From Golf Pro to Voice Artist, Actor & Storyteller: Andia Winslow's Lessons in Pivoting (Ep. 112)

Andia Winslow is an award-winning voice artist, actor, and storyteller who’s appeared in campaigns for the world’s biggest brands, in series like the TV adaptation of A League of Their Own, bestselling video games like Call of Duty, documentary series like PBS’s Wild Hope…and so much more.  Her professional journey offers a masterclass in pivoting: a Yale grad, she’s been a golf pro, live-in care provider, personal trainer, and even spent a year training for the US Olympic skeleton team at the Olympic training center in Lake Placid. In our conversation, Andia shares how her willingness to venture off the beaten path – combined with her relentless pursuit of excellence – has produced an inspired professional life bursting with adventure, growth, and creative energy.Links: www.andiavoiceover.comwww.wildhope.tvwww.mygreatpivot.comwww.femalefoundersproject.comTakeawaysHow uncertainty can inspire personal transformationCareer transitions require resilience and resourcefulnessUnexpected pivots can lead to unexpected successBreaking into a career in voiceover and actingBuilding a futureproof brandChapters00:00 The Journey of Uncertainty05:36 Navigating Post-College Uncertainty16:52 Transition to Winter Sports24:20 The Challenge of Finding Purpose32:57 Monetizing Skills and Pursuing Joy39:29 Transitioning to LA and Learning the Industry46:15 Influence of Family and Personal Background52:36 Voice Acting vs. On-Camera Work58:16 Brand Extensions and Future Plans