At the start of 2017 after feedback from the Tough Girl Tribe. I started 7 Women - 7 Challenges.   Throughout the year I will be interviewing 7 women as we follow them on their journey of going after their own personal challenges.   We will learn what really has to happen for people to achieve their goals, we will hear about their frustrations, disappointments, set backs, as well as their successes and achievements.   It is real stories, from real women, living real lives.   This is part 5   You can listen to Part 1 - Now! 1st January 2017     ​       You can listen to Part 2 - Now! 12th February 2017     ​     Listen to Part 3 Now! 2nd April 2017   ​       Listen to Part 4 Now! 28th May 2017   ​ SHOW NOTES Rachel Wise   From the slowtravelfamily.com Being in St Lucia in the Caribbean  Leaving Switzerland on the 2nd August The run up to getting on the road Dealing with bad news and being in limbo Saying goodbye to everyone Deciding what to do and figuring out what was best for everyone Heading to America for a road trip! Wild camping Why things started to change once they got to Utah Catching up with friends and homeschooling the girls How the girls are adjusting to life on the road How Rachel is finding it all… Being together all of the time Holiday or lifestyle? Money! Spending time with the family The main learning so far The plans for the next few months What a typical day is like Meeting people  Shout out to the blog! The website - slowtravelfamily.com   You can read about Rachel’s family’s adventures at slowtravelfamily.com!   Rae Read   Due date in 2 weeks!  Being pregnant over the summer! Exercising while pregnant? Loving walking! Getting a puppy! 7 minute HIIT training  Mental health? Disconnecting emotionally with the pregnancy Pregnancy depression  This is how I feel  Speaking to Matt about it all Making new friends Dealing with loneliness Are you sure that’s of for the baby? The pressure What she has learnt over the past few months? The plan over the coming weeks Blogging about her experience @ www.howdoesshedoitsite.wordpress.com   Laura Try     What a difference a couple of months can make Needing to raise the final £2,000  Making a video and sharing it on Facebook 16 hours to go!! Leaving the marina What’s going through her mind? Relax your mind The first few days… Being on the water for 56 days… Feeling uncomfortable at the start  A typical day.. starting from midnight Rowing for 2 hours on, 2 hours off every day The biggest challenge she had to face The day from hell Keeping a video diary What she enjoyed most? Why it was the best thing she has ever done Reality…. Why it was the people who made the challenge so incredible Laughing herself to happiness Getting off the boat What’s changed since the challenge? Depression Being Real - Laura is back Raising money for Centre Point Training to row across the Atlantic! Follow Laura on her social media channels @LTFactor    Connect with Laura - Facebook, twitter, Youtube, and visit her website     Jen Dyxhoorn   Running an ultra marathon in June Eventful and challenging few months Being humbled by the experience & why it was also a confidence boost The self talk… while running by herself The moments that stood out for her…. awful & amusing! Having a low key summer in preparation for LEJOG Getting to the start! Wild camping during the trip-the pro’s and the con’s Getting use to cycling the distances everyday What she learned on the way and the changes that needed to be made Having nothing left in the tank Cycling with her sister Comparisons is the thief of joy The Adventure Race! Everyday magic goals! Balance in her life? Getting back into her London life   You can follow Jen’s adventures at lovelyoutliers.com, or on Twitter @jendykxhoorn and Instagram @lovelyoutlier   Follow her Sister