Felicity Aston MBE, is a British polar scientist turned expedition leader, author, speaker and TV presenter who, in 2012, became the first woman to ski across Antarctica alone.
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Natasa Briski (Slovenia), Misba Khan (UK), Ida Olsson (Sweden), Asma Al Thani (Qatar), Susan Gallon (France), Lamees Nijem (Kuwait), Olga Rumyantseva (Russia), Mariam Hamidaddin (Saudi Arabia), Stephanie Solomonides (Cyprus).
Selected from over 1000 applicants, several members of the team became the first person or the first woman from their country to ski to the North Pole as a result of the expedition. Already highly accomplished in their own fields, they are each pro-active role models both in their own countries and internationally.
Natasa Briski (Slovenia) started her career as a sports journalist before tackling international politics as a corresspondent in Washington DC and more recently founding her own media network. She remains one of the most prominent broadcast journalists in Slovenia.
Misba Khan (UK) is a financial officer for the National Health Service in the UK as well as a Chaplain at her local hospital. She became the first British Muslim Woman to ski to the North Pole as a result of the expedition and has since been in huge demand to share her experiences with groups within the British Muslim community and beyond. She has climbed several international peaks and continues her mountaineering journey.
Ida Olsson (Sweden) is a kayak master, polar bear guard and expedition leader on expedition vessels exploring the Arctic and Antarctic. She also leads snowmobile tours to see Polar Bears in Svalbard. She regularly gives lectures about her experiences to hundreds of passengers and guests each year.
Asma Al Thani (Qatar) is a Marketing Director with the Qatar Olympic Committee and is the first woman from Qatar to ski to the North Pole as a result of the expedition. Previously she was also part of the first women's team from Qatar to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. She regularly visits schools and takes parts in events to raise the aspirations and sporting ambition of young people in Qatar.
Susan Gallon (France) is a marine biologist who has completed field seasons in Antarctica and Arctic Europe. Susan was instrumental in establishing the scientific work undertaken by the expedition and is an active ambassador for STEM, particularly to women and young people.
Lamees Nijem (Kuwait) is a motion graphics designer and keen runner. She is the first person from Kuwait to ski to the North Pole as a result of the expedition and was a winner at the Arab Woman of the Year awards in 2019.
Olga Rumyantseva (Russia) is a mountaineer instructor and tour guide who has previously climbed the highest volcano on each continent as well as completing many other physical challenges. She works for the biggest adventure tour operator in Russia and is in much demand as a tour leader, sharing her polar experiences with all her guests.
Mariam Hamidaddin (Saudi Arabia) is a community space founder passionate about creating safe spaces for genuine expression and collaboration. She manages community events as well as shared-working spaces.
Stephanie Solomonides (Cyprus) works in an investment bank and as a result of the expedition is the first person from Cyprus to ski to the North Pole and - having previously become the first person from Cyrpus to ski to the South Pole - has now made pioneering expeditions to both ends of the world!
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Pre-order a copy of our book and you will be among the very first to receive a copy, personally signed with thanks. You will also receive an exclusive invite to our very special virtual book launch alongside team members, expedition sponsors, supporters and guests from the polar world.
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Receive ten eBook copies of the book for your book club members and we will arrange for a member of the expedition team to virtually join one of your meetings to discuss the book, share your feedback and answer those burning questions!
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Receive ten copies of the book for your book club members and we will arrange for a member of the expedition team to virtually join one of your meetings to discuss the book, share your feedback and answer those burning questions!
You don't have to be a book club to take advantage of this offer - perhaps you simply want to share with friends, neighbours or any group you belong to (For example: WI, Girl Guides, sports clubs, special interest groups, Rotary, Lions, social groups, U3A, home-school classes and more).
Have more than 10 members? No problem! Simply buy multiple bonus packages and we will throw in exclusive invites to our virtual book launch featuring interviews with team members and untold stories from the expedition!
NB Please use the same name and details when making multiple orders so that it is clear it is the same purchaser/group.
'Estimated delivery date of books is from Spring 2021. Shipping available worldwide.'
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Expedition Leader Felicity Aston is a much sought after international speaker, regularly sharing her insights with some of the biggest companies in the world. She speaks about creating and leading high performance teams as well as personal resilience, facing adversity and managing change. Complete with spectacular expedition imagery, her talks are positive and inspiring, thought-provoking and practical. She is offering her services to provide a virtual keynote to your company or organisation for the very competitive price of $1500 which will include an e-copy of the book sent to every person attending the talk to take away with them to further the themes and messages of the session.
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We will arrange for a member of the expedition team to deliver a professional virtual keynote at your business event or meeting. The presentation can be tailored to use stories from the expedition to focus on a relevant theme of your choice (such as managing diversity, personal resilience, overcoming adversity, leadership in a shifting environment, team work) or it can simply be an uplifting and motivational story to create inspiration. We will arrange a briefing call with you in advance of the event to talk through all the details and arrangements.
You will also receive 100 copies of the book for the attending delegates to take away with them. Expecting more than 100 delegates? No problem. Simply purchase multiples of any bonus packages so that the number of books ordered adds up to the number required. Please use the same name and details for all the orders you make so that it is clear you are the same purchaser. In return we will provide some additional online content that can be shared with your delegates to support the themes of the event.
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...and just like that, it is June!
I am sure we are not the only ones wondering where nearly half the year has gone. Time flies - it turns out - when you have a deadline to meet! Yesterday I submitted the first draft of the book manuscript to the publisher. It represents a significant achievement for the team, many of whom are first time authors, and - even more impressively - are writing in a second language.
Writing can be terrifying. Not only is there the obstacle of the blank screen with a blinking cursor waiting expectantly, and the dreaded word count that either increases too fast or never seems to budge. But also the knowledge that through the words that are written, you are revealing yourself to complete strangers, most of whom you will never even meet. Writing down thoughts and feelings is such an intimate act, and yet the publishing of them is a very public release into the world that can never be taken back.
Now that we have submitted the first draft of our book manuscript, there is still much work to be done to mold our recollections and experiences into a compelling narrative - but the book can only ever be as good as its raw material and thankfully the raw material of this draft turned out to be very rich indeed. I am so proud of - and grateful to - the team for opening up so courageously to record their memories and impressions. It is not an easy thing to do and yet they have each given full and honest accounts that provide fascinating insights and thought-provoking ideas that I am sure you are all going to really enjoy and appreciate.
It is not forgotten that the only reason we have this opportunity to share our experiences in writing is thanks to your generous support and encouragement. Thank you again and we look forward to producing something really wonderful for you!
With best wishes,
Felicity and the Women's Euro-Arabian North Pole Expedition team
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