Bonita Norris shares her journey of becoming the youngest British female to summit Mount Everest at the age of 22. She discusses the clear goal she set, the challenges she faced, including raising £50,000, and the training regime she followed.

Bonita emphasizes the importance of teamwork, thoughtfulness, and curiosity in high-stakes environments. She also reflects on the life lessons learned from mountaineering, the significance of enjoying the process, and her future plans while balancing life as a mother.

Join the conversation for an inspiring tale of perseverance and achieving dreams against the odds.

00:00 Introduction

03:37 Falling in Love with Mountains

06:10 The Journey to Everest Begins

14:54 Training for the Summit

19:34 Building a Strong Team

21:26 The Importance of Thoughtfulness in Leadership

22:41 Building a Resilient Team in the Mountains

25:34 Trust and Team Dynamics

27:12 The Everest Expedition: Preparation and Challenges

30:35 Overcoming Adversity on the Descent

36:17 Reflecting on the Summit Experience

41:11 Life Lessons and Future Plans

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