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What kind of person chooses to go climbing in places where they are in constant danger of being crushed by moving ice chunks the size of small buildings, all the while being surrounded by huge open crevasses into which they could very well fall hundreds of feet to their death? Well, allow us to introduce you to the indomitable mountaineer, Alison Levine, Sandy and Sandra's remarkable guest in today's exhilarating episode of The Adrenaline Zone. Alison sits down with our hosts to share her remarkable achievements, including completing the Adventure Grand Slam and conquering the highest peaks on every continent while skiing to both the North and South Poles. As you will hear, what sets her apart is her unwavering spirit, which carried her through three heart surgeries and a unique medical condition that makes her susceptible to frostbite in extreme cold. Throughout this gripping episode, you'll delve into the mindset of a true adventurer, discovering the importance of embracing discomfort as a stepping stone to greatness and learning how to prepare both mentally and physically for life's most extreme challenges. Whether she's recounting her experiences climbing Mount Everest, discussing her proudest moment of empowering local women while breaking barriers in a male-dominated field, or reflecting on the ups and downs of progress, Alison's insights are a beacon of inspiration.  Alison Levine is a history-making polar explorer and mountaineer. Among her many, many accomplishments, she served as team captain of the first American Women's Everest Expedition, climbed the highest peak on each continent and skied to both the North and South Poles—a feat known as the Adventure Grand Slam. Her success in extreme environments is noteworthy given she has had three heart surgeries and suffers from Raynaud's disease. Alison has also spent three years working for Goldman Sachs, has served as adjunct professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point, and was a contributing author to the book Leadership in Dangerous Situations: A Handbook for the Armed Forces, Emergency Services and First Responders. Quotes: "I love seeing how far out of my comfort zone I can get." "You can be scared and brave at the same time." "The goal of every single climb is to come back alive." "Complacency is really what puts you at risk." "Sometimes progress doesn't happen in the direction that you think it's going to happen, but it doesn't mean you're not making progress." "You just have to be absolutely relentless about putting one foot in front of the other." Keep the adrenaline rush going at: The Adrenaline Zone Homepage The Adrenaline Zone on Instagram The Adrenaline Zone on Twitter The Adrenaline Zone on TikTok Alison Levine

On this episode of the Rising Tide, Jake welcomes Alison Levine, an accomplished American mountain climber who stands as a symbol of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. Levine has left an indelible mark on the world of mountaineering. Scaling some of the most treacherous peaks, including Mount Everest and Mount McKinley, she has defied physical limitations and embraced the challenges that come with conquering the highest summits. In 2010, she completed the Adventure Grand Slam, an accomplishment many travelers dream of achieving. Throughout the episode, Alison speaks about her experiences climbing Mt. Everest, making the difficult decision to turn around on her first attempt, and what it means to live with purpose. Recognized for her extraordinary accomplishments, Alison Levine inspires us all to reach new heights and reminds us that with courage and determination, no summit is too insurmountable. Time Stamps 0:00 Introduction 2:51 Alison talks about what's it like being on top of the world. 5:00 Alison summits on her second attempt and talks about why she turned around the first time. 9:59 Making the tough decision to turn back from Mt. Everest Summit 300 ft. from the top. 12:45 "My mantra is 'Count on me'" 15:02 "If I want to know what it's like to drag a sled for 600 miles, I should go drag a shed climbing my first mountain at 32" 17:19 Alison's new lease on life and what it's like escaping from excuses. 22:33 "People have to trust their leader and believe they have their best interest in mind." 23:45 Alison's most impactful climb in the Rwenzori Mountains liberating women in Uganda 30:00 Alison shares a fun story about mountain gorillas 32:37 Breaking Cultural Norms Alison Levine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levine_alisonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonlevine/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Levine_Alison Jake Wood

How To Climb Mount Everest with Two Holes in Your Heart with Author and Adventurer Alison Levine • Team Captain, American Women's Everest Expedition • Faculty, Thayer Leader Development Group at West Point • New York Times best-selling author of On the Edge • Documentary film-maker   Alison Levine is a history-making polar explorer and mountaineer. She served as team captain of the first American Women's Everest Expedition, climbed the highest peak on each continent and skied to both the North and South Poles—a feat known as the Adventure Grand Slam—which only twenty people in the world have achieved. In January 2008, she made history as the first American to complete a 600-mile traverse across west Antarctica to the South Pole following the route of legendary explorer Reinhold Messner. Levine completed this arduous journey on skis while hauling 150 pounds of her gear and supplies in a sled harnessed to her waist. She made history again in 2016 when she completed two first ascents: Hall Peak in Antarctica and Khang Karpo in Nepal. Her success in extreme environments is noteworthy given she has had three heart surgeries and suffers from Raynaud's disease, which causes the arteries that feed her fingers and toes to collapse in cold weather—leaving her at extreme risk for frostbite. In addition to climbing mountains, Levine has also spent time climbing the corporate ladder. She has worked for several Fortune 500 companies in both sales and marketing roles and spent three years in finance at Goldman Sachs. She left Wall Street in 2003 to serve as Deputy Finance Director for Arnold Schwarzenegger in his successful bid to become governor of California. When not challenging herself in the outdoors, Levine focuses on training others to become strong leaders. She spent four years as an adjunct professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point in the Department of Behavioral Sciences & Leadership. In 2013 she transitioned from training cadets to working with corporate leaders and currently serves on the board and faculty of the Thayer Leadership Group at West Point—one of the nation's premiere executive leader development programs. She was a contributing author to the book Leadership in Dangerous Situations: A Handbook for the Armed Forces, Emergency Services and First Responders (Naval Institute Press). She also served as a board member and Senior Fellow at the Coach K Center on Leadership & Ethics at Duke University. Levine is the founder of the Climb High Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of jobless women in western Uganda by training them to be trekking guides and porters in their local mountains, thus allowing them to earn a sustainable living wage through climbing-related tourism. Prior to her work in Uganda, women's only avenue to earn money in this area of the country was through prostitution. Her efforts enabled the very first group of local women to climb Uganda's highest peak—Mt Stanley. Her work to change the lives of women in Africa is the subject of the PBS documentary Living Courageously. In 2019, Levine was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor which has been officially recognized by both Houses of Congress as one of our nation's most prestigious awards and is annually memorialized in the Congressional Record. A sought-after consultant and keynote speaker on the subject of leadership development, Levine has addressed audiences ranging from Fortune 500 companies to professional sports teams to the prestigious World Economic Forum at Davos. She is the author of the New York Times best-seller On the Edge: Leadership Lessons from Mount Everest and other Extreme Environments. Having spent prolonged periods of time in some of the world's most dangerous and inhospitable places, she tackles the topics of creating cohesive teams, taking responsible risks, and developing no-nonsense leaders that can succeed in times of uncertainty. Levine was inducted into the Arizona Women's Hall of Fame in 2018. She holds a BA and honorary PhD from the University of Arizona and an MBA from Duke University, where she currently serves on the Board of Visitors. Her newest role is that of executive producer of the upcoming documentary film PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest, which chronicles the life of Pasang Lhamu Sherpa (1961-1993), the first female Sherpa to summit Mt. Everest. FUN FACT: Levine's life story was the inspiration for a craft beer called Conquer the Route Chocolate Stout which is distributed by Bold Missy Brewery and features her likeness on the label.

The team sits down with Alison Levine, Documentarian, Polar Explorer & Mountaineer. Alison is the executive producer of: "Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest;" which has its WORLD PREMIER at The 37th Annual Santa Barbara Film Festival running March 2-12, 2022. Alison will be in attendance for the second screening of the film. Alison Levine is a history-making polar explorer and mountaineer. She served as team captain of the first American Women's Everest Expedition, climbed the highest peak on each continent and skied to both the North and South Poles—a feat known as the Adventure Grand Slam—which only twenty people in the world have achieved. In January 2008, she made history as the first American to complete a 600-mile traverse across west Antarctica to the South Pole following the route of legendary explorer Reinhold Messner.In addition to climbing mountains, Levine has also spent time climbing the corporate ladder. She has worked for several Fortune 500 companies in both sales and marketing roles and spent three years in finance at Goldman Sachs. She left Wall Street in 2003 to serve as Deputy Finance Director for Arnold Schwarzenegger in his successful bid to become governor of California. When not challenging herself in the outdoors, Levine focuses on training others to become strong leaders. She is the author of the New York Times best-seller On the Edge: Leadership Lessons from Mount Everest and other Extreme Environments, and the founder of the Climb High Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of jobless women in western Uganda by training them to be trekking guides and porters in their local mountains, thus allowing them to earn a sustainable living wage through climbing-related tourism.In 2019, Levine was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.Not to mention, Levine's life story was the inspiration for a craft beer called Conquer the Route Chocolate Stout which is distributed by Bold Missy Brewery and features her likeness on the label! We're honored to have Alison join us on our podcast today.Fandor on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fandorTwitter: https://twitter.com/FandorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fandorfilmsTikTok: tiktok.com/@fandorfilms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we get the inside story of Alison Levine's climb from the highest peaks to the top of the speaking world. Alison is a polar explorer and mountaineer who has completed the Adventure Grand Slam which entailed climbing the seven summits and skiing both Poles. Alison is one of the country's top 10 most sought after corporate speakers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Alison Levine knows what it's like to survive in the world's toughest environments. She served as team captain of the first American Women's Everest Expedition, scaled the "Seven Summits," and skied to the North and South Poles. Join us to hear Alison recount her history-making expeditions, the lessons in leadership they've taught her and how you can achieve more than you ever thought possible. SHOW NOTES: “Technique and ability alone do not get you to the top—it is the willpower that is the most important. This willpower you cannot buy with money or be given by others—it rises from your heart.” “We can't control the environment; all we can control is the way we react to it.” Adventure Grand Slam: Alison served as team captain of the first American Women's Everest Expedition, climbed the highest peak on each continent and skied to both the North and South Poles—a feat known as the Adventure Grand Slam, which only twenty people in the world have achieved. Alison is the first American to complete a 600-mile traverse from west Antarctica to the South Pole following the route of legendary explorer Reinhold Messner. Get a copy of Alison Levin's New York Times bestselling book On the Edge here. ALISON LEVINE'S LIVE INSPIRED 7 Q. What is the best book you've ever read? A. Span of Control by Carey Lohrenz. Q. What is a characteristic or trait that you possessed as a child that you wish you still exhibited today? A. Be more extroverted. Q. Your house is on fire, all living things and people are out. You have the opportunity to run in and grab one item. What would it be? A. My photo albums, especially those not digital.   Q. You are sitting on a bench overlooking a gorgeous beach. You have the opportunity to have a long conversation with anyone living or dead. Who would it be? A. Pasang Lama Sherpa, the first female to scale Mt. Everest. Q. What is the best advice you've ever received? A. What you say doesn't matter as much as how the person interprets it. Q. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? A. Be more compassionate to yourself. Q. It's been said that all great people can have their lives summed up in one sentence. How do you want yours to read? A. She loved dogs. She encouraged others to try.  

Alison is an American mountain climber, sportswoman, explorer, and leadership consultant. She has ascended the highest peaks on every continent and also skied to both the North and South Poles. In 2010, she completed the Adventure Grand Slam by reaching the summit of Mount Everest. She is the author of On the Edge and the executive producer of a documentary, The Glass Ceiling. She serves as an adjunct instructor at the U.S. Military Academy. You can learn more about Alison at https://alisonlevine.com

Leading in Extreme Environments.........Our guest today is Alison Levine.Alison is a history-making polar explorer and mountaineer. She served as the team captain of the first American Women's Everest Expedition and has completed the Adventure Grand Slam which is climbing the highest peak on every continent and skiing to both the North and South Poles, a feat which only 20 people in the world have achieved. Alison has spent four years as an adjunct professor at the United States Military Academy where she focused on the topic of leading teams in extreme environments. Currently, she serves on the board and faculty of the Thayer Leader Development Group at West Point, one of the nation’s premiere executive leader development programs.  Alison is the author of the NY Times Bestseller On the Edge which is a compilation of the lessons she learned climbing the world's highest peaks. She's the top speaker at the Keppler Speakers Agency. Alison is also the founder of the Climb High Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of jobless women in Uganda by training them to work as trekking guides in their local mountains. More on Alison Levine: www.alisonlevine.com   Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/OnTheEdgeBook  Social Media https://twitter.com/Levine_Alison https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonlevine/ https://www.facebook.com/AlisonLevine7Summits/https://www.instagram.com/levine_alison........When you’re curious about how to tap into what drives meaning in your life and create meaningful transformation in the lives you touch. Take a look at DovBaron.com Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Leading in Extreme Environments.........Our guest today is Alison Levine.Alison is a history-making polar explorer and mountaineer. She served as the team captain of the first American Women's Everest Expedition and has completed the Adventure Grand Slam which is climbing the highest peak on every continent and skiing to both the North and South Poles, a feat which only 20 people in the world have achieved. Alison has spent four years as an adjunct professor at the United States Military Academy where she focused on the topic of leading teams in extreme environments. Currently, she serves on the board and faculty of the Thayer Leader Development Group at West Point, one of the nation’s premiere executive leader development programs. Alison is the author of the NY Times Bestseller On the Edge which is a compilation of the lessons she learned climbing the world's highest peaks. She's the top speaker at the Keppler Speakers Agency. Alison is also the founder of the Climb High Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of jobless women in Uganda by training them to work as trekking guides in their local mountains. More on Alison Levine: www.alisonlevine.com Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/OnTheEdgeBook Social Media https://twitter.com/Levine_Alison https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonlevine/ https://www.facebook.com/AlisonLevine7Summits/https://www.instagram.com/levine_alison........When you’re curious about how to tap into what drives meaning in your life and create meaningful transformation in the lives you touch. Take a look at DovBaron.com Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tom Fabbri has not only dared to dream, but he’s mastered the art as an author and lifestyle coach, inspirational speaker, top trainer, award-winning athlete, corporate helicopter & jet pilot, and culinary arts graduate, just to name a few. Tom has learned to harness fear to achieve his dreams, and he now uses this unique insight to inspire and motivate others through his books, blogs, and personal coaching. He is constantly challenging himself while acquiring valuable life lessons of inner strength, passion, and motivation. Tom is a world-class adventurer in every sense of the word and is currently on a journey to complete the Adventure Grand Slam, summiting the tallest peak on each of the seven continents and skiing to the North and South Poles. In one year, he climbed four of these peaks in his quest to fulfill his dream, (Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa, Mt. Elbrus in Russia, Mt. Kosciuszko in Australia, and Mt. Aconcagua in Argentina) and Mt. McKinley, Alaska in 2013. His most recent climb took him to Mt. Vinson Massif in Antarctica where he faced a storm with hurricane-force winds and extreme temperatures to summit on December 7th, 2017. With the mountain of all mountains left, Mt. Everest, and skiing to the North Pole and back to Antarctica to ski to the South Pole, Tom is well on his way to becoming part of an elite group of Adventurers. Tom’s equation is simple. Once he decides to do something, he does it! Whether it’s becoming a corporate helicopter pilot, captain of a major airline, landing the title of Mr. Natural Universe at the age of 52, graduating from culinary school, becoming a certified personal trainer, or publishing books.

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Podcasts in Careers! “I’m scared out of my mind in these environments, but what I’ve realized is that fear as a normal human emotion can actually work in your favor. It can keep you alert and aware of everything going on around you. Fear is only dangerous when it paralyzes you.” - Alison Levine I’m so excited to be talking with today’s Finding Brave guest about tackling challenges and achieving goals in unpredictable environments, because her personal story is so relevant in these trying times. Her journey reveals that sometimes you must go backwards before you can move forward, but this is still progress towards the summit of your life. Alison Levine is a history-making polar explorer and mountaineer. She served as team captain of the first American Women’s Everest Expedition, climbed the highest peak on each continent and skied to both the North and South Poles—a feat known as the Adventure Grand Slam—which only twenty people in the world have achieved. In January 2008, she made history as the first American to complete a 600-mile traverse across west Antarctica to the South Pole following the route of legendary explorer Reinhold Messner. Alison completed this arduous journey on skis while hauling 150 pounds of her gear and supplies in a sled harnessed to her waist. She made history again in 2016 when she completed two first ascents: Hall Peak in Antarctica and Khang Karpo in Nepal. Her success in extreme environments is noteworthy given she has had three heart surgeries and suffers from Raynaud’s disease, which causes the arteries that feed her fingers and toes to collapse in cold weather—leaving her at extreme risk for frostbite. In addition to climbing mountains, Alison has also spent time climbing the corporate ladder. She has worked for several Fortune 500 companies in both sales and marketing roles and spent three years at Goldman Sachs. She left Wall Street in 2003 to serve as Deputy Finance Director for Arnold Schwarzenegger in his successful bid to become governor of California. When not challenging herself in the outdoors, Alison focuses on training others to become strong leaders. She spent four years as an adjunct professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point in the Department of Behavioral Sciences & Leadership. In 2013 she transitioned from training cadets to working with corporate leaders and currently serves on the board and faculty of the Thayer Leader Development Group at West Point—one of the nation’s premiere executive leader development programs. She was a contributing author to the book Leadership in Dangerous Situations: A Handbook for the Armed Forces, Emergency Services and First Responders and is the author of the New York Times bestseller On the Edge: Leadership Lessons from Mount Everest and other Extreme Environments. In this episode, Alison reframes fear by explaining how you should allow yourself to feel it as a normal human emotion, and her perspective on failure is also especially powerful. Alison’s story serves as a reminder that you do not always have to be the best, fastest or strongest to get to the mountain that you are climbing. You just have to be relentless about putting one foot in front of the other. To learn more about today's guest, visit: http://www.alisonlevine.com/ 

My guest this week, Tom Fabbri, is an adventurer who has climbed six of the seven summits — the tallest peaks on the seven continents — and is working to complete the Adventure Grand Slam, which is the seven summits plus skiing to the North and South Poles.   He's also a father, an entrepreneur, and an author with a message rooted in harnessing fear through uncertainty. In our conversation this week, we discuss a lot about how his relationship with his father affected him as he went through years of addiction, waywardness, and even homelessness, and how that affected him as a father himself. Tom's purpose in pursuing adventure is to show others that anything is possible if you dare to dream and that overcoming fear is the only way to become who we were meant to be.   Check out Tom's work at https://www.tomfabbri.com/, and connect with him at https://www.instagram.com/lifewrangler/.   Check out this week's podcast partner, Jupiter CBD, at https://www.getjupiter.com/share/fitdad. Get 10% off your order when you use the code FITDAD at checkout.   Thanks for listening! Go out and live an active, involved, healthy life with your children!

In this special edition of the Fitness, Wellness, and Longevity Podcast, my guest is Tom Fabbri.Tom Fabbri is a risk taking man who has the innate ability to set course, change course and survive insurmountable storms. He has not only dared to dream, but he’s mastered the art. Tom’s list of accomplishments are many, including author and lifestyle coach, inspirational speaker, top trainer, award-winning athlete, duel-rated corporate helicopter and private jet pilot, and culinary arts graduate, just to name a few.Tom is a world-class adventurer in every sense of the word. He is currently on a journey to complete the Adventure Grand Slam which includes summiting the tallest peak on each of the seven continents and skiing to the North and South Poles. In one year, he summited four of these peaks in his pursuit to fulfill this dream. He summited his sixth mountain, Mt. Vinson Massif, Antarctica, on December 7, 2016.Tom invites like-minded adventurers to join him on a quest to seek their best self by genuinely enjoying life, climbing their own personal mountains and achieving their dream goals. He shares his personal experiences in embracing obstacles and overcoming fears, how to prepare for a journey (whether it is climbing a mountain or making a lifestyle change), the importance of dreaming bigger dreams and how health is your greatest asset.For more information on Tom, visit his website:https://www.tomfabbri.com/Thanks for listening and we'll see you next time!

In this special edition of the Fitness, Wellness, and Longevity Podcast, my guest is Tom Fabbri.Tom Fabbri is a risk taking man who has the innate ability to set course, change course and survive insurmountable storms. He has not only dared to dream, but he’s mastered the art. Tom’s list of accomplishments are many, including author and lifestyle coach, inspirational speaker, top trainer, award-winning athlete, duel-rated corporate helicopter and private jet pilot, and culinary arts graduate, just to name a few.Tom is a world-class adventurer in every sense of the word. He is currently on a journey to complete the Adventure Grand Slam which includes summiting the tallest peak on each of the seven continents and skiing to the North and South Poles. In one year, he summited four of these peaks in his pursuit to fulfill this dream. He summited his sixth mountain, Mt. Vinson Massif, Antarctica, on December 7, 2016.Tom invites like-minded adventurers to join him on a quest to seek their best self by genuinely enjoying life, climbing their own personal mountains and achieving their dream goals. He shares his personal experiences in embracing obstacles and overcoming fears, how to prepare for a journey (whether it is climbing a mountain or making a lifestyle change), the importance of dreaming bigger dreams and how health is your greatest asset.For more information on Tom, visit his website:https://www.tomfabbri.com/Thanks for listening and we'll see you next time!

Episode NotesIn this episode, we talk with ALISON LEVINE, a history-making polar explorer and mountaineer, an iconic keynote speaker and a NY Times bestselling author.THOUGHT #1You Don’t Have to Be the Best; Just Put One Foot in Front of the OtherTHOUGHT #2The Strongest of All Warriors are These Two: Time and Patience - Leo TolstoyCONNECT:Website: AlisonLevine.comBook: On the Edge: Leadership Lessons from Mount Everest and Other Extreme EnvironmentsFilm: The Glass CeilingFacebook: @AlisonLevine7SummitsInstagram: @Levine_AlisonLinkedin: Alison LevineTwitter: @Levine_AlisonYouTube: Alison LevineBRAND & RESOURCE MENTIONS:Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman (Bryan Adams) - YouTubeTikTok - TikTok.comPlacido Domingo - PlacidoDomingo.comStarbucks - Starbucks.comWest Point - WestPoint.eduUganda - WikipediaMt. Everest - WikipediaLeo Tolstoy - Britannica.comOne Foot in Front of the Other (Song) - YouTubeFirst American Woman's Everest Expedition Team - RoadAndTravel.comJ.P. Morgan - JPMorgan.comSir Edmund Hillary - WikipediaTenzing Norgay - WikipediaBowflex - Bowflex.comSeven Summits (Book) by Dick Bass - AmazonReinhold Messner - WikipediaPasang Lhamu Sherpa - WikipediaSherpa - Britannica.comMarc Patard - WikipediaNepal - WikipediaBuddhist - WikipediaHard Rock International – HardRock.comThoughts That Rock – ThoughtsThatRock.comBig Kettle Drum - BigKettleDrum.comBlack Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You (Brant Menswar) - FindYourBlackSheep.comRock ‘n Roll With It: Overcoming the Challenge of Change (Brant Menswar) – RocknRollWithIt.comCulture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company’s Culture (Jim Knight) – CultureThatRocks.comCannonball Kids’ cancer – CannonballKidscancer.orgKeppler Speakers - KepplerSpeakers.comCertified Rock Star - CertifiedRockStar.comSpectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – SpectaclePhoto.comJeffrey Todd “JT” Keel (Show Music) - JT KeelALISON LEVINE'S BIO:• Team Captain, American Women’s Everest Expedition• Faculty, Thayer Leader Development Group at West Point • New York Times best-selling author of On the Edge• Executive Producer, The Glass Ceiling documentary Alison Levine has made a career out of breaking boundaries and inspiring others to achieve more than they ever thought possible. A history-making polar explorer and mountaineer, she served as team captain of the first American Women’s Everest Expedition, climbed the highest peak on each continent and skied to both the North and South Poles—a feat known as the Adventure Grand Slam— which only twenty people in the world have achieved. In January 2008, she made history as the first American to complete a 600-mile traverse across west Antarctica to the South Pole following the route of legendary explorer Reinhold Messner. Levine completed this arduous journey on skis while hauling 150 pounds of her gear and supplies in a sled harnessed to her waist. She made history again in 2016 when she completed two first ascents: Hall Peak in Antarctica and Khang Karpo in Nepal. Her success in extreme environments is noteworthy given she has had three heart surgeries and suffers from Raynaud’s disease, which causes the arteries that feed her fingers and toes to collapse in cold weather—leaving her at extreme risk for frostbite. In addition to climbing mountains, Levine has also spent time climbing the corporate ladder. She has worked for several Fortune 500 companies in both sales and marketing roles and spent three years at Goldman Sachs. She left Wall Street in 2003 to serve as Deputy Finance Director for Arnold Schwarzenegger in his successful bid to become governor of California. When not challenging herself in the outdoors, Levine focuses on training others to become strong leaders. She spent four years as an adjunct professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point in the Department of Behavioral Sciences & Leadership. In 2013 she transitioned from training cadets to working with corporate leaders and currently serves on the board and faculty of the Thayer Leader Development Group at West Point—one of the nation’s premiere executive leader development programs. She was a contributing author to the book Leadership in Dangerous Situations: A Handbook for the Armed Forces, Emergency Services and First Responders (Naval Institute Press). She also served as a board member and Senior Fellow at the Coach K Center on Leadership & Ethics at Duke University. Levine is the founder of the Climb High Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of jobless women in western Uganda by training them to be trekking guides and porters in their local mountains, thus allowing them to earn a sustainable living wage through climbing-related tourism. Prior to her work in Uganda, women’s only avenue to earn money in this area of the country was through prostitution. Her efforts enabled the very first group of local women to climb Uganda’s highest peak—Mt Stanley. Her work to change the lives of women in Africa is the subject of the PBS documentary Living Courageously. Levine’s newest role is that of executive producer of the upcoming documentary film The Glass Ceiling (www.theglassceilingmovie.com), which chronicles the life of Pasang Lhamu Sherpa (1961-1993), the first female Sherpa to summit Mt. Everest.Levine was inducted into the Arizona Women’s Hall of Fame in 2018. She holds a BA from the University of Arizona and an MBA from Duke University, where she currently serves on the Board of Visitors. She is the recipient of the 2019 Ellis Island Medal of Honor which recognizes individuals whose accomplishments in their field and inspired service to our nation are cause for celebration. The Medal has been officially recognized by both Houses of Congress as one of our nation’s most prestigious awards and is annually memorialized in the Congressional Record.A sought-after consultant and keynote speaker on the subject of leadership development, Levine has addressed audiences ranging from Fortune 500 companies to professional sports teams to the prestigious World Economic Forum at Davos. She is the author of the New York Times best-seller On the Edge: Leadership Lessons from Mount Everest and other Extreme Environments. Having spent prolonged periods of time in some of the world's most dangerous and inhospitable places, she tackles the topics of creating cohesive teams, taking responsible risks, and developing no-nonsense leaders that can succeed in times of uncertainty.FUN FACT: Levine’s life story was the inspiration for a craft beer called Conquer the Route Chocolate Stout which is distributed by Bold Missy Brewery and features her likeness on the label. 

Alison Levine is a high altitude mountain climber, sportswoman, explorer and a successful leadership consultant. She is the author of the New York Times Bestselling On the Edge and the executive producer of a documentary, The Glass Ceiling. She has ascended the highest peaks on every continent and also skied to both the North and South Poles. In 2010, she completed the Adventure Grand Slam by reaching the summit of Mt. Everest, after missing the peak by 200 feet eight years earlier. Today, she serves as an adjunct instructor at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and is currently one of the most in-demand speakers on the planet. In this episode, we will be discussing: Stories from childhood and how Alison developed love for climbing Being diagnosed at 17 with congenital heart defect Lessons on leading through uncertainty How she was able to travel for free during graduate school What is it really like to climb mountains Understanding that asking simple questions can lead to great opportunities What to do if our peers are holding us back Getting caught in a vicious midnight snowstorm in the region just below the summit, known as the Death Zone Finding the courage to follow our biggest dreams Resources Mentioned in This Episode: On the Edge by Alison Levine Alison's Twitter Alison on 60 Minutes Support her documentary on Indiegogo

Alison Levine is a high altitude mountain climber, sportswoman, explorer and a successful leadership consultant. She is the author of the New York Times Bestselling On the Edge and the executive producer of a documentary, The Glass Ceiling. She has ascended the highest peaks on every continent and also skied to both the North and South Poles. In 2010, she completed the Adventure Grand Slam by reaching the summit of Mt. Everest, after missing the peak by 200 feet eight years earlier. Alison worked at Goldman Sachs before working as Deputy Finance Chair for Arnold Schwarzenneger's successful campaign for Governor in California. She serves as an adjunct instructor at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and is currently one of the most in-demand speakers on the planet.On this episode of Whiskey Politics, Alison shares some of her stories, coping with the remote, extreme environments like 'The Death Zone' while making decisions can impact other people, and how her leadership lessons can be applied to our political environment and the media. Alison Levine founded a nonprofit organization, the Climb High Foundation, which trains jobless women in western Uganda to work as trekking guides and porters in their local mountains which allows them to not have to resort to prostitution. See Alison's Ted Talks, media interviews, and more at AlisonLevine.com. Please subscribe to Whiskey Politics at YouTube and our audio podcasts at iTunes, Stitcher or GooglePlay where your 5-star rating would be appreciated! Whiskey Politics is also on Facebook and Dave can be followed on Twitter.

Meet Alison Levine, one of the few Americans to complete the Adventure Grand Slam--climbing the 7 highest peaks in the world, and skiing to both the North and South Poles. She's written a book about leadership with lessons learned called "Life on the Edge."

Episode 098: Alison Levine – Climbing Everest & Impressing Arnold Schwarzenegger This episode is brought to you by Mizzen+Main.  My newest favorite shirts are Mizzen+Main. I work out every day and I enjoy the feel of my workout clothes. These shirts feel exactly like my workout gear does. The 4 way stretch fabric is like no other dress shirt I’ve ever felt before. Originally I purchased one shirt to try them out. When someone told me they would feel like my workout clothes, I didn’t believe them. Then I ordered one… After feeling the shirt and wearing it, I immediately purchased 6 more button down dress shirts and two Henley’s. They are my best looking, best fitting, and certainly the best feeling shirts I’ve ever worn. I promise you will agree after trying one on.  A few Mizzen+Main shirts would make for a great gift for anyone who wears button down shirts.  After you try 1 or 3 out, send me a tweet @RyanHawk12 to let me know your thoughts!  When you go to check out, use the code “ryanhawk” for free overnight shipping or if you want to buy 3 shirts (which is what I do), use the code “ryanhawk3” and you will receive $50 off! I am a massive Alison Levine fan… Having the opportunity to speak with her for this episode was a huge thrill for me.   She has immense energy and passion in her voice.  You’ll hear it throughout this episode.  I loved having her on the show. Alison Levine is an adventurer, explorer, and mountaineer.  In addition to that, she is a best-selling author and one of the most sought after speakers in the world.  She has climbed the highest peak on every continent, served as the team captain of the first American Women’s Everest Expedition, and skied across the Arctic Circle.  In May 2010 she completed the Adventure Grand Slam – climbing the 7 Summits (highest peak on each continent) and skiing to both Poles, and accomplishment fewer than 30 people in the world can claim.  Earlier in her career she worked on Wall Street and eventually left to serve as deputy finance director for Arnold Schwarzenegger in his successful bit to become Governor of California. Episode 098: Alison Levine – Climbing Everest & Impressing Arnold Schwarzenegger Subscribe on iTunes  or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “I think failure builds creativity. You learn so much when you do something you’re not good at.” In This Episode, You Will Learn: Understanding true resiliency and how that is the #1 quality of people who have achieved high levels of success The importance of doing things you’re not good at.  How that creates growth Incredible story on how Alison impressed Arnold Schwarzenegger Her focus on making sure she makes each moment memorable for someone else Reflecting on what has went wrong and why… Building creativity from it Why she helped dig all of the snow shelters – Contribute what you can Learning that liabilities can become strengths if you view them with the right attitude Lynn Swann telling her why she should be a professional speaker More great stories on initially being turned down by all speaker bureaus Staying up all night preparing for her first keynote – why she did it Focusing on the audience – It’s all about them  “Just take one more step… One more… One more… One more…” Continue Learning: Go To Alison’s website: AlisonLevine.com   Read: One The Edge: Leadership Lessons From Mount Everest and Other Extreme Envrionments Follow Alison on Twitter: @Levine_Alison You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 085: Jessica Lahey – Why Your Parenting Style Is Wrong Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content.  Alison Levine is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From AlisonLevine.com    Alison Levine is an adventurer, explorer, and mountaineer.  In addition to that, she is a best-selling author and one of the most sought after speakers in the world.  She has climbed the highest peak on every continent, served as the team captain of the first American Women’s Everest Expedition, and skied across the Arctic Circle.  In May 2010 she completed the Adventure Grand Slam – climbing the 7 Summits (highest peak on each continent) and skiing to both Poles, and accomplishment fewer than 30 people in the world can claim.  Earlier in her career she worked on Wall Street and eventually left to serve as deputy finance director for Arnold Schwarzenegger in his successful bit to become Governor of California.

Alison Levine is a history-making polar explorer and mountaineer. She not only served as team captain of the first American Women’s Everest Expedition, but she also climbed the highest peak on each continent and skied to both the North and South Poles—a feat known as the Adventure Grand Slam, which fewer than forty people in the world have achieved. In January 2008, she made history as the first American to complete a 600-mile traverse from west Antarctica to the South Pole following the route of legendary explorer Reinhold Messner. Levine completed this arduous journey on skis while hauling 150 pounds of her gear and supplies in a sled harnessed to her waist. Her success in extreme environments is noteworthy given she has had three heart surgeries and suffers from Raynaud’s disease, which causes the arteries that feed her fingers and toes to collapse in cold weather—leaving her at extreme risk for frostbite.Levine is the author of the New York Times best-seller On the Edge: The Art of High Impact Leadership (January 2014, BusinessPlus). Having spent prolonged periods of time in some of the world's most dangerous and inhospitable places, she tackles the topics of creating cohesive teams, taking responsible risks and developing no-nonsense leaders that can succeed in times of uncertainty.

Alison Levine is a history-making polar explorer and mountaineer. She not only served as team captain of the first American Women’s Everest Expedition, but she also climbed the highest peak on each continent and skied to both the North and South Poles—a feat known as the Adventure Grand Slam, which fewer than forty people in the world have achieved. In January 2008, she made history as the first American to complete a 600-mile traverse from west Antarctica to the South Pole following the route of legendary explorer Reinhold Messner. Levine completed this arduous journey on skis while hauling 150 pounds of her gear and supplies in a sled harnessed to her waist. Her success in extreme environments is noteworthy given she has had three heart surgeries and suffers from Raynaud’s disease, which causes the arteries that feed her fingers and toes to collapse in cold weather—leaving her at extreme risk for frostbite.Levine is the author of the New York Times best-seller On the Edge: The Art of High Impact Leadership (January 2014, BusinessPlus). Having spent prolonged periods of time in some of the world's most dangerous and inhospitable places, she tackles the topics of creating cohesive teams, taking responsible risks and developing no-nonsense leaders that can succeed in times of uncertainty.

Inspiration for successful investing is all around us, with lessons from nature about perseverance, dedication and patience offered by migrating birds, meandering streams and just about anything else that’s a part of the natural world. A recent piece on adventurer Alison Levine ppsted to CNN Money reveals how this world traveler applies lessons learned from taking on the challenges of the natural world to make some points about i investing success over the long term. Levine, who’s skied the North and South Poles and climbed the highest peaks on seven continents as part of the Adventure Grand Slam, shares lessons learned from those experiences in a new book called On the Edge: The Art of High Impact Leadership. As it turns out, investing may have more in common with those pulse pounding endeavors than you might have thought. Mountain climbers and other adventurers have to face fear — and so do investors taking risks in uncertain markets. But according to Levine, fear isn’t always a bad thing. It keeps you alert, on the watch for pitfalls that can be avoided, and it helps you avoid getting complacent and assuming all’s well. The key, for both wilderness trekkers and the investor who manages income properties forma home office is to understand what fear is for, and to use it to push forward, rather than getting paralyzed. How much pain can you stand? Under – or over – estimating your tolerance for discomfort and the amount of pain, physical or financial, you can accept in order to keep going is essential in any risk-taking endeavor, whether it’s buying properties or scaling a snow covered peak. Understanding how much discomfort and uncertainty you can tolerate can help you avoid iffy deals and manage money wisely. It’s also important, according to Levine, to redefine your notion of progress. In real-world adventuring, progress toward the goal may come in tiny steps, or a few steps in an entirely different direction. Or, “progress” may be made by simply stopping and getting enough rest to go on to the next stage of the journey. Thinking of progress as any actions that advance you toward the goal can help an investor, too, to set priorities and accept the setbacks that can stall any investing plan. Climbing Mt. Everest or trekking across the South Pole may be a more rugged outing than most investors would want to try. But lessons from a life of high adventure in the world’s harshest places echo recommendations Jason Hartman makes on his 10 Commandments for Real Estate Investing – a satisfying adventure in itself.

Tom Fabbri is on the show today to tell us about his progress in his attempt to climb the 7 Summits as well as his experiences from Mt. Vinson. Tom is a world class adventurer who is on a journey to complete the Adventure Grand Slam, summiting the tallest peaks on each of the seven continents and skiing to the North and South Poles. In one year, he climbed four of these peaks in his quest to fulfill this dream – Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa, Mt. Elbrus in Russia, Mt. Kosciuszko in Australia, and Aconcagua in Argentina. His most recent climb took him to Mt. McKinley in Alaska where he summited on July 5, 2013. With two climbs left, Vinson Massif in Antarctica and Mt. Everest and skiing the poles, Tom is well on his way to becoming part of an elite group of mountaineers as he successfully completes this challenge. http://tomfabbri.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Tom-Fabbri-124993730860405/ https://www.instagram.com/lifewrangler/ https://twitter.com/TomFabbri    

Tom Fabbri is on the show today to tell us about his progress in his attempt to climb the 7 Summits as well as his experiences from Mt. Vinson. Tom is a world class adventurer who is on a journey to complete the Adventure Grand Slam, summiting the tallest peaks on each of the seven continents and skiing to the North and South Poles. In one year, he climbed four of these peaks in his quest to fulfill this dream – Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa, Mt. Elbrus in Russia, Mt. Kosciuszko in Australia, and Aconcagua in Argentina. His most recent climb took him to Mt. McKinley in Alaska where he summited on July 5, 2013. With two climbs left, Vinson Massif in Antarctica and Mt. Everest and skiing the poles, Tom is well on his way to becoming part of an elite group of mountaineers as he successfully completes this challenge. http://tomfabbri.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Tom-Fabbri-124993730860405/ https://www.instagram.com/lifewrangler/ https://twitter.com/TomFabbri