Finding My "Why" on Top of the World (with Nelly Attar)
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In this BaytCast episode, Nelly Attar, extreme athlete, entrepreneur, and the first Arab woman to summit K2, joins Rabea Ataya to share the lessons that shaped her journey from psychology graduate to Guinness World Record holder!From launching Saudi Arabia’s first dance studio to scaling some of the world’s toughest mountains, Nelly reveals how to act before you “know your why,” why risk is a skill you can train, and what it takes to push past fear, doubt, and criticism. This isn’t just a story of records; it’s a blueprint for anyone ready to build resilience, embrace uncertainty, and turn bold goals into lasting impact.🔔 Never miss an episode! We’ve got fresh, unfiltered conversations dropping every other week with the HR innovators and career champions you won’t hear anywhere else. Subscribe to BaytCast and ring the bell so you’re always in the room: / @baytcom 🎧 Listen on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sTLIVz8cTQBgCqSdxrZLb?Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4jJu4wmAnghami: https://open.anghami.com/x3F7yekycTb00:00 – Intro01:30 – From psychology to the world’s highest peaks05:20 – Chasing K2: the first Arab woman on the Savage Mountain10:10 – The role of fear, and how to move faster when it rises18:15 – Facing risk and the thin line between possible and impossible22:00 – Handling critics, even when they’re family26:00 – Building an entrepreneurial engine to fund impact30:20 – Representation and visibility: why her climbs matter beyond her34:00 – What’s next: coaching, community, and regional activation37:10 – How to apply Nelly’s lessons to your career#BaytCast #NellyAttar #K2 #Makalu #MiddleEast #WomenInSports #Grit #RiskManagement #CareerAdvice #Calisthenics #HighAltitude #Entrepreneurship #TalentDevelopment #Baytcom