
Surviving the Impossible and Becoming the First Woman to Conquer the Seven Second Summits | Jenn Drummond | Ep. 43
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Jenn Drummond went from surviving a car accident she shouldn’t have walked away from — to becoming the first woman in history to summit the Seven Second Summits, the second-highest peaks on each of the seven continents and some of the most dangerous climbs in the world.
Her story is one of impossible odds transformed into record-breaking achievement. After police rebuilt her crash 50 different ways — every outcome ending in death but the real one — Jenn decided she would no longer wait for “someday.” She committed to living fully, showing her seven children what it means to chase the life you love, and proving that the biggest mountains aren’t just on a map.
From building a multimillion-dollar financial services business in her twenties to writing goodbye letters in a storm at 16,000 feet, Jenn shares how she’s balanced motherhood, business, and extreme adventure while navigating fear, ego, and purpose. She reveals why she walked away from a second world record attempt, the lessons mountains teach that no boardroom can, and how surviving near-death has shaped every decision since.
In this episode, they talk about:
- The car accident that should have killed her — and the moment she decided to start living now
- Going from no mountaineering experience to summiting the Seven Second Summits
- Balancing risk, motherhood, and a purpose-driven mission
- Why climbing the second-highest peaks is more dangerous than Everest
- How business skills helped her survive the mountains (and vice versa)
- The near-death storm on Mount Logan where she wrote goodbye letters to her kids
- Walking away from a second world record attempt after questioning her “why”
- Turning failure into momentum through quick wins and reframing losses
- The lessons mountains teach about leadership, resilience, and humility
- Why she believes showing your kids you love your life is the greatest gift
This episode is about courage, clarity, and the relentless pursuit of what matters most. Jenn’s story will make you rethink what’s possible — in the mountains and in your own life.
🔗 Connect with Jenn Drummond
Website: https://jenndrummond.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thejenndrummond/
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jenn-drummond/
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Host: https://instagram.com/theseanmartin/
🔥 About the Guest – Jenn Drummond
Jenn Drummond is a world record–holding mountaineer, speaker, author, podcast host, and mother of seven. She is the first woman in history to complete the Seven Second Summits — the second-highest peaks on each continent. After surviving a near-fatal car accident in 2018, Jenn committed to living fully and showing her children the power of resilience, courage, and chasing audacious goals. Her story has been featured on Good Morning America, Women’s Health, and in global media.
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