First Saudi female to participate in an International Rally Competition and to win a FIA Cross-Country Bajas World Cup
About Dania Akeel
Writer, Motorsport athlete, Business Consultant, Motivational Speaker
Dania Akeel is a woman who has collected many firsts. She was the first Saudi woman to receive a driving license for the motorcycle circuit, and she also became the first woman from Saudi Arabia to participate in international rally competitions. Most recently, she was the first woman globally to win a FIA Cross-Country Bajas World Cup, finishing 1st in the T3 Category and 8th overall in both races.
About this Episode
In this episode, Hilmarie Hutchison, podcast host, talked with Dania about her inspiring life, her achievements, and how she got into motorcycle racing and then later competitive car racing.
We also talk about her book, Freefall.
Tune in for an insightful conversation.
“I’m just following the opportunities that I see arise. My plan is formulating as I learn what’s available”
Dania Akeel
“I really love this activity and the sport and I love the community behind it and being involved in this phase.”
– Dania Akeel
Show highlights
“Don’t compete with anybody beyond your capability. Just do what you can and the time that you can, to have that motivation to keep going.”
Dania Akeel
“Obstacles are just lessons that are there for you to learn on your way to do whatever you are meant to do”
Dania Akeel
Useful Links
Personal website: https://www.daniaakeel.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dania.akeel/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniaakeel2021
