174. You Can’t Change Your Past, But You Can Change Who You Become Ft. Alexis Andra

What if you stopped letting what happened to you decide who you get to become? This week’s guest, Alexis Andra, has a story that will stay with you long after the episode ends. At just eight years old, Alexis survived a horrific gas station explosion that left over 40% of her body covered in burns, forced her to relearn how to walk, and changed the course of her life forever. But what happened to Alexis is only part of her story. Who she chose to become because of it is where this conversation truly begins. In this episode, we cover: - Alexis’ incredible survival story after a gas station explosion at just eight years old. - Living with visible scars and the emotional journey of learning to love and accept herself. - Why your past can explain who you are without becoming an excuse for who you choose to be. - How faith completely transformed Alexis’ life after years of pain and searching for purpose. - Why healing isn’t about becoming someone new—it’s about taking responsibility for who you want to become. - The hidden ways our past experiences can show up in adulthood, relationships, and business. - Building confidence after years of hiding and why allowing yourself to be seen can change everything. - How Alexis built a thriving creative business from a simple hobby into working with brands like Goop and Create & Cultivate. - The difference between letting your pain become your identity and using it to create purpose. You can’t change what happened to you. You can’t rewrite your past or undo the things you had to survive. But you do get a say in what happens next. If you loved this episode, take a screenshot, share it to your Instagram Stories, and tag @callhercreator and @thekatelynrhoades so we can see what resonated most with you. And if you haven't already, leave a review, it helps us reach more women who are building brands, businesses and lives they're obsessed with. **Resources Mentioned**: ✨ The Visibility Vault™ – 150+ Canva templates + done-for-you captions to help you stay consistent and get seen online. Connect with Alexis on instagram: Alexisnandra **Thank you to my sponsors:** Launch your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial here: ⁠shopify.com/chc⁠ Become a travel advisor with Fora. Start here: ⁠foratravel.com/chc⁠ The live selling marketplace: Whatnot. Check it out here: ⁠whatnot.com⁠/ The essential toolkit for telling better storiesStoryblocks: ⁠www.storyblocks.com/chc