Nyelle Blount shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Hi Nyelle, thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
When I wake up around 4 or 5 a.m., the world is still quiet — just how I like it. I start my morning with a shower and an intensive skincare routine that’s part ritual, part self-care. After that, I head to the kitchen to whip up breakfast. Lately, I’ve been stuck on cinnamon roll pancakes — a soft, sweet start to my day. Once I’m done, I turn my attention to my three cats (my babies), who often wake me up before my alarm does. They each have their own little routines, and tending to them has become one of the most grounding parts of my morning. By the time the first 90 minutes are up, I’ve already carved out peace, nourishment, and a little chaos — all before sunrise.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi, I’m Nyelle Blount — a pageant competitor, civic leader, and community organizer. I’m currently preparing to compete for Miss High School of America in January, where I’m representing not just myself but all the young women who strive to make a difference beyond the crown. Pageantry is one part of who I am, but my work in civic engagement is just as central. For 3 years I served with AliefVotes, a youth-led nonprofit rooted in Southwest Houston that focuses on increasing voter participation, building political power, and amplifying local voices.
I also dance on a team and in studio. I’m a varsity member on my school’s drill team, Crimson Cadette’s. Dance is slowly becoming my new passion, and I hope to possibly move up to a professional level.
Alongside that, I’m building my own initiative, Helpful Hearts — a platform focused on service, mental health, and leadership development for youth in underserved communities. Everything I do is driven by my love for God, a passion for advocacy and showing others, especially girls like me, that you can lead with both kindness and confidence. Whether I’m organizing voter outreach or walking a runway, I’m always working toward the same goal: empowering others to use their voice. I am blessed to have these opportunities in hand, and I couldn’t do it without the Lord.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
As a child, I believed in fairytales — the kind where if you wished on a star, everything you dreamed of would come true. I truly thought that if I hoped hard enough, magic would do the rest. And honestly, I still believe in fairytales — just not the effortless kind. Now, I know that dreams require work. Whether it’s your confidence, your career, or your crown, nothing just falls into place. You have to show up for yourself every single day. I’ve learned that belief is powerful, but it’s action that brings the magic to life.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Throughout my life, I’ve gone through a lot — more than most people know. But if there’s one thing suffering has taught me, it’s that it builds character in a way success never could. It’s easy to celebrate wins, but it’s in the quiet, hard moments that I found my strength. It took growth, humility, and a lot of courage to bring me to where I am today, and I’m proud of how far I’ve come. That said, I’m not finished. I’m still working on building my discipline and staying focused on my goals. The journey hasn’t been perfect, but it’s mine — and I’m still becoming the person I’m meant to be.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Is the public version of you the real you?
Partially. I feel like there’s so much more to me than what meets the eye. The version of me people see — the one on stage, in photos, or at events — is real, but it’s just one layer. I’m going through a lot of personal growth right now, and most of that isn’t visible from the outside. People might think I have it all together or that I’m perfect through a lens, but I have bruises and scars I’m still trying to heal. I’m proud of who I am becoming, but I also know I’m still in the process. And that part — the growing, the struggling, the healing — deserves to be real too.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. What light inside you have you been dimming?
The light I’ve been dimming is my ambition. I have so many ideas and goals — things I want to create, share, and grow into — especially in the public eye. But sometimes, it feels like I don’t have the right connections or resources to make them happen. Deep down, I know that’s not fully true. What I really need is to be more disciplined and more consistent with myself. I’ve been holding back out of fear and doubt, not because I’m not capable, but because I’ve convinced myself I have to wait for the “right time.” I’m learning now that the right time is when I decide to stop dimming my light and let myself fully shine.
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