Hey beautiful people! My name is Nicole Coker and I am your International United Miss
South Carolina 2021. I am 23 years old and recently graduated from Clemson University with a
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and will be pursuing my Master’s Degree at Clemson in the
Fall of 2021. One of my most notable accomplishments while in school was that I was able to
design and build two community garden structures for local nonprofits in Charleston, South
Carolina. I really enjoyed not only being able to work with clients one-on-one to create the best
design per their needs, but also being a part of the build process and learning how things come
together. Ultimately, I am on the pursuit to become an intentional and community driven
architect that puts a strong emphasis on understanding the lifestyle, the culture, and community
member’s voices to be heard. Outside of school and during my free time, I enjoy jet skiing,
completing escape rooms with the fam, podcasting, and of course, prepping for my next pageant
adventure.
I am so passionate about sharing my life experiences with other young women so that
they can learn, grow, and step into their courageous life. In order to do this, I have created my
very own podcast called Live Courageously after being a survivor of 6 years of relationship
abuse. There are so many times in a woman’s life that she is being held back by others, her own
life experiences, or even herself! These girls have dreams of doing something amazing or they
simply want to try something new, but they are too afraid to do it. Through my podcast, I am able
to share the message that you are beautifully and wonderfully made and that you are capable of
ANYTHING. You just have to be courageous. Each week I aspire to empower and equip young
women with the tools they need to step into the life that they have always wanted to live, while
also offering my knowledge on the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships. My podcast has
reached over 12 different countries and I am now serving young women through video content
on my YouTube Channel. I am also spreading my Live Courageously message to the younger
generation through my published coloring book on Amazon called A-Z Coloring Book of
Courageous Characters. My goal through the coloring book is to teach the little ones what it
looks like to have courage in their lives!
I am so incredibly thankful for #iLikeMe because it adds such inspiration into my daily
life. I have had the honor of working with Rylee directly through the Speak Love Seminars and I
absolutely love the message she is putting out into the world! I find it so incredible that she not
only uplifts others through social media content on #ILikeMe, but also has created a space to
celebrate other young women on their accomplishments here on her blog as well! I would
definitely recommend #iLikeMe to a friend because it RADIATES positivity every single day
and anyone can benefit from this inspirational page.
If you want to stay up-to-date on all the new episodes of the Live Courageously Podcast
or my journey to Internationals, you can follow me on:
Instagram: @nicole.coker_ or @iumscmiss
Facebook: Nicole Coker or Live Courageously
Youtube: Nicole Coker
Amazon Coloring Book: A-Z Coloring Book of Courageous Characters
I can’t wait to start connecting with you and seeing you excel at all things in life!
