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Celebrating women on Everest
In 2025 I’m excited to share two projects that will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the first female ascent of Everest.
The ‘First Females’ podcast will share incredible stories from fellow summiteers around the world and I will be embarking on an expedition to climb Yala Peak (5,500m), Nepal.
Leadership & Adventure
This was one of the highlights of my speaking career.
In June 2024 I delivered a joint talk on adventure and leadership with Peter Hillary, son of Sir Edmund Hillary. It was an absolute honour to speak alongside someone who doesn't just know the meaning of adventure but the legacy of adventure too.
Camping by cargo bike
Last month I embarked on a 24 hour mini adventure to go camping by bike. My cargo bike was initially used to do the school run but I quickly had other ideas…….could we go camping by cargo bike? What would a 24 hour adventure from the centre of Cardiff look like?
Camp life, not van life
With so many of my adventurous friends and acquaintances driving various kinds of camper van, all kitted out for mountain biking, climbing, whatever the passion and ready to go adventuring at the drop of a hat, I thought it was about time that I tried a bit of van life for myself.
When the ‘T’ doesn’t matter
I believe that challenge is inherently good for us.
It’s when we step outside of our comfort zones that the most learning takes place. There’s a greater opportunity for personal growth and for reaching our true potential. The outdoors provides us with a very real, dynamic environment in which to challenge ourselves but also to relax, recharge and re-set.
Pregnancy and filming my showreel
I was 3 months pregnant when I decided that I should capture some new footage and photography for my new speaker showreel. At 4 months pregnant I felt like there was plenty of time to head up into the mountains before it became unrealistic, but with a busy schedule of speaking engagements and a toddler to look after the rest of the time, it was proving more tricky than I had first thought.
How expeditions can help us cope with the unexpected and adjust to change
Whilst my corporate talks are temporarily paused I thought I’d share a few thoughts about my own experience of this unprecedented situation we are all being faced with at the moment.
Land Rover Defender – Launch Event
If there’s one vehicle that is synonymous with expeditions and exploration then it has to be the Land Rover Defender. It’s been the pack horse that has enabled millions of exciting and sometimes ground breaking journeys worldwide for over 70 years.