From the UK to Turkey. That’s the distance today’s guest is set to travel this year. But this isn’t your usual holiday trip. Cazz Lander is preparing to row 2000 miles along the coastline of Great Britain. Battling the tides, the currents, the unpredictable weather patterns, she and her partner Andre will be unassisted and unsupported. The pair will have to carry all of their food and provisions on the boat with them. It’s an insane task, but as a Guinness World Record holder, Cazz is no stranger to a challenge.

In this episode we discover the importance of taking baby steps towards a bigger goal, we learn why you should consider writing about adversity in a positive way, and we uncover the value of facing your fears head on. Over the course of this series we’ll be following Cazz’s journey, checking in at various points throughout her training and adventure. Stay tuned.

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