We had the good fortune of connecting with Athena Layna and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Athena, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking.
I hate having to say being authentic but I think a lot of people like to put on a character. there’s way more beauty in the madness! Letting go was probably the biggest risk I took! I tried to act very professional in the beginning of my career and that definitely held me back because there’s more relatability in chaos. The biggest risk ended up working in my favor. Now when I meet people who have connected with the content I make it’s really cool cause they’re meeting exactly who they see online!

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
The way I start a video by truly gagging audiences and giving them a comedic welcome to a safe space where they can hangout with me and get ready together is what sets me apart from others! Making people laugh is what forms that trust between people because laughter is the truly what helps people forget about whatever problems they’re facing for a while.
I wouldn’t say it was easy, there was a lot of trial and error and I almost didn’t do that kind of content cause in the beginning I felt like no one really cared for it! So then i put my own spin on makeup tutorials and that definitely helped people connect with my content!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Laurel Hardware or Casa Madera for dinner because the food and ambiance is just 10/10! For fun I would say the streets of West Hollywood because there’s a lot to see and it’s stays open late!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Definitely all the beauty and comedy content creators who came before me! Without people like Manny MUA, Gabriel Zamora, and even people like Shane Dawson I don’t think I would be here! Also my parents and sister for giving me the freedom to choose my career path without any judgement, just full support

Website: https://linktr.ee/Athenalayna

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athenalayna/profilecard/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Twitter: https://x.com/athenalayna?s=21

Other: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@athenalayna?_t=8sa1IsdAc0o&_r=1

Image Credits
It’s just a picture someone took of me outside of a restaurant

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