From Ballerina to Brain Advocate: Alexandra de Roos on Resilience and Reinvention

When life threw Alexandra de Roos an unimaginable curveball—a traumatic brain injury that drastically shifted the trajectory of her life — she didn’t let it define her. She let it refine her. In this inspiring episode, host Allison Walsh welcomes Alexandra de Roos, a student researcher, nonprofit founder, and fierce TBI advocate, to share her extraordinary journey of turning personal pain into powerful purpose. Alexandra founded The Blue Project, blending her passion for neuroscience and the arts to drive awareness, research, and healing for brain injury survivors. From lobbying on Capitol Hill to shaping the future of mental health as a future neuropsychiatrist, Alexandra’s story reminds us that the end of one dream can be the start of something even bigger. ✨ Tune in for a conversation about courage, healing, and what’s possible when you choose to rise. 💡 Key Takeaways → How Alexandra turned a devastating injury into a new life mission → What it takes to start a nonprofit as a teenager → Why the arts play a critical role in neurological healing → How showing up (even scared!) led to national opportunities → The truth about confidence—and why it's all about knowing who you are → The power of 1% growth every day and building a community through advocacy 🛠️ Resources & Links Connect with Alexandra: 📲 Instagram: @alexandra.deroos | @theblue.project 🌐 Website: www.alexandraderoos.org Learn more about traumatic brain injury awareness:Brain Injury Association of AmericaConcussion Legacy Foundation 💬 Quotes to Remember “Confidence is knowing who you are—beyond what you do.” “Just because life doesn’t go to plan doesn’t mean it can’t be beautiful.” “Start with small goals. Then stack them. That’s how you move forward.” “There’s no age limit on impact—and no expiration date on dreams.”   Connect with AllisonInterested in working together? Fill out this form.www.instagram.com/allisonwalshwww.shebelievedbook.comwww.allisonwalshconsulting.comBuild Your Brand On DemandDownload The Be Unforgettable Playbook