Katie-Jane L'Herpiniere

Katie-Jane L'Herpiniere is proof thatordinary peoplecan doextraordinary things,she explains this by claiming‘we just need to be bold enough to begin’. Her talks as a motivational speaker at events captivates audiences and provides a highlight to your event. A formersuccessful modelforM&Sand Alexander McQueen, Katie-Jane L'Herpiniere always took opportunities that were presented to her. Katie even had experience in the film-world, working as Cameron Diaz’s body double inThe Holiday. It was when Katie metrenowned explorerTarka L’Herpiniere that things began to change.

Tarka suggested theyundertake a major expedition, Katie knew that she was not afraid of a challenge after already proving her sporting prowess on horseback at Eventing. As romance blossomed, Katie and Tarka began a 6 month trek of theGreat Wall of China, the most completejourney ever undertaken. Describing her times on this gruelling joinery, Katie-Jane is an engaging and intriguing after dinner speaker. Katie’s inspiring choice to take on thisepic challengewas not an easy decision. Committing herself to endurance training meant gaining three stone in weight and preparing and motivating herself mentally for the challenge.

During the trek Katie was sent to hospital twice and lost an inch in height due to the weight of her backpack. An award winning filmThe Great Walk of China, documented how Katie facedblizzards, frostbite, exhaustion, dehydrationandstarvation. This expedition is a wonderful example of peak performance and overcoming adversity in the harshest of environments, two attributes she describes in length as a motivational speaker.