Join host Kayla Myers as she sits down with the remarkable Maya Adkins, Miss Indiana South 2025, for an inspiring conversation about resilience, perseverance, and redefining success. Maya's journey to the crown wasn't a straight path; it was a series of challenges, setbacks, and ultimately, profound personal growth.

In this episode, listeners will learn:

• Maya's journey through the Miss America Opportunity system: Hear about her numerous local competitions and what initially drew her to pageantry.
• How to navigate the emotional challenges of repeated setbacks: Gain insights into Maya's experiences and the feelings she faced during her journey.
• Strategies for overcoming comparison and staying focused: Learn how Maya navigated feelings of comparison in a competitive environment.
• Mindset shifts for cultivating perseverance: Explore the specific techniques Maya used to build resilience.
• How to redefine success beyond titles and external validation: Understand how Maya shifted her perspective to value the journey over the outcome.
• How to balance pushing for goals with self-compassion: Discover the importance of kindness and compassion in achieving success.
• What "finding your crown beyond the title" truly means: Understand how Maya's journey has shaped her understanding of personal achievement.

This episode is a powerful reminder that true success lies in the journey, not just the destination. Maya's story will inspire you to embrace challenges, cultivate resilience, and find your own "crown" in any circumstance.

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