Turia Pitt

Turia Pitt is an Australian motivational speaker, athlete, author, and burn survivor. In 2011, while competing in a 100km ultra-marathon, Pitt was caught in a grassfire and was evacuated from the remote desert with full thickness burns to 65 percent of her body. She lost seven fingers, underwent over 200 medical procedures, and spent two years in a demanding recovery process.

Pitt's journey of recovery and resilience has enabled her to accomplish remarkable feats. Since her accident, she has written three best-selling books, coached over 40,000 people in her digital courses, and shared a stage with Tony Robbins. Her athletic achievements include competing in the Ironman World Championships, sailing around French Polynesia, and walking the Kokoda Trek. Additionally, Pitt has been recognized with several honors, including being named Cosmopolitan’s ‘Woman of the Year’ in 2013, short-listed for ‘Young Australian of the Year’ in 2014, and winning the NSW ‘Woman of the Year’ Award.

Beyond her personal achievements, Pitt is committed to philanthropy and humanitarian efforts. She has been a dedicated ambassador for Interplast, helping to raise close to a million dollars for the organization, which provides free surgical treatment and healthcare training in the Asia-Pacific region. Pitt currently resides in Ulladulla where she balances training for an Iron Man, doing yoga, studying for an MBA, and traveling globally to deliver motivational speeches.