Callie Northagen hails from North Dakota, home to her favorite retreat – her grandparents' farm. She attended Concordia College (Go Cobbers!) in Moorhead, Minn., where she earned degrees in television journalism, Spanish, and English. In college, the former Miss America contestant mixed beauty with brains, using pageant winnings to pay for her education. Callie’s stint as a travel director allowed her to tour the world, and she began her career in television as an entertainment host. If Callie wasn’t at HSN, she would be teaching.

A nature enthusiast, Callie feels right at home in the outdoors. She loves to camp and stays active by hiking, horseback riding, and skiing. Callie also enjoys cooking, trying new recipes, and sampling her creations. She shares her latest kitchen concoctions with her husband and son.