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Rowing Across the Pacific, Breaking World Records & Redefining Leadership through Adventure Travel w/ Sophia Denison Johnston #32

Kim Anderson Episode 34

We all have dreams right? Do yours include adventure and the unknown? If so, get ready. This episode is for you!

In this episode, I sit down with the remarkable Sophia Dennison Johnston, a true world record holder and adventurer extraordinaire. Sophia, along with her courageous team of three other women, embarked on a 34-day, 2400-mile journey across the Pacific Ocean, setting sail from San Francisco and triumphantly landing on Hawaii's famous Waikiki Beach.

Beyond the awe-inspiring physical feat, we explore the profound life lessons she and gained from this monumental adventure. Sophia shares her insights on gaining clarity through the power of a mission statement, the art of effective communication, and the importance of team building in achieving your wildest dreams.

This episode is brimming with inspiration, wisdom, and the thrill of adventure travel. Whether you're an aspiring world record holder or simply seeking to infuse more purpose and excitement into your life, Sophia's story is sure to leave you motivated and ready to set sail toward your own dreams.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

  • Appreciation for the day to day accomplishments
  • The adaptability and resilience of the human body
  • Creating a framework for handling the good and the bad in life
  • Listening as a learned skill
  • Creating cohesion by making the implicit explicit 

RESOURCES:
Connect with Sophia:
Instagram: @sophiasadj
The Good Morning America interview
See photos of Sophia & her team
Follow the crossing & her team's row: Lat35Adventures
Read about the crossing: 34 Days, 2400 Miles and One Cramped Boat

BOOK: It’s What I Do: A Photographer’s Life of Love & War by Linsey Addario

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