From The Archives: Robyn Benincasa

In this episode of the GDA Podcast, Gail Davis and Kyle Davis sit down with world champion adventure racer, San Diego firefighter, New York Times bestselling author, and CNN Hero Robyn Benincasa.

Robyn shares how years of extreme adventure racing taught her that the strongest teams don’t simply rely on individual performance—they find ways to get everyone across the finish line together.

Key topics include:

• How Robyn found her way into extreme adventure racing
• Why every person’s unique strengths can make a team stronger
• The essential elements of extreme teamwork
• Shifting from “me thinking” to “we thinking”
• Why great teammates give, ask for, and accept help
• Turning adversity into an opportunity to adapt and grow
• How Project Athena helps survivors take on new adventures after major setbacks

Robyn’s story is a powerful reminder that the best teams don’t leave anyone behind—they work together to find a way to the finish line.

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