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May 2, 2025 49 mins

In this episode - What does it take to climb the tallest peaks on Earth—when you’ve never even run a mile before? In this episode, I sit down with Lei Wang, the first Asian woman and Asian American to complete the Explorers Grand Slam. We dive into her extraordinary journey from corporate finance to conquering the highest mountains on all seven continents and skiing to both the North and South Poles. But this conversation isn’t just about mountaineering—it’s about mindset, courage, and overcoming the mental mountains we all face. Lei shares powerful insights on building resilience, embracing discomfort, and using "impossible" goals as catalysts for deep personal growth. Whether you’re climbing your own Everest in business or life, Lei’s story will leave you inspired to take the next step.

 

Meet my guest Lei Wang is a powerhouse of resilience, grit, and vision. With no athletic background, she made history by completing one of the most grueling physical and mental challenges in the world. A former finance professional turned world-class adventurer and global keynote speaker, Lei now uses her Mighty Mouse Framework to guide others toward their own personal summits. Through captivating storytelling and hard-won wisdom, she empowers others to break past limiting beliefs, question expectations, and pursue bold, purpose-driven goals. Her story is living proof that courage, not credentials, is what creates real momentum.

 

Quote/Piece of Advice: Not everyone wants to actually climb Mount Everest but we all will end up having our own Everest moments.

 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/leiwang/ http://LeiWangSpeaker.com https://www.youtube.com/journeywithlei

 

To connect with your host Kat:

@TheLotusEffect or @KatPolsinelli 

My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com Subscribe to my Youtube Channel 👇 https://www.youtube.com/@the-lotus-effect

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