Being Set on Fire (Literally) & Blazing a Trail with Emmy-Nominated Stuntwoman Sonja Wajih

Sonja Wajih didn’t step onto her first stunt set until after 30 and now she’s an Emmy-nominated powerhouse shaking up Hollywood. In this episode, the In Her Words team sits down with Sonja to talk about her unconventional journey into stunt performance, what it takes to light yourself on fire (literally), and how she found her calling in a field that rarely makes space for women - especially women of color who take a nontraditional path.

She opens up about the car hit that earned her a 2025 Emmy nomination on The Rookie, her upcoming work as Penélope Cruz’s double in The Bride, and what it really means to stay ready in a career where one phone call can change everything. If you’ve ever been told it’s too late to start - this episode is for you.

In Her Words presents thoughtful conversations with leaders across entertainment from film and television, to media and gaming and everything in between; as we talk about what it takes to make your mark in the industry, lessons these incredible people have learned along the way and how they have found their way in an ever changing environment.

With in-depth conversations and pre-submitted listener questions, each episode provides candid advice for navigating today’s entertainment industry, giving listeners an inside look at how key players got their start, and guidance for building the necessary toolkit to bring careers to life in film, TV, music, theater, graphics, writing, animation and beyond.

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