About this episode

Heather Mills discusses her journey from a life-changing accident to becoming a successful entrepreneur and advocate for amputees.

Heather Mills, world-record-breaking Paralympic skier and founder of VBites Foods, joins Lily and Erin for a conversation that spans business, resilience, and the power of purpose. From surviving a life-changing accident to building one of the largest plant-based food companies in the world, Heather shares how every setback became a reason to innovate. She recalls turning personal tragedy into global advocacy, developing new prosthetics, founding support networks for amputees, and creating opportunities for others to regain independence. With humor and insight, Heather reflects on what true confidence looks like, the importance of empathy in leadership, and why helping others is the most rewarding kind of “selfishness.” Heather also discusses entrepreneurship through a values-driven lens, balancing profit with purpose, leading with compassion, and using success to make a difference. Her message is bold yet simple: face challenges head-on, stay curious, and use your energy to build solutions instead of problems. Key Moments 03:22 Airport misassumptions and using humor to reset the moment 05:48 Why comfort with yourself helps others feel at ease 07:51 How confidence and comedy…

People in this episode

Hosts: Lily, Erin

Guest: Heather Mills

Topics covered

• business
• resilience
• advocacy
• entrepreneurship
• leadership
• disability

Keywords

• Heather Mills
• VBites Foods
• Paralympic skier
• entrepreneurship
• disability advocacy
• prosthetics
• leadership
• resilience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: VBites Foods, Amputee Forum

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