Dive into this special replay of my episode on The Big Silence. We dive into my journey from Miss Missouri USA to building a career that empowers women to chase their dreams with style, grace, and grit. I’ll take you behind the scenes and share some hard-earned lessons I picked up on the road that shaped my resilience and adaptability. We’ll also chat about my transition from pageants to a career in sales and modeling—and how I found my passion along the way!

I’ll walk you through how manifesting success and surrounding myself with the right people led to incredible networking opportunities and career growth. From starting as an intern to becoming an entrepreneur, this episode is packed with stories of hustle, heart, and strategy. And of course, we can’t forget about the importance of balancing health and hustle. I’m all about keeping things real, so I’ll share how I juggle staying fit, eating right, and growing my business—without losing my sanity! 

Plus, if you’re looking for ways to empower yourself and other women through fashion, I’ve got some great insights on how style can be a tool for confidence and influence. You don’t want to miss this one—it’s all about pushing boundaries, breaking barriers, and designing the life you want!

What you’ll hear in this episode:

[1:45] Journey to Miss Missouri USA

[5:25] Lessons from RV Life

[9:40] Transition to Sales and Modeling

[11:15] Pursuing Sports Reporting

[20:00] Creating Highlights and Heels

[23:05] Manifesting Success

[26:10] Networking and Career Growth

[29:35] From Intern to Entrepreneur

[31:10] Empowering Women Through Fashion

[40:45] Balancing Health and Hustle

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Resources

Follow Karena on Instagram:  @KarenaDawn

Listen to the Big Silence:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-silence/id1607181597

Connect with Tori

Website: https://torikruse.com/

Follow Tori on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/officialtorikruse

Book a Styling call with Tori: https://calendly.com/tori_kruse/styleconsultation