People you’ve never heard of. Places you’ve only imagined. Things which may surprise you. Join Seth as he discovers remarkable stories which will educate, inspire, and challenge you. Seth is an American expat, photographer, registered nurse, husband to an Icelander, and a student pilot who brings endless curiosity to each conversation. Tune in with your favorite podcast app for our biweekly episodes, or join the conversation on Instagram @curiosityshire.
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People you’ve never heard of. Places you’ve only imagined. Things which may surprise you. Join Seth as he discovers remarkable stories which will educate, inspire, and challenge you. Seth is an American expat, photographer, registered nurse, husband to an Icelander, and a student pilot who brings endless curiosity to each conversation. Tune in with your favorite podcast app for our biweekly episodes, or join the conversation on Instagram @curiosityshire.
Ep. 08 | Summiting Mt. Everest with Sibusiso Vilane
The Curiosity Shire
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3 years ago
Ep. 08 | Summiting Mt. Everest with Sibusiso Vilane
In this episode, I get to talk with a South African mountain climber named Sibusiso Vilane. He became the first black person to summit Mt. Everest on May 26, 2003. He went on to summit the highest mountain on each of the seven continents, as well as several others including the Matterhorn. He runs marathons to stay fit in between his mountain climbing adventures and has accomplished several other feats, including trekking to both poles.
Sibusiso didn’t get his start as the child of a great mountain climber. In fact, he grew up very poor and never dreamed of the adventures he would embark on during his lifetime. During our conversation Sibusiso shares stories of his humble beginnings, how an act of kindness connected him with a man who would change his life forever, and how he overcame so many obstacles in order to climb Mt. Everest. His story is one of humility, kindness, and persistence in the face of insurmountable odds which he now uses to inspire others to conquer their personal Mt. Everests.
Learn more about Sibusiso at his website: https://www.sibusisovilane.co.za/ (www.sibusisovilane.co.za)
The Curiosity Shire
People you’ve never heard of. Places you’ve only imagined. Things which may surprise you. Join Seth as he discovers remarkable stories which will educate, inspire, and challenge you. Seth is an American expat, photographer, registered nurse, husband to an Icelander, and a student pilot who brings endless curiosity to each conversation. Tune in with your favorite podcast app for our biweekly episodes, or join the conversation on Instagram @curiosityshire.
