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“We are meant to go out into the world and do great things.”
While rowing across the Atlantic ocean, Taryn shared her experience in daily video updates on Instagram. Much to her surprise, these diaries captured the attention of people around the world. Why would a Nebraskan with no rowing experience choose to row across the ocean, suffering through blisters, sunburns, sleep deprivation, 30 foot waves, and extreme isolation? Her response: “why not.” We are meant to throw ourselves into the unknown, chase big (crazy?) dreams, and have fun along the way.
Speaking Topics
Anything is possible but we can’t do it alone. While preparing for her row and crossing the Atlantic, Taryn learned about the importance of community when taking on big goals.
Community“Send it.” Taryn’s best advice for living a life of adventure is to just go for it. Taryn speaks on pushing through fear and diving into the unknown.
AdventureAll weather passes. Taryn spent 46 days at sea rowing, yes, but also watching weather pass. Rooted in community and impermanence, Taryn found a joyful understanding of resilience.
ResiliencePurpose
“What will you do now with the gift of your left life?” Taryn read these words by Carol Ann Duffy and took the message to heart. Taryn loves to explore how to follow your purpose, and more importantly, how to find it.
Taryn Smith rowed 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean, completely alone, becoming the first American woman to compete in The World’s Toughest Row as a solo athlete. She chronicled her crossing on Instagram, gaining the support of celebrities and fans around the world, including Sharon Stone, Pierce Brosnan, and Katie Couric.
Drawing on her experience as a yoga instructor, Taryn’s Atlantic row was a meditation on joy, impermanence, and community. Amidst 30 foot waves, sharks, and unrelenting wind, Taryn found happiness and purpose. Her message is simple: we are meant to do big things and the resilience required comes from community.
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What People Are Saying
“I have been fortunate to have a unique front row seat to Taryn’s journey of becoming the inspiring, joyful and courageous leader and speaker she has become. Her warmth and authentic spirit are captivating...and felt immediately. Whether leading a small group yoga class or training company culture, she is confident, approachable and so clear. The beautiful thing about Taryn is you quickly realize her grounded and adventurous life is the real message. The words are just an added bonus.”
Jeff Clegg, Redfish Lake Lodge General Manager“Taryn led a fantastic virtual science class for our elementary and middle school homeschoolers. The kids were captivated by her stories of ocean rowing! She shared a wealth of information about geography, meteorology, marine biology, and her rowing equipment. We would absolutely work with her again and we wholeheartedly recommend her to others!”
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