Tough Girl Podcast

Yorkshire born Lauren did all the normal things that are expected, she did her GCSEs, her A’Levels and headed of to University. After graduating instead of following a safe career path she decided on a different route and in 2013 she and a friend set off to row the Atlantic Ocean. It was a challenge like no other. During this podcast we learn the reasons behind her row, how she dealt with the catalogue of errors that happened on the row and why she went back in 2015 to row it again. Lauren is a 2x World Record Holder for rowing across the Atlantic Ocean, she’s also survived “The Island” with Bear Grylls. Shownotes  Who is Lauren & how she describes herself Taking up rowing in her 2nd year at university How the death of her close friend, Elle from cervical cancer at 23 years old changed the direction of her life and how she choose to live her life Having 100 days to prepare for the ocean row The journey across the Atlantic Ocean; the highs, the lows, the errors & the mistakes made along the way  Being