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Allow me to introduce myself...hi Colorado I am Madelynn Nackerud and I am proud to be serving you all during this year as Miss Colorado Volunteer!!

Let's spit fire some fun facts

- I have been competing in pageants since the summer after my 8th grade year 👑

-I am passionate about advocating for school safety 📚

-My favorite part of competition is onstage interview...and I am a little nervous for swimsuit 🩱 😂

-I have celiacs disease

-I was born and raised in Colorado and will be spending the next few years bouncing between my home town and Mississippi State University where Im attending college (HAIL STATTEEE) 🐶♥️⛰️

-I am a huge fan of the color pink (shocking...right) 🩷

-I am a biggg reader; Im talking classics, poetry, romance, nonfiction, fantasy, you name it and Im there 📖

-I love scary movies, so much so that I was a haunted house actor for a season 🎃

-In my future I hope to live in New York, use my biology degree to be a Physicians assistant, and inspire young leaders to let themselves LAUGH!!

Can't wait for you all to get to know me more!! Comment which fun facts you want to know more about 😋

Thank you too all of the @misscovolpageant sponsors who made my crowning so special
@teagangracephoto
@stitchedandstoryco
@jewelpromandpageant
@bronzedandwhipped
@sarahlindsayphotographer
@lucky.blooms.bouquets
@coachjenalee by @misscovol

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2 months ago

This Tuesday I had the privilege of being interviewed by Melanie with The Crown Post and Inside Pageant!!!

After finally settling into the balance of University and my title it felt so good to talk about my story and how I lead with the crown. My interview will be "on-air" on youtube by this weekend so please check it out!!

Remember to keep laughing, let's get this party started 😎😎 by @misscovol

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Last one of this series!

Breaking the stereotype: "Pageant girls are just a pretty face/ are dumb/are ditzy."

Honestly the self conscious people making this claim to make themselves feel better about their shortcomings are not worth arguing against!

So I will leave you with this.

-My roommate and I (also a pageant girl) are both at our university on presidential scholarships

-Madison Marsh (previous Miss America) is a Harvard student

-Our current FANTASTIC Miss America Volunteer is a freaking PILOT

-I was salutatorian in high-school

-I am a member of MSU's honor's college

-One of my previous pageant friends had a NASA internship and now goes to an Ivy League

-My mother (who has been involved in pageants for years) has three degrees

-I am currently pre-law

-I have been an ambassador under the attorney general office of Colorado

-My roommate graduated in the top 10% of her class

Hate to break it to the haters but pageant girls really are well rounded. Don't let this get you down, let it inspire you! Let's all love a little more eh? by @misscovol

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23 days ago

Breaking the stereotype: "Pageant girls are perfect/I could never be a pageant girl."

I am not gonna lie guys...every-time I hear this it makes me laugh! Not in a mean way but come onnn! If you met me you would know I am FAR from perfect. I have my messy bun days, my pizza for breakfast mornings, and my mess-ups. These silly quirks and mistakes aren't things that make me less of a "pageant girl," they are the things that make me a good competitor.

What I mean to say is this: judges are looking for YOU. Not you with the same intro as the current winner, not you with a smile on 24/7, not you ignoring stress and struggles...YOU. A pageant girl is not one specific type of person, shade of skin, color of hair, set of interests, or weight. A pageant girl is a woman who owns her life and seeks to help the lives of others.

SOOO next time any of you (whoever may be reading this) thinks "Im to [blank] to compete" or "Im not [blank] enough," just take a look at yourself and laugh! Life is not that serious and the BIGGEST obstacle in your success will be your own brain if you don't believe in your ability to stand out and make change. by @misscovol

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Hi guys, Miss Colorado Volunteer here...welcome to my new series: Breaking the Stereotype!!

While I am out in Mississippi it is hard for me to make certain in-person impacts on my beautiful state...but that doesn't mean I cannot uplift the beautiful women if Colorado on social media (and let's be honest, social media is becoming more and more prominent in society, so we should all work to make it a positive place).

I have always loved positive content and hope to use my platform as a microphone for confidence and female strength. I figure a great way to do so is to talk about the different stereotypes pageant girls face and to BREAK THEM DOWN!! So let's get this positive party started.

No. 1
"Pageant girls are catty."

Society has a tendency to stereotype pageant girls (and successful, beautiful women in general) as catty, intimidating, or rude. Many believe that confidence and ambition come at the expense of kindness. But really, the opposite is true. Pageant girls know how much discipline, sacrifice, and hard work it takes to chase a goal, so they’re often the first to recognize and respect that same drive in others. Behind the glam is a community of women who understand pressure, celebrate one another’s growth, and know what it means to work for something you truly want. Rather than tearing other women down, shared experience makes pageant girls even more uplifting, empathetic, and supportive of the women around them. by @misscovol

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As the Miss Colorado Volunteer pageant launches into a new era, we want to take a moment to celebrate the woman who has brought us this far.

@_ellenmccurdy_ Ellen was Colorado’s first-ever titleholder and has been this system’s loudest cheerleader ever since.

Ellen worked tirelessly over the last several years to ensure Colorado’s queens had a mentor, a cheering session, a wardrobe consultant, and a friend.

Thank you, Ellen, for the heart you have poured into Miss Colorado Volunteer and for the legacy you have set up for the queens to come.

We are excited for the years to come and are proud to call you, “friend”. ❤️👑 by @misscovol

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Your journey could start right here!
Ready to serve, grow, make lifelong friendships, and represent your community? We’re looking for our next Miss Colorado Volunteer & Miss Colorado Teen Volunteer local titleholders!
Learn more and submit your interest form today — link in bio!
Your community. Your service. Your moment. Your crown.

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@misscolvol @missmavolpageant @missvolunteeramericapag #missmavolpageant #missvolunteeramericapag #missvolunteeramerica #SERVE #VolunteerSpirit taken in Colorado by @misscovol

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If anyone was wondering...the volunteer crown isn't the only crown in my life this year...IM A ZETA ZISTA!!

I am so lucky to be involved with now TWO organizations (MAV and ZTA) that support women and community service. I am looking forward to the way either sisterhood strengthens my journey in the other. 🩵👑🤍 by @misscovol

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Thanks to all our sponsors!!

Crown Box: AWC Rhinestone Crowns
Event Photography: @teagangracephoto
Custom Sweaters: @stitchedandstoryco
Event Wear and Dress Sponsor: @jewelpromandpageant
Spray Tan: @bronzedandwhipped
Headshots/Photography: @sarahlindsayphotographer
Bouquets: @lucky.blooms.bouquets
Personal Training: @coachjenalee by @misscovol

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Whole year is one big sleepover with us 😋 Im so happy to serve alongside my girl Venice!!

#missvolunteeramerica #pink #sherrihill #roadtomissvolunteeramerica #besties by @misscovol

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You’re in good hands Colorado. Mady, I couldn’t have picked a better person to represent our state 💖✨ by @misscovol

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