34. Athenna Crosby: How Life’s “No’s” Guided Miss World America’s True Path

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.  Connect with Athenna Crosby: Website: https://bit.ly/4ksKv0I YouTube: https://bit.ly/4kW9b1r Instagram: https://bit.ly/4mNTRp4 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3Zjq3Xz Facebook: https://bit.ly/4jzibbG LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3HpNPLr 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 📕Meg Tuohey is a renown expert in relationships, leadership and personal growth. Learn more about her mission and how she is changing lives here: https://bit.ly/3NtUF24 🎓Shatter emotional barriers and reclaim your power with The Wisdom Lab, designed for women seeking profound breakthroughs in personal growth and emotional healing.: https://bit.ly/4eI8S7N 📰 For more information on Wisdom Stripes with Meg Tuohey visit: https://bit.ly/3U9V5OZ 📺Watch the  "Wisdom Stripes" podcast every Thursday at 5AM EST on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BO3Mbk 📱Connect with Meg Tuohey: Instagram: https://bit.ly/4f6B0AW Facebook: https://bit.ly/3BILKXU TikTok: https://bit.ly/4f7M8he LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hbXJOb Subscribe To:https://www.youtube.com/@makingrelationshipswork7250 🎙️Download “Wisdom Stripes” podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Yp2vjP 🎙️Download “Wisdom Stripes” podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4f8xTsj 🚨DISCLAIMER: The Wisdom Stripes podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. The host Meg Tuohey shares personal stories, experiences, and knowledge aimed at helping listeners gain new insights for personal growth. However, the content is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not use the information as a replacement for consultations with qualified mental health, medical, or other professionals. If you are seeking professional help, please consult with a licensed specialist.

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Wisdom Stripes with Meg Tuohey: Transforming Relationships, Empowering Leadership Hosted by relationship expert and coach Meg Tuohey, Wisdom Stripes is where transformative insights meet actionable wisdom. Meg has dedicated her career to helping women reignite their relationships, build stronger families, and step boldly into leadership roles in their lives. By translating complex emotions and experiences into a clear, teachable framework, she empowers others with practical tools to navigate life’s most challenging moments. Each episode of Wisdom Stripes features unfiltered conversations with some of the world’s most insightful thought leaders, experts, and seekers. Together, they dive into the unique “stripes” of wisdom—those defining moments that shape us. From navigating personal and professional challenges to uncovering deep emotional truths, these interviews are packed with tangible takeaways, real-life stories, and actionable steps you can immediately apply to your own journey. Meg’s approach draws out the most profound lessons by asking her guests key questions like: What pivotal moments caused the most confusion and pain in your life? What lessons have you gained through those experiences that you wouldn’t have learned otherwise? What do you want others to understand to help them avoid the ‘long way round’? Listeners will explore different categories of wisdom—whether experiential, intellectual, emotional, practical, or spiritual—delving into the stories that shape personal growth and transformation. Meg wraps each conversation into a practical framework, teaching the key lessons learned and how to apply them to everyday life. Tune in every Thursday to discover how these wisdom stripes weave together to form the rich tapestry of life. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, a new perspective, or powerful strategies for personal growth, Wisdom Stripes is your go-to source for heartfelt, impactful insights.