In this episode of GenX Remix, host Tabatha Jones, The Corporate Escape Sherpa™, sits down with Mikell Reed Carroll — pageant coach, international title holder, and attorney — to explore what reinvention really looks like when life throws you a curveball.

Mikell shares her powerful story of turning a lifelong passion for pageantry into a thriving business, even after being diagnosed with a rare disease that led to double hip surgeries. From entering pageantry at 20, earning major titles in her 30s and 40s, and ultimately launching Carroll Crown Consulting, Mikell proves that confidence, resilience, and belief in yourself don’t have an expiration date.

Together, Mikell and Tabatha discuss the mindset shifts required to pursue big dreams in midlife, how adversity can sharpen purpose, and why self-belief is the foundation of every successful next act. This episode is an inspiring reminder that no matter your age, background, or setbacks — it’s never too late to rewrite your story and build something extraordinary.

⏱️ Episode Breakdown:
00:00 – Introduction and Sponsorship
01:11 – Welcome to Gen X Remix
02:07 – Meet Mikell Reed Carroll
03:27 – Mikell’s Pageantry Journey
07:18 – Launching Carroll Crown Consulting
09:24 – What a Pageant Coach Really Does
21:42 – Overcoming Health Challenges & Hip Surgeries
28:25 – What’s Next: Future Plans & Final Reflections
35:14 – Conclusion & Call to Action

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🔗 Connect with Mikell Reed-Carroll

📱Connect With Mikell on Instagram: @carrollcrownconsulting 

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🔗 Connect with Your Host, Tabatha Jones

Career Advancement & Leadership Coach | The Corporate Escape Sherpa™

Helping Gen-X women build businesses (and lives) that actually feel good.

📱 Instagram: @coach_tabatha

📩 Email: [email protected]

🌐 Websites: empowered-leader.com | corporateescapesherpa.com