Jessica Watson OAM rose to national and global prominence at just 16, becoming the youngest person to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world. After 210 days at sea, navigating some of the world’s toughest conditions and surviving seven knockdowns, she returned to Sydney Harbour in May 2010 to a crowd of over 100,000 supporters. Since her voyage, Jessica has authored the bestselling memoir True Spirit, published in 18 countries, and a second novel, Indigo Blue. She was named Young Australian of the Year (2011), awarded an OAM, and inducted into the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame. Now a management consultant with Deloitte, Jessica’s story continues to inspire, demonstrating the power of resilience, courage, and determination to achieve the extraordinary.