#20 - Atina Kamasi: Dream Big and Pivot Smart
Wed Feb 04 2026
In this episode, Atina Kamasi shares her journey from Serbia to the U.S. as an international student-athlete, opening up about the challenges of injuries, identity beyond sport, and adapting to life far from home. She talks about the importance of faith, making smart pivots instead of stubborn choices, and planning early for life after athletics. Together, we discuss building community, using available resources, understanding the business side of college sports, and why every “no” brings you closer to a “yes.” A must-listen for student-athletes learning to dream big while staying flexible for the unexpected.
Atina's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atinakamasi/
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In this episode, Atina Kamasi shares her journey from Serbia to the U.S. as an international student-athlete, opening up about the challenges of injuries, identity beyond sport, and adapting to life far from home. She talks about the importance of faith, making smart pivots instead of stubborn choices, and planning early for life after athletics. Together, we discuss building community, using available resources, understanding the business side of college sports, and why every “no” brings you closer to a “yes.” A must-listen for student-athletes learning to dream big while staying flexible for the unexpected. Atina's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atinakamasi/ Support the show