Up Close With Rachael Todd
Full Name: Rachael Kristeen Todd
Nickname: Rach
Birthday: June 19
Hometown: Oviedo, FL
Nationality: Irish, Polish, English
College: University of Central Florida; Nicholson School of Communications
Class, Year, Major and Degree: Bachelor's of Arts in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Legal Studies
Current Occupation: Inspirational Speaker, Music Management for Nashville to You, Inc., Barbizon Modeling School instructor
Hobbies: Dancing, Running, Skydiving, Fishing, Camping, Yoga, Reading, Laughing and Cooking
Community Causes I Support: Hunger and Homelessness Prevention, Children’s Miracle Network and I just ran my first marathon for the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society!
Suprising fact about me: I don’t watch TV
Achievement I'm most proud of: Graduating with my degree; becoming Miss Florida 2009
Other Talents: Hosting, Irish Step Dancing
Favorite Food: Mexican food and Trail Mixes J
Favorite Book: Tuesdays with Morrie
Favorite Movie: My Cousin Vinnie
Favorite TV Shows: The Amazing Race
Right now I'm listening to: ‘Falling’ by The Civil Wars
Most unusual job I've ever had: I have now been a nanny on 3 cruises! It started when I was 13 years old and I worked for a family with 4 children under the age of 5. It’s an interesting job because you can’t enjoy anything on the ship with your hands so full!
10 years ago at this time I was: 14, a freshman in high school and I had very poor self-esteem. I felt like I had nothing to offer, like I didn't fit in. This is why my passion is speaking to audiences about discovering your gifts, your purpose, and acting upon them! No one can set limitations on you except for you!
I never travel without: my curling iron and a good book.
Advice: Dream as big as you can. Who can put a limit on that?
10 years from now: Happily married, with children, continuing to speak on a National level about discovering your passions, striving towards your purpose in life and dreaming big without limitations. I hope to still be volunteering and advocating for social issues close to my heart, hosting events and traveling with my entire family.
