Lee den Hond is living proof that when the purpose is bigger than the challenge, nothing is impossible. She is an inspirational speaker, adventurer, athlete, entrepreneur, 2015 South African Businesswoman of the Year award-winner, and undeniable optimist.  In addition to being the third South African woman to summit Mount Everest in 2013, Lee has also completed the Marathon des Sables in Morocco in 2017, a race known as the toughest footrace in the world. 6 Full Ironman endurance events and a 500km adventure endurance race in South Africa. Her inspiring talk, Be Inspired, has gained critical acclaim, highlighting the ability to overcome challenges in the pursuit of goals.

Lee opens up and shares about her journey from failed pursuits to the Big Apple, how she started her own marketing and events enterprise that led her obtaining the 2015 South African Businesswoman of the Year, and also spills the tea on how she sets her mindset to focus on why she should do it, instead of focusing on all reasons why not to it.

What is your next big hairy audacious goal or challenge?