Ep 18. - From Bullied, to Miss United States, to Leader of a Revolutionary Movement with Rachael Todd Binge
Rachael Todd, Miss United States, 2017, and leader of the Bombshell Movement joins us on today’s episode to discuss her experiences as a victim of bullying in middle and high school and how she turned it around with pageantry and charity work. Utilizing her unique life experiences, education, and story, she advises women to discover where their passions, strengths, and desires intersect. By utilizing her certifications in yoga, positive psychology, nutrition, and health coaching, she is on a mission to lead women to live more fulfilling, confident lives. In this episode, we get a deep dive into the unique story that brought her there. Get ready for an opportunity to discover more about leadership and the fruit of following your passion.
[00:01 - 06:34] Rachael Todd on going into pageantry and going through bullying as a kid
[06:35 - 12:04] Rachael recounts her experience doing charity during the ‘08 crash and her journey of working toward Miss United States from zero
[12:05 - 19:30] Miss Florida goes to Vegas for Miss America training
[19:31 - 25:20] Miss America 2009: The woman who lost vs. the woman who won—how getting married to the outcome hinders success
[25:21 - 33:18] Letting loose and becoming a “real” person again led to life-changing opportunities
[33:19 - 44:12] In it to win it: Rachael’s experience competing in Miss United States using newfound authority, expertise, and “leading with your heart”
[44:13 - 49:50] Miss United States 2017 on planting roots and building a life
[49:51 - 58:40] Rebranding and rediscovery during the Covid Pandemic—the inception and ideology of The Bombshell Movement
[58:41 - 01:04:42] “It’s not about the sparkly crown”
Quotes:
“I love knowing that when I set my sights on a date, that I’m going to compete in something, I’m not just going to play around, I’m going to win.” - Rachael Todd Binge
“I figured out what it is that I want to be an expert in so that I can then teach it to others… I can't just say, ‘I have this experience, so I'd like to share it with you.’ I wanna have an education behind me.” - Rachael Todd Binge
“That's what people are looking for in life, ‘the realness.’ But what we try to put on these layers, the more layers you allow to come into your life, the further away that gets.” - Rachael Todd Binge
“To me, a ‘bombshell’ is embracing that femininity, but in the scope of leadership… the type of realness and authenticity that we demand from life that a woman really does bring into the world.” - Rachael Todd Binge
“It is not about that sparkly hat you get on your head; it’s about what you do with every single day. You get 365 days to make the biggest impact you can.” - Rachael Todd Binge
Connect with Rachael on Instagram and Twitter. Join the Bombshell Movement over at http://rachaeltodd.com/.
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