In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Mike Litton Experience, former professional skier turned real estate mogul Athena Brownson opens up about her inspiring life journey—from growing up on the snowy peaks of Breckenridge to overcoming debilitating chronic Lyme disease and building a thriving real estate career in Colorado.

Athena shares the shocking truth behind her early retirement from competitive skiing, how resilience shaped her path through physical and emotional adversity, and how mentorship and grit became the keys to her success. She now speaks publicly to raise awareness about Lyme disease, mentors young professionals, and continues to dominate the real estate world—all while battling an invisible illness.

What you’ll get from this episode:

• Raw insight into living with chronic Lyme disease

• Athena’s powerful shift from athlete to entrepreneur

• Life lessons on discipline, mindset, and visualization

• Real estate career tips from a $100M+ producing agent

• The power of mentorship and giving back