sure you let two
of your new biggest fans.
Yes, absolutely.
Thank you guys.
I appreciate you
being here. Thank you guys.
I really appreciate it.