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India Chhavi Verg has transitioned from a celebrated beauty queen to a successful model, speaker, and entrepreneur, advocating for women's rights and South Asian representation.
"We loved collaborating with Chhavi! She was so gracious and we are looking forward to welcoming her to our hotel again soon."
As a model, she works with Wilhelmina Models, participating in a range of campaigns from beauty to fitness.
Founder of Eastern Glo, a beauty brand inspired by South Asian traditions and culture.
Delivered impactful talks at corporate events, engaging audiences at TCS.
Engaged audiences at Rutgers University.
Engaged audiences at Toastmasters.
Delivered two TEDx talks.
Hosted a travel documentary with Warner Bros., showcasing her versatility and passion for storytelling, travel, and exploration.
Worked with major brands like Emirates.
Worked with major brands like L'Oreal.
Worked with major brands like Adidas.
Worked with major brands like Disney.
Chhavi Verg, born in India, moved to the United States at the age of four, later settling in Edison, New Jersey. She pursued her education at Rutgers University, graduating as an honors scholar and magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. During her sophomore year at Rutgers, Chhavi entered the world of beauty pageants. After initially competing in Miss New Jersey USA, she won the title of Miss New Jersey USA 2017 at the age of 19. This victory marked a significant turning point, providing her with a platform to advance to the national stage. In May 2017, she competed in the Miss USA competition, where she achieved the position of First Runner-Up, becoming the first Indian-American and the second contestant from New Jersey to reach this placement in the pageant’s history. This achievement garnered her widespread recognition and a public platform.
Following her success in pageants, Chhavi Verg expanded her career into various fields. She became a model signed with Wilhelmina Models, participating in diverse campaigns spanning beauty and fitness. Beyond modeling, she cultivated a substantial online presence as a content creator, focusing on South Asian culture, travel, fashion, and holistic wellness. She hosts a podcast, “Chai with Chhavi,” offering insights into wellness and personal development. Demonstrating her entrepreneurial spirit, Chhavi founded Eastern Glo, a beauty brand inspired by South Asian traditions. She has also become a recognized speaker and presenter, delivering impactful talks at various events. Her speaking engagements include appearances at corporate events for TCS, academic institutions like Rutgers University, Toastmasters, and two TEDx talks, addressing topics such as women’s empowerment and representation.
Chhavi’s career progression also includes media work, such as hosting a travel documentary with Warner Bros., showcasing her versatility in front of the camera and her passion for storytelling and exploration. She actively uses her platform to advocate for women’s rights and to promote South Asian representation within the fashion, entertainment, and creative industries. She mentors young women in pageantry, helping them develop confidence and pursue their aspirations. Her journey is characterized by a commitment to personal growth and empowering others, overcoming challenges to build a multi-faceted career.
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