Mikell's Remix: Don't Just Lean In...Push!

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