Whitley Nabintu Marshall is a multifaceted force in the realms of art, fashion, dance, and activism. She is the first openly pansexual international Mrs. USA of 2022 and Mrs. Florida USA Earth 2024. Whitley is on a mission to redefine beauty standards and amplify underrepresented voices. She creates platforms that celebrate compassion, resilience, diversity, and authenticity, while emphasizing inclusion. Whitley's dedication to fostering compassion, resilience, and inclusion serves as an inspiration to individuals worldwide. She has had multiple near-death experiences, including a car accident that changed the direction of her life. Through her personal experiences and challenges, Whitley has learned the power of authenticity and the importance of expanding beauty standards. In this conversation, Kristianna Mrjenovich and Whitley Nabintu Marshall discuss topics such as confidence, authenticity, and the power of compassion. They share their experiences in pageantry and how being true to oneself is key to success. They also talk about the importance of practicing self-care, exercising skills, and listening to positivity in building confidence. They emphasize the value of faking it till you make it and the impact of having a stage song. They discuss imposter syndrome and the need to celebrate one's achievements. They also mention their upcoming projects and their involvement with the Still She Rose Initiative.

Keywords: Whitley Nabintu Marshall, art, fashion, dance, activism, beauty standards, underrepresented voices, inclusion, compassion, resilience, near-death experiences, car accident, authenticity, confidence, authenticity, compassion, pageantry, self-care, skills, positivity, faking it till you make it, imposter syndrome, achievements, Still She Rose Initiative