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Living 3 years on Antarctica, Beat Misogyny in Polar Exploration & How Anyone Can Get to the South Pole - Felicity Aston
FromArt of Adventuring: Inside the minds of inspiring explorers
Living 3 years on Antarctica, Beat Misogyny in Polar Exploration & How Anyone Can Get to the South Pole - Felicity Aston
FromArt of Adventuring: Inside the minds of inspiring explorers
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93 minutes
Released:
Dec 24, 2023
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Podcast episode
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"I always thought people didn't believe in me. But they just didn't believe a woman can do it!"
Felicity Anston, a resilient polar explorer, author, and member of the Explorers Club, TV host (just to name a few), defied societal norms and battled misogyny and sexism throughout her journey to the poles. But SHE WALKS the TALK. Not only did she skied aross Antarctica, and reached the North Pole, but she spent an 3 consecutive years in an Antarctic Research Station, confronting challenges that mirrored the intensity of a horror movie.
Undeterred by the prevailing belief that polar expeditions were solely for men, Felicity became a passionate advocate for gender equality in the field, determined to shatter the myth and pave the way for more women to embrace the challenges of polar exploration.
Learn more about Felicity:
Website: https://www.felicityaston.co.uk/
The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded.
Felicity Anston, a resilient polar explorer, author, and member of the Explorers Club, TV host (just to name a few), defied societal norms and battled misogyny and sexism throughout her journey to the poles. But SHE WALKS the TALK. Not only did she skied aross Antarctica, and reached the North Pole, but she spent an 3 consecutive years in an Antarctic Research Station, confronting challenges that mirrored the intensity of a horror movie.
Undeterred by the prevailing belief that polar expeditions were solely for men, Felicity became a passionate advocate for gender equality in the field, determined to shatter the myth and pave the way for more women to embrace the challenges of polar exploration.
Learn more about Felicity:
Website: https://www.felicityaston.co.uk/
The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded.
Released:
Dec 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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