Originally from London, Emily earned her degree in Architecture at Cambridge, but swapped an ordinary job in the field for 10 years at sea. She speaks about the idea of traveling slowly, and how she pivoted her journey to focus on women’s health after shocking blood test results confirmed 29 of 35 toxins in her body. Emily splits her time between running eXXpedition, a series of all female voyages, public speaking around the globe, and working with Parley for the oceans.

 

Highlights from the Show

• The episode every woman should hear 
• How to use your life studies to fuel your passion: Architect to Ocean Skipper
• The childhood sport that can shape your future
• What does it mean to travel slowly?
• When an island nation doesn’t have the word for ‘trash’ in their vocabulary 
• How to shift behaviors regarding plastic pollution
• The shocking blood test results