Meet Rose Campbell

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Rose Campbell a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Rose, first a big thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and insights with us today. I’m sure many of our readers will benefit from your wisdom, and one of the areas where we think your insight might be most helpful is related to imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is holding so many people back from reaching their true and highest potential and so we’d love to hear about your journey and how you overcame imposter syndrome.

Answer:
I don’t think anyone ever fully overcomes imposter syndrome. Those little voices of doubt still creep in from time to time, especially when you’re doing something that’s deeply personal and purpose-driven. But what silences those voices—what grounds me—is the countless women who’ve come up to me and said, “I needed to hear your story. It helped me find my strength.” That’s what keeps me going. I realized that this mission isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being real. And if my story can help even one survivor feel seen, then I belong in every room I step into.

Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?

At Dying Inside Nonprofit, I work with survivors of human trafficking and aged-out foster youth to help them not just survive—but truly thrive. Through our signature S.U.R.V.I.V.O.R. Program, we offer trauma-informed mental health care, animal-assisted therapy, gardening, life skills, and entrepreneurship opportunities that support long-term healing and independence. What makes this mission especially meaningful is that it’s survivor-led—I’ve lived this journey, and I’m passionate about filling the gaps I once faced.

What excites me most is seeing the transformation—the moment a survivor realizes they’re not broken, just rebuilding. From growing their first plant to selling produce at our market, every step is a reclaiming of power and purpose.

In addition to leading Dying Inside, I am honored to serve as the current Mrs. Tennessee Queen of the World and will proudly compete for the international title in January 2026 in Seattle, Washington. I’m also the founder of Corralling the Campbell’s Media, a boutique PR and digital strategy firm focused on helping small brands and big voices get the recognition they deserve.

On top of all that, I’m launching a beautiful new chapter—The Lonely Peacock Farm in Tennessee—with my best friend and business partner. It will be a healing-focused space rooted in sustainability, connection, and community.

We recently launched a new website and survivor resource directory, raised $7,000 in May, and are preparing to open a new safe house in Conroe, TX and a trauma-informed center in Tennessee this summer—welcoming over 20 survivors into care. At the core of everything I do is one belief: No one is disposable. Everyone deserves a second chance and a place to call home.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Looking back, three things were absolutely critical in my journey: resilience, discernment, and storytelling—all of which were sharpened through what I call survivor mode. When you’ve lived through trauma, your brain is trained to survive, not thrive. But the moment I shifted from surviving to healing, those same survival traits became powerful tools.

Resilience kept me moving forward when it felt like everything was stacked against me. There were days when funding didn’t come through, doors closed, or the emotional toll felt overwhelming—but I kept showing up. Resilience isn’t about being strong all the time; it’s about refusing to quit even when your voice shakes.

Discernment helped me understand who and what was safe—something many survivors struggle with. I had to learn how to trust my intuition while also making smart business decisions. It’s a muscle that gets stronger every time you pause, assess, and choose alignment over approval.

Storytelling became one of my most powerful skills. At first, sharing my experience felt vulnerable—but I quickly realized that our stories connect, heal, and inspire action. When I started telling the truth—not just for awareness but with purpose—people listened, and lives started changing.

For those early in their journey:
• Build your resilience by celebrating even the small wins.
• Develop discernment by setting boundaries and learning to say no.
• And never underestimate the power of your story—practice sharing it in your own words, at your own pace, and for your own healing first.

Survivor mode may have taught us how to endure—but healing mode is where we learn how to lead.

We’ve all got limited resources, time, energy, focus etc – so if you had to choose between going all in on your strengths or working on areas where you aren’t as strong, what would you choose?

I believe it’s better to go all in on your strengths—especially when your purpose is personal. I’ve learned that the things we’re naturally good at or deeply passionate about are not accidents. They’re often tied directly to our purpose. That doesn’t mean we ignore our weaknesses, but I’ve found that trying to be everything to everyone dilutes the very thing that makes us powerful.

For me, my strength is storytelling and connecting with people through lived experience. When I leaned into that—into being a voice for survivors and building programs around empathy, healing, and empowerment—that’s when Dying Inside Nonprofit began to grow. I didn’t have a background in nonprofit management or fundraising, but I surrounded myself with people who did. I didn’t try to master every skill—I focused on what I did best and partnered to fill the gaps.

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is that the world doesn’t need a perfect version of you. It needs the most authentic and focused version of you. So yes—I believe in going all in on your strengths. Because when you do, you operate from alignment, and that’s where real impact happens.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.dyinginsidenonprofit.org
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corrallingthecampbells