Episode 142: The Sky is Not The Limit with Saray Khumalo
“My mission is to tell people from all walks of life that we have unlimited potential. Just because the sky is what we can see doesn’t mean we cannot go further.”
In this episode, we delve into the art of breaking through barriers and embracing new perspectives. Our guest today, Saray Khumalo, exemplifies how the sky is not the limit—it's just the beginning. Joining us from Johannesburg, South Africa, Saray is an award-winning mountaineer, Guinness World Record holder, author, speaker, coach, and philanthropist.
In 2019, after three determined attempts, Saray made history by becoming the first Black African woman to summit Mount Everest. Her journey is a testament to resilience, perseverance, and the power of dreams. Tune in to hear Saray's incredible story and learn how you, too, can reach beyond your limits.
Saray also discusses:
2:00 - The sky is not the limit
6:00 - Where her adventure spirit came from
9:00 - A love-hate relationship with her early travel adventures
11:45 - A childhood connection to superheroes and cartoons
14:45 - Her journey to becoming the first Black African to summit Mount Everest
21:35 - Deciding to climb Mount Kilimanjaro
23:10 - The progression to summit Mount Everest
30:00 - Figuring out why she was saved
31:30 - Her second attempt to summit Mount Everest
38:30 - The fuel that kept her going
39:30 - Losing consciousness in the Death Zone
50:00 - Summiting Mount Everest
55:40 - How her perspective has changed after this accomplishment
59:40 - Her book
1:01:35 - How people can work with and trek with her
1:03:25 - Who is going to play her in the Hollywood movie about her life
You can learn more about Saray’s adventures by following her on Instagram @saraykhumalo, by visiting her website SarayKhumalo.com, and by visiting her nonprofit website SummitsWithaPurpose.org.
Get a copy of her book My Journey to the Top of the World: And The Life Lessons I Learned Along The Way on Amazon.
See below for photos Saray shared from her adventures.
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