From the Miss DC stage to the cutting edge of space exploration and journalism, Sonya Gavankar McKay (Miss DC 1997) has carved a career defined by curiosity and communication. In this episode, Sonya shares how she shaped her storytelling skills, what it was like to build a 20-year career at the Newseum, and why she now lends her voice to the next era of space innovation with Axiom Space and the U.S. Space Force. We also dive into a powerful conversation about navigating life when the accomplishments slow down and how to find purpose and impact beyond the spotlight.

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