About Us...

Andrea Patrick Forte
Founder & Creative Director

Andrea Patrick Forte has successfully operated the Patrick Talent Agency for over 19 years. As a model, actress and former state titleholder for Miss USA and Miss America, Andrea launched an inspirational magazine in January 2009 dedicated to her Mother, Gladys and to all of the Gladys's out there who are "Inspiring Others."  Found in Barnes & Noble Nationwide, Andrea's . "Dear Andrea" Column and her now famous "Words to Live By" and "Andrea's Anecdotes" appear in the pages of Gladys. The Once Upon A Dream collection of motivational clothing and products was inspired and created with every woman in mind to induce a sense of pride, adventure, Inspiration and worth. The Once Upon A Dream Line features statement tank tops, hoodies, journals, address books, accessories, calendars and more!  All items showcase Andrea's legendary phrases and Words To Live By.

Some of our clients include:

The Glitter Box
Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Private Clients:
Jenna Morasca - Amazon Survivor Million Dollar Winner
Lisa Gleave - #3 Model, Deal or No Deal
Marshana - Top 6 Finalist on ABC's The Bachelor

Donations & Philanthropy
It is not only our "words to live by" but our belief that we want to give back and help to make this world a little bit better place. Our Donations & Philanthropy includes:

American Diabetes Association - Our 2009 Calendars were produced to raise funds and raise awareness for the American Diabetes Association.

"Miss You Can Do It" Pageant - Abby Curran’s Miss You Can Do It Pageant, a not-for-profit event started five years ago for girls and young women with challenges or special needs, has become a national event. Once Upon A Dream became a sponsor this year after Andrea Patrick Forte met Abby at the Miss USA pageant.  Dream gifted 40 journals for her pageant after Abby told Andrea she writes in the journal she received from Dream every day.

To contact Andrea, you may e-mail her at andrea@what-is-your-dream.com.