This is my story: Saray Khumalo on resilience, failure and rising
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Before she could ask others how they navigated change, Saray Khumalo had to live it herself.
In this opening episode of When Shift Happens, Saray shares her personal story in her own words and reflects on the moments that shaped her leadership, her resilience and her purpose.
This is the foundation of the podcast and why it exists.
From next week, Saray sits down with leaders, professionals and change-makers to explore what happens when life shifts and what it takes to rise.
When Shift Happens is a JacPod Original podcast, co-produced by Jacaranda FM.
New episodes every Monday.
In this opening episode of When Shift Happens, Saray shares her personal story in her own words and reflects on the moments that shaped her leadership, her resilience and her purpose.
This is the foundation of the podcast and why it exists.
From next week, Saray sits down with leaders, professionals and change-makers to explore what happens when life shifts and what it takes to rise.
When Shift Happens is a JacPod Original podcast, co-produced by Jacaranda FM.
New episodes every Monday.
Chapters
- 00:00 Avalanche & Earthquake on Everest: When the Mountain Turns on You
- 00:30 Meet Saray Khumalo: Leadership When the Ground Shakes
- 01:54 Loss, Purpose & the ‘Sky’s the Limit’ Wake‑Up Call
- 04:59 Kilimanjaro Fundraiser: Turning a Climb into Community Impact
- 06:47 Seven Summits Mission: Education as the Great Equalizer
- 09:12 Everest 2014: Funding, Training & Proving You Belong
- 15:48 Khumbu Icefall Tragedy: 16 Sherpas Lost & Survivor’s Guilt
- 22:28 Back for 2015: Smarter Prep—Then Nepal’s Devastating Earthquake
- 25:59 2016 Setbacks: No Sponsors, Then a Bike Crash and Coma
- 26:39 2017 Near‑Summit: 99 Meters Short, Oxygen Failure & Breaking Point
- 30:10 2019 Redemption: New Guide, New Strategy, Summit at Last
- 33:45 Everest’s Leadership Lessons + ‘When Shift Happens’ Closing Message
