S3, Ep4: The Climb - Grief, Suicide, & Mount Kilimanjaro with Emma Mullan

In this weeks episode I am joined by entrepreneur & professional hiker, Emma Mullan.  

Emma held a Director role in HR for 14-years and served as President of Newry Chamber from 2019 - 2021.  Along with her commitment to business, innovation and entrepreneurship, Emma has been a passionate hiker for 14-years.  

When she suffered a bereavement by suicide in her family, her hobby for hiking transformed into a meaningful purpose to support others who lost loved ones by suicide.  

Hear how this support group grew into 'The Happiness Place' and within just 12-months a group of 10-local hikers would set off to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and raise a considerable amount of money for Newry Hospice.

We talk about:

• How The Happiness Place was born
• The lessons and wisdom from hiking
• The power of nature
• The pain, pleasure and meaning of the hike 
• Mindfulness in the hills 
• Reflections from Mount Kilimanjaro 
• The freedom from responsibilities & to-do's

Hope you enjoy this conversation.

You can contact Emma via her IG account:
IG @thehappinessplace.hiking