I Wanted to Work For Disney, But Accidentally Became a Stuntwoman Instead | Zoe Asher's Butterfly Goal Story

I Wanted to Work For Disney, But Accidentally Became a Stuntwoman Instead | Zoe Asher's Butterfly Goal Story

From Be Who You Came To Be with Tara Renze by Tara Renze

February 6, 2026 · 43 min · Season 2 · Episode 5

About this episode

Zoe Asher shares her unexpected journey from wanting to work for Disney to becoming a stuntwoman, highlighting the importance of taking imperfect steps and asking for help.

Send us Fan Mail Zoe Asher thought she was chasing one butterfly goal, but the path took a sharp left turn in the most unexpected way. In this episode, she joins Tara to tell the story behind a dream that started with Disney, collided with a wild audition experience, and became a masterclass in what happens when you take the first imperfect step out loud. Along the way, they talk about momentum, asking for help, why “permission” is usually the real enemy, and how one brave decision can set of...

People in this episode

Host: Tara Renze

Guest: Zoe Asher

Topics covered

  • career change
  • pursuing dreams
  • stunt work
  • personal growth
  • overcoming obstacles

Keywords

  • Disney
  • stuntwoman
  • career path
  • momentum
  • permission
  • brave decision
  • audition experience

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Organizations: Disney

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