Gamechanger Rachel D. Fox Aims to Inspire and Empower Countless Individuals
MY FIVE: A series where we ask Omahans to share their five favorite things
Meet this week’s My Five featured leader,
Rachel D. Fox.
By: Xitlally Velasco
Rachel Fox is an accomplished consultant, senior manager, entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker. For over a decade, she has empowered and inspired countless people to achieve their dreams. Her clients value her ability to dramatically improve results and her deep knowledge of technology, corporate strategy, and personal empowerment.
As the founder of Catapult Consulting Solutions, Fox has helped entrepreneurs, professionals, CEOs, and organizations of all sizes to develop game-changing strategies that drive growth and success. Her passion for entrepreneurship and innovation has led her to work with some of the industry's most exciting and forward-thinking companies.
In addition, Fox is an accomplished entrepreneur. She co-owns Fox Flooring, a thriving business specializing in flooring and remodeling. Fox founded You Go Girl, a non-profit organization that empowers women and girls by emphasizing five key pillars: self-love, self-awareness, wellness, education, and leadership.
Fox's commitment to personal growth and development is evident in her academic achievements, including a bachelor's degree in Multidisciplinary Studies from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, a master's degree in Organizational Leadership from Oral Roberts University, and a doctoral degree in Strategic Leadership with a primary focus on Black Women in Leadership.
Fox's achievements and leadership have been recognized by numerous awards and accolades, including being named Gamechanger of the Year by the Midland Business Journal in 2022, a 2019 TOYO Recipient, a Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals Changemaker, and receiving first runner-up in 2019 and third place at the 2020 Mrs. Nebraska pageant. A Leadership Africa Summit award in 2019 also recognized her leadership accomplishments.
Fox's interests include writing, web design, spending time with her family, and exploring new concepts to inspire others. Bright Communications Publishing released Fox's debut novel, Back to Me, in the fall of 2021. Fox is a dedicated mother, wife, and community leader committed to empowering and inspiring others to live with purpose and passion.
Without further adieu, Fox’s five essential items…
1. My Green Babies.
Listen, darling; I was basically the grim reaper of the greenhouse. Couldn't keep a cactus alive if my life depended on it. Now, though? I've got a lush little paradise that's practically brimming with leafy life. My plant babies light up my life and give me an energy shot that no espresso could match. Science says plants lift your spirits, and honey, I am LIVING proof. When the pandemic hit, and we were all in that emotional pit of despair, I started adopting these green cuties like there was no tomorrow. Now, if someone's thinking of gifting me flowers, I tell them to save it and get me a plant. I'll take the long-term relationship; thank you very much!
2. My AirPod Pros.
“They're an absolute must for this scatterbrained queen, especially when my own thoughts try to stage a mutiny.”
- Rachel D. Fox
Oh, honey, let me tell you about my life before AirPods: it didn't exist! With my seven (yes, you heard that right) little monsters running around, these little ear miracles are my saving grace. Pop 'em in, and it's like the world's been put on mute. The noise cancellation? Pure magic, darling. They're an absolute must for this scatterbrained queen, especially when my own thoughts try to stage a mutiny. The moment I slip these babies in, my brain knows it's time to get down to business. Couldn't survive without them!
3. A Journal and a Pen.
“When the digital tabs pile up, and my thoughts get tangled, that journal is my sanctuary.”
- Rachel D. Fox
Okay, tech may be my jam, but nothing, and I mean NOTHING, can replace a good ol' journal and pen. There's something sacred about that moment when ink meets paper. My creativity blooms like a flower in the sun when I've got my notebook and pen in hand, be it in the library, the park, or even the bathroom (don't judge - it's the only hiding place from the kiddos). Mornings and late nights are my journal times when the house is quiet, and my mind is buzzing. When the digital tabs pile up, and my thoughts get tangled, that journal is my sanctuary.
4. Wordtune (My Not-So-Secret Weapon).
Alright, I'll spill one of my tech secrets. Meet Wordtune, the app that'll revolutionize your writing. If you're a writer, content creator, or just someone who needs a little linguistic lift, this little gem is a MUST. With the power of AI, it practically puts a magic wand in your hand, turning you into a word wizard overnight.
5. Nostalgic Memories.
“The Little Red Hen? Oh, that's more than just a story to me. It's a life lesson in perseverance.”
- Rachel D. Fox
Honey, I'm an 80's baby through and through. Cut my teeth on Care Bears, Pippy Longstockings, Ramona the Pest, The Neverending Story, Princess Bride, and more. Sometimes, I cozy up with my childhood books and get all misty-eyed. The Little Red Hen? Oh, that's more than just a story to me. It's a life lesson in perseverance, in not giving up even when everyone else is telling you "no." That little hen baked her bread and enjoyed it all by herself while the others watched. Take it from me; keep grinding and dreaming because one day, you'll be feasting on the fruits of your labor while the naysayers watch in awe.
Xitlally Velasco is a University of Nebraska at Omaha journalism student with a concentration in public relations and advertising and a minor in Psychology. Velasco is the Digital Content Curator at Lozafina Marketing and Public Relations. Send your tips and story ideas to office@lozafina.com
