The Discomfort Zone

Ep #19 Emily Jackson on Making Your Own Way and Turning Challenges Into Opportunities


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Emily Jackson, a three-time world freestyle champion and marketing director at Jackson Kayak, shares what it was like growing up in a famous paddling family and how her unconventional childhood has shaped her approach to discomfort and goal setting.

She describes her journey of overcoming the fear of disappointing others, particularly her father, and the importance of choosing your own way.

Emily and Anna’s conversation delves into a lot of different topics including the challenges of envy and comparison in competition, insights into the realities of sponsorship in paddlesports, and Emily’s parenting philosophy.

If you’re interested in learning how to befriend discomfort, and turn challenges into opportunities, this episode is for you!

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