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Survivor 49 Preseason Interview: Kristina Mills

Author
Survivor Know-It-All, Rob Cesternino | RHAP Productions
Published
Fri 05 Sep 2025
Episode Link
https://robhasawebsite.com/survivor-49-preseason-interview-kristina-mills/

Survivor 49 Preseason Interview: Kristina Mills


Mike Bloom (@AMikeBloomType) is here to chat to the cast of Survivor 49! Join us to learn a bit about the 18 new castaways to be tested on the islands of Fiji.


Survivor 49 preseason coverage continues as Mike Bloom interviews Kristina Mills, a 36-year-old MBA career coach from Oklahoma. In this revealing conversation, Kristina opens up about her journey from postpartum depression to Survivor contestant, viewing the game as an opportunity for personal renewal.


Mike and Kristina explore her background as an engineer turned career counselor, discussing how her people skills could be her greatest asset in the game. Kristina shares her strategy for forming alliances based on gut feelings, citing Jawan and Alex as potential ride-or-dies. She also reveals her plans to keep any idol finds secret, even from close allies.


Mike and Kristina discuss:


– Kristina’s experience as a “lack liberal woman in Oklahoma as preparation for Survivor


– Her admiration for Wendell and Carson’s gameplay


– Thoughts on the super idol twist and its strategic potential


– Kristina’s criteria for jury voting: overall gameplay with integrity


As the interview wraps up, Mike and Kristina ponder the challenges ahead. Will Kristina’s social skills and positive energy help her navigate the complex dynamics of Survivor 49?


Chapters:

0:00 Kristina’s Journey to Survivor

4:58 Overcoming Personal Struggles

9:38 Kristina’s Survivor Inspirations

14:59 Connecting with Fellow Castaways

19:56 Kristina’s Hufflepuff Strategy

24:31 Navigating a Losing Tribe

28:30 Manifesting Success on Survivor


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