#013 Jo Rust | How motorcycling around Africa changes you

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In this episode Petro speaks to Jo Rust, Personal Life Coach, Motorcycle adventurer and author of the book "Woman Alone Around Africa." Jo holds the record as the first woman to have circumnavigated the entire African continent on a motorcycle, solo.

Jo is now studying psychology and is a practical life coach.

This episode explores why Jo felt the need to ride around countries and continents on two wheels, and what she learnt about herself in the process.

Music Used : Sunny looks good on you, by Midnight North found at Youtube's Audio Library

24 May 2019 English South Africa Business · Management Petro du Pisani

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