Alyssa Howell Crowley, Miss Nebraska 2015, joins us to share her powerful and personal journey. From reluctant competitor to committed mentor, Alyssa opens up about her cross-country childhood, placing Top 12 at Miss America, her passion for piano and teaching, and how she found deeper purpose through mentoring young women in the Miss America Organization. She also shares what its like to navigate life as an openly gay woman, the importance of visibility, and how her work in education and learning development continues to shape her impact.

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