Rejection isn’t a closed door, it’s life’s gentle hand guiding you towards your true destiny. In this episode, Miss World America 2025 Athenna Crosby shares an intimate conversation with me about turning life’s “no’s” into your greatest opportunities. From her journey starting pageants at age 7 to representing America on the world stage, Athenna shares her heartfelt philosophy that rejection is merely redirection. What redirection in your life might actually be guiding you toward your most authentic path? Listen in, then share in the comments a time when a “no” ultimately led you to where you were meant to be. 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

02:53 Wisdom from Athenna Crosby

04:04 Athenna’s Journey in the Entertainment Industry

08:26 Making an Impact and Having a Positive Attitude

20:37 Turning Point: Moving to LA

23:57 Deciding Which Direction to Go

27:22 Mentors that Have Influenced Athenna

29:54 Representing USA in Miss World

33:32 Taking Risks in Miss World America

36:40 The Balance of Trusting Yourself and the Wisdom from Your Loved Ones

41:33 Living a Life in the Public Eye

44:48 The Road Will Rise to Meet You

47:49 Financial Elements in Pageantry

51:23 Connect with Athenna

53:16 How Has Miss World America Changed Athenna’s Life?

55:10 Last Piece of Advice from Athenna

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