My Story
Born in the culturally rich and nature-infused city of Cape Town, South Africa, to a German father, South African mother, soon to be added British step- father and later a German step- mother. I was exposed to global adventures from a young age and for that I am forever grateful for. However, growing up in a complicated family dynamic came with its struggles, I often felt invisible and unheard.
I was diagnosed with depression in my final year of school. The darkness that clouded my head consumed every fibre of my being and self-sabotage seemed like my only way out.
“Depression is like wanting to scream out for help but having no voice. It is like being trapped in a dark suffocating hole, gasping for air. The blurred world passed by, nothing made sense.”
Burning tears would flood my tired eyes as I yearned for inner resolve. Broken and confused, I longed to stand up on my feet again.
But with the support of my family, the right help and years of medication I managed to crawl my way out of that darkness however it was now anxiety that stepped up to take on the role of that crippling conductor, dictating my actions, my emotions and my feelings. Holding me back from being the most authentic version of me I so longed to be.
From spending my childhood and young adult years living in the suburbs of Cape Town, to living and working in London, to returning to South Africa, and starting a new chapter, a high-profile corporate job. A business career which would see me living and working in the electric and buzzing city of Johannesburg.
I had an energetic and inspiring group of friends, a beautiful home and a great job. However, the overwhelming levels of anxiety still seemed to control me. The routine I had established proved as a false sense of security and it wasn’t allowing me to fully let go of my past and allow myself to be authentically me. I felt like a fraud.
“Burning deep down inside of me, I had this knowing that I needed a change, despite on the surface living a seemingly happy life. A change so big and challenging that it would push me to dig deep into my reserves and truly discover my own inner strength and what I was capable of. A change that would allow me to break down into the rawest and more authentic version of me.
So, I resigned and packed up my life in Johannesburg and decided to solo adventure travel around the world, step into the unknown and tackle my anxiety head on. From walking an 800km pilgrimage through Spain, to taking myself to Russia to climb the highest mountain in Europe, the adventures were big and life changing. If the uncertainty of solo travel wasn’t enough to process, I decided to continue my journey of summiting the highest mountains around the world, all for a cause much bigger than me- my 7 Summits Quest!!
What I have come to realise is that there is no expiration date on discovering and expressing the treasure that is inside of you. It starts with the belief in yourself and that belief is grounded in the courage to push yourself! The answers are inside of you. You have something remarkable to share with the world. Listen deeply to what is inside of you and bravely dive in and go where it leads.
FOLLOW IT!
My Mission today
To empower you to believe deeply in the inherent strength that resides within you—a formidable force poised to achieve the extraordinary. This latent power, coupled with courage, is a catalyst for shaping the life you envision. Together, let’s tap into your boundless potential and embark on a transformative journey to create the life you truly desire, unlocking a path to self-discovery, growth, and inner freedom.
I want you to live a life full of purpose and meaning, all whilst positively impacting people’s lives in the process of following your unique and authentic journey.
Are you ready?
Official Bio
Remy Kloos is a high-impact speaker, embodiment coach, and high-altitude mountaineer. A South African record holder, she made history by summiting Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse back-to-back within a remarkable 24 hours, the highest and fourth-highest peaks in the World. Remy’s ascent of Mount Lhotse also marked a historic moment as the first South African woman to achieve this awe-inspiring feat. Her 7 Summits journey took her from rock bottom to climbing the highest peak on every continent, a path of breaking barriers, life-altering discoveries and one of redefining resilience.
Leveraging her corporate experience, Remy spearheaded the launch of the sustainability division at South Africa’s largest Real Estate Investment Trust. Today, she channels that experience into empowering business owners and entrepreneurs to embrace conscious leadership, driving meaningful impact and transforming the world through purposeful action.
Her expertise extends into the realms of enhancing workplace performance as well as the world of endurance sports. Her integrated approach to life, meticulously training the body, mind, and spirit, has not only enabled her to scale the world’s highest mountains but has also instilled a sense of balance and flow in her own life.