Turia Pitt, an ambitious mining engineer, ultramarathon runner, model and motivational speaker, proves that anything is possible. After surviving a deathly brushfire, she has remade her life through grit, determination, and a fierce inner strength.

This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was produced by Haley Dapkus with sound design and mixing by Mumble Media. It was written by Nicole Haroutunian and edited by Abby Sher. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Narration by Brooklinn Khoury. Joy Smith was our executive producer. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible. Stay rebel!