Wisdom Stripes with Meg Tuohey – Details, episodes & analysis

What if the toughest battles you face are actually the keys to unlocking your greatest strength? In the very first episode of Wisdom Stripes with Meg Tuohey, we journey into the incredible story of Lauren Fox, a survivor who turned unimaginable adversity into a powerful journey of healing and transformation. Her wisdom teaches us that adversity doesn’t have to define us, but it can empower us. What lessons have your challenges taught you? Leave a comment below and share your thoughts on how adversity has shaped your life. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell, so you never miss an episode! 📱Connect with Lauren Fox: For more information on Lauren Fox, visit: https://bit.ly/4hbXliH Follow Lauren Fox on Instagram: https://bit.ly/4hbd6WT Follow Lauren Fox on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3A18kdU Follow Lauren Fox on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3zX8CCF ⏰TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 ​Intro of Show and Guest 01:48 ​Wisdom from Lauren Fox 03:56 ​Lauren’s Battle Scars: Addiction, Sexual Violence, and Trafficking 10:53 ​Using Sex as a Weapon 11:53 ​Becoming a Victim of Human Trafficking 12:30 ​What is “Trafficking?” 14:43 ​Overcoming the Trafficking Experience 17:46 ​Sobriety as the Pivotal Moment for Lauren 20:50 ​Incident Where Lauren Broke Her Collarbone and Finger 28:42 ​What is Lauren’s Identity from Her Experiences? 31:10 ​Are There Scars to Fully Heal? 32:50 ​Final Question: What is the thing that you would love to give to that person on the rocking chair? 34:46 ​Gaining Experiential Wisdom  37:30 ​Reflection from Lauren’s Story: Identity from Adversities  📕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 "Wisdom Stripes with Meg Tuohey" every Thursday at 5AM ET on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BO3Mbk 📱Connect with Meg Tuohey: Follow Meg Tuohey on Instagram: https://bit.ly/4f6B0AW Follow Meg Tuohey on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3BILKXU Follow Meg Tuohey on TikTok: https://bit.ly/4f7M8he Follow Meg Tuohey on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hbXJOb 👥Subscribe To: https://www.youtube.com/@makingrelationshipswork7250 🎙️Download the podcasts on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Yp2vjP 🎙️Download the podcasts 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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In a world where our empathy reserves are wearing thin and we're drowning in digital distractions, what if reclaiming our attention isn't about productivity hacks, but about returning to our humanity? Join me for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Zelana Maloney, behavioral scientist and author of "Finding Focus," as we explore how scattered attention lies at the heart of our burnout, relationship struggles, and anxiety. Connect with Dr. Zelana Montminy: Get Dr. Zelana Montminy’s book, “Finding Focus: Own Your Attention in an Age of Distraction“ here: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Focus-Your-Attention-Distraction/dp/0306834332 Get Dr. Zelana Montminy’s book, “21 Days to Resilience: How to Transcend the Daily Grind, Deal with the Tough Stuff, and Discover Your Strongest Self“ here: https://www.amazon.com/21-Days-Resilience-Transcend-Strongest/dp/0062428772 Connect with Dr. Zelana Montminy: Website: https://bit.ly/469ZB6z  YouTube: https://bit.ly/3K5LnLn  Instagram: https://bit.ly/3I2nxj5  TikTok: https://bit.ly/4n0KmCO  Facebook: https://bit.ly/468Xm3j  X.com: https://bit.ly/4prm06X  LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4gqBsvQ  📕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 🎙️Download “Wisdom Stripes” podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Yp2vjP 🎙️Download “Wisdom Stripes” podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4f8xTsj ⏰Timestamps 00:00 Intro of Show 04:16 Wisdom from Dr. Zelana Montminy 06:07 Benefits of Having Less Fragmented Attention in the Human Experience 10:20 Maintaining Focus: Choice vs. Skill 13:55 Distraction is Not the Enemy 17:43 Ways to Find Focus and Reclaim Attention 25:36 Attention and Mental Health in the Future 27:43 Empathy Reserves Are Wearing Thin 32:30 How to Reclaim Attention 37:45 Focus is Not About Force, but Clarity 42:51 Connection vs. Being Deeply in Connection 47:06 Overcoming the Pacific Palisades Fire 49:30 Where to Get Dr. Zelana’s New Book 50:17 Prioritising Healing and Personal Development 52:29 Last Piece of Wisdom from Dr. Zelana 🚨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.

Ready to escape the retirement rat race? Financial strategist Trystan Trenberth breaks down the blueprint for building wealth starting midlife, even if you’re beginning with just $120 per week. Learn about the 40-40-20 investment rule that balances risk and reward, discover how infinite banking and whole life insurance create your own private banking system, and understand why diversification beyond your 401(k) is essential for true financial security. Listen to "Birth to Net Worth" on all your favorite platforms! Spotify: https://bit.ly/3Vb3Qsg Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3Ierv8a   Connect with Trystan Trenberth: Website: https://bit.ly/4mY1IQV YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pfkSTE Instagram: https://bit.ly/4poMuWL TikTok: https://bit.ly/4n0jOSj Facebook: https://bit.ly/3HUMEnT X.com: https://bit.ly/4ggPfVX LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3JUBRKY 📕Meg Tuohey is a renowned 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 🎙️Download “Wisdom Stripes” podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Yp2vjP 🎙️Download “Wisdom Stripes” podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4f8xTsj ⏰Timestamps 00:00 Intro of Show 02:09 Wisdom from Trystan Trenberth 08:20 Midlife to Millions 12:27 Traditional Retirement Plans Are Far From Being Enough 18:38 Understanding Wealth Management 22:18 Risks of Poor Financial Management 23:45 “Compounding Interest is the 8th Wonder of the World” 27:59 Planning and Building Your Retirement Life 32:02 Don’t Collapse Your Boundaries 33:33 Rockefellers’ Infinite Banking 38:22 “Yeah, but…” 41:55 The Power of Community 44:48 The Right Path to Financial Literacy 50:05 Financial Illiteracy as a Great Risk for Your Future Self 56:01 Last Piece of Wisdom from Trystan Trenberth 1:02:10 Learning from Successful People 🚨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.

Your current situation isn’t permanent; it’s just your current “lens.” Many people can get stuck in patterns created by past experiences, family background, and circumstances. But you have the ability to change your “blueprint.” In this episode, I had a wonderful conversation with Eddie Maalouf, CEO of BAD Marketing, who gave profound insights of how you can make this possible by recognising your current lens, seeking new exposure intentionally, and rewriting your blueprint consciously. The life you think you’re “stuck in” becomes the launchpad of who you’re becoming. What lens are you ready to try on today? Connect with Eddie Maalouf: Listen to "BAD Marketing Podcast with Eddie Maalouf" on all your favorite platforms! YouTube: https://bit.ly/4lPd8pc Spotify: https://bit.ly/4eQX2sH Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3IiGePa   Connect with Eddie Maalouf: Website: https://bit.ly/4nFMoZK YouTube: https://bit.ly/4m5AQO7 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3TwbJHN TikTok: https://bit.ly/4eGjdS8 X.com: https://bit.ly/4eLpoVg LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/44FnsZN Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:50 Wisdom from Eddie Maalouf 07:29 Changing Your Blueprint 12:50 Self-Development of Character 15:58 Lessons from Traumatic Events 20:46 No One’s Coming vs. Having a Support System 25:13 Where Does His Mission Come From? 31:56 His Biggest Critic 35:15 What Drives His Own Critics 43:42 Ratio of Criticism to One’s Self-Worth 49:56 Last Piece of Wisdom from Eddie 📕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.

The most important relationship you’ll ever have isn’t with your partner, children, or friends — it’s with yourself. Building self-trust starts with keeping small promises to yourself and honouring your inner wisdom over society’s should’s. When you fill your own cup first, you naturally overflow into the lives of those you love, becoming the person you’re meant to be — not from depletion, but from deep, authentic abundance. What one gentle promise will you make to yourself today?  Connect with Shae Brocker: Website: https://bit.ly/3Grwfq3 Instagram: https://bit.ly/44kPE3O LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4nwUkMK Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 04:10 Wisdom from Shae Brocker 06:00 Taking Care of Ourselves 11:49 Filling Your Own Cup 13:05 Discovering Your Passion 18:05 “Yeah, but…” 22:26 Finding Your Own Bliss 26:07 Building Her Healthy Hustle (Community) 30:26 Prioritising Staying Connected with Your Circles 39:54 Going through Motherhood 50:03 Last Piece of Wisdom from Shae 📕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.

The wisdom we resist is often the wisdom we need most. Most of us avoid the uncomfortable truth — that our greatest growth lives on the far side of what we’d rather not face. But what if the very adversity we’re running from is actually the gateway to the freedom we’re seeking? In this episode, I’ve had a profound conversation with Tim Kennedy about his journey in the US Special Forces and the concept of building unshakeable foundations. Your foundation isn’t built in the big moments — it’s built in the quiet, daily choices that no one else sees. Connect with Tim Kennedy: Get Tim Kennedy’s book, “Scars & Stripes“ here: https://bit.ly/4lhjrSB Connect with Tim Kennedy: Website: https://bit.ly/4ekHuNr YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HW9F9D Instagram: https://bit.ly/4kbpMNX TikTok: https://bit.ly/3HUZIJl Facebook: https://bit.ly/4lnFxCb X.com: https://bit.ly/3I12A7z Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:36 Wisdom from Tim Kennedy 06:01 Emotional Home 12:29 Technical Skill Sets 14:07 What is Freedom for Tim? 18:56 The Power of Experiencing the Discomfort of Pain 22:15 Agency is Building Power 26:45 Premise of Freedom and Sovereignty 33:20 Teachers Being Underpaid 36:22 Defunding the Department of Education 40:37 The Compassionate Observer 46:53 Clean Slate for a Radical Change 49:23 Respect for the American Military Troops 54:42 Prioritising Health and Wellness 56:46 Warrior in a Garden vs. Warrior in a War 1:00:25 “Yeah, but…” 1:09:55 Last Piece of Wisdom from Tim 📕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.

Your breath is your most powerful medicine, and we have the ability to heal ourselves using it. Most people are completely disconnected from their bodies. We push through stress, ignore our emotions, and wonder why we feel stuck, anxious, or burned out. In this episode, I’ve had a wonderful conversation with Shannon Northington who has identified the holistic powers of breathwork. When you’re disconnected from yourself, you can’t truly connect with others. But when you do this work, when you give yourself permission to feel and heal, everything changes.  Connect with Shannon Northington: Website: https://bit.ly/4628rn3 Instagram: https://bit.ly/45r5xYV Facebook: https://bit.ly/4kO4VBv LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3SYCDIg TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 02:18 Wisdom from Shannon Northington 02:59 What is Breathwork? 04:16 Why Somatic Breathwork? 06:17 Science behind Breathwork 07:55 Healing Collectively in Communities 11:03 How to Protect Your Energy 15:23 Wisdom of the Heart 18:15 Heart Coherence vs. Flow State 22:21 Educational Background 23:31 Healing Powers of Physical Touch 28:52 Connection as the Alchemy of Healing 30:40 Supporting Children through their Journey into Adulthood 36:32 Healing from Divorce 43:26 Overcoming Challenging Scenarios 50:30 Last Piece of Wisdom from Shannon 📕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.

We spend decades seeking validation from others while neglecting the most important relationship we’ll ever have — the one with ourselves. In today’s episode, Brad Clifford shared his journey from collegiate athlete to wellness entrepreneur that revealed something profound. After a near-death experience with a serious infection, he faced two devastating losses — his physical identity and the external validation he’d built his life around. But this crisis became his greatest teacher. Self-love isn’t selfish, it’s the foundation for everything meaningful in your life. What would change if you gave yourself permission to truly love who you are today?  Connect with Brad Clifford: Website: https://bit.ly/3FVgTK8 Instagram: https://bit.ly/45kfBCY Facebook: https://bit.ly/43CRGgO X.com: https://bit.ly/4jPnQdP LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4mZ1Vn0 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 02:44 Wisdom from Brad Clifford 06:45 Values Developing from Community 13:14 The Pursuit of Interconnectivity of Things 17:07 Sitting with Yourself with Sensory Components, Having Internal Dialogues 27:42 Reaching Your Fullest Potential through Self-Love 30:33 How to Strengthen Connection with Self 37:17 60 Hours to Develop a Friendship 42:48 Accessing Our Heart Print through Self-Attunement 51:26 Having Self-Compassion in Times of Challenges 55:50 Acknowledgement the Human in Us 58:11 Last Piece of Wisdom from Brad 📕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.

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.