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I was honored to serve as the life and leadership coach for Miss Kansas 2024, Alexis Smith, supporting her as she represented the Miss Kansas organization and shared her story at a local, state, and national level throughout 2024 and 2025.

Alexis proudly represented Kansas at the 2025 Miss America Competition in January 2025, where she showcased her unique talent of ventriloquism. Her dedicated community service initiative, "Respect Reclaimed: Advocating for Healthy Relationships," reflects her commitment to utilizing her platform and personal story to combat unhealthy relationships. Her strength and courage in sharing her personal and family experiences enabled her to make a meaningful impact in her numerous appearances and interactions. As a licensed ICU nurse, Alexis is not only an embodiment of grace and talent but also a beacon of hope and resilience.

"Nicole helped me navigate and regulate my emotions with such compassion and insight, especially as I prepared to share my story of abuse more openly and frequently," Miss Kansas Alexis Smith said. "Her guidance created a safe, empowering space where I felt supported, seen, and genuinely understood."

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