Janey McGill | It's Never Too Late For Adventure
Join Michelle and Liz for a riveting conversation with Janey McGill as she shares her extraordinary experience leading an expedition with two Omani women across the Empty Quarter, the world's largest sand desert. Janey reflects on the challenges faced, personal growth attained, and the bonds forged with her team. Through her journey, she overcame imposter syndrome, emphasised the importance of setting personal goals, and shattered societal expectations.
Janey's film, "Arrowhead," captures the expedition's essence, promoting unity and breaking stereotypes. The conversation also explores the significance of appreciating surroundings, taking breaks, and prioritising self-care for overall well-being.
Key Insights:
🎙️ Embrace Challenges and Personal Goals: Janey's journey highlights the importance of embracing challenges and setting personal goals beyond societal constraints. Crossing the vast expanse of Rub’ al Khali, the Empty Quarter, they aimed to become the first modern women to conquer this barren waste.
🎙️ Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Through self-reflection and a shift in mindset, Janey conquered imposter syndrome, and shared personal reflections of family trauma and upbringing which was brought to a forefront while in the desert.
🎙️ Cultural Unity and Humanity: Janey's expedition exemplifies how focusing on shared humanity breaks cultural barriers and stereotypes, promoting unity. ‘You get to the essence that the three of you are just women facing an enormous challenge and you're all the same’.
🎙️ Revelations in Extreme Environments: Stepping outside comfort zones reveals inner strengths and weaknesses, fostering personal growth.
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Tune in for an empowering conversation on embracing challenges, prioritizing self-care, and living life to the fullest with Janey McGill!
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