Podcast: Execs Who Run

EXECS WHO RUN : Podcast with Jason Hunt

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“In this breathtaking episode of Execs Who Run, Mia Farrow takes us on a journey that reads like a movie script—except every chapter is true. Born in a small Serbian town during the violent unraveling of Yugoslavia, Mia's adolescence was shaped by scarcity, survival, and ambition. With dreams far larger than her war-torn surroundings, she ran through rubble and hope, eventually earning a spot as an exchange student in the U.S., where she would build an entirely new life from scratch.

Mia worked her way into investment banking in San Francisco—breaking barriers as the only woman in her analyst class of 300. Despite the 100-hour weeks and male-dominated boardrooms, she used running as her mental escape and eventually leveraged her savings to take a gap year—conquering marathons across continents and winning the Everest Marathon at 5,300m altitude.

But her boldest transformation came with motherhood and a move to Australia. After an eight-year break from serious running, Mia rediscovered her athletic identity while raising three young daughters. Her latest feat? A solo speed attempt on Aconcagua—one of the Seven Summits—where she pushed herself to 6,960m without support, chasing not just altitude but her own untapped potential.

This is a raw, honest conversation about rebuilding life—multiple times over—and embracing the process, not just the peak. Mia’s story is a profound reminder: strength isn't a moment; it's a mindset.”

Thanks Jason for the feature! 🙌🏼