Advocacy, Authenticity, & Becoming Miss Florida with Casana Fink

Some guests leave a mark. Casana Fink left a legacy.

In this deeply personal episode of The She Believed She Could Podcast, I had the absolute privilege of sitting down with someone who’s not only a remarkable guest but someone who has become incredibly special to me.

Casana is more than Miss Florida 2024—she’s a force of nature. A woman led by purpose, shaped by resilience, and fueled by the desire to make a difference. She is a truth-teller, a role model, a trailblazer, and a dear friend.

👉 Listen here

Casana Fink is Miss Florida 2024, a nationally recognized advocate, nonprofit leader, author, entrepreneur, and the founder of the fashion brand The Unverified.

After her father’s life-saving liver transplant, Casana became a fierce voice for organ donation awareness, health equity, and education—launching advocacy efforts that have impacted hundreds of thousands across the state.

She has spoken to state legislators, led awareness campaigns, and written a children’s book available in every Florida county library. Casana competed at the national Miss America stage and placed in the Top 5—but her greatest accomplishments go far beyond the crown.

Her brand, The Unverified, challenges society’s labels and empowers people to own their story with pride. With a deep commitment to service and a heart rooted in authenticity, Casana represents everything this show stands for—and more.

Casana’s journey began with heartbreak. At just 14, her father underwent a liver transplant that would change her entire outlook on life. Rather than letting the pain define her, she let it drive her.

What followed was a lifelong commitment to advocacy—educating others, supporting families, and standing up for policies that save lives.

Casana didn’t wait to be chosen. She chose herself. At a young age, she stepped into leadership roles, advocating in front of lawmakers and influencing health education policies across Florida.

With a gift for connection and a deep sense of responsibility, she’s educated over 400,000 people, using her own family’s story to spark life-saving conversations.

To Casana, the Miss Florida title was never about appearance or prestige. It was a platform—a way to bring her mission to an even greater audience.

She brought her full heart to the Miss America stage, placing in the Top 5 while staying rooted in authenticity. Her reign has always been about legacy, not spotlight.

Casana launched The Unverified to challenge labels, empower identity, and celebrate individuality.

It’s not just a clothing line—it’s a movement. A message to everyone who has ever felt overlooked or underestimated that you define you. Every piece carries a story. And every story matters.

Casana is one of the most intentional, wise, and heart-centered women I’ve had the joy of knowing. Her light is contagious. Her leadership is bold. And her legacy is just beginning.

Whether she’s mentoring, speaking, creating, or simply showing up with her full self—Casana reminds us that we are most powerful when we live in alignment with who we truly are.

🎧 Listen to the Episode

This episode is more than a conversation. It’s a reminder that your story has power. That heartbreak can lead to purpose. And that the world changes when women like Casana rise.

👉 Listen now

💞 Stay Connected

• Follow Casana: @missamericafl | @cassanafink

• Shop The Unverified

• Download the Be Unforgettable Guide

• Follow Allison: @allisonwalsh