In this episode, we learnt -
Introducing Deeya Bajaj, a woman who has climbed 6 of "The Seven Summits" and is part of the first Father-Daughter duo to summit Mt. Everest. She is also a Wharton MBA, internationally-recognized adventurer, speaker, business leader, and founder of a non-profit for girls. Her videos & talks advocating girl's rights have reached over 10M people.
Listen to her if you want to learn you prepare to stay alive in extreme situations and take inspiration from each and every one in life.
Highlights -
2:54: Her journey outdoors: Becoming a mountaineer and her aspiration to summit Everest
5:05: Dealing with high stake situations: managing fear, keeping yourself and your team alive
11:20: Parental influence: the role a parent plays in inspiring their children to achieve the impossible
15:00 Humility and preparedness: adventure is not about being a daredevil but about meticulous planning
16:00: Amplifying positive impact: leveraging forums to raise funds, inspire and empower young girls
23:00: No mountain worth dying for: what happened when her father's oxygen mask froze, an hour away from Everest summit
28:00: Advice on getting started on adventure sports: the 3 nuggets of wisdom every business owner needs to know too