Turia Pitt

Without a doubt, Turia Pitt is one of Australia’s most admired and widely recognized people.

In 2011, at age 24, Turia was an active, outgoing mining engineer living out her dream life in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. But that life was turned upside down when, partway through a 100km ultramarathon in the remote outback, Turia became trapped by an out-of-control grassfire.

Suffering full thickness burns to 65 percent of her body, she was choppered out of the remote desert barely alive.

Turia lost seven fingers, endured six grueling months in the hospital, underwent over 200 operations, and spent two years in recovery.

But surviving against overwhelming odds is the least of her achievements. Turia has gone on to thrive in the ultimate story of triumph over adversity.

Renowned for her pure grit, indomitable spirit, and passion for humanitarian work, she’s raised well over a million dollars for the not-for-profit organization Interplast Australia & New Zealand.

She’s been shortlisted for Australian of the Year; was a finalist for the Telstra Business Women’s Award, and was the winner of the NSW Premier’s Woman of the Year.

A bestselling author, highly sought-after motivational speaker, mindset coach, and two-time Ironman (even competing in the Ironman World Championships), Turia has mentored over 40,000 people through her online programs and inspired millions through her books, achievements, and global media presence.

She also travels the world sharing her story, with her trademark wit and refreshing candor. It’s a story that galvanizes people—from all walks of life—to drop their excuses, conquer their fears, and chase down their wildest dreams.

Turia truly is living proof that, with the right mindset, anything really is possible.