Get ready for an inspiring episode of The Amberly Lago Show! In this powerful interview, Amberly sits down with Andrea Rogers—founder of Xtend Barre, renowned fitness entrepreneur, and author of the highly anticipated book, Small Moves, Big Life. Andrea shares her unique "Do the Thing" method, a simple yet transformational approach built on consistent, non-negotiable daily habits that create meaningful change over time.
Together, Amberly and Andrea go deep into topics like building resilience, mastering discipline, overcoming life's challenges, and the truth behind social media "success." Andrea opens up about balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood, handling mom guilt, and her journey from dancer to successful businesswoman and now, author. They highlight how Andrea's tools, such as her daily three non-negotiable actions, intentional movement, and breathwork, help avoid burnout and foster true motivation.
Whether you're a busy mom, an aspiring entrepreneur, or anyone craving greater confidence, clarity, and energy, this episode is packed with actionable wisdom for making small moves that lead to a big, fulfilling life.
They Discuss:
- The power of small, consistent daily actions
- Overcoming burnout and prioritizing self-care
- The realities behind success—struggles and setbacks
- Andrea's "Do the Thing" method
- Balancing motherhood, business, and personal growth
- The importance of moving your body daily
- Letting go of perfection and mom guilt
Timestamps:
00:00 From Struggles to Success
03:29 "Behind Social Media Filters"
07:48 "Daily Non-Negotiable Tasks"
11:53 "Effort's Impact and Overwhelm"
15:53 Family Joins Author for Book Launch
16:27 Embracing Imperfection in Motherhood
20:10 "Be Present, Limit Phone Use"
23:45 "Morning Ritual for Grounding?"
27:23 Cultivating Consistency Through Habits
31:29 Walking: The Underrated Exercise
32:57 "Focus Ambition Into Action"
35:59 Restaurant Management Advice
38:45 Morning Routine: Tackling Worries
43:17 Transformative Power of Intentional Breathing
46:05 "Book Purchase Unlocks Workout Access"
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Andrea Leigh Rogers is a wellness entrepreneur, motivational coach, celebrity trainer, best-
selling author, and creator of groundbreaking fitness sensation XTEND, a creative combination
of traditional Pilates methods, ballet and cardio. Featured in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and Elle,
with live appearances on NBC, ABC, and CNN networks, she is a popular thought leader in
health and movement communities, a youth skincare advocate, and her online workouts have
been viewed millions of times.
Her lifelong love of movement started with a dedicated dance practice leading to a career as a
professional dancer (most notably as principal dancer for Walt Disney World Co.), before
mastering Pilates as a Comprehensive Classical trainer. Andrea then created her own innovative
fusion of core, dance and Pilates fundamentals and encouraged by her clients' response, in 2008
she launched XTEND with locations worldwide.
A super trainer on US fitness streaming platform BODi since 2022, Andrea is also a motivational
coach and speaker, focused on empowering women and girls, building community, and creating
movement in all areas of life. She lives in Dallas, TX, with her two daughters and dog, Chedi.
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