Flipping Fear Into Fuel | Sydney Olson | Red Bull Athlete & Stuntwoman

Sydney Olson turned a childhood love of movement into a career as a free-runner, pro stuntwoman, and Red Bull Championship athlete. She shares how listening to her intuition helped her pivot from gymnastics to parkour, why falling is part of success, and what it takes to push your body, and mind, to new heights. We talk about creativity, confidence, injury recovery, and how she's learning to balance drive with rest. CHAPTERS: 00:00 From gymnast to freerunner 01:45 Discovering parkour and chasing freedom 03:10 Building a career as a stuntwoman 04:25 Learning to fall and get back up 06:00 The mental side of extreme sports 07:40 Trusting intuition and staying grounded 09:15 Balancing creativity and physical risk 10:30 How journaling helps with mindset 12:05 Healing from injury and reclaiming identity 13:20 Reframing success and failure 14:30 Female athlete visibility and impact 15:40 Daily routines that support confidence 17:00 Power, purpose, and what’s next The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices