Introducing Lara Vafiadis
Lara Vafiadis (aka ‘This Girl Rows’) is someone who embodies the term ‘Drive and Determination’.
From earning her Yachtmaster Certificate aged just 21 to completing the ‘World’s Toughest Row’ solo just a few years later, Lara’s story is one of optimism, focus and the value of pursuing your passions.
In this episode, Lara shares:
- Why her teachers were disappointed that she didn’t go to uni
- What her parents taught her about following your own path
- How being fantastic at team sports set her up for her solo row
- How she coped with the loss of her dad just months before she set out to sea
Lara also provides fantastic tips for anyone who doesn’t fit the ‘typical’ profile when applying for a job and how you can use your point of difference to demonstrate that you can add value
Watch, listen, connect
Listen to the full episode here on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5rHae5GklayynvojoDaTUk
To connect with Lara, you can find her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laravafiadis/
Watch on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJzeLq17VQE&t=1139s
Lara will be taking on a new extreme challenge in Summer 2025 – to hear the details first – or pledge your support – head to: https://www.thisgirlrows.com/
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