139. Exploring Continues: Katya Guryeva Shares What More She Has Discovered Since the First Expedition

In the final episode of Exploring Continues, Julia speaks with Katya Guryeva, who recently completed a remarkable run across Armenia, from the border of Iran to the border of Georgia. Katya reflects on her transformative year and shares the insights she gained post the first expedition. When asked if she has discovered an eighth Essence beyond Motherness, Sacred, Trauma, Education, Ancestors, Body, and Nature, Katya identifies community perhaps is a strong contender. 

She recounts her journey from the inception of the project to its successful completion, highlighting the incredible support she received along the way. Through the lens of Energy, Katya discusses the Law of Conservation of Energy, emphasising that Energy cannot be created or destroyed but is instead transferred. This concept is central to her project, prompting her to consider how she can pass on the energy she’s received. In her vision of purposeful leadership, she expresses a deep desire to share this Energy with others. This episode urges us to reflect on the importance of community and the ways in which we can nurture and share Energy in our own lives, building connections that uplift and inspire. 

About the Guest:  

Katya is an explorer, dreamer, cautious optimist, and recently has started to feel comfortable, also calling herself an ultrarunner after a few years discovering the sport. She was a member of the first Women Emerging expedition last year, and in her day job works on urban climate resilience at C40 Cities. Passionate about gender equity and the power of community to make change, she is also a 2024 Ambassador for Free to Run, an organisation that supports women in conflict areas to develop leadership skills through sport.