What happens when you've aged out twice, moved to a new state, and decide to give your pageant dream one last shot? For Raechel Warren, Miss Nebraska 2024, that final attempt led to the crown and a transformative year of service that's coming to a close with only 45 days remaining.In this candid conversation, Raechel reveals the powerful mindset shift that finally unlocked her success after years of top-five finishes. "I am her and I just have to go get the crown," she realized, embracing a sense of detachment from the outcome while still pouring everything into her preparation. This balance—caring deeply without being defined by results—created her most relaxing and enjoyable state competition experience ever.The business side of being Miss Nebraska required entrepreneurial spirit and strategic thinking. Rachel approached organizations with a service-first mentality, asking "How can I help?" rather than focusing immediately on compensation. This approach opened doors across Nebraska, allowing her to expand the title's reach to new communities. She also tackled the uncomfortable conversations around appearance fees, working to establish the value of Miss Nebraska's time while ensuring her services remained accessible to schools and nonprofits.As Rachel prepares to pass her crown, she reflects on a year filled with meaningful connections and personal growth. Her message to competitors and future titleholders centers on authenticity: "Whoever she is is exactly what Miss Nebraska needs that year... She doesn't need to be like me."Ready to transform your own pageant journey? Listen now and discover how to embrace both the business and human sides of wearing the crown. Whether you're competing or supporting someone who is, Raechel's insights will forever change how you view the path to the crown and beyond.
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