“Too often we’re explicitly preparing girls to win their pageant, but not as specific in preparing them for life after the stage. I want to change that.”
As the founder of Grow Lead Inspire—a digital platform promoting self-love, leadership, education and well-being for girls—Braea is proof that every young woman can be a changemaker. Just the third Black woman to represent Kentucky as part of the Miss Universe Organization, she leveraged her title to advance women’s empowerment and launched “Hello Braea,” a podcast amplifying issues that matter to ambitious millennial women looking to make a difference in the world.
“The power of pageants is that they can launch you toward something greater. Who you say you are in the room with the judges can be who you continue to be, regardless of whether you win or not.”
An expert in personal branding, Braea’s coaching prioritizes authenticity while guiding clients along a path of self-discovery, leadership, and social impact.