Michelle Lee: From Corporate Banking to Conquering the Pacific Solo

The Big 6-Oh!

In this episode of The Big 6-Oh!, we sit down with Michelle Lee, a true adventurer, speaker, and mindset mentor whose incredible journey has inspired people across the globe.
After leaving a successful career in corporate banking, Michelle embarked on a life of extreme challenges, becoming the first Australian woman to row any ocean solo and the first woman in the world to row the Pacific Ocean non-stop, unassisted, and entirely on her own. Michelle shares her story of resilience and determination, recounting how she conquered the Atlantic in 2019 and earned the prestigious Australian Geographic’s Adventurer of the Year award.

Michelle’s experiences extend beyond the ocean—she’s trekked over 160 kilometres of the Himalayas in just nine days, tackled the Kokoda Trail in a mere five, and set a world record as the fastest woman to row one million metres on a Concept 2 rowing machine. In this episode, she opens up about the physical and mental fortitude required to endure isolation, extreme weather, and the unpredictability of the ocean.

But Michelle’s story is about much more than athletic achievement—it's about mastering mindset.and pushing the limits of what is possible.

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