# Finding the Spotlight - Arianna McCulloch on discovering self-belief in the wild and the courage to change direction.

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Podcast: [Outward Bound and Me](https://stenobird.com/podcast/outward-bound-and-me-7795044)
Published: 2026-05-21T06:50:58+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1720

## Resource

In this episode of Outward Bound and Me , alumna Arianna McCulloch explains how an epiphany during her Skills for Life expedition at Outward Bound Loch Eil in 2019, led to a moment of clarity and redirection. Facing the daunting prospect of returning to an unsettled home in a wee Scottish Boarder fishing village, she decided to seek the bright lights, and a different future. “It was the first time in my life that I had so much clarity on something. It felt like I had a cloud of smoke over my head, and then it was the first time that cloud of smoke had cleared. I was like ‘wow’, I can just see exactly what I want to do, and the worry wasn't there. I just think I was so sure of myself for the first time ever, and so sure in what I wanted to do”. Arianna describes learning resilience, determination, and self-belief through challenging and fun situations, and a pivotal conversation with an instructor which has led to a bustling career as a touring actress. Tune in to hear Arianna reflect on lasting friendships, and encourage young people to say ‘ yes’ to opportunities and to trust themselves, like she did.

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