Rachel D. Fox empowers women through local nonprofit, shares advice for entrepreneurs, self-starters

Wife, mother, business owner, and community leader, Rachel D. Fox answers to many titles.

A mother of 11, Fox says her priority is family first, then work.

“There’s not one thing that I do that is not connected to who I am,” she says. “I can balance that out when I know that I’m walking my path and doing the things that I’m called to do.”

The importance of empowerment

In 2018, Fox founded You Go Girl, a nonprofit that empowers, encourages, and inspires girls and women through youth development programs and scholarships. She says many girls turn to the program to overcome uncertainty and boost their self-esteem.

“Once we unpack that for them, they start to soar,” Fox says. “Those are the seeds that we’re planting today.”

Fox also encourages men to empower women by becoming their allies, whether that’s actively supporting them or ensuring they have opportunities to advance.

“Make sure that you are becoming a voice for us,” she says. “We are able to do so much more when we have advocates and allies.”

Representation matters

A 2019 Mrs. Nebraska America finalist, Fox says she first ran as a way to challenge herself. She also wanted to be a trailblazer as the only black competitor, since no African American woman has ever been crowned Mrs. Nebraska.

“I was like, ‘Why am I the only black woman competing? I shouldn’t be,’” Fox says. “This year when I ran, I was determined to make a point because representation matters.”

Making a vision a reality

More than ever, Fox says people need others to show them their dreams can be possible.

While many people have a vision board outlining their goals, she says the only way to succeed is to take concrete steps toward a desired result.

“You have got to make incremental actions towards the things that you want to see,” Fox says. “Attack each day with a positive mindset and expect a positive outcome.”

About Rachel D. Fox 

Rachel Fox has been empowering businesses and enabling individuals to achieve their dreams for over a decade. Her unparalleled expertise in technology and corporate strategy has made her a trusted partner to institutions who value her ability to dramatically improve their bottom line, while at the same time clarifying the organization’s objectives to achieve maximum potential. She is a firm believer that nothing is impossible, and is blessed with the opportunity to live out that belief with entrepreneurs, CEOs, and organizations of all shapes and sizes on a daily basis. Additionally, she has spent the last ten years addressing audiences both small and large with her own unique message of empowerment and overcoming life’s (seemingly) daunting obstacles.

By understanding what makes a business tick, Rachel sees how to reposition priorities in a way that allows teams to be more self-sufficient, and frees them up to contribute more to the organization’s shared success. After clients spend time with Rachel, whether they are individuals or large companies, they revel in their responsibilities with a clear understanding about how to leverage the new tools she has equipped them with. In a team environment, Rachel loves working with leadership to help nurture an innovative culture that is prepared to succeed in a disruptive world full of new and interesting challenges, and she brings much of her own experiences as a successful businessperson and academic to the forefront of every client interaction.

In addition to owning Catapult Consulting Solutions, Rachel also serves as an instructor at the Metro Community College of Omaha, where she facilitates courses and develops curriculum in HTML, CSS, JAVA, Agile, as well as professional development. She is also the president of Fox Flooring, a flooring and remodeling company in which she co-operates with her husband Brent. In 2018 she founded You Go Girl, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending the cycle of self-doubt and low self-esteem in young women and girls. YGG creates unforgettable experiences for its members by amplifying the five pillars of its primary philosophy: self-love, self-awareness, wellness, education, and leadership.

Rachel holds a bachelor’s degree in Multidisciplinary Studies from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. In 2019, she was named the Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals Changemaker and was a 2019 TOYO Recipient. She was also the first runner-up for 2019 and third runner-up 2020 Mrs. Nebraska pageant. She also received a Leadership Award from the Leadership Africa Summit in 2019.

When she’s not in the office, Rachel enjoys blogging, web design, spending time with her family, and exploring new ways to inspire others.