First Females - celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first female ascent of Mount Everest

Saray Khumalo - First Black African Woman to Climb Everest and the 7 Summits

25 Jul 2025

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In this episode, Saray Khumalo shares her journey to the summit of Mount Everest, becoming the first Black African woman to reach the highest point on Earth. Saray made four attempts on Everest before reaching the top in 2019, facing injury, survivor guilt and natural disaster along the way. Saray’s story goes well beyond the summit. It’s about persistence in the face of setbacks, broadening the definition of leadership, and showing what’s possible - ensuring others can see themselves on the mountains, in boardrooms, and in every space that has historically excluded them.Saray is an award-winning mountaineer, business executive, Mandela Libraries ambassador, and the founder of Summits With a Purpose, an initiative that uses mountaineering to raise funds for education in under-resourced communities. She has climbed the highest peaks on all seven continents, including Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, and Aconcagua.Her story is documented in her book "My Journey to the Top of the World."📲 You can continue follow her adventures on:Instagram: @saraykhumaloWebsite: www.saraykhumalo.netFacebook: @saraynkhumalo🎙️About First Females: In 1975, Junko Tabei became the first woman to climb to the summit of Mount Everest. Over the past 50 years, approximately 900 women have followed in her footsteps, defying cultural and physical barriers to reach the top of the world. Very few people have heard of Junko Tabei. The First Females Podcast is being made to shine a spotlight on her remarkable achievement and to celebrate the incredible stories of women from around the world who were the first from their countries to reach the summit of Everest. This podcast explores their motivations, the challenges they faced, and the legacy they leave behind.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 About Tori James: Tori James is the first Welsh woman to climb to the summit of Mount Everest (8848m). She has also climbed the world’s sixth highest peak, Cho Oyu (8201m), skied to the Magnetic North Pole, cycled the length of New Zealand and completed a record-breaking kayak as part of the Beeline Britain team.In the 50th Anniversary Year of the first female ascent of Mount Everest, Tori returned to Nepal to climb Yala Peak (5555m), a mountain climbed by Junko Tabei in 1977. A film called ‘More Than a Mountain’ is being produced as a living tribute to Junko. Watch the trailer here - https://youtu.be/7f7csxnAeac.Tori is an accomplished motivational speaker who has inspired audiences across the globe. In the First Females podcast Tori will share her enthusiasm for storytelling and celebrating the achievements of pioneering women in mountaineering. 🙏 Thank you: The technical production of the First Females podcast has been delivered by Huw James, a talented science presenter, adventurer, and content creator from Wales. As the host and producer of the Athlete Climate Academy podcast, Huw brings invaluable expertise, passion for quality, and meticulous attention to detail to every episode.Website: https://www.huwjames.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athleteclimateacademy/ Bethan Lee is the incredible woman who supports the delivery of my projects, from talks and events, to festivals and now podcasts. She brings them to life visually and organisationally.🏔️ Sponsorship Opportunities Available: If you're interested in sponsoring the First Females podcast, we'd love to hear from you. 📲 Connect with Tori: Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/i1SxCs Instagram: @torijameseverestFacebook: @torijameseverestX: @torijtweetsWebsite: www.torijames.com You can watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstFemalesPodcast Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends.#FirstFemalesPodcast #MyJunkoJourney

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First Females - celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first female ascent of Mount Everest

Saray Khumalo - First Black African Woman to Climb Everest and the 7 Summits

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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