EPISODE · Dec 11, 2024 · 1H 27M
Malin Rapp: Life Beyond the Kitesurfing World Champion Title
from What's Up Åre · host What's Up Åre
In this episode, we sit down with Malin Rapp—a professional athlete, motivational speaker, and all-around inspiring soul. Malin opens up about the highs and lows of her journey, from winning a world championship to facing a life-changing accident that forced her to rethink everything. Now, she travels Sweden sharing her story, while finding her own peace here in Åre. We talk about resilience, embracing new paths, and what it means to find balance in a place that feels like home. Join us for an honest, uplifting chat with Malin about passion, purpose, and the twists life brings. Chapters: [00:00:00] - The Drive to Keep Fighting[00:00:14] - Breaking Barriers in Extreme Sports[00:00:49] - First Arrival in Åre[00:01:03] - Family Traditions in Nature[00:01:23] - Defining Mountain Cabins[00:11:00] - Lessons from Hardship and Resilience[00:18:30] - Discovering New Outdoor Passions[00:25:50] - Introducing Kids to Adventure[01:13:30] - Reflections on Community in Åre[01:20:00] - Rapid-Fire Fun: Choices and Preferences Standout quotes: "There's something here that makes me keep fighting." "Extreme sports, it's not for girls. So I gave everything I had in that competition." "The best adventures I've ever had in my life started with uncertainty." "Sometimes, it's not about pushing limits, but appreciating the journey." "What can this situation teach me? That question changed everything." - Malin Rapp Love what you’re hearing? Help us keep the stories coming! Sharing episodes and subscribing mean the world to us. To make a bigger impact, consider sponsoring an episode—your support fuels our mission to spotlight the vibrant stories of Åre. Follow Our Guests and Team: Malin Rapp: @malin_rapp Creative Director: Viktor Ohlin @allinvision.jpg Hosts: Val Cook and Tim Boffe @thenomadsfamily Interior Design by Theolin Interior Design Watch and Listen: This episode is also available on YouTube and YouTube Music. Special Thanks: This episode is sponsored by @mrsmaggieduved We're thrilled to announce an exciting giveaway in this episode of What's up Åre. We're giving away a delicious Swiss evening dinner for four people at Mrs. Maggie to one lucky subscriber. Here's how to enter: Simply subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Spotify – the more channels you follow, the better your chances of winning. We'll announce the winner in the description of the next episode, so keep an eye out and see if it's you! Don't miss out – hit that subscribe button, stay tuned, and you could be the winner. The winner of the giveaway of last week's episode is none other than Emilia Giertta
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In this episode, we sit down with Malin Rapp—a professional athlete, motivational speaker, and all-around inspiring soul. Malin opens up about the highs and lows of her journey, from winning a world championship to facing a life-changing accident that forced her to rethink everything. Now, she travels Sweden sharing her story, while finding her own peace here in Åre. We talk about resilience, embracing new paths, and what it means to find balance in a place that feels like home. Join us for an honest, uplifting chat with Malin about passion, purpose, and the twists life brings. Chapters: [00:00:00] - The Drive to Keep Fighting[00:00:14] - Breaking Barriers in Extreme Sports[00:00:49] - First Arrival in Åre[00:01:03] - Family Traditions in Nature[00:01:23] - Defining Mountain Cabins[00:11:00] - Lessons from Hardship and Resilience[00:18:30] - Discovering New Outdoor Passions[00:25:50] - Introducing Kids to Adventure[01:13:30] - Reflections on Community in Åre[01:20:00] - Rapid-Fire Fun: Choices and Preferences Standout quotes: "There's something here that makes me keep fighting." "Extreme sports, it's not for girls. So I gave everything I had in that competition." "The best adventures I've ever had in my life started with uncertainty." "Sometimes, it's not about pushing limits, but appreciating the journey." "What can this situation teach me? That question changed everything." - Malin Rapp Love what you’re hearing? Help us keep the stories coming! Sharing episodes and subscribing mean the world to us. To make a bigger impact, consider sponsoring an episode—your support fuels our mission to spotlight the vibrant stories of Åre. Follow Our Guests and Team: Malin Rapp: @malin_rapp Creative Director: Viktor Ohlin @allinvision.jpg Hosts: Val Cook and Tim Boffe @thenomadsfamily Interior Design by Theolin Interior Design Watch and Listen: This episode is also available on YouTube and YouTube Music. Special Thanks: This episode is sponsored by @mrsmaggieduved We're thrilled to announce an exciting giveaway in this episode of What's up Åre. We're giving away a delicious Swiss evening dinner for four people at Mrs. Maggie to one lucky subscriber. Here's how to enter: Simply subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Spotify – the more channels you follow, the better your chances of winning. We'll announce the winner in the description of the next episode, so keep an eye out and see if it's you! Don't miss out – hit that subscribe button, stay tuned, and you could be the winner. The winner of the giveaway of last week's episode is none other than Emilia Giertta
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