Sheynnis Palacios recalls the self-improvement lessons her mother taught her
us.hola.comSheynnis Palacios has been passionate about dance and has always had a great sense of humor. Growing up, Miss Universe 2023 was inspired by her mother, Raquel Cornejo, who taught her the importance of self-improvement and pursuing her dreams.
She watched her mother work hard to become a better version of herself while supporting her family. Sheynnis has many fond memories of her childhood, all linked to her mother’s dedication to self-improvement and the pursuit of her goals.“My mom taught me always to fly as high as I wanted and that when one of my wings failed, she would be waiting below to push me forward.
Because that’s what life is about—the ups and downs and how everything costs,” the Nicaraguan native recounted during her conversation with Alejandro Chabán.“My mom always taught me that one should never give up on my dreams because she never gave up on hers,” she proudly recalled about the woman who gave her life at 18.
However, there was also a moment when Sheynnis Palacios faced her toughest challenges when her mother assured her she had no chance of becoming a beauty queen. “Grounded in our reality,” she tells me: “‘You’re not going to win.’ For your mom to say that makes you think she doesn’t love or trust you.” Despite winning contests, Sheynnis’s mother never congratulated her.
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