World Champion Ninja Athlete Sharon Brown-John - How to Take Small Steps to Overcome Big Fears

Meet the Canadian video game veteran who swaps the computer screen for the World Ninja League podium!In this action-packed episode of Join the Fray, 9-year-old host Fraser sits down with the ultimate real-life supermom, national champion and official World Champion Ninja, Sharon Brown-John!  Sharon opens up about her incredible dual career running a video game company with her husband alongside training three to four times a week to fly through the air, conquer the Ninja ‘salmon ladder’, and smash the buzzer on some of the toughest obstacle courses on the planet. Alongside her two ninja-champion daughters, Nora and Lily, Sharon’s family represents the ultimate team format in athletic teamwork.  In this episode, you’ll discover:The Playground Origin: How Sharon got hooked on the sport just by playing grounders and monkey bars with her kids. The Blueprint of a Champion: What a full training week looks like at the movement academy, from grip-strength workouts to course walk-throughs and mental planning. Facing Massive Fears: Sharon’s genius "baby-step" technique for conquering big jumps, handling pre-race nerves, and building unstoppable confidence. The Basement Secret: The truth about the secret playground gym built right inside their basement. The Game Design Parallel: How inventing a hit video game from scratch relies on the exact same experimentation and testing as designing a perfect ninja speed course. Whether you are an aspiring athlete, a fan of American Ninja Warrior, a gamer curious about building software, or a kid looking for the ultimate advice on how to follow the passions that truly light you up—this high-energy interview will inspire you to face your fears and tackle any obstacle in front of you!  Stick around until the very end for our hilarious, signature 1-second rapid-fire round! Listen now and get ready to Join the Fray!🔗 Connect with the Show:Instagram: @jointhefraypodcastFollow & Review: Don't forget to hit "Follow" on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to catch our next career adventure! #JoinTheFray #JoinTheFrayPodcast #WorldNinjaLeague#NinjaAthlete #AmericanNinjaWarrior #NinjaWarrior #ObstacleCourseRacing #WarpedWall #GameDev #VideoGameDesign #IndieGames #WomenInGaming#SuperMom #NinjaFamily #KidsPodcasts Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or movie making, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how youcan join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Commenthere on Spotify and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcastIf you’d like to get in touch with your own career story,give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at [email protected] . We’d loveto hear from you!🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check outthese helpful resources for students and parents:[Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  WorkBC.ca[Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca[Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy.  SkillsReady.ca[UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take.  nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice[USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture