Second Chance Queen

In this episode of the Second Chance Queen podcast, host Kristianna Mrjenovich interviews Dima Hendricks, a sickle cell warrior and advocate. Dima shares her second chance story, which involves a failed curative therapy and a life-threatening blood clot. She discusses the challenges of living with sickle cell disease, including the lack of understanding and support from medical professionals. Dima...

In this episode, Kristianna Mrjenovich interviews Crystal Andres, Mrs. New England Continental Worldwide 2024, who shares her second chance story of leaving her first marriage while pregnant and rebuilding her life from scratch. They discuss the importance of resilience, the sisterhood in pageantry, and challenging beauty standards. Crystal emphasizes the need for self-care and practicing skills t...

In this episode of the Second Chance Queen podcast, Kristianna Mrjenovich interviews Amber Rosenberry, International Ms Oregon 2024, about her experience surviving a stalking scenario. They discuss the different types of stalking, the importance of setting boundaries, and the need for prevention and awareness. Amber shares her journey of demanding a second chance and advocating for stalking laws i...

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 inc...

In this episode, Kristianna and her husband discuss the importance of effort in a relationship. They share personal examples of the effort they put into their marriage, such as sticky notes and thoughtful gifts. They emphasize the need to know and understand your partner, not overcommitting yourself, and appreciating each other's efforts. They also discuss the importance of showing up emotionally...

In this episode of the Second Chance Queen podcast, host Kristianna Mrjenovich interviews Tanya Holloway, a veteran wife, mother, and advocate. Tanya shares her experiences and insights on second chances, resilience, and self-confidence. They discuss the importance of having a supportive partner in a pageant career, the significance of second chances in love, and the challenges of being in a healt...

In this episode, Kristianna and her husband James share their love story, from meeting on Omegle to building a life together. They emphasize the importance of friendship as the foundation of their relationship and offer advice for those in or recovering from abusive relationships. They also discuss their journey to starting a family and building their dream home. The episode ends with a heartfelt...

In the first episode of the Second Chance Queen podcast, Kristianna Mrjenovich shares her personal story of leaving a domestic abuse situation and starting her life over. She discusses her experiences of abuse, including sexual assault and emotional abuse, in two different relationships. Kristianna emphasizes the importance of recognizing the signs of abuse and the need for second chances. She als...