The Antarctic Fire Angels Resilience and Sacrifice: The Untold Story of the Antarctic Expedition

Brave Bold Brilliant Podcast

Jeannette is joined by the incredible Georgina Gilbert and Rebecca Openshaw-Rowe, also known as the Antarctic Fire Angels, who recently completed a remarkable journey from Antarctica to the South Pole.

Jeannette delves into their incredible feat of endurance, covering the challenges they faced, the preparation involved, and the mental and physical resilience required for such an expedition. They discuss the importance of role models, the support of their partners, and the impact of their journey on breaking gender norms and inspiring others.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The Antarctic Fire Angels completed a challenging expedition to Antarctica, showcasing the power of determination and resilience.
• Georgina and Rebecca serve as inspiring female role models, breaking barriers and proving that women can achieve incredible feats.
• The support and understanding of their partners were crucial in enabling Georgina and Rebecca to pursue their expedition and career goals.
• Rebecca's openness about struggling with mental health during the fundraising process highlights the importance of communication and seeking support.
• The need for early engagement with youth, visibility of diverse role models, and breaking stereotypes in professions like firefighting are essential for encouraging diversity and inclusion.

BEST MOMENTS

"I think the biggest challenge, certainly, towards the end was fundraising, without a doubt. It was so tough."

"I didn't have that many role models growing up, you know. It was only things that I was literally seeing in newspapers back then, you know."

"I think visibility is massive. That's the biggest thing. And especially in our roles, I think, as female firefighters, being visible and out in the public eye and around the fire service as well is a big thing."

"I've got to say Bex is my current role model, I have to say that."

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VALUABLE RESOURCES

Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-podcast/id1524278970

Antarctic Fire Angels - https://antarcticfireangels.co.uk/

ABOUT THE GUEST

Rebecca Openshaw-Rowe

From playing international sport to working in typically male dominated environments Bex knows no boundaries when it comes to gender stereotyping and reaching success. She has rowed for Great Britain, competed in the Rugby World Cup and Six Nations for Wales and has won numerous world championships in ‘surf life saving‘ and has even broken world records in this event. In November 2017 her sporting career was cut short due to a multiple ligament rupture in her knee after playing a game for Harlequins.

At the age of 37 she became a firefighter, fulfilling a lifelong ambition after leaving her previous job as a PE teacher. Changing her career so late in life was a huge risk but her guts and determination to persevere means it has been the best decision she ever could have made.

Georgina Gilbert

George has been a firefighter for 26 years and currently serves with South Wales Fire and Rescue service. George is an ambassador for gender equality and has an ambition to see more women striving to do whatever job they want to do in life; always ensuring she is visible as a role model for women wanting to embark on a career that doesn’t fit society’s stereotypes.

She loves competing at high level and qualified to represent Great Britain’s Age Group Triathlon Team and also has scaled mountains such as Elbrus and Kilimanjaro. George has also recently been nominated for ‘Most Influential LGBT and individual in the Fire Service’ by Excellence in Fire and Emergency two years running.

ABOUT THE HOST

Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development.

Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.

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Podcast Description

Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big’ international businesses to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true’ to yourself is the order of the day.

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