The challenge, whenever you create anything, is to persevere and push away the negative voices. And the more you accomplish, the louder they get. The key is to shut them off and trust in your heart where you're going.

Slowing down reminds you that the journey is supposed to be fun.

It's really important that, as women, we tell our stories. That is what helps seed our imaginations.

The things we overcome in life really become our strengths.

I had no doubts I could go to the pole. I may not be as strong, but I make up for physical strength in other areas, like steadiness and not panicking under stress.

A life lesson for me is, how do you muster the courage to take on a new risk? Whether it's starting up a business or taking on a new project or expedition. I think the risks that we take are all relative to the risk-taker.

So I think you have to marry for the right reasons, and marry the right person.