#33: On the other Side of Fear – with Dwayne Fields

From a childhood close to nature in Jamaica, to a youth marked by
violent experiences in England, to an unforgettable walk to the
North Pole that would change everything – that's how you could
describe the life of Dwayne Fields in a nutshell, the first Brit
of color to reach the North Pole on foot. 


Since his march to the North Pole, one adventure follows the
next. Most recently, the presenter, explorer and naturalist
traveled to the most extreme regions of our planet in his new
National Geographic series "7 Toughest Days": In it, he travels
to icy Kyrgyzstan, crosses the rainforests in Gabon and hikes
through the Omani desert. Prior to that, he took Will Smith to
Iceland in the Disney+ series "Welcome to Earth'', overcoming icy
waters and an Icelandic glacier with him.


In addition to being an adventurer, Dwayne now works as one of
the UK's leading Scout Ambassadors. With his expedition partner
Phoebe Smith, he founded the "#WeTwo" foundation to bring young
people from inner-city hotspots closer to the natural world and
all its beauty - and to highlight what is threatening that beauty
today. To date, he has received numerous honors, including an
invitation to Buckingham Palace and the "Freedom of the City of
London" award. 


So: Dwayne has a lot to talk about ...! We hope you enjoy the
episode!





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