Episode 185: Following her heart took this Hawaii woman to the ski slopes of Austria

Following your heart and knowing where you’re from is a central theme in the story of Chris Walch. She grew up in Hawaii, but felt a longing to learn more about her father’s upbringing in Austria. So Walch came up with a plan and decided to leave her comfort zone of sunny beaches for the freezing cold ski slopes of Austria.The major life change took lots of courage and determination. It’s a decision the Iolani grad does not regret. Walch is now a CEO of a female empowerment company, ski instructor, philanthropist and entrepreneur.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.