# Lighting the Spark - Rubina Blackwell on Finding Purpose, Passion, and the Power of Outward Bound.

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Podcast: [Outward Bound and Me](https://stenobird.com/podcast/outward-bound-and-me-7795044)
Published: 2026-04-23T07:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2079

## Resource

In this episode of Outward Bound and Me , we sit down with Rubina Blackwell — programme and events manager, mental health advocate, and proud Outward Bound alumna. Rubina reflects on her 2008 Outward Bound course and how it became the turning point in her life. Growing up in Nottinghamshire with a challenging home environment, Rubina once felt success was out of reach. But her time on the course ignited a mindset shift that carried her through a global career in events, mental health leadership, and entrepreneurship — all before the age of 32. From climbing Snowdonia to running national projects that supported businesses during the pandemic, Rubina’s story is filled with honesty, resilience, and a deep passion for helping others realise their potential. Tune in for an inspiring, uplifting conversation about identity, inner work, and how a single spark can light the way.

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