Shadi Ganjavian-Connor - Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society and IBG Philanthropist, Adventurer, and founder of Team GC. #DareToBeDifferent

<div>Shadi is co-founder of a community interest company SHAPE Hampshire which provides Mind, Body and Education support to Hampshire Schools. </div> <div> </div> <div>Shadi is the founder of Team GC, leading expeditions and challenge experiences which have enabled her to raise thousands of pounds for charitable causes. </div> <div> </div> <div>Shadi has a passion for education and loves working with children, sharing tales of her remote adventures. </div> <div> </div> <div>She runs a series of inspirational talks to schools, communities and businesses. Shadi is a fellow of the Royal Geographic Society. </div> <div> </div> <div>Future challenge - The BIG North Pole Sea Ice Research expedition 2022 </div> <div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><em>“Every experience provides us with an opportunity to grow and make a difference”</em>. — Shadi Ganjavian-Connor </div> <div> </div> <div>New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday and Thursday at 7am UK time - Make sure you hit the subscribe button so you don’t miss out. </div> <div> </div> <div>The Tough Girl Podcast is sponsorship and ad free thanks to the monthly financial support of patrons. To find out more about supporting your favourite podcast and becoming a patron please check out <a href="http://www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast&source=gmail&ust=1615426171580000&usg=AFQjCNGncdViKmWqPhHDJZv62m3otLP17A">www.patreon.com/<wbr />toughgirlpodcast</a>.</div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Show notes</strong></div> <ul> <li>Living in the South Coast of England</li> <li>Her former life</li> <li>Wanting to make a change in her life</li> <li>Discovering her passion for the outdoors</li> <li>Living with the Bedouin for 6 years</li> <li>Having 2 children </li> <li>Undertaking personal challenges which push her limits</li> <li>Growing up and being a rule breaker</li> <li>Living in multiple countries while growing up</li> <li>Being abl