BEHIND THE SASH | The "Let It Go" Queen: Interview with Miss International 2026, Annie Kroen

In this exclusive episode of Behind the Sash, we sit down with Annie Kroen, Miss International 2026, for an authentic, unfiltered conversation. After the pressure of the 2025 competition nearly broke her, Annie returned with a new strategy: simply letting it go. From her emotional crowning moment in her home state to her unexpected reign as a two-time Fantasy Football champion, get to know the unapologetic and genuine woman behind the crown. Annie also dives deep into her daily work as a speech-language pathologist, her adaptive dance program Ability in Motion, and why rainbow sprinkles represent the community she fights for every day. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Welcome & The Crowning Moment 02:18 – The Winning Mindset: How to "Let It Go" 06:47 – Sisterhood & The Home Court Advantage 10:35 – The NFL, Fantasy Football & The Ultimate Pageant Dad 12:51 – Ice Cream Metaphors & Teaching Dance 20:09 – Ability in Motion: Advocating for Neurodivergent Voices 25:00 – Leaving a Legacy of Kindness ✨ ABOUT THE CROWN POST: The Crown Post delivers in-depth journalism, exclusive interviews, and analytical coverage of the global pageantry industry. ____________________________ Connect with The Crown Post & House of Crowns: 🔗 Visit our digital publication: www.houseofcrowns.world/post 📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @TheCrownPost Subscribe for in-depth stories, analysis, and exclusive interviews. _________________________________________ #MissInternational2026 #AnnieKroen #BehindTheSash #TheCrownPost #PageantInterview #AbilityInMotion