From Stunt Woman to Soul Leader: How Play, Failure, and Movement Create True Confidence with Andrea Ross
In this episode, Shannon Salge welcomes Andrea Ross—former elite wrestler, professional stuntwoman, and founder of a movement and mindset coaching company for women in leadership. Andrea’s journey from high-level athletics to the high-stakes world of stunt work has given her a powerful perspective on what it truly means to be strong, confident, and resilient—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally.
Andrea shares how her experience as an athlete and stuntwoman shaped her mindset, and why she now teaches women to move, fall, and play in ways that challenge perfectionism and self-doubt. She discusses the surprising lessons learned from learning to fall (literally and figuratively), and how playful, creative movement can unlock a deeper kind of confidence that so many high-achieving women are missing.
You’ll hear about:
How movement and play have shaped Andrea’s mindset at every stage of her career—from elite athlete to stuntwoman to leadership coach
Why learning to fall is the first step to overcoming fear and perfectionism
The challenges high-achieving women face when it comes to play, and how playful movement helps them access confidence and joy
How Andrea, as a mother and woman over 40, has redefined strength, recovery, and wellness for herself and her clients
Practical tips for preventing burnout, training smarter, and making time for nature and joy in a busy life
Why health and healing are about blending many approaches—not just one “perfect” routine
Andrea also shares her belief that consistency, not intensity, is the key to lasting success—and that sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is show up for yourself, even if it’s just for 20 minutes a day.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation about the transformative power of movement, play, and learning to embrace the messy, joyful process of being human.
Connect with Andrea Ross
Website: liveyourfierce.com
Instagram: @liveyourfierce_coaching
Instagram: @andrea.m.ross
