Ep. 77. Fearless: Andrea Leigh Rogers on Barre, Balance, & Bold Moves

Grab your coffee, tea, or matcha—whatever fuels your fire—because this episode is a gem! Kendra sits down with Andrea Lee Rogers, powerhouse founder of Xtend Barre, dance fanatic, and super-mama. Andrea is here to talk about balancing big dreams with a full life and how she transformed her passion for movement into a global brand that inspires women every day.

🎧 Episode Breakdown:

Andrea’s Origin Story: From a stage-loving little girl to founding a global wellness brand, Andrea shares her unexpected career path. Hear how she traded in the desk job blues for Pilates and a life she loves, and why being on stage still fuels her passion.

Creating Xtend Barre: She didn’t just build a barre studio—she created a method. Andrea combined the rigor of Pilates with the grace of dance to bring Xtend Barre to life. Hear how a “hey, let’s try this” conversation with a studio owner turned into full waitlists, packed classes, and ultimately a global phenomenon.

Redefining Success: Spoiler: It’s not just about how many studios you own. Andrea’s journey has taught her that success is about living a life that makes you proud, staying true to your purpose, and leaving a positive mark without sacrificing your peace. (Psst…she redefines success daily, so if you do too, you’re in good company!)

The Real Talk on Business Pivots: Andrea’s entrepreneurial journey hasn’t been all green lights. She shares the highs and lows, the pivots, the “push-turns,” and the hard lessons learned along the way. Think you need to get everything perfect the first time? Think again. Andrea’s here to remind us that building a brand is a rollercoaster—and that’s half the fun.

Her Love/Hate Relationship with Social Media: Andrea spills on how she stays authentic online and why she ditched brand deals to focus on what she truly loves. Her advice: Forget the “musts” and just show up as you. Real engagement > big numbers any day.

New Horizons: Tween Skincare: Andrea’s next adventure? A skincare line for tweens! Inspired by her two daughters, this clean beauty line is designed to help kids build healthy self-care habits early. Get ready for products that are safe, educational, and absolutely tween-approved.

🔥 Key Takeaways:

•Success is Yours to Define: Forget what anyone else says