Hey Barbie: Miss USA 2025 Tells All - Crowns, Confidence & Competing at Miss Universe

from Baddie Besties · host Alyssa Silva and Samira Francois

In this inspiring Hey Barbie episode, we’re joined by Audrey Eckert, Miss USA 2025, global cheer coach, digital safety advocate, and founder of the Digital Safety Ambassador Program. Audrey takes us behind the crown, sharing what it was really like representing the United States at Miss Universe and placing Top 30 on the global stage.From growing up in Nebraska to working with Thai artisans through a human-rights-driven fashion brand, Audrey’s journey is rooted in purpose, impact, and intentional leadership. We dive into how she balances confidence with humility, glam with mental health, and influence with real-world change - all while empowering young people to navigate social media with confidence and clarity.Follow our socials and tag us!!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Baddie Besties⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa Silva⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Samira Francois⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& of course, make sure to check out and follow our amazing guest Audrey Eckert!!

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